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California Water Science Center Scientists to Present at 2024 IEP Annual Workshop

California Water Science Center Scientists to Present at 2024 IEP Annual Workshop

California Water Science Center (CAWSC) scientists will present their latest research at California’s 2024 Interagency Ecological Program (IEP)...

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USGS Scientists to Present at 58th Biennial American Fisheries Society (AFS) Cal-Neva Meeting

USGS Scientists to Present at 58th Biennial American Fisheries Society (AFS) Cal-Neva Meeting

Aquatic ecology scientists from the USGS California Water Science Center will be present their research at the 2024 AFS California-Nevada Chapter...

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USGS provides easy access to Colorado River science with new online portal

USGS provides easy access to Colorado River science with new online portal

All users of the Colorado River now have a more efficient way to find U.S. Geological Survey science critical to its future management.

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Physics to Fish

Physics to Fish

Physics to Fish: Understanding the Factors that Create and Sustain Native Fish Habitat in the San Francisco Estuary

This research project was led by...

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USGS Supports Effort to Understand Impacts on Water Quality Caused by 2018 Camp Fire in Paradise, California

USGS Supports Effort to Understand Impacts on Water Quality Caused by 2018 Camp Fire in Paradise, California

During November 2018, the Camp Fire burned more than 150,000 acres in Butte County, California, including the Town of Paradise. The fire was the...

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Streamgages Play Critical Role During Atmospheric Rivers

Streamgages Play Critical Role During Atmospheric Rivers

An atmospheric river is a long narrow corridor of concentrated water vapor. Streamgages play a crucial role in an atmospheric river event by providing...

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Research Chemist Leads Nationwide Study Showcased by USGS

Research Chemist Leads Nationwide Study Showcased by USGS

On January 26, the USGS put out a nationwide news release showcasing a new nationwide study by scientists, which provides additional scientific...

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Pesticides are likely impacting invertebrate life essential to our nation’s streams

Pesticides are likely impacting invertebrate life essential to our nation’s streams

A new nationwide study by USGS scientists provides additional scientific evidence that pesticides are likely negatively impacting aquatic invertebrate...

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Community Update on Clear Lake Hitch

Community Update on Clear Lake Hitch

Biologist Fred Feyrer, PhD made an in-person presentation to the Lakeport community on Friday, January 19, 2024. He spoke about the Clear Lake Hitch...

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California Water Science Center Returns to ACWA

California Water Science Center Returns to ACWA

From November 28th to 30th, the Association of California Water Agencies (ACWA) held its fall conference in Indian Wells, California. ACWA conferences...

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USGS Youth Outreach at Expanding Your Horizons Conference

USGS Youth Outreach at Expanding Your Horizons Conference

On October 14th, a group from the USGS California Water Science Center hosted both a workshop and career table at the Sacramento State University...

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