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Assessing Groundwater Over Time in Gaines, Terry and Yoakum Counties, Texas

Assessing Groundwater Over Time in Gaines, Terry and Yoakum Counties, Texas

A new report about how groundwater quality and quantity has changed in and around Gaines, Terry and Yoakum counties, Texas is now available from the U...

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Rainfall Following Drought Linked to Historic Nitrate Levels in Some Midwest Streams in 2013

Rainfall Following Drought Linked to Historic Nitrate Levels in Some Midwest Streams in 2013

Highest concentrations found in Iowa, Minnesota and Illinois. 

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Temporary Streamgages Installed to Assist Texas Flood Response

Temporary Streamgages Installed to Assist Texas Flood Response

Reporters: Do you want to interview USGS scientists as they measure flooding? Please contact Jennifer LaVista.

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USGS Crews Measure Flooding in Central and Southeast Texas

USGS Crews Measure Flooding in Central and Southeast Texas

Reporters: Do you want to interview USGS scientists as they measure flooding? Please contact Jennifer LaVista.

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Lone Star Quads Featured

Lone Star Quads Featured

The East Austin, Texas quadrangle is the updated "feature map" on the US Topo and Historical Topographic Map Collection websites.

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Flood Preparedness – There’s a New USGS Map (or App) for That

Flood Preparedness – There’s a New USGS Map (or App) for That

Flood Preparedness – There’s a New USGS Map (or App) for That

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Media Advisory: USGS Crews Measure Record Flooding in Eastern Texas

Media Advisory: USGS Crews Measure Record Flooding in Eastern Texas

U.S. Geological Survey field crews are measuring record flooding in parts of eastern Texas following intense rainfall. Rainfall amounts of 18 – 20...

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