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First application shows majority of methane in study stream emitted to the atmosphere. 

A new study offers the most sophisticated analyses to date on how Los Angeles-area groundwater supplies are replenished. The analyses provide water...

In the aftermath of Hurricane Matthew, USGS crews have been collecting the record number of storm-tide sensors deployed prior to the storm and are now...

Landsat 8 shows significant flooding on Iowa's Cedar River

Online sites will provide the first real-time, user-friendly Inner Harbor water information

An assessment of the flooding that occurred in the Meramec River Basin from December 2015–January 2016 is available in a new report from the U.S...

Congratulations to the winners of the 4th Annual Best Student Geologic Map Competition, held at the Geological Society of America's recent Annual...

Reporters: Want more information? Please contact Jeanne Robbins, jrobbins@usgs.gov, 919-571-4017 

Fish Marks 36th Non-Native Marine Fish Species Found in State

Bifenthrin combats pests, but may harm aquatic ecosystems