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When fully implemented, the 3D Hydrography Program will provide benefits to the Nation estimated at more than $1 billion dollars annually.

New research from the U.S. Geological Survey links wildfires to increased mercury concentrations in Pacific Northwest headwater streams.

Mexican free-tailed bat habitats overlap strongly with areas suitable for wind energy, but the risk of collisions varies throughout the year.

The United States Group on Earth Observations, also known as USGEO, recently released its 2023 Earth Observation Assessment (EOA) report focused on...

While most Americans probably aren’t familiar with the 3D Elevation Program, or 3DEP, their lives have been unknowingly touched by the power of its...

RESTON, VA — The geological surveys of the U.S., Australia, and Canada are unveiling major updates to a shared database on mineral ores: an increase...

Nature-based solutions may seem too-good-to-be-true, but USGS is studying how these simple solutions provide benefits for people and the environment.

GOLDEN, Colo.  —  A new scientific mechanism for assessing the potential risk to worldwide mineral commodity supplies from seismic activity has been...

A new study has unveiled surprising findings about mercury pollution: where it comes from and how it moves through the environment varies...

The U.S. Geological Survey is pleased to announce the selection of Bill Werkheiser as the new Associate Director (AD) for the Water Resources Mission...