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USGS Scientists Study Effects of Gold King Mine Release

USGS Scientists Study Effects of Gold King Mine Release

On August 5, while investigating the Gold King Mine in southwestern Colorado, the U.S Environmental Protection Agency accidentally triggered the...

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Mercury and Selenium are Accumulating in the Colorado River Food Web of the Grand Canyon

Mercury and Selenium are Accumulating in the Colorado River Food Web of the Grand Canyon

Although the Grand Canyon segment of the Colorado River features one of the most remote ecosystems in the United States, it is not immune to exposure...
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Media Advisory: Congressman Kevin Cramer to Join Scientists and Officials for 50th Anniversary Celebration at Jamestown Science Center

Media Advisory: Congressman Kevin Cramer to Join Scientists and Officials for 50th Anniversary Celebration at Jamestown Science Center

U.S. Congressman Kevin Cramer will join leaders from the U.S. Geological Survey and other state and local officials for a 50th anniversary ceremony at...

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New Cowboy State Maps Add U.S. Forest Service Data

New Cowboy State Maps Add U.S. Forest Service Data

Newly released US Topo maps for Wyoming now feature more trails using data provided by the U.S. Forest Service such as the recreational trails in the...
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Insecticides Similar to Nicotine Found in about Half of Sampled Streams across the United States

Insecticides Similar to Nicotine Found in about Half of Sampled Streams across the United States

USGS discovered insecticides known as neonicotinoids in a little more than half of both urban and agricultural streams sampled across the United...

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New Flood Warning Resources Available for West Branch

New Flood Warning Resources Available for West Branch

The City of West Branch, Iowa, and the U.S. Geological Survey recently partnered to provide real-time streamflow and flood warning information on the...
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New Scientist-in-Charge at USGS Cascades Volcano Observatory

New Scientist-in-Charge at USGS Cascades Volcano Observatory

The U.S. Geological Survey is pleased to announce the selection of Dr. Seth Moran to serve as the new Scientist-in-Charge of the USGS Cascades Volcano...
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Study Shows Sea Level Rise to Threaten West Coast Tidal Wetlands Over the Next 100 Years

Study Shows Sea Level Rise to Threaten West Coast Tidal Wetlands Over the Next 100 Years

The U.S. Geological Survey and Oregon State University released a report this week examining Pacific Northwest tidal wetland vulnerability to sea...

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Key Study Launched to Understand Increased Algae Growth in Lake Tahoe

Key Study Launched to Understand Increased Algae Growth in Lake Tahoe

The U.S. Geological Survey and the University of Nevada, Reno, will study the cause of eutrophication, or increased algae growth, along the nearshore...
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Seeing into Water in New Ways: Winners of the Visualizing Nutrients Challenge

Seeing into Water in New Ways: Winners of the Visualizing Nutrients Challenge

The results are in. And the public clearly wins.
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Geologic Map of Baranof Island, Southeastern Alaska Now Online

Geologic Map of Baranof Island, Southeastern Alaska Now Online

ANCHORAGE, Alaska — In the 20th century, Baranof Island in Southeastern Alaska has drawn attention for its gold, chrome and nickel deposits, timber...

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Nearly Half of Americans Exposed to Potentially Damaging Earthquakes

Nearly Half of Americans Exposed to Potentially Damaging Earthquakes

More than 143 million Americans living in the 48 contiguous states are exposed to potentially damaging ground shaking from earthquakes. When the...

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