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Southeast Ecological Science Center to Merge

Southeast Ecological Science Center to Merge

The U.S. Geological Survey’s Southeast Ecological Science Center in Gainesville and the National Wetlands Research Center in Lafayette, Louisiana will...

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Appalachian Basin Energy Resources — A New Look at an Old Basin

Appalachian Basin Energy Resources — A New Look at an Old Basin

Appalachian coal and petroleum resources are still available in sufficient quantities to contribute significantly to fulfilling the nation’s energy...

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Some Shallow-Groundwater Wells Affected by Bio-Based Fertilizers

Some Shallow-Groundwater Wells Affected by Bio-Based Fertilizers

Some shallow-groundwater wells next to or downhill from Orange County agricultural fields treated with bio-based fertilizers have nitrate levels above...

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First Round of Lidar BAA Awards Released

First Round of Lidar BAA Awards Released

The U.S. Geological Survey National Geospatial Program is pleased to announce the first round of awards resulting from the USGS Broad Agency...

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Laboratory Study Shows Future Generations of Fish Affected by Endocrine Disruptor Exposure

Laboratory Study Shows Future Generations of Fish Affected by Endocrine Disruptor Exposure

Fish exposed to the endocrine-disrupting chemicals bisphenol A (BPA) or 17a-ethinylestradiol (EE2) in a laboratory have been found to pass adverse...
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Media Advisory: Public Invitation: What’s the Status of Water in South Dakota?

Media Advisory: Public Invitation: What’s the Status of Water in South Dakota?

Media and the public are invited to attend a free meeting and field trips about South Dakota water issues on April 15 and 16 in Rapid City.

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More Than 18 Million Served

More Than 18 Million Served

The U.S. Geological Survey, through the National Geospatial Program, has delivered more than 18 million US Topo quadrangles and Historic Topographic...

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In Floodplains, Protecting People Can Also Improve Habitat Health

In Floodplains, Protecting People Can Also Improve Habitat Health

Floodplains in the Puget Sound region can be managed to protect people and also increase the health of rivers, according to a new U.S. Geological...

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Energy Development Promotes Presence of Non-Native Plant Species in the Williston Basin

Energy Development Promotes Presence of Non-Native Plant Species in the Williston Basin

The presence of non-native plant species is significantly greater adjacent to oil well pads than in non-developed areas of the Williston Basin...

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New Study Sheds Light on Mammal Declines in Everglades National Park

New Study Sheds Light on Mammal Declines in Everglades National Park

GAINESVILLE, Fla. – – Nearly 80 percent of radio-tracked marsh rabbits that died in Everglades National Park in a recent study were eaten by Burmese...
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Earthquake Sensor Installed in New Bay Area Soccer Stadium

Earthquake Sensor Installed in New Bay Area Soccer Stadium

Where better to install a new earthquake sensor than in the new home of the San Jose Earthquakes Major League Soccer team? 

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Dive In – Explore Thousands of Coastal and Seafloor Images

Dive In – Explore Thousands of Coastal and Seafloor Images

Thousands of photos and videos of the seafloor and coastline—most areas never seen before—are now available and easily accessible online. This is...
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