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Frozen bodies of ice cover nearly 10 percent of the state of Alaska, but the influence of glaciers on the environment, tourism, fisheries, hydropower...

Decreases in freshwater withdrawn for irrigation and thermoelectric power led to a 15 percent overall decrease in freshwater use in Washington between...

USGS scientists realized that it was not enough to produce maps and reports that would gather dust if  no one was trained to use them.

A large landslide occurred in northwest Washington on March 22, 2014, leading to tragic loss of life and destruction of property. 

The Gas Hydrates Project at the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) contributed to a four-year international effort by multiple partners, including the...

U.S. Geological Survey scientist Dr. Roger Sayre was honored with the annual Making A Difference Award at the Esri Federal Users Conference in...

Excess fertilizer and manure applied to the Chesapeake Bay’s Eastern Shore are causing poor water-quality in streams that flow into the Bay, according...

Vital coastal storm-tide information needed to help guide storm response efforts following major storms affecting North Carolina will be more...

Sea level rise, associated with climate change, is threatening natural resources, communities and cultures across the United States, its territories...

The U.S. Geological Survey awarded a $9.7 million contract to Crittenden Construction out of Alpena, Michigan, on March 5 for the construction and...