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Low-Level Flights to Image Geology Over Parts of Louisiana, Mississippi, and Illinois

Low-Level Flights to Image Geology Over Parts of Louisiana, Mississippi, and Illinois

Editor: In the public interest and in accordance with Federal Aviation Administration regulations, the USGS is announcing this low-level airborne...

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New study finds deer hunting can help keep chronic wasting disease in check

New study finds deer hunting can help keep chronic wasting disease in check

The study finds that hunting can be an effective form of disease control when enacted consistently at high levels over many years.

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Dave Applegate takes on role of Chief Scientist for the USGS

Dave Applegate takes on role of Chief Scientist for the USGS

The U.S. Geological Survey is pleased to announce that Dave Applegate is now serving as the Chief Scientist for the USGS. 

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USGS to invest $1.1 million in Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funding to district-scale hyperspectral survey of Arizona, New Mexico

USGS to invest $1.1 million in Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funding to district-scale hyperspectral survey of Arizona, New Mexico

RESTON, Va. – The U.S. Geological Survey has announced it will invest approximately $1.1 million in Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funding to collect...

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Securing the Nation’s Need for Native Seed

Securing the Nation’s Need for Native Seed

A new progress report showcases how partnership and federal investment have advanced the National Seed Strategy, a pragmatic tool for restoring...

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USGS releases first-ever map of potential for geologic hydrogen in U.S.

USGS releases first-ever map of potential for geologic hydrogen in U.S.

RESTON, Va. — The U.S. Geological Survey today published the first map of the prospective locations of naturally-occurring geologic hydrogen resources...

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USGS releases a comprehensive look at water resources in the United States

USGS releases a comprehensive look at water resources in the United States

RESTON, Va. — The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) today released the National Water Availability Assessment, a pioneering scientific overview of water...

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New USGS model uses dragonflies to estimate freshwater mercury risk on U.S. protected lands

New USGS model uses dragonflies to estimate freshwater mercury risk on U.S. protected lands

RESTON, Va. — In a U.S. Geological Survey-led study, researchers combined more than a decade of data on dragonfly mercury concentrations with commonly...

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USGS invests $3.8 million in Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funding to map critical minerals across the Ozark Plateau

USGS invests $3.8 million in Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funding to map critical minerals across the Ozark Plateau

RESTON, Va. – The U.S. Geological Survey has announced it will invest approximately $3.8 million in Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funding to collect...

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New study reveals insights into Yellowstone Volcanic System’s Hidden Magma Reservoirs

New study reveals insights into Yellowstone Volcanic System’s Hidden Magma Reservoirs

Understanding the Risks of Future Volcanic Activity in Partnership with Oregon State University 

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Collaborative workshop spotlights machine learning to accelerate USGS critical mineral assessments

Collaborative workshop spotlights machine learning to accelerate USGS critical mineral assessments

A collaboration between the USGS, DARPA, and ARPA-E called CriticalMAAS could deliver AI tools to solve the nation's critical mineral challenges. 

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Cost-benefit study confirms coral reef restoration could be a cost-effective way to save lives and money

Cost-benefit study confirms coral reef restoration could be a cost-effective way to save lives and money

SANTA CRUZ, Calif. — A new study shows coral reef restoration in Florida and Puerto Rico could save thousands of lives and prevent hundreds of...

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