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In West Point, Virginia, a New 'Subsidence Superstation' Measures Changing Land Surface

In West Point, Virginia, a New 'Subsidence Superstation' Measures Changing Land Surface

West Point, Virginia is believed to be a subsidence hotspot, a fast-sinking region in eastern Virginia. A new 'Subsidence Superstation' will help shed...

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USGS Hydrology Technicians measure peak flows after a recent storm in West Virginia

USGS Hydrology Technicians measure peak flows after a recent storm in West Virginia

Measuring high flow during storm events is a standard activitiy for our Hydrologic Technicians.

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USGS experts responding simultaneously to two major natural hazards

USGS experts responding simultaneously to two major natural hazards

To learn more about USGS science related to Hurricane Helene:

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USGS Researchers Invite Community Members to Help Kick Off a New Study of Local Streams and Conservation Practices in the Shenandoah Valley

USGS Researchers Invite Community Members to Help Kick Off a New Study of Local Streams and Conservation Practices in the Shenandoah Valley

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) had begun working with local farmers, resource managers, and educators in the War Branch watershed, making it as a...

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U.S. Geological Survey is working to install its fourth local extensometer – the only ones on the East Coast

U.S. Geological Survey is working to install its fourth local extensometer – the only ones on the East Coast

WHRO — by Katherine Hafner — August 5, 2024

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Scientists ponder: How well are ag practices helping the Chesapeake Bay?

Scientists ponder: How well are ag practices helping the Chesapeake Bay?

Bay Journal — by Karl Blankenship — January 23, 2024

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USGS post-Ian science continues

USGS post-Ian science continues

To learn more about USGS’s role in providing science to decision-makers before, during and after Hurricane Ian, visit

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Response and recovery, preparation and prediction

Response and recovery, preparation and prediction

To learn more about USGS’s role in providing science to decision-makers before, during and after Hurricane Ian, visit

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New intensive water-resource monitoring stations support stream and ecological restoration research in Reston, Virginia

New intensive water-resource monitoring stations support stream and ecological restoration research in Reston, Virginia

Two new intensive water-resources monitoring stations and a meteorological station were recently installed to monitor the hydrology, water-quality...

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USGS Unveils Mobile Flood Tool for the Nation

USGS Unveils Mobile Flood Tool for the Nation

The U.S. Geological Survey announced Friday the completion of a new mobile tool that provides real-time information on water levels, weather and flood...

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USGS Field Crews Document Isaias' Effects Along Atlantic Coast

USGS Field Crews Document Isaias' Effects Along Atlantic Coast

To learn more about USGS’s role in providing science to decision makers before, during, and after Hurricane Isaias, visit the USGS Hurricane Isaias...

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Refined Model Provides a Screening Tool to Understand Exposure to Contaminants from Incidental Wastewater Reuse

Refined Model Provides a Screening Tool to Understand Exposure to Contaminants from Incidental Wastewater Reuse

Refinement of the existing national-scale “de facto reuse incidence in our nation’s consumable supply” (DRINCS) model, complemented by field...

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