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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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From Lake to Table: $3 Million Investment Helps Track Great Salt Lake's Future

From Lake to Table: $3 Million Investment Helps Track Great Salt Lake's Future

SALT LAKE CITY -- That pinch of natural salt on your Thanksgiving turkey might have started its journey in Utah's Great Salt Lake, where scientists...

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Science or Superstition?

Science or Superstition?

                            What was that in the corner of your eye? 

                                                                              ...

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Millions in the U.S. may rely on groundwater contaminated with PFAS for drinking water supplies

Millions in the U.S. may rely on groundwater contaminated with PFAS for drinking water supplies

PEMBROKE, N.H. — Approximately 71 to 95 million people in the Lower 48 states – more than 20% of the country’s population – may rely on groundwater...

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From the Colombian Andes to the USGS: How Diana L. Restrepo-Osorio Became a Champion for Diversity in Science

From the Colombian Andes to the USGS: How Diana L. Restrepo-Osorio Became a Champion for Diversity in Science

Diana L. Restrepo-Osorio transformed her childhood experiences in Colombia into a meaningful career as a Physical Scientist in the USGS Water...

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De los Andes colombianos al USGS: cómo Diana L. Restrepo-Osorio se convirtió en defensora de la diversidad en la ciencia

De los Andes colombianos al USGS: cómo Diana L. Restrepo-Osorio se convirtió en defensora de la diversidad en la ciencia

Diana L. Restrepo-Osorio transformó sus experiencias infantiles en Colombia en una destacada carrera como científica física en el Área de Misión de...

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USGS deploys sensors along Florida’s Gulf Coast to measure impacts of Hurricane Milton

USGS deploys sensors along Florida’s Gulf Coast to measure impacts of Hurricane Milton

To learn more about USGS science related to Hurricane Milton:

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Media Alert: USGS Dye Tracing Study in Fraser River

Media Alert: USGS Dye Tracing Study in Fraser River

FRASER, Colo. — The U.S. Geological Survey will be conducting a dye-tracing study in the Fraser River, near Fraser and Winter Park, between Oct.28 and...

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USGS is collecting flood data and repairing streamgages damaged by Hurricane Helene

USGS is collecting flood data and repairing streamgages damaged by Hurricane Helene

To learn more about USGS science related to Hurricane Helene:

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USGS deploys wave sensors along Florida’s coast ahead of Hurricane Helene

USGS deploys wave sensors along Florida’s coast ahead of Hurricane Helene

Tampa, FL —Ahead of Hurricane Helene, scientists with the U.S. Geological Survey are deploying 13 wave sensors today in Florida between Venice and...

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Saline Lake Ecosystems IWAA Fall 2024 Webinar Series

Saline Lake Ecosystems IWAA Fall 2024 Webinar Series

Join us for a weekly webinar series to learn about our work on the Saline Lakes Ecosystems IWAA.

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Developing the next generation of USGS water monitoring technologies

Developing the next generation of USGS water monitoring technologies

Learn more about how the U.S. Geological Survey is advancing our cutting-edge water monitoring networks to stay ahead of and drive technological...

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