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We're Only as Healthy as our Ecosystems

We're Only as Healthy as our Ecosystems

USGS science is a critical piece of the One Health puzzle. Because the well-being of people relies on ecosystem health, the bureau brings critical...

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Algal blooms aren’t always harmful, but when they are, science is here to help

Algal blooms aren’t always harmful, but when they are, science is here to help

USGS scientists across the nation are working to understand, predict and prevent impacts from harmful algal blooms to people and wildlife.

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USGS Friday's Findings - August 9, 2024

USGS Friday's Findings - August 9, 2024

Title:  One Health, One Environment: Environmental chemistry’s integrative approaches in advancing the One Health Paradigm 

Date: August 9, 2024, at 2...

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Extreme Low Flows Less Common with Warmer Winters and Wetter Summers

Extreme Low Flows Less Common with Warmer Winters and Wetter Summers

The volume of water rushing in a river, also known as streamflow, naturally changes based on seasonal fluctuations of temperature and precipitation.

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Dragonflies Reveal Surprising Insights into Mercury Pollution

Dragonflies Reveal Surprising Insights into Mercury Pollution

A new study has unveiled surprising findings about mercury pollution: where it comes from and how it moves through the environment varies...

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Art Illuminates the Grand Canyon: Exploring the Environmental Puzzle

Art Illuminates the Grand Canyon: Exploring the Environmental Puzzle

In an innovative approach to addressing uranium mining's impact in the Grand Canyon region, the U.S. Geological Survey has released a visually...

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Fridays Findings - June 14, 2024

Fridays Findings - June 14, 2024

Title:  What's the Buzz in USGS Pollinator Science

Date:  June 14, 2024, at 2:00-3:00 pm Eastern/11:00 am-12:00 pm Pacific 

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Sea urchin killer spreads to new species and new region

Sea urchin killer spreads to new species and new region

The parasite that was identified as the cause of Diadema antillarum sea urchin mass mortality in the Caribbean in 2022 has been shown to be the cause...

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The USGS One Health Approach to Infectious Diseases of Wildlife and Environmental Change

The USGS One Health Approach to Infectious Diseases of Wildlife and Environmental Change

One Health is a collaborative approach – working at the local, regional, national, and global levels – with the goal of achieving optimal health...

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Friday's Findings: Environmental Contaminants and Agricultural Production

Friday's Findings: Environmental Contaminants and Agricultural Production

Title:  Fields & Feedlots: Agricultural Research by the Food Resources Lifecycle Integrated Science Team 

Speaker:  Dr. Dana Kolpin, Research...

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