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Volunteering for Science

Volunteering for Science

The National Map Corps recognizes major volunteers to national mapping efforts

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Finding Yourself Outdoors

Finding Yourself Outdoors

Updated USGS digital topographic maps feature more trails and other recreation points of interest

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Mapping Month

Mapping Month

Everything happens at a place, the place matters, and the USGS has the science of place.

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TNMCorps Newsletter - July 2017

TNMCorps Newsletter - July 2017

The National Map Corps July 2017 Newsletter (Vol. 3, Issue 4) is now available.

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Mapping Challenge: Illinois Post Offices

Mapping Challenge: Illinois Post Offices

The National Map Corps is requesting volunteer assistance to verify Post Office information in Illinois

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USGS Bridging Generations with WWII Technology

USGS Bridging Generations with WWII Technology

On June 6, 1944, thousands of men rained down from the skies onto the battlegrounds of Normandy. After five grueling years of war that shook the globe...

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As Hurricane Season Opens, USGS Is Ready

As Hurricane Season Opens, USGS Is Ready

Scientists work in the field before, during and after landfall to improve forecasting and recovery.

 

 

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President Proposes $922 Million FY18 Budget for USGS

President Proposes $922 Million FY18 Budget for USGS

Budget Focuses on Core USGS Science and Efficiency

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Introducing the NHDPlus High Resolution: A new framework for water-related information

Introducing the NHDPlus High Resolution: A new framework for water-related information

Great strides made toward a national hydrography framework with release of the initial USGS NHDPlus High Resolution datasets.

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TNMCorps Newsletter - May 2017

TNMCorps Newsletter - May 2017

The National Map Corps May 2017 Newsletter (Vol. 3, Issue 3) is now available.  

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Mineral Discovery Could Mean Billions for Michigan

Mineral Discovery Could Mean Billions for Michigan

For more than two decades, researchers, geologists, and investors had no idea they were standing above tremendous wealth. Thousands of feet deep...

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Online Training on Using The National Map Products and Services

Online Training on Using The National Map Products and Services

More than two dozen short videos on mastering USGS geospatial tools now available

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