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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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A Delicate Balance: Drought, Water, and Wildfires in Hawai‘i

A Delicate Balance: Drought, Water, and Wildfires in Hawai‘i

U.S. Geological Survey scientists at the Pacific Island Water Science Center explore water availability on the Hawaiian Islands.

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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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Reclamation joins innovative water management partnership

Reclamation joins innovative water management partnership

WASHINGTON – The Bureau of Reclamation is joining the Integrated Water Resources Science and Services, an innovative partnership of federal agencies...

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U.S. Geological Survey scientists measure what often remains invisible – groundwater in the southeast Puget Sound region

U.S. Geological Survey scientists measure what often remains invisible – groundwater in the southeast Puget Sound region

Scientists investigate a resource critical to millions of people in Washington state that often remains invisible to the public eye.

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USGS, University of Alabama celebrate opening of world-class hydrologic facility

USGS, University of Alabama celebrate opening of world-class hydrologic facility

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Today, the U.S. Geological Survey officially opened the USGS Hydrologic Instrumentation Facility on The University of Alabama...

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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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Wildfires are increasing concentrations of mercury in Pacific Northwest headwater streams

Wildfires are increasing concentrations of mercury in Pacific Northwest headwater streams

New research from the U.S. Geological Survey links wildfires to increased mercury concentrations in Pacific Northwest headwater streams.

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Bill Werkheiser Selected as Associate Director for the Water Resources Mission Area

Bill Werkheiser Selected as Associate Director for the Water Resources Mission Area

The U.S. Geological Survey is pleased to announce the selection of Bill Werkheiser as the new Associate Director (AD) for the Water Resources Mission...

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Media Alert: USGS Dye-Tracing Study in Lake Fork Creek to Map Groundwater Flow

Media Alert: USGS Dye-Tracing Study in Lake Fork Creek to Map Groundwater Flow

LEADVILLE, Colo.—The U.S. Geological Survey will be conducting a dye-tracing study in Lake Fork Creek, west of Leadville, downstream from the...

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USGS Scientists Deploy to New Mexico Fire to Enhance Water Monitoring

USGS Scientists Deploy to New Mexico Fire to Enhance Water Monitoring

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — U.S. Geological Survey scientists will deploy to the active South Fork and Salt fires today to increase water data transmission...

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USGS Measures Historic Flooding Across the Upper Midwest

USGS Measures Historic Flooding Across the Upper Midwest

Rapid City, S.D. — U.S. Geological Survey field crews are measuring record flooding in parts of South Dakota following intense rainfall.  

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