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Agencies Begin Work on Treasure Valley Groundwater-Flow Model

Agencies Begin Work on Treasure Valley Groundwater-Flow Model

10 New Streamgages Installed to Help Manage the Valuable Water Resources

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How Much Water Do We Use?

How Much Water Do We Use?

The USGS National Water-Use Science project has documented 60 years of water-use from 1950 to 2010 in an interactive map.  Choose a year and pick a...

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USGS Releases First Tool Since 1980s Assessing Water Availability in Northern High Plains Aquifer

USGS Releases First Tool Since 1980s Assessing Water Availability in Northern High Plains Aquifer

A new U.S. Geological Survey publication and model can be applied by multiple entities to better understand flow, quantity, sources and sinks of...

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Streamflow and Springflow Data for Comal and San Marcos Rivers, Texas Now Available Online

Streamflow and Springflow Data for Comal and San Marcos Rivers, Texas Now Available Online

A new U.S. Geological Survey website provides important information about streamflow in the Comal and San Marcos Rivers and springflow at Comal and...

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Schmidt is New Deputy Director of USGS Idaho Water Science Center

Schmidt is New Deputy Director of USGS Idaho Water Science Center

Former Montana Water Quality Administrator Begins Work in Boise

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Removal of Fallen Leaves Can Improve Urban Water Quality

Removal of Fallen Leaves Can Improve Urban Water Quality

  

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USGS, NASA Study Finds Widespread Coastal Land Losses from Gulf Oil Spill

USGS, NASA Study Finds Widespread Coastal Land Losses from Gulf Oil Spill

A new USGS-NASA study found widespread shoreline loss along heavily oiled areas of Louisiana's coast after the 2010 BP Deepwater Horizon oil spill and...

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USGS Study Reveals Interactive Effects of Climate Change, Invasive Species on Native Fish

USGS Study Reveals Interactive Effects of Climate Change, Invasive Species on Native Fish

A new USGS study shows non-native Brown Trout can place a burden on native Brook Trout under the increased water temperatures climate change can cause...

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USGS Seeks National Ground-Water Monitoring Network Proposals for 2017

USGS Seeks National Ground-Water Monitoring Network Proposals for 2017

In partnership with the Federal Advisory Committee on Water Information

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The Science of Harmful Algal Blooms

The Science of Harmful Algal Blooms

Building knowledge to protect ecological and human health

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Post Hurricane Matthew: USGS Continues Efforts to Document How High Floodwaters Reached

Post Hurricane Matthew: USGS Continues Efforts to Document How High Floodwaters Reached

The heavy rains and storm surge Hurricane Matthew produced caused severe flooding in many parts of the south east, resulting in almost 40 peak flood...

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Water-Level Changes in Northeast Twin Cities Lakes Vary with Landscape Setting

Water-Level Changes in Northeast Twin Cities Lakes Vary with Landscape Setting

  

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