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 Low- and no-oxygen area threatens crabs, oysters, fish

U.S. Geological Survey scientists will inject a harmless, bright red fluorescent dye into the auxiliary lock at Locks and Dam 14 on the Mississippi...

The U. S. Geological Survey is poised to bring a dynamic array of science and tools to help decision-makers manage and offset effects of increased...

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

Decades or longer may be needed to fully assess the effects of unconventional oil and gas production on the quality of groundwater used for drinking...

A new U.S. Geological Survey study has discovered high levels of radon in wells across certain areas of Pennsylvania.

Gary Moore spent the last three days of 2015 stacking hefty bags of sand in front of a fellow church member’s brick home. With only 1,000 feet between...

Despite two centuries of scientific study, basic questions persist about geysers—why do they exist? What determines their behavior?

A report published today by the U.S. Geological Survey, in cooperation with the Connecticut Department of Public Health, reveals that water from some...

Reporters: Do you want to interview USGS scientists as they measure flooding? Please contact Jennifer LaVista.