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Colorado Parks and Wildlife, Colorado Natural Heritage Program, and USGS Receive 2016 Climate Adaptation Leadership Awards

Colorado Parks and Wildlife, Colorado Natural Heritage Program, and USGS Receive 2016 Climate Adaptation Leadership Awards

Colorado demonstrates responsive, action-oriented approach to climate change, gains national attention with award. 

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USGS Scientists Receive Presidential Awards for Research on Earthquakes, Fish Disease, and Paleoclimate

USGS Scientists Receive Presidential Awards for Research on Earthquakes, Fish Disease, and Paleoclimate

The U.S. Geological Survey is celebrating the success of three distinguished researchers who are recipients of the Presidential Early Career Award for...

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New Scientist-in-Charge at the Alaska Volcano Observatory

New Scientist-in-Charge at the Alaska Volcano Observatory

The U.S. Geological Survey is pleased to announce the selection of Dr. Michelle Coombs as the next Scientist-in-Charge of the Alaska Volcano...

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USGS Nevada Water Science Center Welcomes New Director

USGS Nevada Water Science Center Welcomes New Director

David Berger begins work today as Director of the U.S. Geological Survey's Nevada Water Science Center, headquartered in Carson City.

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USGS Civil Engineer Robert R. Holmes Wins 2015 ASCE Award

USGS Civil Engineer Robert R. Holmes Wins 2015 ASCE Award

Dr. Robert R. Holmes, a U.S. Geological Survey hydrologist, will receive the 2015 Government Civil Engineer of the Year Award on October 13 in New...

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Awards Recognize Spirit of Innovation at USGS

Awards Recognize Spirit of Innovation at USGS

USGS scientists and staff were honored for their innovations during awards ceremonies held at the USGS National Center on May 5 and the Department of...

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New National Geospatial Program Director Announced

New National Geospatial Program Director Announced

The U.S. Geological Survey is pleased to announce the selection of Michael Tischler to the position of the Director, National Geospatial Program (NGP)...

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USGS Scientist Roger Sayre Honored for Public Service with Esri Award

USGS Scientist Roger Sayre Honored for Public Service with Esri Award

U.S. Geological Survey scientist Dr. Roger Sayre was honored with the annual Making A Difference Award at the Esri Federal Users Conference in...

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Historic Map Project Leader Feted by Librarians

Historic Map Project Leader Feted by Librarians

Retired USGS cartographer Gregory Allord was named the 2014 recipient of the American Library Association’s Map and Geospatial Information Round Table...

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Three USGS Scientists Honored as Fellows of the Ecological Society of America

Three USGS Scientists Honored as Fellows of the Ecological Society of America

The U.S. Geological Survey is celebrating the achievements of three noted scientists who are being recognized today as 2014 Ecological Society of...

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