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River Levels Set Records in Texas: USGS Continues to Monitor Rivers in the State Due to Flooding

River Levels Set Records in Texas: USGS Continues to Monitor Rivers in the State Due to Flooding

Editor’s note: this news release will be updated online with more information on the streamgage records being set in Texas as it becomes available.

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Low-Flying Airplane Mapping Parts of Northeastern California

Low-Flying Airplane Mapping Parts of Northeastern California

Editor: In the public interest and in accordance with FAA regulations, the USGS is announcing this low-level airborne project. Your assistance in...

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Increases in Wildfire-Caused Erosion Could Impact Water Supply and Quality in the West

Increases in Wildfire-Caused Erosion Could Impact Water Supply and Quality in the West

A growing number of wildfire-burned areas throughout the western United States are expected to increase soil erosion rates within watersheds, causing...

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USGS Installs Storm-Tide Sensors along Florida’s Coasts prior to Hurricane Irma’s Arrival

USGS Installs Storm-Tide Sensors along Florida’s Coasts prior to Hurricane Irma’s Arrival

To learn more about USGS’ role providing science to decision makers before, during and after Hurricane Irma, visit the USGS Hurricane Irma page.

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Wildfire and Invasive Species Drives Increasing Size and Cost of Public Land Restoration Efforts

Wildfire and Invasive Species Drives Increasing Size and Cost of Public Land Restoration Efforts

An examination of long-term data for lands managed by the Bureau of Land Management finds that land treatments in the southwestern United States are...

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Public Invitation: USGS La Crosse Science Center Opens Doors for Interactive Experience

Public Invitation: USGS La Crosse Science Center Opens Doors for Interactive Experience

The public is invited to attend a free, family-friendly open house at a local U.S. Geological Survey center for ecology research on Saturday...

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Public Invitation: Jamestown Science Center Opens Doors for Interactive Experience

Public Invitation: Jamestown Science Center Opens Doors for Interactive Experience

The public is invited to attend a free, family-friendly open house at a local U.S. Geological Survey center for ecology research on Saturday...

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USGS Crews Measure Record Flooding in South-Central Texas

USGS Crews Measure Record Flooding in South-Central Texas

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

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Many Texas Beaches Likely to Erode, Be Overwashed, or Inundated by Hurricane Harvey

Many Texas Beaches Likely to Erode, Be Overwashed, or Inundated by Hurricane Harvey

To learn more about USGS’ role providing science to decision makers before, during and after Hurricane Harvey, visit the USGS Hurricane Harvey page.

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USGS Installs Storm-tide Sensors along Texas Coast prior to Harvey’s Arrival

USGS Installs Storm-tide Sensors along Texas Coast prior to Harvey’s Arrival

To learn more about USGS’ role providing science to decision makers before, during and after Hurricane Harvey, visit the USGS Hurricane Harvey page.

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Changing Tides: Lake Michigan Could Best Support Lake Trout and Steelhead

Changing Tides: Lake Michigan Could Best Support Lake Trout and Steelhead

Invasive mussels and less nutrients from tributaries have altered the Lake Michigan ecosystem making it more conducive to the stocking of lake trout...

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MEDIA ADVISORY: Upcoming Low-Level Flights in Oklahoma to Image Unmapped Faults and Underground Geology

MEDIA ADVISORY: Upcoming Low-Level Flights in Oklahoma to Image Unmapped Faults and Underground Geology

Editor:  In the public interest and in accordance with Federal Aviation Administration regulations, the USGS is announcing this low-level airborne...

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