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December 18, 2024

New USGS dataset uncovers the Santiam River’s underwater topography to aid in fish habitat and water flow management

A new dataset for the Santiam River in Oregon, published by the U.S. Geological Survey, provides a highly detailed underwater 3D elevation map that...

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December 17, 2024

USGS: Greenhouse gas emissions from federal lands trended mostly downward since 2009 peak

Latest estimates show that ecosystems are highly variable carbon sinks, impacted by disturbances such as drought and wildfires

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December 10, 2024

Helene and Milton potentially spread invasive species to new locations in Florida and Georgia

As communities continue to recover from widespread destruction caused by recent hurricanes Helene and Milton, floodwaters from these storms may have...

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November 25, 2024

Low-Level Fixed Wing Aircraft Flights to Image Geology Over Parts of Texas

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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November 19, 2024

USGS Critical Minerals Study: Bans on Gallium and Germanium Exports Could Cost the U.S. Billions

RESTON, Va. — U.S. Geological Survey researchers have developed a new model to assess how disruptions of critical mineral supplies may affect the U.S...

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November 19, 2024

USGS invests Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funding to map critical mineral potential along South Dakota, Iowa, and Minnesota borders

RESTON, Va. – The U.S. Geological Survey has announced it will invest approximately $1.5 million in Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funding to collect...

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