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New Pump-house in Magnuson Park Provides Water for Scientific Research, Wetlands, Wildlife and Recreation

New Pump-house in Magnuson Park Provides Water for Scientific Research, Wetlands, Wildlife and Recreation

The U.S. Geological Survey announced the completion of its new Western Fisheries Research Center pump-house structure in the southeast part of...

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New Willamette River Flood Inundation Maps to Aid Residents and Emergency Managers

New Willamette River Flood Inundation Maps to Aid Residents and Emergency Managers

New flood inundation maps focused on the Coast Fork Willamette River near Goshen, Oregon were published online Wednesday by the U.S. Geological Survey...
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Methane from Some Wetlands May Lower Benefits of Carbon Sequestration

Methane from Some Wetlands May Lower Benefits of Carbon Sequestration

Methane emissions from restored wetlands may offset the benefits of carbon sequestration a new study from the U.S. Geological Survey suggests. 

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New Campaign Urges Earthquake Preparedness In Quake-Prone Southern California

New Campaign Urges Earthquake Preparedness In Quake-Prone Southern California

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) and Clear Channel Outdoor Americas (CCOA) today announced a new campaign to provide Southern Californians with...

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State of the Survey

State of the Survey

USGS Director Suzette Kimball testified about the priorities and capabilities of the USGS today before the Senate Energy and Natural Resources...

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New Maps for Texas and Oklahoma Released

New Maps for Texas and Oklahoma Released

Updated US Topo maps for Texas and Oklahoma available for download; add Census Bureau road data, wetlands layer and select trails
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