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September 11, 2014

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Above normal precipitation in the Heart, Knife and Green River Basins of North Dakota led to record-breaking streamflows at several U.S. Geological...

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September 11, 2014

20-Year Study Shows Levels of Pesticides Still a Concern for Aquatic Life in U.S. Rivers and Streams

Levels of pesticides continue to be a concern for aquatic life in many of the Nation’s rivers and streams in agricultural and urban areas, according...

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September 9, 2014

Ocean Warming Affecting Florida Reefs

Late-summer water temperatures near the Florida Keys were warmer by nearly 2 degrees Fahrenheit in the last several decades compared to a century...

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September 8, 2014

Media Advisory: USGS Measures Flooding in Phoenix

Scientists and technicians from the U.S. Geological Survey will be conducting field studies of high water flows from the recent heavy rains in Phoenix...

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September 8, 2014

Research Shows Historic Decline in Pacific Walrus Population

The Pacific walrus population roughly halved between 1981 and 1999, the last year for which demographic data are available. A recent study by...

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September 8, 2014

USGS Strengthens Idaho Streamgaging Network with New Investment of Federal Funding

In Idaho, local, state and federal officials’ ability to forecast floods, allocate water and help the public plan for outdoor recreation will...

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