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September 5, 2014

Klamath Mountains Groundwater Quality: Constituents Detected at High Levels Are Less Prevalent than Statewide

Naturally occurring trace elements were detected at high concentrations in less than 3 percent of raw groundwater sources used for public water supply...

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September 4, 2014

Media Advisory: Earthquake 101: Resources for Reporting on Earthquakes

The U.S. Geological Survey will host an educational event for the news media focused on earthquakes on Wednesday September 24, 2014.

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September 4, 2014

Pollutant Risk Changes When Bugs Take Flight

Insects feed fish and wildlife higher on the food chain, but they can also transfer harmful contaminants to their predators according to new research...

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September 4, 2014

National Scenic Trails Added to Revised Michigan Maps

Newly released US Topo maps for Michigan now feature segments of the North Country National Scenic Trail. Several of the 1,290 new US Topo quadrangles...

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September 3, 2014

Avian Flu in Seals Could Infect People

The avian flu virus that caused widespread harbor seal deaths in 2011 can easily spread to and infect other mammals and potentially humans.

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September 3, 2014

USGS to Drill Two Test Holes near Del Rio, Texas

Beginning this week, the U.S. Geological Survey will be drilling two test boreholes near Del Rio, Texas, to collect core samples and geophysical...

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