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Study Shows Pathways of Disease Transmission Between Elk, Bison and Cattle in the Greater Yellowstone Area

Study Shows Pathways of Disease Transmission Between Elk, Bison and Cattle in the Greater Yellowstone Area

The U.S. Geological Survey and its partners have shown how brucellosis has impacted cattle, bison and elk in the greater Yellowstone area.

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May is Volcano Preparedness Month in Washington State

May is Volcano Preparedness Month in Washington State

May is Volcano Preparedness Month in Washington, providing residents an opportunity to become more familiar with volcanic hazards in their communities...

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New study reveals state of Juniata River watershed headwaters

New study reveals state of Juniata River watershed headwaters

A new study from the USGS assesses water quality data for the Juniata River Basin in Western Blair County, Pennsylvania.

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Evidence of Unconventional Oil and Gas Wastewater Found in Surface Waters near Underground Injection Site

Evidence of Unconventional Oil and Gas Wastewater Found in Surface Waters near Underground Injection Site

These are the first published studies to demonstrate water-quality impacts to a surface stream due to activities at an unconventional oil and gas...

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More than Half of Streamflow in the Upper Colorado River Basin Originates as Groundwater

More than Half of Streamflow in the Upper Colorado River Basin Originates as Groundwater

Groundwater and Surface Water Considered a Joint Resource

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First Global Topographic Map of Mercury Released

First Global Topographic Map of Mercury Released

The first topographic map of Mercury was released today by the U.S. Geological Survey, Arizona State University, Carnegie Institute of Washington...

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Study Links Contamination in Southern California Streams to 2009 Station Fire

Study Links Contamination in Southern California Streams to 2009 Station Fire

Elevated levels of trace metals such as iron, lead, nickel and zinc were found in streams of the San Gabriel Mountains north of Los Angeles...

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A Warming Climate Could Alter the Ecology of the Deepest Lake in the United States

A Warming Climate Could Alter the Ecology of the Deepest Lake in the United States

Warming air temperature is predicted to change water temperature and water column mixing in Oregon’s Crater Lake over the next several decades...

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Fireworks Likely Caused Water Contamination at Mount Rushmore

Fireworks Likely Caused Water Contamination at Mount Rushmore

Past fireworks displays are the probable cause of elevated concentrations of a contaminant called perchlorate in groundwater and surface water within...

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River Food Webs Threatened by Widespread Hydropower Practice

River Food Webs Threatened by Widespread Hydropower Practice

Alternative Flows Might Mitigate Negative Impacts

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Nitrogen in Lakes Connected to Groundwater

Nitrogen in Lakes Connected to Groundwater

A recent scientific study shows new, important information about how groundwater cannot only contribute nutrients such as nitrogen to lakes, but can...

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South Dakota Scientists Help Restore Water in Armenia

South Dakota Scientists Help Restore Water in Armenia

South Dakota-based scientists from the U.S. Geological Survey are helping to restore a depleted aquifer and build in-country expertise for managing...

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