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New Research Confirms Continued, Unabated and Large-Scale Amphibian Declines: Local Action Key to Reversing Losses

New Research Confirms Continued, Unabated and Large-Scale Amphibian Declines: Local Action Key to Reversing Losses

New U.S. Geological Survey-led research suggests that even though amphibians are severely declining worldwide, there is no smoking gun – and thus no...

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Public Advisory: USGS and UNR to Present Results of the Snake Valley Water-Resource Study in June

Public Advisory: USGS and UNR to Present Results of the Snake Valley Water-Resource Study in June

CARSON CITY, Nev. — Are you interested in learning more about the groundwater and surface water systems of Snake Valley in eastern Nevada? Please join...

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Changing California Land Uses will Shape Water Demands in 2062

Changing California Land Uses will Shape Water Demands in 2062

If past patterns of California land-use change continue, projected water needs by the year 2062 will increase beyond current supply.

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USGS Studies the Impact of Insecticides on Northwestern Clackamas County Streams

USGS Studies the Impact of Insecticides on Northwestern Clackamas County Streams

A new study found high concentrations of commonly used insecticides in streams running through the highly urbanized portion of Clackamas County.

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Media Advisory: Scientists and Officials Celebrate 40 Years of Groundbreaking Science in Lakewood

Media Advisory: Scientists and Officials Celebrate 40 Years of Groundbreaking Science in Lakewood

Forty years ago, water samples from around the country started flowing into the U.S. Geological Survey’s National Water Quality Laboratory in Colorado...

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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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