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Popular ice control products used at airports can increase phosphorus in nearby waterways

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Bipartisan Infrastructure Law helps fund new USGS facility at Colorado School of Mines, focused on energy and minerals research

Department of the Interior, U.S. Geological Survey and Mines officials celebrate start of construction

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A geologic leap forward for understanding Wyoming

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USGS partners with Arizona to map critical mineral potential with cutting-edge data

The U.S. Geological Survey partners with Arizona to identify areas in the state with critical mineral resource potential that could strengthen the national economy. 

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PFAS chemicals detected in many rivers and streams across Pennsylvania

USGS-led study also analyzed potential contaminant sources

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USGS Crews in Vermont are documenting the extent of flooding from the recent heavy rain event

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Bipartisan Infrastructure Law helps map critical mineral resources in Alabama

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A 100-year History of Flooding on the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta

A 100-year History of Flooding on the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta

Scientists examined storm flooding events in the Bering Sea region of western Alaska from 1913 to 2011 and found that the largest events occurred in...

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USGS Model Provides Insight into Snake Valley’s Groundwater

USGS Model Provides Insight into Snake Valley’s Groundwater

Proposed increases in water withdrawals in Snake Valley and surrounding areas will likely result in declining groundwater levels and a decrease in...

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Media Advisory: Earthquake 101: Resources for Reporting on Earthquakes

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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USGS Continues to Measure Flooding in Arizona

USGS Continues to Measure Flooding in Arizona

Scientists and technicians from the U.S. Geological Survey will be conducting field studies of flood flows from the recent heavy rains resulting from...

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Getting Out of Harm’s Way: Evacuation from Tsunamis

Getting Out of Harm’s Way: Evacuation from Tsunamis

Scientists at the U.S. Geological Survey have developed a new mapping tool, the Pedestrian Evacuation Analyst, for use by researchers and emergency...

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tsunami hazard evacuation GIS model elevation Vertical Evacuation pedestrian

tsunami hazard evacuation GIS model elevation Vertical Evacuation pedestrian

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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Media Advisory: USGS Measures Flooding in Phoenix

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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USGS Strengthens Idaho Streamgaging Network with New Investment of Federal Funding

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

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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USGS to Drill Two Test Holes near Del Rio, Texas

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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Media Advisory: South Napa Earthquake Science Briefing

Media Advisory: South Napa Earthquake Science Briefing

Members of the news media are invited to attend a scientific briefing at the U.S. Geological Survey to summarize what has been learned about and from...

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Media Advisory: Officials, Scientists to Dedicate Showcase Gage on Rapid Creek

Media Advisory: Officials, Scientists to Dedicate Showcase Gage on Rapid Creek

A U.S. Geological Survey streamgage will be dedicated by Congressional and city officials on September 3 in Rapid City. This showcase streamgage is...

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