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USGS Unveils Mobile Flood Tool for the Nation
The U.S. Geological Survey announced Friday the completion of a new mobile tool that provides real-time information on water levels, weather and flood forecasts all in one place on a computer, smartphone or other mobile device.
USGS Estimates Undiscovered Oil and Gas Resources in the Austin Chalk Formation of the U.S. Gulf Coast
The Austin Chalk and Tokio and Eutaw Formations of the Gulf Coast Basin contain a mean of 6.9 billion barrels of oil and 41.5 trillion cubic feet of natural gas according to a new assessment by the U.S. Geological Survey. In comparison, the U.S. Energy Information Administration estimates that the United States used 7.5 billion barrels of petroleum products in 2019.
Media Advisory: Boaters encouraged to use extra caution on areas of Kentucky Lake in early November
Scientists to set block nets for carp research
ICYMI Bulletin: USGS uses “eDNA” to combat invasive species
Originally Published by The Salt Lake City Tribune October 16, 2020.
This article has been reprinted or reproduced with the permission of the Salt Lake City Tribune in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Jim Reilly: Trump administration uses “eDNA” to combat invasive species
By: U.S. Geological Survey Director Jim Reilly
Trump Administration Officials Tour New Mt. Rainier Lahar Detection Stations
TACOMA, Wash. — Deputy Secretary of the Interior Katharine MacGregor, U.S. Geological Survey Director Jim Reilly, and Counselor to the Secretary Margaret Everson, Exercising the Delegated Authority of the Director of the National Park Service, today visited Mount Rainier National Park to announce the successful permitting and ongoing installation of five new lahar monitoring stations.
Media Advisory: Exclusive Interview Opportunities with Interior Officials to Learn about New Mt. Rainier Lahar Detection Stations
TACOMA, Wash. — What is a lahar and why are they a threat to those who live below Mount Rainier? Journalists are invited to learn about the threat potential posed by lahars from Mount Rainier to local communities and how new USGS lahar monitoring stations will integrate into emergency preparedness and response.
From Volcanoes to Vineyards - New Geologic Map Reveals Portland's Deep History
A new digital geologic map of the greater Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro metropolitan area of Oregon and Washington being released today will support emergency response, conservation, agriculture and recreation.
Earth MRI Funds Critical Minerals Projects in Colorado
A total of $171,555 will fund new research and preserve important data across the Centennial State
Earth MRI Funds Critical Minerals Projects in Indiana
A total of $160,000 will fund new research and preserve important data across the Hoosier State
Earth MRI Funds Critical Minerals Projects in New Mexico
A total of $133,000 will fund new research and preserve important data across the Land of Enchantment
Earth MRI Funds Critical Minerals Projects in West Virginia
A total of $125,000 will fund new research and preserve important data across the Mountain State
Earth MRI Funds Critical Minerals Projects in Maine
A total of $118,479 will fund new research and preserve important data across the Pine Tree State