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Many bumble bee species have declined in recent decades due to changes in habitat, climate, and pressures from pathogens, pesticides and introduced species. The western bumble bee, once common throughout western North America, is a species of concern and is being considered for listing by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service under the Endangered Species Act.

USGS Fire Science is fundamental to understanding the causes, consequences, and benefits of wildfire and helps prevent and manage larger, catastrophic events. USGS scientists and programs provide information and develop tools that are widely used by stakeholders to make decisions before, during, and after wildfires across the nation.

 Featuring another dedicated and prolific citizen science volunteer who, as part of The National Map Corps, is helping to map the Nation.

Volunteer citizen mappers continue to make significant contributions to the USGS’ ability to provide accurate mapping information to the public. Mapping Challenges are launched periodically to focus volunteers on specific points that need editing.

A dedicated and prolific citizen science volunteer with The National Map Corps endorses participation in TNMCorps project.

The National Geospatial Technical Operations Centers in Rolla, Missouri and Lakewood, Colorado are celebrating the 10^th Anniversary of their current organizational structure on November 13, 2019. 

Keep up to speed with the latest USGS deep-sea research cruise with this seafloor syntax.

Keep up to speed with the latest USGS deep-sea research cruise with this seafloor syntax.

Keep up to speed with the latest USGS deep-sea research cruise with this seafloor syntax.

Keep up to speed with the latest USGS deep-sea research cruise with this seafloor syntax.

Keep up to speed with our EXPRESS research cruise with this latest seafloor syntax!