USGS Updates U.S. Critical Mineral Deposits
1,271 known deposits across 41 states and Puerto Rico; one-third have no past production
1,271 known deposits across 41 states and Puerto Rico; one-third have no past production
The USGS Celebrates National Hunting and Fishing Day, an Occasion with Deep Ties Across the Bureau’s Diverse Science
Helping Prepare the Nation Against Landslide Threats
Over the last three years, USGS has awarded millions of dollars to local governments to support landslide risk-reduction efforts
Over the last three years, USGS has awarded millions of dollars to local governments to support landslide risk-reduction efforts
USGS Cooperative National Geologic Map Now Covers 50 States, U.S. Territories
New version unlocks geology critical to understanding resources and hazards across the Nation
New version unlocks geology critical to understanding resources and hazards across the Nation
Hurricane Readiness 2026: USGS Tools That Help Communities Stay Safe
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