Midcontinent Region

Media Alert: Low-Level Flights to Image Geology Over Parts of Arkansas, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Missouri and Tennessee

apdemas@usgs.gov — Fri, 29 Sep 2023 16:27:38 EDT

Editor: In the public interest and in accordance with Federal Aviation Administration regulations, the USGS is announcing this low-level airborne project. Your assistance in informing the local communities is appreciated.

Media Alert: Low-Level Airplane Flights to Image Geology Over Parts of Minnesota

apdemas@usgs.gov — Fri, 29 Sep 2023 15:24:02 EDT

Editor: In the public interest and in accordance with Federal Aviation Administration regulations, the USGS is announcing this low-level airborne project. Your assistance in informing the local communities is appreciated.

Purdue University to host new multi-agency research partnership to benefit Indiana’s wildlife and wild places

mcollier@usgs.gov — Thu, 17 Aug 2023 12:00:00 EDT

The partnership is Indiana’s first U.S. Geological Survey Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit

Media Alert: The USGS is calling all dead butterflies and moths in six states

hkoehler@usgs.gov — Thu, 20 Jul 2023 08:00:17 EDT

LAWRENCE, Kan. — You read that right.

USGS Office of International Programs team reconnaissance trip to Itaipu Binacional, Brazil and Paraguay

jvelkoverh@usgs.gov — Wed, 5 Apr 2023 08:00:00 EDT

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Office of International Programs team of Joel Groten (Upper Midwest Water Science Center), Molly Wood (Water Mission Area [WMA], on detail to OIP), and Brian McCallum (WMA) participated in a reconnaissance trip to Itaipu Binacional, Foz do Iguazu, Brazil and Paraguay, during March 25 – April 3, 2023.

Hydrologist Joel Groten speaks at the United Nations 2023 Water Conference

jvelkoverh@usgs.gov — Sat, 1 Apr 2023 08:00:00 EDT

Joel Groten attended and presented at the United Nations (UN) 2023 Water Conference. It took place at UN Headquarters in New York City from March 22-24, 2023.

President Proposes Nearly $1.8 Billion for USGS Science in FY 2024

ksussman@usgs.gov — Thu, 9 Mar 2023 09:07:31 EST

Science investments focus on landscape-scale issues, natural disasters and critical minerals while preparing tomorrow’s workforce

Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funds geochemistry surveying in central United States

apdemas@usgs.gov — Wed, 15 Feb 2023 17:23:00 EST

RESTON, Va. — The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) and a coalition of state geological surveys are investing about $325,000, to conduct geochemical sampling in across about 2 million square kilometers of the central United States, from the Midcontinent to the Appalachian Basin.

Back and Forth: Public invited to ask questions and learn more about the low-level helicopter flying above the Illinois River Basin

hkoehler@usgs.gov — Thu, 26 Jan 2023 13:02:06 EST

Media representatives: Please join the U.S. Geological Survey, SkyTEM, and various partners for a demonstration takeoff of the low-flying helicopter and description of what scientists are seeking in/around the Illinois River Basin using this specialized geophysical instrument. Please RSVP to Heidi Koehler Koontz at 720-320-1246 or hkoontz@usgs.gov.

Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funds geologic mapping in Michigan

apdemas@usgs.gov — Wed, 25 Jan 2023 19:04:57 EST

RESTON, Va. — The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) and the Michigan Geological Survey are investing $300,000 in mapping the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, one of the most historically important areas of U.S. mineral production for the past 175 years, with copper from the Keweenaw district and White Pine deposit, and iron from the Marquette, Menomonie, and Gogebic iron ranges.

Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funds geologic mapping in Illinois

apdemas@usgs.gov — Wed, 25 Jan 2023 18:33:45 EST

RESTON, Va. — The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) and the Illinois State Geological Survey are investing about $525,000 to map the Illinois-Kentucky Fluorspar District and the Midwest Permian Ultramafic District, which are locations of proven critical mineral resources and were a major source of fluorspar prior to the 1970s.

Media Alert: Low-flying helicopter will survey Illinois River Basin for geologic, water studies

hkoehler@usgs.gov — Thu, 19 Jan 2023 10:24:06 EST

Note to Editors: In the public interest and in accordance with FAA regulations, the USGS is announcing this low-level airborne project. Your assistance informing the local communities is appreciated.

Upper Midwest Water Science Center Fall/Winter 2022 Newsletter is now available

jvelkoverh@usgs.gov — Sun, 1 Jan 2023 09:00:00 EST

Welcome to the Fall/Winter 2022 edition of the Upper Midwest Water Science Center (UMid WSC) newsletter.

This edition contains office news, a 2022 quarter 4 data highlight, thre project features, two employee features, a social media holiday feature, and all UMid WSC products published October 2022 through December 2022.

Click the link below to access the newsletter.

Launch of Northeast Wisconsin Well Water Advisory Forecast Study

jvelkoverh@usgs.gov — Wed, 16 Nov 2022 09:00:00 EST

The Laboratory for Infectious Disease and the Environment (usgs.gov/LIDE) recently launched the Well Water Advisory Forecast study in Northeast Wisconsin.

Media Alert: Calling all Wisconsin duck hunters! USGS survey available for Green Bay and Lake Michigan

hkoehler@usgs.gov — Thu, 27 Oct 2022 16:46:32 EDT

Public input requested

An annual waterfowl harvest survey is open to duck hunter feedback now through Dec. 31 for the Green Bay and Lake Michigan regions of Wisconsin.

USGS meeting with National Agency for Water and Basic Sanitation and Geological Survey of Brazil

jvelkoverh@usgs.gov — Thu, 20 Oct 2022 09:00:00 EDT

During week of October 17th, 2022, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Office of International Programs (OIP) team of Joel Groten, Brain McCallum, and Travis Knight completed a mission in Brazil to discuss the partnership (started in 2014) and project renewal with the National Agency for Water and Basic Sanitation (ANA) and the Geological Survey of Brazil (SGB-CPRM).

David Applegate Sworn In as Director of the U.S. Geological Survey

apdemas@usgs.gov — Mon, 15 Aug 2022 14:07:32 EDT

This release was originally shared by the Department of the Interior.

Dignitaries, scientists celebrate advanced technologies in Great Lakes research

mlubeck@usgs.gov — Fri, 5 Aug 2022 16:43:44 EDT

ASHLAND, Wis. — Reporters are invited to an event Tuesday, August 9, showcasing the use of sailboat-like drones, autonomous underwater vehicles, large research vessels and other state-of-art technologies to improve Great Lakes fishery research.

COVID-19 virus can infect Mexican free-tailed bats

mlubeck@usgs.gov — Tue, 19 Jul 2022 11:29:33 EDT

MADISON, Wis. — Mexican free-tailed bats can be infected with the SARS-CoV-2 virus but don’t appear to spread it or become sick, according to a U.S. Geological Survey study published today.

Using sensor technology to develop a recreational contact warning tool for the Grand River, Grand Rapids, MI

jvelkoverh@usgs.gov — Tue, 28 Jun 2022 14:38:27 EDT

Using sensor technology to develop a recreational contact warning tool for the Grand River, Grand Rapids, MI

Upper Mississippi and Illinois Rivers Experiencing Widespread and Regional Changes

mlubeck@usgs.gov — Wed, 22 Jun 2022 13:14:15 EDT

ROCK ISLAND, Illinois – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Rock Island District; and the U.S. Geological Survey, in partnership with others, have released a report regarding the Ecological Status and Trends of the Upper Mississippi and Illinois Rivers.

Toxicity of Forever Chemicals Varies Among Amphibian Species

mlubeck@usgs.gov — Thu, 9 Jun 2022 14:04:13 EDT

Some important amphibian species are more vulnerable to the harmful effects of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, than other species, according to a recent study.

Media Alert: Public Invitation: Remembering the 1972 Flood, Planning for the Future of Water Resources

amims.detail@usgs.gov — Thu, 21 Apr 2022 11:14:38 EDT

Media and the public are invited to a free meeting about critical South Dakota-area water issues on Thursday, April 27, in Rapid City, South Dakota.

Media Alert: Low-flying Helicopter Will Survey Southern Wisconsin for Geologic, Water Studies

mlubeck@usgs.gov — Thu, 17 Feb 2022 14:55:16 EST

Note to Editors: In the public interest and in accordance with FAA regulations, the USGS is announcing this low-level airborne project. Your assistance informing the local communities is appreciated.

Media Alert: Hunter Survey Available for Green Bay and Lake Michigan

mlubeck@usgs.gov — Mon, 29 Nov 2021 15:08:56 EST

An annual waterfowl harvest survey is open to duck hunter feedback now through December 31 for the Green Bay and Lake Michigan regions of Wisconsin.

Multiple Coronaviruses Found in Animals Around Utah Mink Farms

mlubeck@usgs.gov — Thu, 7 Oct 2021 11:45:00 EDT

Scientists detected six types of coronaviruses in numerous mammals sampled on and near mink farms in Utah, according to a U.S. Geological Survey-led study available today.

Destructive Snake Disease Discovered in Museum Specimens

mlubeck@usgs.gov — Thu, 30 Sep 2021 10:00:00 EDT

A recent study of museum snake specimens shows that snake fungal disease, a skin infection threatening many important snake populations, existed in the U.S. over 50 years earlier than previously thought.

Department of the Interior Announces Host for Midwest Climate Adaptation Science Center

apdemas@usgs.gov — Wed, 29 Sep 2021 07:00:00 EDT

WASHINGTON - The Department of the Interior today announced the location of the newest Climate Adaptation Science Center (CASC), the ninth and final CASC in the national network dedicated to providing science to help managers of the country's fish and wildlife resources adapt to climate change.

A Legacy Continues with Landsat 9 Launch

egoldbaum@usgs.gov — Thu, 16 Sep 2021 09:45:00 EDT

Landsat 9 is a partnership between NASA and USGS. The satellite will continue the Landsat program’s mission to capture repeat snapshots of Earth to monitor, understand and manage natural resources.

Media Advisory: Sailing Drones Collect Data for Great Lakes Fishery Research

mlubeck@usgs.gov — Wed, 4 Aug 2021 13:45:00 EDT

On August 5, two uncrewed surface vehicles will begin a 45-day sailing mission through Lakes Michigan and Huron as part of a scientific study.