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USGS Adds 29 New Monitoring Sites in Massachusetts

USGS Adds 29 New Monitoring Sites in Massachusetts

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) is adding or reestablishing up to 18 streamgages, one precipitation gage, and 10 continuous groundwater gages...

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Ecological Thresholds, Abiotic Stress, and Climate Change: A Conceptual Framework

Ecological Thresholds, Abiotic Stress, and Climate Change: A Conceptual Framework

As climate change accelerates, the risk of sudden, large-scale shifts in ecosystems is growing. A new USGS study examines the mechanisms behind these...

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New Studies Inform Management of Groundwater Nitrogen from Wastewater on Cape Cod

New Studies Inform Management of Groundwater Nitrogen from Wastewater on Cape Cod

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) has conducted two new studies examining the presence and persistence of wastewater-derived nitrogen in Cape Cod's...

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USGS Coastal Storm Team gears up for 2025 hurricane season

USGS Coastal Storm Team gears up for 2025 hurricane season

As the 2025 hurricane season approaches, the U.S. Geological Survey Coastal Storm Team is leveraging data from past storms to support decision-makers...

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Meet our New Staff at the New England WSC - March 2025

Meet our New Staff at the New England WSC - March 2025

Join us in welcoming our recently hired staff at the New England Water Science Center.

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USGS Data Used in Study Linking Lithium in Groundwater to Decreased Cancer Risk

USGS Data Used in Study Linking Lithium in Groundwater to Decreased Cancer Risk

A new study looking to discover if there is an association between lithium in drinking water and cancer used two U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)...

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In West Point, Virginia, a New 'Subsidence Superstation' Measures Changing Land Surface

In West Point, Virginia, a New 'Subsidence Superstation' Measures Changing Land Surface

West Point, Virginia is believed to be a subsidence hotspot, a fast-sinking region in eastern Virginia. A new 'Subsidence Superstation' will help shed...

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USGS Hydrology Technicians measure peak flows after a recent storm in West Virginia

USGS Hydrology Technicians measure peak flows after a recent storm in West Virginia

Measuring high flow during storm events is a standard activitiy for our Hydrologic Technicians.

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USGS Develops Water-Quality Monitoring Strategy for Mount Hope Bay and the Taunton River Estuary in Massachusetts

USGS Develops Water-Quality Monitoring Strategy for Mount Hope Bay and the Taunton River Estuary in Massachusetts

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), in cooperation with the Watershed Planning Program within the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection...

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Meet our New Staff at the New England WSC - December 2024

Meet our New Staff at the New England WSC - December 2024

Join us in welcoming our recently hired staff at the New England Water Science Center.

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