News

The ASIST initiative is focused on producing and delivering actionable science to stakeholders more efficiently through the use of advanced technology. Science Centers from across the USGS release new science on a daily basis to provide understanding of the complexity of drought impacts and compounding hazards.

Links to News Pages from USGS Science Centers in the Colorado River Basin

Links to Additional USGS News Pages in the Colorado River Basin

June 27, 2025

USGS Colorado River Basin Actionable and Strategic Integrated Science and Technology (ASIST) Initiative Science Co-Development Virtual Workshop, June 24-25, 2025

The USGS Actionable & Strategic Integrated Science & Technology (ASIST) Initiative hosted a science co-development virtual workshop on June 24-25...

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August 13, 2024

Drought-Related Studies in the Colorado River Basin Funded by the USGS Colorado River Basin Actionable and Strategic Integrated Science and Technology (ASIST) Initiative

The USGS Actionable and Strategic Integrated Science and Technology (ASIST) Team has built relationships with representatives of resource management...

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February 26, 2024

USGS provides easy access to Colorado River science with new online portal

All users of the Colorado River now have a more efficient way to find U.S. Geological Survey science critical to its future management.

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February 9, 2024

Tribal Engagement Series: Drought in the Colorado River Basin

The USGS is bringing together scientists to develop and strengthen relationships with Indigenous communities and Tribal governments. During the coming...

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September 22, 2023

Colorado River Basin: Actionable and Strategic Integrated Science and Technology (ASIST)

Through the ASIST initiative, the USGS is leading the way in open science by bringing together scientists from different fields to collaborate closely...

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June 15, 2021

Science Editorial on Managing Colorado River Risk

Researchers from the South Central and Southwest CASCs discuss climate impacts on the Colorado River and how these shifts will impact management...

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