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Drought Watch Lifted for All Pennsylvania Counties

Drought Watch Lifted for All Pennsylvania Counties

USGS groundwater and surface water monitoring data contributed to the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection's (PaDEP) July 2, 2025...

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USGS Colorado River Basin Actionable and Strategic Integrated Science and Technology (ASIST) Initiative Science Co-Development Virtual Workshop, June 24-25, 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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Long-term drought assessment:  hydrologic, ecological, and social impacts

Long-term drought assessment:  hydrologic, ecological, and social impacts

Title:  Long-term drought assessment:  hydrologic, ecological, and social impacts

Date:  March 14, 2025, at 2:00-2:30 pm Eastern/11:00 -11:30 am...

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NIDIS/NCASC 2024–2025 National Ecological Drought Webinar Series

NIDIS/NCASC 2024–2025 National Ecological Drought Webinar Series

This five-part NOAA National Integrated Drought Information System (NIDIS) and National CASC webinar series seeks to raise awareness of ecological...

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Understanding and Managing Drought-Induced Ecological Transformations

Understanding and Managing Drought-Induced Ecological Transformations

CASC scientists explore how drought can cause lasting transformational changes in terrestrial ecosystems. 

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Non-Native Fish Weaken Native Fishes’ Resilience to Drought

Non-Native Fish Weaken Native Fishes’ Resilience to Drought

Researchers, supported by the Southeast CASC, examine the complicated effects of droughts, floods, dams, and non-native fish on Puerto Rico’s native...

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

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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USGS scientists host listening session to learn more about the drought-related science needs of the Pueblo of Acoma

USGS scientists host listening session to learn more about the drought-related science needs of the Pueblo of Acoma

On Wednesday July 31, Jessica Driscoll (RMR), Adrian Monroe (FORT), Sharon Hausam (SC CASC), and Mike Johnson (NM) are leading a listening session...

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RAMPS Newsletter - Spring 2024

RAMPS Newsletter - Spring 2024

In this edition: RestoreNet 2.0 installation, project highlights, publications, conferences, and saying goodbye to RAMPS staff

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USGS Updates Pennsylvania Drought Condition Web Tool

USGS Updates Pennsylvania Drought Condition Web Tool

USGS, in cooperation with the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, updated the Pennsylvania Drought Condition Web Tool.

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Tribal Engagement Series: Drought in the Colorado River Basin

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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Improving Drought Assessments in a Changing Climate

Improving Drought Assessments in a Changing Climate

The North Central CASC researchers and partners contributed to a comprehensive drought assessment report that identifies ways to improve drought...

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