Arizona

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

apdemas@usgs.gov — Fri, 29 Sep 2023 16:58:26 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.

Tribal Engagement Series: Drought in the Colorado River Basin

shouse@usgs.gov — Wed, 6 Sep 2023 23:01:12 EDT

The USGS is bringing together scientists to develop and strengthen relationships with Indigenous communities and Tribal governments. During the coming year, this interdisciplinary team will conduct multiple drought science open houses and listening sessions in locations across the West.

Sols 3895-3897: Navigating Through the Crater Cluster

kewilliams@usgs.gov — Wed, 26 Jul 2023 12:08:21 EDT

Earth planning date: Friday, July 21, 2023

Elevated Arsenic in Grand Canyon Region Groundwater Sites Likely from Natural Sources

plaustsen@usgs.gov — Wed, 14 Jun 2023 14:00:00 EDT

About 12% of 230 groundwater sites sampled in the Grand Canyon region over 45 years show arsenic concentrations greater than the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Maximum Contaminant Level for drinking water, according to a new U.S. Geological Survey report.

The Geographical Podcast: Can Desertification Be Stopped?

dsorenson@usgs.gov — Tue, 25 Apr 2023 10:13:23 EDT

Dr. Laura Norman was interviewed by Bryony Cottam, Staff Writer for Geographical Magazine - the official magazine of the Royal Geographical Society in the UK.

SBSC’s Grand Canyon Monitoring and Research Center Adds Low Earth Orbit (LEO) Satellite Dish to Historic Grand Canyon Sediment Gaging Station

mhartwell@usgs.gov — Fri, 14 Apr 2023 08:30:44 EDT

Low earth orbit (LEO) satellite telemetry is an emerging technology that shows promise for improving both USGS scientist and stakeholder access to critical water quality and sediment concentration data in Grand Canyon.

Sols 3798-3799: Digging in to the details

kewilliams@usgs.gov — Thu, 13 Apr 2023 16:15:52 EDT

NASA's Curiosity rover continues to analyze the Martian surface.

Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funds geochemistry surveying in Arizona and New Mexico

apdemas@usgs.gov — Wed, 15 Feb 2023 17:23:03 EST

RESTON, Va. — The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), Arizona Geological Survey and New Mexico Geological Survey are investing about $300,000, to conduct geochemical sampling in copper porphyry systems across the southwest United States.

Tips for Dryland Restoration - Summer 2022

mmccormick@usgs.gov — Fri, 14 Oct 2022 15:55:18 EDT

IN THIS EDITION: Best wishes to staff moving on, research updates, and we celebrate our work from Fiscal Year 2022.

THIS IS A PRODUCT OF THE RESTORATION ASSESSMENT AND MONITORING PROGRAM FOR THE SOUTHWEST (RAMPS).

Biden-Harris Administration to map critical mineral potential in southwest United States using funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law

apdemas@usgs.gov — Fri, 30 Sep 2022 12:30:01 EDT

RESTON, Va.—Through funding from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) and National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) are teaming up to map portions of the southwest United States (including parts of California, Colorado, Nevada, Arizona, New Mexico and Utah) for critical mineral potential using airborne hyperspectral imaging.

USGS Works with Partners in 15 Cities to Improve Urban Waterways

ssobie@usgs.gov — Thu, 15 Sep 2022 13:59:11 EDT

Everyone deserves clean and healthy public waterways. USGS and Urban Waters Federal Partnership are investing ~$4 million to improve our Nation's water systems and help transform degraded urban riverscapes into cleaner, safer green spaces.

Ancient methods of preventing desertification and recovering from drought

rmcclymont@usgs.gov — Fri, 17 Jun 2022 11:00:00 EDT

Around the world, land degradation causes significant loss of biodiversity, impacts food security and water purification. Unsustainable land-use practices, increased population, and climate change further threaten the viability of native plants and wetland species, promote soil erosion, and limit water supplies.

JOB ALERT! Chief, SBSC's Grand Canyon Monitoring and Research Center

mhartwell@usgs.gov — Wed, 8 Jun 2022 06:00:00 EDT

The USGS Southwest Biological Science Center in Flagstaff, Arizona seeks to hire a dynamic and effective leader with a background in river ecosystems research to serve as the Chief of the Grand Canyon Monitoring and Research Center and SBSC’s River Ecosystem Science Branch.

Twenty-four Years of Data Show Desert Soils Struggle for Survival

plaustsen@usgs.gov — Mon, 11 Apr 2022 11:44:10 EDT

Increasing summertime temperatures in the deserts of the southwest United States may be making it harder for lichens, an important member of the soil community, to survive.

Practice makes better!

mpoland@usgs.gov — Mon, 11 Apr 2022 03:00:00 EDT

In February, 100 scientists got together to practice coordinating themselves during a pretend volcanic eruption.

Secretary Haaland Announces Progress Toward Conservation and Restoration of Wildlife Corridors and Habitat Connectivity

mcollier@usgs.gov — Thu, 7 Apr 2022 14:30:11 EDT

Grants to states and Tribes, new partnerships, and innovative science part of suite of announcements helping to advance wildlife corridor work at the Interior Department

Lake Powell’s storage capacity updated for first time since 1986

ccollett@usgs.gov — Mon, 21 Mar 2022 17:49:18 EDT

SALT LAKE CITY – A new report released today and compiled by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) in cooperation with the Bureau of Reclamation (USBR) provides updated information on Lake Powell’s storage capacity.

"Sky Island Restoration Collaboration" (SIRC) at SERNews and new Documentary

dsorenson@usgs.gov — Thu, 10 Mar 2022 10:38:48 EST

The Sky Island Restoration Cooperative (SIRC) is a bi-national community-based collaboration of government and non-governmental organizations, private landowners, ranchers, students, volunteers, scientists, and restoration practitioners.

Laura Norman Wins Prestigious USGS Excellence in Leadership Award 2020

dfoley@usgs.gov — Tue, 8 Feb 2022 17:51:42 EST

The USGS Excellence in Leadership Award in 2021 was presented to Dr. Laura M. Norman, in recognition of her efforts to connect on-the-ground practitioners, scientists, and land managers to restore watersheds, improve rangeland function, and preserve water resources in the ecosystems of southeastern Arizona. The grassroots group, called the Sky Island Restoration Cooperative (SIRC) collaboration, f

SBSC TRIBAL PARTNERSHIPS

mmccormick@usgs.gov — Mon, 24 Jan 2022 16:53:42 EST

The Southwest Biological Science Center (SBSC) conducts and provides scientific information as part of our mission and Federal Trust Responsibility to strengthen relationships and build partnerships with sovereign tribal nations. Here, we highlight a few examples of projects with tribal partners.

Rare Landsat Underfly Mobilizes Cal/Val Experts Globally

jhult@contractor.usgs.gov — Fri, 17 Dec 2021 13:13:26 EST

To see an example of the adage “Planning makes perfect,” just take a look at the Landsat 9 underfly. The once-in-a-mission event placed the recently launched Earth-observing satellite in orbit directly below Landsat 8 for several days in the middle of November.

ECOSTRESS Data Reveal Surprising Water Use Patterns Across Post-Fire Arizona Landscapes

jhult@contractor.usgs.gov — Wed, 15 Dec 2021 09:49:02 EST

Dr. Helen Poulos spent countless childhood hours wandering the forests of coastal California. On family camping trips through the woodlands, her curiosity piqued: How did these forests emerge? When they change, seasonally or otherwise, why do those changes occur the way they do?

Uranium in Grand Canyon Region Groundwater Mostly Complies with Federal Health Standards

plaustsen@usgs.gov — Tue, 16 Nov 2021 10:02:16 EST

Nearly 95% of samples collected from 206 locations over 40 years show uranium concentrations less than the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Maximum Contaminant Level for drinking water, according to a new U.S. Geological Survey report.

Groundwater Flow to Colorado River May Decline by a Third over Next 30 Years

ccollett@usgs.gov — Thu, 28 Oct 2021 11:30:00 EDT

A new study projects that a hot and dry future climate may lead to a 29% decline in Upper Colorado River Basin “baseflow” at the basin outlet by the 2050s, affecting both people and ecosystems.

Ecological Drought Forecast Tool for Drylands

mmccormick@usgs.gov — Wed, 22 Sep 2021 04:15:00 EDT

New Tool Aids in Land Treatment Planning

Weather impacts the effectiveness of land treatments. This is especially true in drylands of the Western U.S. where plant survival is heavily influenced by the combination of temperature and soil moisture.

Large Decreases in Upper Colorado River Salinity Since 1929

jlavista@usgs.gov — Mon, 19 Apr 2021 06:00:00 EDT

Salinity levels in the Upper Colorado River Basin, which covers portions of Wyoming, Colorado, Utah, Arizona and New Mexico, have steadily decreased since 1929, according to a new U.S. Geological Survey study analyzing decades of water-quality measurements.

Media Advisory: A Jaguar’s Field of Dreams – Live Online Public Lecture

rmcclymont@usgs.gov — Wed, 24 Mar 2021 06:00:00 EDT

The U.S. Geological Survey public lecture series is back and virtual. News reporters are invited to attend to learn how USGS scientists are helping protect one of the only jaguars that lives in the U.S.

New Report Highlights Declining Sagebrush Ecosystem, Provides Foundation for Next Generation of Conservation and Management

hkoehler@usgs.gov — Wed, 17 Mar 2021 04:30:00 EDT

Fort Collins, CO – Considered one of the most imperiled ecosystems in the world and home to mule deer, pronghorn, sage-grouse, pygmy rabbits and more than 350 other species of conservation concern, the sagebrush ecosystem continues to shrink rapidly due to a host of growing threats, according to a new scientific report.

TNMCorps Mapping Challenge Summary Results for Fire Stations in CA NV AZ

sdoering@usgs.gov — Wed, 3 Mar 2021 05:30:00 EST

Summary statistics are now available for this challenge. Thanks again to everyone who contributed!

FINISHED!! TNMCorps Mapping Challenge for Fire Stations in CA, NV & AZ

sdoering@usgs.gov — Thu, 18 Feb 2021 04:00:00 EST

This challenge is now complete! Thank you to everyone who contributed!