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New USGS Report Shows High Levels of Arsenic and Uranium in Some Connecticut Wells

New USGS Report Shows High Levels of Arsenic and Uranium in Some Connecticut Wells

A new U.S. Geological Survey study provides an updated, statewide estimate of high levels of naturally occurring arsenic and uranium in private well...

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Potential drought conditions developing in New England

Potential drought conditions developing in New England

Recent surface-water, groundwater, and precipitation data indicate that drought conditions may presently be developing in parts of New England.

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Low Risk of Researchers Passing Coronavirus to North American Bats

Low Risk of Researchers Passing Coronavirus to North American Bats

The risk is low that scientists could pass coronavirus to North American bats during winter research, according to a new study led by the U.S...

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New England WSC Data Releases and Publications in the first quarter of 2021

New England WSC Data Releases and Publications in the first quarter of 2021

List of data releases and publications from the New England Water Science Center released in the first quarter of 2021.

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Hydrologic Monitoring Program Highlights

Hydrologic Monitoring Program Highlights

Hydrologic Monitoring Program Highlights

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USGS Releases First-of-its-Kind Survey of PFAS in Pennsylvania Surface Waters

USGS Releases First-of-its-Kind Survey of PFAS in Pennsylvania Surface Waters

USGS Pennsylvania Water Science Center in cooperation with Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PADEP) released a first-of-its-kind...

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New Wells in Long Island Sustainability Well Network

New Wells in Long Island Sustainability Well Network

Drilling Updates

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A Whale by Any Other Name

A Whale by Any Other Name

A new paper from the USGS and Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History documents some of the first scientific descriptions and names given to...

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New USGS study identifies key factors affecting nitrate concentrations in stream base flow in Chesapeake Bay watershed

New USGS study identifies key factors affecting nitrate concentrations in stream base flow in Chesapeake Bay watershed

A new USGS study has identified factors that contribute to high nitrate in base flow in streams flowing into Chesapeake Bay. Land use, organic carbon...

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