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Region 1: North Atlantic-Appalachian
Our Science Centers
The NAA Region has 15 Science Centers spanning 14 NE States and Washington, DC. The Centers conduct interdisciplinary biologic, geologic, hydrologic, and energy monitoring and research addressing natural resource issues facing our nation.
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The Purge Analyzer Tool (PAT) to Assess Optimal Pumping Parameters in the Collection of Representative Groundwater Samples from Wells
The U.S. Geological Survey in cooperation with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is developing analytical models to assess in-well groundwater flow conditions during the collection of groundwater samples from wells being pumped. This information can be used to inform groundwater samplers on when and how to collect samples that are most reflective of the targeted aquifer or...
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Data for New Jersey
Spatial/GIS data sets for New Jersey are available numerous spatial data clearinghouses. Spatial/GIS data sets for USGS studies that include New Jersey or include parts of New Jersey are also available from USGS.
New Jersey Precipitation and Weather Short-Term Network
The New Jersey Water Science Center provides valuable short-term (120 day) data augmentation to many locations for: Precipitation, Water and Air Temperature, and even Wind speed and direction at some of our coastal sites. Our field technicians continuously make field measurements and maintain these networks to ensure the accuracy of these data.
Utilization of Carbon and other Energy Gases - Geologic Research and Assessments
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) is utilized by industry to enhance oil recovery. Subsurface CO2 storage could significantly impact reduction of CO2 emissions to the atmosphere, but the economics and potential risks associated with the practice must be understood before implementing extensive programs or regulations. Utilization of other energy-related gases such as helium...
The New Jersey Water Quality Networks
The water quality of New Jersey's water bodies is monitored by the USGS New Jersey Water Science Center to characterize waters, identify trends over time, identify emerging problems, determine whether pollution control programs are working, help direct pollution control efforts to where they are most needed, and respond to emergencies such as floods and spills.
Geochemistry of Energy Fuels Task
Geologic and geochemical processes that impact fuel quality, quantity, and availability can be best understood by utilizing a range of approaches, including, but not limited to isotopic signatures, inorganic and organic analyses, and neutron scattering techniques. Current work focuses on using neutron scattering to understand how fluids are stored and flow through tight continuous reservoirs...
Flood-Inundation Mapping for Schoharie Creek at North Blenheim, NY
Background and Problem Flooding is a ubiquitous problem throughout New York State. The Schoharie Creek has experienced severe floods, including the devastating floods of August 2011 following Hurricane Irene, which severely damaged or destroyed many homes, businesses, roads, and other property within the Schoharie Valley. In North Blenheim, homes, the Blenheim Town Hall, fire hall, and...
U.S. Coal Resources and Reserves Assessment
The U.S. Coal Resources and Reserves Assessment Project, as part of the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Energy Resources Program, conducts systematic, geology-based, regional assessments of significant coal beds in major coal basins in the United States. These assessments detail the quantity, quality, location, and economic potential of the Nation’s remaining coal resources and reserves and...
Gulf Coast Petroleum Systems Project - Research
This site highlights the research on the processes that impact the formation, accumulation, occurrence and alteration of hydrocarbon energy resources of the Gulf Coast of Mexico. This portion of the project also conducts assessments of undiscovered, technically recoverable hydrocarbon resources. The Gulf Coast Petroleum Systems Project focuses on the onshore and State waters portion of the...
Human and Ecological Health Impacts Associated with Water Reuse and Conservation Practices
Human and Ecological Health Impacts Associated with Water Reuse and Conservation Practices
Molecular characterization of unknown virus isolated from the introduced species, the Northern snake head (Channa argus), present in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed
Molecular characterization of unknown virus isolated from the introduced species, the Northern snake head (Channa argus), present in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed
Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals and Prevalence of Intersex in Fish Populations in New Jersey
Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals and Prevalence of Intersex in Fish Populations in New Jersey
SupClas, GeoSet, SubType, VegDen, VegType: Categorical landcover rasters of landcover, geomorphic setting, substrate type, vegetation density, and vegetation type: Cape Lookout, NC, 2014
Understanding how sea-level rise will affect coastal landforms and the species and habitats they support is critical for crafting approaches that balance the needs of humans and native species. Given this increasing need to forecast sea-level rise effects on barrier islands in the near and long terms, we are developing Bayesian networks to evaluate and to forecast the cascading effects of sea-...
ElevMHW: Elevation adjusted to local mean high water: Ship Shoal Island, VA, 2014
Understanding how sea-level rise will affect coastal landforms and the species and habitats they support is critical for crafting approaches that balance the needs of humans and native species. Given this increasing need to forecast sea-level rise effects on barrier islands in the near and long terms, we are developing Bayesian networks to evaluate and to forecast the cascading effects of sea-...
DisMOSH, Cost, MOSH_Shoreline: Distance to foraging areas for piping plovers including foraging shoreline, cost mask, and least-cost path distance: Cape Lookout, NC, 2014
Understanding how sea-level rise will affect coastal landforms and the species and habitats they support is critical for crafting approaches that balance the needs of humans and native species. Given this increasing need to forecast sea-level rise effects on barrier islands in the near and long terms, we are developing Bayesian networks to evaluate and to forecast the cascading effects of sea-...
Development: Development delineation: Cape Lookout, NC, 2014
Understanding how sea-level rise will affect coastal landforms and the species and habitats they support is critical for crafting approaches that balance the needs of humans and native species. Given this increasing need to forecast sea-level rise effects on barrier islands in the near and long terms, we are developing Bayesian networks to evaluate and to forecast the cascading effects of sea-...
points, transects, beach width: Barrier island geomorphology and shorebird habitat metrics at 50-m alongshore transects and 5-m cross-shore points: Rhode Island National Wildlife Refuge, RI, 2014
Understanding how sea-level rise will affect coastal landforms and the species and habitats they support is critical for crafting approaches that balance the needs of humans and native species. Given this increasing need to forecast sea-level rise effects on barrier islands in the near and long terms, we are developing Bayesian networks to evaluate and to forecast the cascading effects of sea-...
DisMOSH, Cost, MOSH_Shoreline: Distance to foraging areas for piping plovers including foraging shoreline, cost mask, and least-cost path distance: Myrtle Island, VA, 2014
Understanding how sea-level rise will affect coastal landforms and the species and habitats they support is critical for crafting approaches that balance the needs of humans and native species. Given this increasing need to forecast sea-level rise effects on barrier islands in the near and long terms, we are developing Bayesian networks to evaluate and to forecast the cascading effects of sea-...
ElevMHW: Elevation adjusted to local mean high water: Myrtle Island, VA, 2014
Understanding how sea-level rise will affect coastal landforms and the species and habitats they support is critical for crafting approaches that balance the needs of humans and native species. Given this increasing need to forecast sea-level rise effects on barrier islands in the near and long terms, we are developing Bayesian networks to evaluate and to forecast the cascading effects of sea-...
DisMOSH, Cost, MOSH_Shoreline: Distance to foraging areas for piping plovers including foraging shoreline, cost mask, and least-cost path distance: Parramore Island, VA, 2014
Understanding how sea-level rise will affect coastal landforms and the species and habitats they support is critical for crafting approaches that balance the needs of humans and native species. Given this increasing need to forecast sea-level rise effects on barrier islands in the near and long terms, we are developing Bayesian networks to evaluate and to forecast the cascading effects of sea-...
ElevMHW: Elevation adjusted to local mean high water: Cape Hatteras, NC, 2014
Understanding how sea-level rise will affect coastal landforms and the species and habitats they support is critical for crafting approaches that balance the needs of humans and native species. Given this increasing need to forecast sea-level rise effects on barrier islands in the near and long terms, we are developing Bayesian networks to evaluate and to forecast the cascading effects of sea-...
points, transects, beach width: Barrier island geomorphology and shorebird habitat metrics at 50-m alongshore transects and 5-m cross-shore points: Assawoman Island, VA, 2014
Understanding how sea-level rise will affect coastal landforms and the species and habitats they support is critical for crafting approaches that balance the needs of humans and native species. Given this increasing need to forecast sea-level rise effects on barrier islands in the near and long terms, we are developing Bayesian networks to evaluate and to forecast the cascading effects of sea-...
ElevMHW: Elevation adjusted to local mean high water: Smith Island, VA, 2014
Understanding how sea-level rise will affect coastal landforms and the species and habitats they support is critical for crafting approaches that balance the needs of humans and native species. Given this increasing need to forecast sea-level rise effects on barrier islands in the near and long terms, we are developing Bayesian networks to evaluate and to forecast the cascading effects of sea-...
DisMOSH, Cost, MOSH_Shoreline: Distance to foraging areas for piping plovers including foraging shoreline, cost mask, and least-cost path distance: Rhode Island National Wildlife Refuge, RI, 2014
Understanding how sea-level rise will affect coastal landforms and the species and habitats they support is critical for crafting approaches that balance the needs of humans and native species. Given this increasing need to forecast sea-level rise effects on barrier islands in the near and long terms, we are developing Bayesian networks to evaluate and to forecast the cascading effects of sea-...
Demography of snowshoe hare population cycles
Cyclic fluctuations in abundance exhibited by some mammalian populations in northern habitats (“population cycles”) are key processes in the functioning of many boreal and tundra ecosystems. Understanding population cycles, essentially demographic processes, necessitates discerning the demographic mechanisms that underlie numerical changes. Using...
Oli, Madan K.; Krebs, Charles J; Kenney, Alice J; Boonstra, Rudy; Boutin, Stan; Hines, James E. Conservation–Protection of forests for wildlife in the Mississippi Alluvial Valley
The nearly ubiquitous bottomland hardwood forests that historically dominated the Mississippi Alluvial Valley have been greatly reduced in area. In addition, changes in hydrology and forest management have altered the structure and composition of the remaining forests. To ameliorate the detrimental impact of these changes on wildlife, conservation...
Elliott, A. Blaine; Mini, Anne; McKnight, S. Keith; Twedt, Daniel J. Habitat of the endangered salt marsh harvest mouse (Reithrodontomys raviventris) in San Francisco Bay
Understanding habitat associations is vital for conservation of at‐risk marsh‐endemic wildlife species, particularly those under threat from sea level rise. We modeled environmental and habitat associations of the marsh‐endemic, Federally endangered salt marsh harvest mouse (Reithrodontomys raviventris, RERA) and co‐occurrence with eight...
Marcot, Bruce G.; Woo, Isa; Thorne, Karen M.; Freeman, Chase; Guntenspergen, Glenn R.
Sustaining Environmental Capital Initiative summary report
Federal agencies need credible scientific information to determine the production and value of ecosystem services in an efficient and timely manner. The U.S. Geological Survey addresses this scientific information need through the Sustaining Environmental Capital Initiative project. The project has relied on U.S. Geological Survey expertise...
Huber, Christopher; Meldrum, James R.; Schuster, Rudy M.; Ancona, Zachary H.; Bagstad, Kenneth J.; Beck, Scott M.; Carlisle, Daren; Claggett, Peter R.; Franco, Fabiano; Galbraith, Heather S.; Haefele, Michelle; Hoelting, Kristin R; Hogan, Dianna M.; Hopkins, Kristina G.; Kern, Tim; Lawrence, Collin B.; Lischka, Stacy; Loomis, John B.; Mueller, Julie M.; Noe, Gregory B.; Pindilli, Emily J.; Quay, Brian; Semmens, Darius J.; Sinclair, Wilson; Spooner, Daniel E.; Voigt, Brian; St. John White, Barabara Integrating side-scan sonar and acoustic telemetry to estimate the annual spawning run size of Atlantic sturgeon in the Hudson River
There is considerable interest in evaluating the status and trends of sturgeon populations, yet many traditional approaches to estimating the abundance of fishes are intractable due to their biology and rarity. Side-scan sonar has recently emerged as an effective tool for censusing sturgeon in rivers, yet challenges remain for censusing open...
Kazyak, David; Flowers, Amy M; Hostetter, Nathan J.; Madsen, John A; Breece, Matthew W.; Higgs, Amanda; Brown, Lori M.; Royle, Andy; Fox, Dewayne A. Estimating abundance from capture-recapture data
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Sandercock, Brett K.; Murray, Dennis L. ; Converse, Sarah J.; Royle, J. Andrew Nuisance Neonatives Guidelines for Assessing Range-Shifting Species
Native species will need to shift their ranges northward and upslope to keep pace with climate change in the Northeast U.S. However, this may cause some range-shifting species to have undesirable consequences in their expanded range. We provide a framework to identify the likelihood that a range-shifting species will become problematic and offer...
Laginhas, Brittany B.; Morelli, Toni Lyn; Barker-Plotkin, Audrey; Beaury, Evelyn M.; Cousins, Elsa; Joubran, Sydni; Nelson, Michael; Talbot, Sam; Bradley, Bethany A. Micrometer-scale characterization of solid mine waste aids in closure due diligence
Precious- and base-metal mining often occurs in deposits with high acid-generating potential, resulting in mine waste that contains metals in forms of varying bioavailability, and therefore toxicity. The solids that host these metals are often noncrystalline, nanometer to micrometer in size, or undetectable by readily available analytical...
Bryn E. Kimball; Jamieson, Heather E.; Seal, Robert R.; Dobosz, Agatha; Piatak, Nadine M. Local climate determines vulnerability to camouflage mismatch in snowshoe hares
AimPhenological mismatches, when life‐events become mistimed with optimal environmental conditions, have become increasingly common under climate change. Population‐level susceptibility to mismatches depends on how phenology and phenotypic plasticity vary across a species’ distributional range. Here, we quantify the environmental drivers of colour...
Zimova, Marketa; Siren, Alexej P. K.; Nowak, Joshua J.; Bryan, Alexander; Ivan, Jacob S.; Morelli, Toni Lyn; Suhrer, Skyler L.; Whittington, Jesse; Mills, L. Scott The fate of Madagascar's rainforest habitat
Madagascar has experienced extensive deforestation and overharvesting, and anthropogenic climate change will compound these pressures. Anticipating these threats to endangered species and their ecosystems requires considering both climate change and habitat loss effects. The genus Varecia (ruffed lemurs), which is composed of two...
Morelli, Toni Lyn; Smith, Adam B.; Mancini, Amanda N.; Balko, Elizabeth A.; Borgerson, Cortni; Dolch, Rainer; Farris, Zachary; Federman, Sarah; Golden, Christopher; Holmes, Sheila; Irwin, Mitchell; Jacobs, Rachel; Johnson, Steig; King, Tony; Lehman, Shawn; Louis, Edward E.; Murphy, Asia; Randriahaingo, Hery N. T.; Randrianarimanana, H. L. Lucien; Ratsimbazafy, Jonah; Razafindratsima, Onja H.; Baden, Andrea Variation of annual apparent survival and detection rates with age, year, and individual identity in male Weddell seals (Leptonychotes weddellii) from long-term mark-recapture data
Exploring age- and sex-specific survival rates provides insight regarding population behavior and life-history trait evolution, but many population studies exclude males. Accordingly, our understanding of how age-specific patterns of survival, including actuarial senescence, compare between the sexes remains inadequate. Using 35 years of mark-...
Brusa, Jamie L.; Rotella, Jay J.; Garrott, Robert A.; Paterson, J. Terrill; Link, William Arsenic-related oxidative stress in experimentally dosed wild great tit nestlings
Arsenic (As) is broadly distributed due to natural and anthropogenic sources, and it may cause adverse effects in birds. However, research on other elements (Pb, Hg and Cd) has been prioritized, resulting in scarce data on As exposure and related effects in wild birds. One of the mechanisms responsible for As toxicity is oxidative stress....
Sánchez-Virosta, Pablo; Espín, Silvia; Ruiz, Sandra; Panda, Bineet; Ilmonen, Petteri; Schultz, Sandra L.; Karouna-Renier, Natalie K.; García-Fernández, Antonio J.; Eeva, Tapio
Justin Boldt - Wabash River RVRMeander Model
Justin Boldt - Wabash River RVRMeander Model
Chris Kephart - OKI 2019 Cooperator Meeting
Chris Kephart - OKI 2019 Cooperator Meeting. Chris gave a
Pete Cinotto - Welcome and Introductions at the OKI 2019 Cooperator Mt
Pete Cinotto - Welcome and Introductions at the OKI 2019 Cooperator Meeting. Over a century of science in Kentucky and looking toward the future for the OKI WSC.
Chris Kephart - OKI 2019 Cooperator Meeting
Chris Kephart - OKI 2019 Cooperator Meeting. Chris gave a presentation titled "OKI Water Microbiology Laboratory: Capabilities and Current Studies".
Neal Craig - Technology Demonstration at the OKI 2019 Cooperator Meeti
Neal Craig - Technology Demonstration at the OKI 2019 Cooperator Meeting
Neal Craig - OKI 2019 Cooperator Meeting
Neal Craig - OKI 2019 Cooperator Meeting. Neal gave a demonstration on Flood measurements showing how to measure floodwaters with old and new technologies.
Chris Kephart - OKI Water Microbiology Laboratory
Chris Kephart - OKI Water Microbiology Laboratory. Chris gave a presentation at the OKI 2019 Cooperator Meeting titled "OKI Water Micorbiology Laboratory: Capabilities and current studies: Learn about the latest technology and science being employed by the OKI WSC. Chris also gave a hand-on demonstration titled "Learn about qPCR and more from the OKI WSC's microbiology lab
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Neal Craig - OKI 2019 Cooperator Meeting
Neal Craig - OKI 2019 Cooperator Meeting. Neal gave a demonstration on Flood measurements showing how to measure floodwaters with old and new technologies.
Angie Crain - Super Gages/Mobile Super Gages
Angie Crain - Super Gages/Mobile Super Gages. Angie gave a presentation on super gages at the OKI 2109 Cooperator meeting. She also gave a hnads-on demonstration regarding how to measure/sample water quality using the "clean hands/dirty hands" technique.
Angie Crain - OKI 2019 Cooperator Meeting
Angie Crain - OKI 2019 Cooperator Meeting. Angie gave a presentation on Super Gages/Mobile Super Gages: What's coming into Kentucky and what's leaving it - and new ways to answer that question.
Chris Kephart - OKI Water Microbiology Laboratory
Chris Kephart - OKI Water Microbiology Laboratory. Chris gave a presentation at the OKI 2019 Cooperator Meeting titled "OKI Water Micorbiology Laboratory: Capabilities and current studies: Learn about the latest technology and science being employed by the OKI WSC. Chris also gave a hand-on demonstration titled "Learn about qPCR and more from the OKI WSC's microbiology lab
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Flood peaks along the main stem of the Delaware River were the highest since the flood of August 19, 1955
Flood peaks were the highest ever recorded at six USGS stream gaging stations in Burlington and Camden Counties N.J.
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Energy and Minerals Mission Area Headquarters
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Chesapeake Bay Program
Phone: (800) YOUR-BAY (968-7229)
Fax: (410) 267-5777
Region 1: North Atlantic-Appalachian
New York Water Science Center - Coram Program Office
saterrac@usgs.gov
Phone: (631) 736-0783
Fax: (631) 736-4283
Climate Research and Development Program Office
Mineral Resources Program Office
Phone: 703-648-6100
Fax: 703-648-6057
Land Change Science Program Office
Office of Budget, Planning, and Integration (BPI)
Phone: (703) 648-4431
Fax: (703) 648-4441
Science and Decisions Center
New York Water Science Center - Ithaca Program Office
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Phone: (607) 266-0217
Fax: (607) 266-0521
MD-DE-DC Water Science Center
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Phone: 443-498-5500
Fax: 442-498-5510
National Minerals Information Center
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Leetown Science Center
Phone: 304 724-4400
New England Water Science Center - Connecticut Office
Phone: 860-291-6740
Fax: 860-291-6799
Patuxent Wildlife Research Center
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Phone: 301 497-5500
Pennsylvania Water Science Center
Phone: 717-730-6900
Fax: 717-730-6997
Florence Bascom Geoscience Center
Phone: 703-648-5953
New Jersey Water Science Center
Phone: (609) 771-3900
Fax: (609) 771-3915
Northeast Climate Adaptation Science Center
New England Water Science Center - New Hampshire/Vermont Office
Phone: (603) 226-7800
Fax: (603) 226-7894
Kentucky - Louisville Office
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Phone: (502) 493-1900
Fax: (502) 493-1909
Kentucky - Williamsburg Field Office
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Fax: (606) 549-5400
Eastern Energy Resources Science Center
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Phone: (270) 759-2460
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Eastern Mineral & Environmental Resources Science Center
Chesapeake Bay Activities
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Kentucky Water Science Center
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Virginia and West Virginia Water Science Center
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New England Water Science Center - Massachusetts/Rhode Island Office
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Fax: (508) 490-5068
New York Water Science Center - Troy Program Office
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Woods Hole Coastal and Marine Science Center
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Reston Stable Isotope Laboratory (RSIL)
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Williamsport
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Lake Ontario Biological Station
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Fax: 315-342-8065
Tunison Laboratory of Aquatic Science
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Phone: 607-753-9391
Fax: 607-753-0259
Patuxent Wildlife Research Center - Beltsville Lab
Patuxent Wildlife Research Center - Virginia Polytechnic Institute
USGS S.O. Conte Anadromous Research Center
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