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Science investments focus on landscape-scale issues, natural disasters and critical minerals while preparing tomorrow’s workforce

RESTON, Va. — The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), Arizona Geological Survey and New Mexico Geological Survey are investing about $300,000, to conduct...

In a new report published today, U.S. Geological Survey scientists determined that groundwater in the Smith and Mason Valleys, a key agricultural...

The interactive, data-rich USGS geonarrative "A Desert on the Move" looks at earthquake and volcanic hazards around the Salton Sea. Understanding...

Reston, Va. — The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) has updated the U.S. Mineral Deposit Database (USMIN) to include 3 sites with historical indium...

RESTON, Va.—Through funding from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) and National Aeronautics and Space...

This release was originally shared by the Department of the Interior. 

Around the world, land degradation causes significant loss of biodiversity, impacts food security and water purification. Unsustainable land-use...

What better way to mark Earth Day than with a listicle all about USGS science for our changing world?

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