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President Proposes $971.2 Million FY 2021 Budget for USGS

President Proposes $971.2 Million FY 2021 Budget for USGS

Budget Focuses on Bringing Science, Facilities, and Infrastructure into the 21st Century

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WaterWords-Aragonite

WaterWords-Aragonite

Keep up to speed with the latest USGS deep-sea research cruise with this seafloor syntax.

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WaterWords-Autonomous Underwater Vehicle

WaterWords-Autonomous Underwater Vehicle

Keep up to speed with the latest USGS deep-sea research cruise with this seafloor syntax.

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WaterWords-Remotely Operated Vehicle

WaterWords-Remotely Operated Vehicle

Keep up to speed with the latest USGS deep-sea research cruise with this seafloor syntax.

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WaterWords-Deep Sea

WaterWords-Deep Sea

Keep up to speed with the latest USGS deep-sea research cruise with this seafloor syntax.

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USGS to Install New Volcano Early Detection and Monitoring Stations at Mount Hood--Improving Early Detection of Unrest at this Active Volcano

USGS to Install New Volcano Early Detection and Monitoring Stations at Mount Hood--Improving Early Detection of Unrest at this Active Volcano

New sensor network will help safeguard lives and property, and because of the relatively small footprint, there will be very little disturbance to the...

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“Science is Amazing”: GeoGirls Explore Mount St. Helens During Outdoor Science and Technology Program

“Science is Amazing”: GeoGirls Explore Mount St. Helens During Outdoor Science and Technology Program

Twenty-five middle school-age GeoGirls spent five days conducting hands-on research and interacting with female scientists, educators and older...

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New Center Director at the Forest and Rangeland Ecosystem Science Center

New Center Director at the Forest and Rangeland Ecosystem Science Center

CORVALLIS, Ore. — The U.S. Geological Survey has selected Sue Phillips as the new center director of the Forest and Rangeland Ecosystem Science Center...

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Reporters: Join GeoGirls and scientists at Mount St. Helens as they collect data and learn more about this active volcano

Reporters: Join GeoGirls and scientists at Mount St. Helens as they collect data and learn more about this active volcano

VANCOUVER, Wash. — Twenty-five middle school girls from Washington and Oregon are participating in the fifth annual GeoGirls outdoor volcano science...

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Five Years Later - The Oso (SR 530) Landslide in Washington

Five Years Later - The Oso (SR 530) Landslide in Washington

The Oso (SR 530) Landslide in Washington - Five Years Later 

The following is an updated version of a story first published in March of 2015.

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GeoGirls Rock! USGS women encourage and support the next generation of scientists

GeoGirls Rock! USGS women encourage and support the next generation of scientists

Mount St. Helens volcano loomed in the distance as 25 middle-school “GeoGirls” signed in, received a name tag, dropped their overnight gear and...

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Scientists to Measure Wood River Valley Groundwater Levels

Scientists to Measure Wood River Valley Groundwater Levels

Data Will Help to Improve Groundwater-Flow ModelData Will Help to Improve Groundwater-Flow Model

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