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USGS Stands Ready for a Potentially Active Atlantic Hurricane Season

The 2025 Atlantic hurricane Season runs from June 1 through November 30. Throughout the season, the U.S. Geological Survey is prepared to aid coastal...

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USGS Hydrology Technicians measure peak flows after a recent storm in West Virginia

Measuring high flow during storm events is a standard activitiy for our Hydrologic Technicians.

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Low-Level Flights to Image Geology Over Parts of Louisiana, Mississippi, and Illinois

Editor: In the public interest and in accordance with Federal Aviation Administration regulations, the USGS is announcing this low-level airborne...

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Saline Lake Ecosystems IWAA February 2025 Seminar

On February 26th the Saline Lakes Ecosystems project science leads will be discussing their projects and plans for the 2025 field season. The science...

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USGS releases a comprehensive look at water resources in the United States

RESTON, Va. — The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) today released the National Water Availability Assessment, a pioneering scientific overview of water...

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From Lake to Table: $3 Million Investment Helps Track Great Salt Lake's Future

SALT LAKE CITY -- That pinch of natural salt on your Thanksgiving turkey might have started its journey in Utah's Great Salt Lake, where scientists...

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Science or Superstition?

                            What was that in the corner of your eye? 

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Millions in the U.S. may rely on groundwater contaminated with PFAS for drinking water supplies

PEMBROKE, N.H. — Approximately 71 to 95 million people in the Lower 48 states – more than 20% of the country’s population – may rely on groundwater...

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USGS deploys sensors along Florida’s Gulf Coast to measure impacts of Hurricane Milton

To learn more about USGS science related to Hurricane Milton:

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Media Alert: USGS Dye Tracing Study in Fraser River

FRASER, Colo. — The U.S. Geological Survey will be conducting a dye-tracing study in the Fraser River, near Fraser and Winter Park, between Oct.28 and...

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USGS is collecting flood data and repairing streamgages damaged by Hurricane Helene

To learn more about USGS science related to Hurricane Helene:

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USGS deploys wave sensors along Florida’s coast ahead of Hurricane Helene

Tampa, FL —Ahead of Hurricane Helene, scientists with the U.S. Geological Survey are deploying 13 wave sensors today in Florida between Venice and...

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