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Groundwater Availability Detailed in California's Central Valley

OC_Web@usgs.gov (Office of Communications Web Group) — Wed, 8 Jul 2009 15:43:58 EST

New hydrologic model provides insights into water supplies

July Science Picks -- Leads, Feeds and Story Seeds

OC_Web@usgs.gov (Office of Communications Web Group) — Thu, 2 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EST

Do you want the most current climate change projections and recommendations for future actions? If so, then check out USGS Science Picks! You can also gain insight on the Arctic’s energy assets, how a tribal canoe journey is helping improve water resources in the Salish Sea, efforts to weed out alien invaders, and the need to save declining coral ecosystems

Pinpointing Drought Coast to Coast

OC_Web@usgs.gov (Office of Communications Web Group) — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 9:04:12 EST

Take vast quantities of satellite remote sensing data. Season with time. Mix generously with information about climate, soils, and recent rainfall. These are the ingredients for the Vegetation Drought Response Index

Beach Health: Safe to Swim?

OC_Web@usgs.gov (Office of Communications Web Group) — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 11:47:17 EST

When a local beach closes for health reasons, people start wondering, “Is it safe to swim?” U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) science can help local beach managers understand the sources of contamination and the kinds of contaminants that may affect human health

Nutrient Delivery to the Gulf of Mexico Among Highest Measured

OC_Web@usgs.gov (Office of Communications Web Group) — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 13:33:31 EST

Spring nutrient delivery to the northern Gulf of Mexico is among the highest measured by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) in thirty years

June Science Picks -- Leads, Feeds and Story Seeds

OC_Web@usgs.gov (Office of Communications Web Group) — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 00:00:00 EST

Hurricane season is storming down on us, and in this edition of USGS Science Picks, you can learn how science is helping to weather these storms and protect our environment. You can also learn about significant gas resources in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico, the link between fires and global warming, and how climate change is threatening honeycreepers.

USGS: Your Resource During Hurricane Season

OC_Web@usgs.gov (Office of Communications Web Group) — Thu, 4 Jun 2009 11:09:56 EST

When hurricanes strike, you can find critical information to help protect lives and property at the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) hurricane Web site

One Step Closer to Understanding Fish Health in Potomac and Shenandoah Rivers

OC_Web@usgs.gov (Office of Communications Web Group) — Wed, 3 Jun 2009 11:03:39 EST

Exposure to estrogen reduces production of immune-related proteins in fish. This suggests that certain compounds, known as endocrine disruptors, may make fish more susceptible to disease

Significant Gas Resource Discovered in U.S. Gulf of Mexico

OC_Web@usgs.gov (Office of Communications Web Group) — Fri, 29 May 2009 8:58:37 EST

The U.S. Gulf of Mexico contains very thick and concentrated gas-hydrate-bearing reservoir rocks which have the potential to produce gas using current technology.

Jeepers Creepers! Climate Change Threatens Endangered Honeycreepers

OC_Web@usgs.gov (Office of Communications Web Group) — Tue, 26 May 2009 10:00:00 EST

As climate change causes temperatures to increase in Hawaii’s mountains, deadly non-native bird diseases will likely also creep up the mountains, invading most of the last disease-free refuges for honeycreepers – a group of endangered and remarkable birds

Authority on Wildlife Health Named New Director of USGS Wildlife Health Center

OC_Web@usgs.gov (Office of Communications Web Group) — Tue, 26 May 2009 7:59:07 EST

Dr. Jonathan Sleeman, pictured here, is the new center director of the USGS National Wildlife Health Center in Madison, Wis. Dr. Jonathan Sleeman, a recognized authority on wildlife health issues, will join the USGS National Wildlife Health Center in Madison, WI, as its new director this week. As director, Sleeman will lead scientists and staff who provide wildlife managers with technical assistance, research, and education on wildlife health issues. This includes research that is critical to understanding wildlife diseases, such as avian influenza and West Nile virus that also affect human health.

May Science Picks -- Leads, Feeds and Story Seeds

OC_Web@usgs.gov (Office of Communications Web Group) — Thu, 7 May 2009 00:00:00 EST

In this edition of USGS Science Picks, learn about the rapid disappearance of Antarctica's ice shelves, the hazards posed by sand dunes moving due to climate change and how the USGS is spending its $140 million from the President's Recovery Act. You can also discover increasing population numbers for the endangered humpback chub, new life forms found in Southwest caves and an environmentally friendly way to measure snowfall. As you head out camping this summer, you may also want to learn what to do if you come face to face with rattlesnakes

USGS to Award $5 Million in Earthquake Research Grants

OC_Web@usgs.gov (Office of Communications Web Group) — Fri, 1 May 2009 14:19:43 EST

RESTON, Va. - Five-million dollars in grants and cooperative agreements are being awarded in 2009 for earthquake research to 84 recipients including universities, state geological surveys and private firms, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) announced today

USGS Scientists to Conduct Media Teleconference at 3:00 PM EST on Population Trends for Endangered Humpback Chub

OC_Web@usgs.gov (Office of Communications Web Group) — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 15:49:15 EST

Flagstaff, Ariz. - U.S. Geological Survey scientists will brief reporters by phone at 3:00 pm Eastern Daylight Time/12:00 pm Mountain Standard Time. Monday, April 27, on the latest population numbers for the humpback chub (Gila cypha) in Grand Canyon, Arizona.

Measuring Snow with a Bucket, a Windmill, and the Sun? The Government Goes Off the Power Grid in Maine

OC_Web@usgs.gov (Office of Communications Web Group) — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 6:58:12 EST

In Maine, government scientists have figured out how to measure snowfall in remote areas with a bucket, a small windmill, and the sun - all the while saving money, energy, and, ultimately helping to save lives