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A Big Day for Science: Citizens Have Contributed One Million Observations to Top Nature Database
Released: Thu, 3 May 2012 9:00:00 EDT
Thanks to citizen-scientists around the country, the USA National Phenology Network hit a major milestone this week by reaching its one millionth nature observation.
Rise in Asian Tiger Shrimp Sightings Prompts Scientific Look at Invasion Concerns
Released: Thu, 26 Apr 2012 11:00:00 EDT
The recent rise in sightings of non-native Asian tiger shrimp off the U.S. Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico coasts has government scientists working to determine the cause of the increase and the possible consequences for native fish and seafood in those waters.
Scientists to Map Region’s Groundwater Supply
Released: Wed, 11 Apr 2012 10:00:00 EDT
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Latest USGS National News Releases
USGS Details Effects of Climate Change on Water Availability in 14 Local Basins Nationwide
Released: Wed, 16 May 2012 6:00:00 EDT
Climate change projections indicate a steady increase in temperature progressing through the 21st century, generally resulting in snowpack reductions, changes to the timing of snowmelt, altered streamflows, and reductions in soil moisture, all of which could affect water management, agriculture, recreation, hazard mitigation, and ecosystems across the nation.
Veterans Hospitals Stay Safe with a Healthy Dose of Earthquake Monitoring
Released: Wed, 9 May 2012 16:40:26 EDT
The U.S. Geological Survey and the Department of Veterans Affairs have equipped over 70 VA medical centers across the country with seismic monitoring systems that monitor in real time what happens to buildings during and after earthquakes._
A Big Day for Science: Citizens Have Contributed One Million Observations to Top Nature Database
Released: Thu, 3 May 2012 9:00:00 EDT
Thanks to citizen-scientists around the country, the USA National Phenology Network hit a major milestone this week by reaching its one millionth nature observation.
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Archived North Carolina News Releases
Do Triangle Area Water Supplies Contain Emerging Contaminants?
Released:7/5/2007
For years, North Carolina water suppliers have dealt with conventional pollutants, such as excessive nitrogen and phosphorus, sediment, and fecal bacteria. Local utility managers for the Triangle Area partnered with the USGS to investigate the occurrence of these substances in rivers and reservoirs that supply raw water.
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