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How Will Native Rocky Mountain Trout Fare with Climate Changes?Are you ready for landslide season?Building Stones of Our Nation’s CapitalStart with Science to Address Vulnerable Coastal CommunitiesWhite Nose Syndrome Fungus Persists in Caves Even when Bats are Gone
How Will Native Rocky Mountain Trout Fare with Climate Changes?
The recent past sheds light on preserving the future of economically and ecologically important native trout populations across the West. Read more
Are you ready for landslide season?
Landslides and debris flows are common and destructive geologic hazards that can happen every year in every U.S. state. Read more
Building Stones of Our Nation’s Capital
Washington, D.C., is a unique city full of landmarks and buildings that are recognizable worldwide. But how were these stone giants built? Read more
Start with Science to Address Vulnerable Coastal Communities
Hurricane Sandy is a stark reminder of just how essential it is for the Nation to become more resilient to coastal hazards.Read more
White Nose Syndrome Fungus Persists in Caves Even when Bats are Gone
The fungus that has killed millions of bats can survive for long periods of time. Read more
  • Exploring the Earth’s Crust – Seismology Uncovers Hidden Secrets Beneath Our Feet Free USGS Public Lecture January 24

    Exploring the Earth’s Crust – Seismology Uncovers Hidden Secrets Beneath Our Feet Free USGS Public Lecture January 24

    Fri, 18 Jan 2013

    January 24th at 7 p.m. (PST) — Public Lecture information: http://online.wr.usgs.gov/calendar

  • Colorful South Pacific Species – New Discoveries and Looming Threats – Free USGS Public Lecture December 13

    Colorful South Pacific Species – New Discoveries and Looming Threats – Free USGS Public Lecture December 13

    Thu, 06 Dec 2012

    7 p.m.—Public lecture (also live-streamed over the Internet)

  • Birds at Sea and Offshore Wind Energy

    Birds at Sea and Offshore Wind Energy

    Fri, 30 Nov 2012

    Join us in Reston on December 5th at 7:00pm for our free public lecture on the impacts of offshore wind energy development on migratory seabirds!

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    Kansas and Oklahoma Lead Round 2
    (Released: Thu, 31 Jan 2013 9:51:47 EDT)

    USGS-NOAA: Climate Change Impacts to U.S. Coasts Threaten Public Health, Safety and Economy
    (Released: Mon, 28 Jan 2013 13:00:00 EDT)

    2013 Gannett Award
    (Released: Wed, 16 Jan 2013 10:57:11 EDT)

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