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Drill rig to collect sediment samples on Lake Powell.
November 20, 2018

Reporters: RSVP to Visit Coring Site on Lake Powell

Image: Low-Level Flights in Southeast Missouri Will Look at Geology and Mineral Resources
November 19, 2018

Editor:  In the public interest and in accordance with Federal Aviation Administration regulations, the USGS is announcing this low-level airborne project.  Your assistance in informing the local communities is appreciated. 

USGS scientists use a boat on a flooded road in North Carolina to measure flood waters from Hurricane Florence.
November 13, 2018

To learn more about USGS’ role providing science to decision makers before, during and after Hurricane Florence, visit the USGS Hurricane Florence page at https://www.usgs.gov/florence.

Flathead catfish seen underwater from front
November 13, 2018

USGS’ preliminary storm trackers show potential for subtle damage in natural areas

CGG RESOLVE in flight
November 8, 2018

Media:            Please join the U.S. Geological Survey, CGG Airborne, and various partners for a demonstration takeoff of the low-flying helicopter and description of what scientists are seeking in/around the Mississippi Alluvial Plain. Please RSVP to Heidi Koontz at 720-320-1246 or hkoontz@usgs.gov.

CGG RESOLVE in flight
October 25, 2018

Editor:  In the public interest and in accordance with Federal Aviation Administration regulations, the USGS is announcing this low-level airborne project.  Your assistance informing the local communities is appreciated.  

USGS scientist Scott Grzyb reviews high-water data on the Llano River in response a flash flood on October 8.
October 16, 2018

Reporters: Do you want to accompany a USGS field crew as they measure flooding? Please contact Jennifer LaVista or Lynne Fahlquist.

USGS hydrologist measuring groundwater level in a well
October 15, 2018

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

Flooding at Vekol Wash, Arizona
October 2, 2018

Reporters: Do you want to accompany a USGS field crew as they measure flooding? Please contact Jennifer LaVista or Jim Leenhouts

Big Thompson Floods of 1976 and 2013 - A Visual Comparison of Flood Events
September 14, 2018

The Big Thompson Floods of 1976 and 2013 shown visually. The inundation images reflect the location and peak streamflows at certain points between Estes Park and Loveland, Colorado.

animated satellite images showing sediment outflow over time from Elwha River
September 5, 2018

Starting in 2011, the National Park Service removed two obsolete dams from the Elwha River in Olympic National Park, Washington. It was the world’s largest dam-removal project. Over the next five years, water carrying newly freed rocks, sand, silt and old tree trunks reshaped more than 13 miles of river and built a larger delta into the Pacific Ocean.