USGS Measures Historic Flooding Across the Nation
U.S. Geological Survey field crews are measuring record flooding on rivers and streams in 12 states across the country. USGS is making preparations for a prolonged field effort along the Ohio and...
View ArticleVisualize Your Water: A Citizen Science Challenge for High School Students
Today, the U.S. Geological Survey and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announce Visualize Your Water, a citizen science challenge for high school students who live in the Great Lakes basin and...
View ArticleNew Heartland Maps for the New Year
New US Topo maps for Iowa and Kansas are now available in the USGS Store for free download. The new maps of these Midwestern states feature the inclusion of the U.S. Census Bureau’s Topologically...
View ArticleAsian Carp Eggs Remain in Suspension at Lower Velocities than Previously Thought
Laboratory experiments in flowing water using synthetic surrogate Silver Carp eggs demonstrate egg suspension at lower velocities than previously thought, according to a new U.S. Geological Survey study.
View ArticleRainfall Following Drought Linked to Historic Nitrate Levels in Some Midwest...
Highest concentrations found in Iowa, Minnesota and Illinois.
View ArticleMoving Barges Have Potential to Transport Invasive Fish
When a moving barge encounters small fish in the Illinois Waterway there is a possibility that the fish will become trapped in the gap between barges, according to a new study by the U.S. Fish and...
View ArticleMedia Advisory: USGS Crews Measure Flooding in Northeast Iowa
Reporters: Do you want to accompany a USGS field crew as they measure flooding? Please contact Jason McVay at 319-430-6962.
View ArticleUSGS Crews Measure Flooding in Northeast Iowa
Reporters: Do you want to accompany a USGS field crew as they measure flooding? Please contact Jason McVay at 319-430-6962.
View ArticleUSGS Crews Continue to Measure Flooding in Eastern Iowa
Reporters: Do you want to accompany a USGS field crew as they measure flooding? Please contact Jason McVay at 319-430-6962.
View ArticleCommon Insecticide Identified in Midwestern Streams
Bifenthrin combats pests, but may harm aquatic ecosystems
View ArticleAssessing the Magnitude of Missouri’s 2016 New Year's Flood
An assessment of the flooding that occurred in the Meramec River Basin from December 2015–January 2016 is available in a new report from the U.S. Geological Survey. The report includes peak stages and...
View ArticleEarthView–Cedar River Surges to Second-Highest Level in Eastern Iowa
Landsat 8 shows significant flooding on Iowa's Cedar River
View ArticleHuman, Cattle Viruses Detected in Some Great Lakes Tributaries
Human and bovine, or cattle, viruses were detected in a small percentage of some Great Lakes Basin streams, with human viruses more prevalent in urban streams and bovine viruses more common in streams...
View ArticleUp in the Air to Look Deep Underground
Look, in the sky! It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s...underground mineral research?
View ArticleAsian Carp Would Have Adequate Food to Survive in Lake Michigan
If invasive bighead carp and silver carp spread into Lake Michigan, there would be enough food available for these particular species of Asian carp to survive, according to a new study by the U.S....
View ArticleMedia Advisory: Helicopter to Fly Low Over Cedar Rapids for Groundwater Study
Starting on May 2 and lasting for about two days, a helicopter towing a large, cylindrical sensor will make low-level flights over parts of Cedar Rapids as part of a groundwater survey.
View ArticleUSGS Measures Record Flooding in Missouri
Reporters: Do you want to interview USGS scientists as they measure flooding? Please contact Jennifer LaVista.
View ArticleThe Vital Nature of Streamgaging
Gary Moore spent the last three days of 2015 stacking hefty bags of sand in front of a fellow church member’s brick home. With only 1,000 feet between the house and the swelling Mississippi and Meramec...
View ArticleRed Dye Study Will Examine Water Flow through Auxiliary Lock 14 near the Quad...
U.S. Geological Survey scientists will inject a harmless, bright red fluorescent dye into the auxiliary lock at Locks and Dam 14 on the Mississippi River near Pleasant Valley, Iowa, Tuesday, June 13,...
View ArticleNew Report on Channel Bed Erosion Helps Assess Bridge Stability in St. Louis
A new assessment of channel bed erosion near 13 highway bridges in the greater St. Louis, Missouri, area is now available in an online report from the U.S. Geological Survey, produced in cooperation...
View ArticleUSGS Flood Experts Respond to High Water in Central, Northeastern U.S.
Crews from the U.S. Geological Survey have been in the field for weeks measuring flooding in the Midwest and in the Mississippi River watershed, and more recently flooding and storm tides on the...
View ArticleMedia Advisory: USGS Assesses Iowa Flood Levels for Emergency Preparedness
Reporters: Do you want to accompany a USGS field crew as they inspect high-water marks? Please contact Marisa Lubeck or Paul Rydlund.
View ArticleUSGS Mobile Water Quality Sensor on Mississippi River Boat
U.S. Geological Survey expands its network of water-quality sensors to include the American Queen Steamboat as she travels the entire length of the Mississippi River collecting nutrient levels and...
View ArticleUSGS Responds to Spring Flooding
U.S. Geological Survey field crews are measuring flooding across the country as spring weather is in full swing. Warming temperatures, increased precipitation and snowmelt have caused moderate to major...
View ArticleUSGS Unveils Mobile Flood Tool for the Nation
The U.S. Geological Survey announced Friday the completion of a new mobile tool that provides real-time information on water levels, weather and flood forecasts all in one place on a computer,...
View ArticleSoutheast Region (SER) Science Workshop: Identifying Science to Meet...
The fourth annual SER Science Workshop, held virtually July 13-16, 2021, addressed four administration priorities – underserved communities, tribal engagement, conserving 30% of our lands and waters by...
View ArticleStreamStats regression equation updates for Illinois
A StreamStats migration on December 1, 2023 updated regression equations for estimating the magnitude and frequency of floods in Illinois. The regression equations, which were developed using...
View ArticleFriday's Findings: Environmental Contaminants and Agricultural Production
Title: Fields & Feedlots: Agricultural Research by the Food Resources Lifecycle Integrated Science Team Speaker: Dr. Dana Kolpin, Research Hydrologist, Central Midwest Water Science Center Date:...
View ArticleEvent: Explore USGS Careers in the Southeast 2024
Have you ever wondered what it takes to pursue a career with the U.S. Geological Survey? Our virtual event on September 12, 2024, offers the chance to learn about USGS’s diverse career and science in...
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