USGS Tracks Spread of Invasive Species After Hurricanes

Develops map to predict where misplaced predators could disrupt ecosystems. The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) is developing a map to track how invasive species may have spread due…

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7.0 Earthquake Occurs Off California Coast

National Tsunami Warning Center cancels tsunami warning. On Thursday, the U.S. Geological Survey reported a 7.0 magnitude earthquake off the coast of Northern California. The epicenter was near Petrolia,…

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David Applegate, Director, U.S. Geological Survey

David Applegate, Director, U.S. Geological Survey

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Six Critical Mineral Refining Research Projects Receive DOE Funding

The $5.5 million investment will advance financial attainable, responsible ways to refine critical minerals. The Department of Energy (DOE) has allocated $5.5 million to six research and development…

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USGS Study Shows 75% of the U.S. Faces Risk of Earthquakes

A comprehensive model offers insight into risk, structural implications, and collaborative preparedness efforts. A team of over 50 scientists and engineers from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) led…

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Interior to Develop Satellite System for Tracking American Geology

The department announced a partnership with the U.S. Geological Survey and NASA. The Department of the Interior (DOI) announced the development of a new satellite system to document…

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Geological Survey Launches 42nd Collaborative Research Unit

Michigan State University will host the newest fish and wildlife unit in the Cooperative Research program. The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) announced the establishment of a new Cooperative…

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Emperor Penguins Now a Protected Species

Government lists them as “threatened” due to climate change. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced this week that the Emperor Penguin will now receive protection under the…

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David Applegate New Director of the U.S. Geological Survey

 He brings 26 years of geological experience to position. On Monday, Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland swore in David Applegate as the new Director of the U.S.…

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Interior Receives First Photos from Landsat 9

New satellite will improve earth monitoring capabilities of the U.S. government.  The Department of the Interior announced last week that it had begun to receive images from Landsat…

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