Evaluation of Pallid Sturgeon Science on the Missouri River
A new fact sheet documenting the development of the Missouri River Pallid Sturgeon Effects Analysis (EA) is now available from the U.S. Geological Survey. The EA is an effort to assess how Missouri...
View ArticleScientists and Officials Celebrate 50 Years of Groundbreaking Science in...
Representatives from the offices of Senator Roy Blunt, Senator Claire McCaskill and Congresswoman Vicky Hartzler will join leaders from the U.S. Geological Survey, federal and state partners and city...
View ArticleIn Orlando, USGS Science on the Health of the Environment is on Display
Studies on the aquatic food web, tree swallows, and the spread of contaminants take center stage at SETAC 2016.
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 ArticleRed Dye Study Will Examine Water Flow in Yellowstone River near Glendive,...
Reporters: If interested in being notified when the study date is chosen, please contact Jennifer or Susannah.
View ArticleFood Web Dynamics Influence Mercury Movement in Colorado River, Grand Canyon
A new study describes how food web dynamics influence the movement of mercury throughout the Colorado River in the Grand Canyon. This new research from the U.S. Geological Survey and partners...
View ArticleLiterature Review: Environmental Selenium-Mercury Interactions
Mercury is a pervasive environmental pollutant and contaminant of concern for both people and wildlife.
View ArticleInvasive Mussel Species Impacts the Food Web in Lake Mead
In an article for the journal Science of the Total Environment, USGS scientists and others discuss the impact of invasive quagga mussels on the ecosystem of Lake Mead located on the border of Arizona...
View ArticleCERC’s Research Supporting Conservation of Endangered Mussels Featured in the...
CERC scientist James Kunz is featured in the Columbia Missourian on USGS research related to endangered mussels.
View ArticleMedia Alert: Portions of Missouri River to change color temporarily as USGS...
Scientists from the U.S. Geological Survey will conduct a dye-trace assessment. For a few hours during this research, several miles of the Missouri river will appear reddish due to non-toxic dye. The...
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 ArticleFriday's Findings October 15 2021
Ecological Pathways of Contaminant Transfer and Effects: Aquatic Insects and InsectivoresDate: October 15, 2021 from 2-2:30 p.m. eastern timeSpeaker: Johanna M. Kraus, USGS Columbia Environmental...
View ArticleEnvironmental DNA Research Sheds Light on Invasive Species
USGS Science is Refining eDNA Techniques and Developing New Applications
View ArticleFriday's Findings - May 20, 2022
Date: May 20, 2022 from 2:00-2:30 p.m. Eastern timeSpeaker: Jeffrey Steevens, Columbia Environmental Resources Center
View ArticleInvasive black carp established in parts of the Mississippi River basin
Black carp, which are an invasive fish species in North America, are now known to be established in the wild in parts of the Mississippi River basin.
View ArticleFriday's Findings - January 26, 2024
Title: Expanding Biologists’ Toolbox for Assessing the Status of Southeastern Freshwater Fishes Date: January 26, 2024 at 2:00 pm Eastern/11:00 am Pacific
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...
View ArticleUSGS Friday's Findings - August 9, 2024
Title: One Health, One Environment: Environmental chemistry’s integrative approaches in advancing the One Health Paradigm Date: August 9, 2024, at 2:00-2:30 pm Eastern/11:00 -11:30 am Pacific Speaker:...
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