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2008 Jun 10 |
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Wisconsin in the USGS News
Hurricane Ike's Effects Linger in the Great Lakes
Released:9/30/2008 11:13:58 AM
Although Hurricane Ike is long gone, its impact lingers more than a thousand miles from where it made landfall. Runoff from tributaries dumped massive amounts of sediment into Lake Michigan, contaminating the water, compromising near-shore navigation and raising E coli bacteria to levels unsafe for swimming.
USGS to Host Congressional Briefing on Climate Change and Invasive Species
Released:9/15/2008 11:21:33 AM
The USGS will host a congressional briefing on how science can be used to anticipate and address the impacts of climate change and invasive species on the landscape.
Fish Pesticide May Control Unwanted Round Goby
Released:9/2/2008 7:38:26 PM
Scientists have discovered that certain chemicals may be useful in slowing the spread of the round goby, an invasive fish species that is threatening parts of the Great Lakes and Mississippi River.
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Latest USGS National News Releases
Newly Identified Fungus Implicated in White-Nose Syndrome in Bats: Mysterious Bat Disease Decimates Colonies in the Northeast
Released:10/30/2008 1:00:00 PM
Earthquakes? Don't Freak Out--ShakeOut!
Released:10/28/2008 6:41:29 AM
October Science Picks -- Leads, Feeds and Story Seeds
Released:10/28/2008
In this October edition of Science Picks, crack the mystery of freaky frog fungus, sneaky iguanas, a "Halloween" fish and what’s lurking in our drinking water. Glaciers and sea otters are disappearing, while deep-sea corals and devilishly hot geothermal energy are thriving. Don’t be spooked — read on for clues to these mysteries and more!
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