Science In Your Backyard: California

Maps & Tools

Additional Links

Western Ecological Research Center (new window)
USGS California Water Science Center (new window)
California Coastal & Marine Geology Research (new window)
California Cooperative Fish Research Unit (new window)
California Education Standards (new window)
USGS on-line resources (publications and web sites) to an established list of Science and History-Social Science content standards for California
California Education Standards: USGS On-line Resources for Science, Geography, History and Social Science (new window)
California Information Node (new window)
California: Geography, Geology, Hazards, and Natural History Information (new window)
Geologic Information about California (new window)
Geologic Information for Southern California (new window)
Geologic Mapping in Northern California (new window)
Provides access to selected geologic mapping in Northern California.
Geomagnetic Observatory: Fresno (new window)
Northern California ShakeMap (new window)
San Francisco Bay Delta (new window)
San Francisco Bay Region Geology (new window)
San Francisco Bay Region Geology (new window)
Southern California Geology and Geologic Maps (new window)
Provides access to selected geologic mapping in Southern California.
Southern California ShakeMap (new window)
USGS Recoverability and Vulnerability of Desert Ecosystems (RVDE) Project - Mojave Desert Ecosystem (new window)
USGS Response to Southern California Fires (new window)
Images, news releases, video and more all related to the USGS’s response to the 2007 Southern California wildfires.

View more Additional California links

State Contacts

California

California Water Science Center
dc_ca@usgs.gov
Placer Hall
6000 J Street
Sacramento, CA 95819-6129
Phone: (916) 278-3000
Fax: (916) 278-3070
Office hours: 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Pacific Time
USGS - Long Valley Observatory (LVO)
1934 Meridian Blvd
Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546
USGS Western Region Offices
Menlo Park Campus, Bldg. 3
345 Middlefield Road
Menlo Park, CA 94025
Phone: (650) 853-8300
Office Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Pacific Time
Western Ecological Research Center
3020 State University Drive East
Modoc Hall, Room 3006
Sacramento, California 95819
Phone: (916) 278-9485
Fax: (916) 278-9475
National Spatial Data Infrastructure Partnership Office (Liason for: CA)
U.S. Geological Survey
California Mapping Partnership Office
3020 State University Drive East, Suite 4003
Sacramento, CA 95819
Phone: (916) 278-9510
California Cooperative Fish Research Unit
Email: cuca@humboldt.edu
Humboldt State University
Wildlife & Fisheries Bldg., Rm. 212
1 Harpst Street
Arcata, CA 95521
Phone: 707-826-3268
Fax: 707-826-3269

News Releases of Interest for California:

Presidential Rank Award -- Top Federal Honor -- Given to USGS Scientist Julio Betancourt (new window)
(Released: 12/18/2008 11:39:24 AM)
Northern Soil Carbon Reservoirs Vulnerable to Global Warming (new window)
(Released: 12/15/2008 9:57:03 AM)
USGS Science at AGU Climate Change, Floods, Northern Forests, Coral Reefs, Earthquakes, Volcanoes, Mercury and More (new window)
(Released: 12/12/2008 8:00:00 AM)
How Science Helps Communities Prepare for and Survive Earthquakes (new window)
(Released: 11/14/2008 7:40:51 PM)
Media Advisory: USGS Animations Show Intense Ground Shaking From 7.8 Great ShakeOut Scenario Quake (new window)
(Released: 11/10/2008 6:14:47 AM)

View more news releases of interest for California (new window)

California Real-Time Information:

Real-Time Water Data (new window)
Real-time water information
WaterWatch—Current Streamflow Conditions (new window)
Real-time tracking of changes to rivers and streams within this location
Floods & High Water Flows (new window)
Real-time tracking of flood conditions within the State
Drought Watch (new window)
Real-time tracking of drought information within this location
Ground Water—Climate Response Network (new window)
Real-time monitoring of the effects of droughts and other climate variability on ground-water levels.
Current Volcanic Activity in the Cascade Range (new window)
Current volcanic activity from the Cascades Volcano Observatory.
Current Volcanic Activity in the Long Valley Range (new window)
Current volcanic activity from the Long Valley Volcano Observatory.
Earthquake Activity (new window)
Real-time and historical earthquake information
Landslide Activity (new window)
Real-time monitoring of selected landslides and hillsides.

Highlighted California Links:

Biological Resource Information (new window)

Activities to support the sound management and conservation of our Nation’s biological resources
Earthquake Information (new window)

The latest information on earthquake related activity
Mineral Information (new window)

Statistics and information on the worldwide supply of, demand for, and flow of minerals and materials essential to the U.S. economy, national security, and protection of the environment
Recreational Information (new window)

Looking for recreation? General information on tourist sites, trails, byways, maps, passes, and more
Water Resources Information (new window)

Timely information essential to understanding the Nation’s water resources

Additional California Links

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California State Facts

Image of California with a star pinpointing the location of the capital.

Locations on image are approximate

Capital: Sacramento(

)
Land Area: 155,959 sq. miles
(source: 2003 Census)
Population: 35,484,453
(source: 2003 Census estimate)
Counties: 58
(source: National Association of Counties)
Highest Point:
Mt. Whitney at 14,494 feet, located in the county/subdivision of Inyo-Tulare
(source: U.S. Geological Survey)
Lowest Point:
Death Valley at -282 feet, located in the county/subdivision of Inyo
(source: U.S. Geological Survey)
Geographic Center:
Located in Madera County approx. 38 miles east of Madera
(source: U.S. Geological Survey)

California Maps & Tools

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Page Last Modified: Tuesday, July 08, 2008