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Invasive Brown Treesnake Present on Cocos Island, Agencies Working to Prevent Further Spread
For the first time, an invasive brown treesnake population has been found on Cocos Island, an 83.1 acre atoll located 1.5 miles off the southwest coast of Guam.
Media Bulletin: Low-Flying Airplane and Helicopter Mapping Parts of West Texas and South-Central New Mexico to aid in Mapping Geology
Editor: In the public interest and in accordance with FAA regulations, the USGS is announcing this low-level airborne project. Your assistance in informing the local communities is appreciated.
Media Advisory: Boaters encouraged to use extra caution on areas of Kentucky Lake in early November
Scientists to set block nets for carp research
Trump Administration Officials Tour New Mt. Rainier Lahar Detection Stations
TACOMA, Wash. — Deputy Secretary of the Interior Katharine MacGregor, U.S. Geological Survey Director Jim Reilly, and Counselor to the Secretary Margaret Everson, Exercising the Delegated Authority of the Director of the National Park Service, today visited Mount Rainier National Park to announce the successful permitting and ongoing installation of five new lahar monitoring stations.
Media Advisory: Exclusive Interview Opportunities with Interior Officials to Learn about New Mt. Rainier Lahar Detection Stations
TACOMA, Wash. — What is a lahar and why are they a threat to those who live below Mount Rainier? Journalists are invited to learn about the threat potential posed by lahars from Mount Rainier to local communities and how new USGS lahar monitoring stations will integrate into emergency preparedness and response.
Earth MRI Funds Critical Minerals Projects in Colorado
A total of $171,555 will fund new research and preserve important data across the Centennial State
Earth MRI Funds Critical Minerals Projects in Indiana
A total of $160,000 will fund new research and preserve important data across the Hoosier State
Earth MRI Funds Critical Minerals Projects in New Mexico
A total of $133,000 will fund new research and preserve important data across the Land of Enchantment
Earth MRI Funds Critical Minerals Projects in West Virginia
A total of $125,000 will fund new research and preserve important data across the Mountain State
Earth MRI Funds Critical Minerals Projects in Maine
A total of $118,479 will fund new research and preserve important data across the Pine Tree State
Earth MRI Funds Critical Minerals Projects in Texas
A total of $134,453 will fund new research and preserve important data across the Lone Star State
ICYMI Bulletin: Community Voices: New Volcano Monitors Increase Safety
Originally Published by: The Daily News
By: U.S. Geological Survey Director James Reilly
This article has been reprinted or reproduced with the permission of the The Daily News in Longview WA.