USGS scientists and our partners recently revealed the latest National Seismic Hazard Model, showing that nearly 75% of the United States could experience a damaging earthquake, emphasizing seismic hazards span a significant part of the country.
Database and interactive map of all large-scale solar energy facilities in the U.S
SGS and Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory Department of Energy release database and interactive map of all large-scale solar energy facilities in the U.S.
New big game migration maps support conservation planning across the West
LARAMIE, Wyo.—The USGS, in partnership with state and Tribal wildlife agencies, today published the third volume in a series of new maps of big game migration corridors. The new maps add more valuable tools for land managers and policy makers to mitigate the impacts of development on wildlife.
Woolpert Selected by USGS for Geospatial Products and Services Contract 4
The shared capacity contract will support federal, state and municipal government needs across the U.S.
National Imagery Summit SAVE THE DATE August 31, 2021 – September 2, 2021
August 31, 2021 – September 2, 2021 – 12:00pm – 5:00pm EST Daily
Wall Street Journal OpEd: USGS Gets Politics Out of Climate Forecasts
DECEMBER 22, 2020 – USGS Director Reilly published an OpEd in the Wall Street Journal.
USGS Supports the 2020 National Space Policy
DECEMBER 9, 2020 – In support of the President’s policy, USGS and NASA will leverage their full technological abilities to meet the nation’s growing environmental information needs.
USGS Unveils Mobile Flood Tool for the Nation
The U.S. Geological Survey announced Friday the completion of a new mobile tool that provides real-time information on water levels, weather and flood forecasts all in one place on a computer, smartphone or other mobile device.
Preliminary Flood Maps for LaSalle Parish, La. are Ready for Public View
Nov 2, 2020 – DENTON, Texas – Preliminary Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) are available for review by residents and business owners in all communities and unincorporated areas of LaSalle Parish, La. Officials encourage property owners to review the latest information to learn about local flood risks and potential future flood insurance requirements.
From Volcanoes to Vineyards – New Geologic Map Reveals Portland’s Deep History
A new digital geologic map of the greater Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro metropolitan area of Oregon and Washington being released today will support emergency response, conservation, agriculture and recreation.