🐸 653 frogs. One big step for a species fighting its way back.
This summer, USGS scientists and partners released 653 critically endangered southern mountain yellow-legged frogs into their native habitat in Southern California, the largest release of the species to date.
These
Going to bat for bats: A vaccine for white-nose syndrome 🦇
The USGS is playing a crucial role in the research and development of an oral vaccine for white-nose syndrome in bats. White-nose syndrome, which is caused by a fungus, has killed over seven million bats in North
USGS Updates U.S. Critical Mineral Deposits - 1,271 known deposits across 41 states and Puerto Rico; one-third have no past production.
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📸: Map of mines and mineral deposits with identified critical mineral resources in the U.S.
Preparedness starts with good information.
Before, during and after natural hazards, emergency managers need reliable information to understand what’s happening and make informed decisions.
USGS scientists collect, monitor, and analyze data on hazards such as earthquakes,
