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Geology, Energy & Minerals Science Center
GEMSC conducts comprehensive, interdisciplinary research and surveys of the origin, occurrence, distribution, quantity, and composition of oil, gas, coal, minerals, and associated deposits
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Florence Bascom Geoscience Center
Paleoclimate & Paleoecology, Landscape Science, Geologic Mapping, Hazards, and Special Geologic Studies
Go to FBGC
Eastern Ecological Science Center
Quantitative Methods and Decision Science, Species Population Dynamics and Surveillance, Animal Health Diagnostics and Surveillance, and Ecological Patterns and Processes
Go to EESC
National Minerals Information Center
Statistics and information on the worldwide supply of, demand for, and flow of minerals and materials essential to the U.S. economy, the national security, and protection of the environment
Go to NMIC
Science and Decisions Center
Conducts integrated physical, biological, socioeconomic, and information science, advances decision-analytic methods in the USGS, and investigates innovative data collection and analysis methods
Go to SDC
Woods Hole Coastal and Marine Science Center
Conduct scientific research throughout the United States to describe and understand the processes shaping coastal and marine ecosystems
Go to WHCMSC
Water Science Centers
Maryland-Delaware-D.C., New England, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and Virginia and West Virginia
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Northeast Region
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Northeast Region
The USGS Northeast Region provides science to inform decision-makers and address societal needs such as responding to natural disasters, reducing energy prices, and safeguarding national and economic security. The Northeast includes the Office of the Regional Director and 12 science centers spanning 14 States and Washington, D.C. – home to more than 78 million people. The Northeast Region has field offices throughout the region that directly support local communities with a wide range of scientific research, monitoring, mapping, and decision-support services.
Our Science Centers
There are 13 Science Centers spanning 14 States and Washington, D.C. The Centers conduct interdisciplinary biologic, geologic, hydrologic, and energy monitoring and research addressing natural resource issues facing our nation.
Learn More
Photo Contest Winners
Check out the winning photographs in the Fall 2025 Photo Contest. Categories include People, USGS at Work, Where We Work, and Honorable Mention.
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Quick Links
Chesapeake Bay Activities
Office of Tribal Relations
2020 Year in Review
USGS Investigates Groundwater Drought Metrics Across the United States
April 17, 2026
USGS Investigates Groundwater Drought Metrics Across the United States
WaterMarks Newsletter - Spring 2026
April 9, 2026
WaterMarks Newsletter - Spring 2026
Climate-Scenario Project to Inform New England Farming Industry
March 4, 2026
Climate-Scenario Project to Inform New England Farming Industry
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April 10, 2026
Occurrence of cyanobacteria and associated cyanotoxins in the Raritan Basin Water Supply Complex, New Jersey, August 2020 to August 2021
Occurrence of cyanobacteria and associated cyanotoxins in the Raritan Basin Water Supply Complex, New Jersey, August 2020 to August 2021
Harmful algal blooms, particularly cyanobacteria harmful algal blooms (cyanoHABs), have emerged as a substantial global concern because of their detrimental effects on water quality and aquatic ecosystem health. CyanoHABs can produce cyanotoxins, which pose serious health risks to humans and wildlife, such as liver failure and respiratory distress. This is particularly concerning for...
Authors
Rebecca Michelle Gorney, Heather A. Heckathorn, Kyle Clonan, Pamela A. Reilly, Kathryn Cahalane, Bradley William Bjorklund
By
New Jersey Water Science Center
April 9, 2026
Woods Hole Coastal and Marine Science Center—2024 annual report
Woods Hole Coastal and Marine Science Center—2024 annual report
The 2024 annual report of the U.S. Geological Survey Woods Hole Coastal and Marine Science Center highlights accomplishments of 2024, includes a list of 2024 publications, and summarizes the work of the center, as well as the work of each of its science groups. This product allows readers to gain a general understanding of the focus areas of the center’s scientific research and learn...
Authors
Sara Ernst
By
Woods Hole Coastal and Marine Science Center
April 9, 2026
Simulation of groundwater flow to evaluate hydrogeologic controls on a PFAS plume, Coakley Landfill Superfund Site, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
Simulation of groundwater flow to evaluate hydrogeologic controls on a PFAS plume, Coakley Landfill Superfund Site, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), including perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (PFOS), have been detected at combined concentrations above 2,000 nanograms per liter (ng/L) at groundwater seep locations near the Coakley Landfill Superfund site, in North Hampton, New Hampshire. The landfill was active from 1972 to 1985. An impermeable cap was placed on...
Authors
Phil Harte, Andrew L. Collins
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New England Water Science Center
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Geology, Energy & Minerals Science Center
GEMSC conducts comprehensive, interdisciplinary research and surveys of the origin, occurrence, distribution, quantity, and composition of oil, gas, coal, minerals, and associated deposits
Go to GEMSC
Florence Bascom Geoscience Center
Paleoclimate & Paleoecology, Landscape Science, Geologic Mapping, Hazards, and Special Geologic Studies
Go to FBGC
Eastern Ecological Science Center
Quantitative Methods and Decision Science, Species Population Dynamics and Surveillance, Animal Health Diagnostics and Surveillance, and Ecological Patterns and Processes
Go to EESC
National Minerals Information Center
Statistics and information on the worldwide supply of, demand for, and flow of minerals and materials essential to the U.S. economy, the national security, and protection of the environment
Go to NMIC
Science and Decisions Center
Conducts integrated physical, biological, socioeconomic, and information science, advances decision-analytic methods in the USGS, and investigates innovative data collection and analysis methods
Go to SDC
Woods Hole Coastal and Marine Science Center
Conduct scientific research throughout the United States to describe and understand the processes shaping coastal and marine ecosystems
Go to WHCMSC
Water Science Centers
Maryland-Delaware-D.C., New England, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and Virginia and West Virginia
Learn more
Northeast Region
Home
Science
Data
Maps
Multimedia
Publications
Web Tools
Software
Documents
News
Connect
Partners
Northeast Region
The USGS Northeast Region provides science to inform decision-makers and address societal needs such as responding to natural disasters, reducing energy prices, and safeguarding national and economic security. The Northeast includes the Office of the Regional Director and 12 science centers spanning 14 States and Washington, D.C. – home to more than 78 million people. The Northeast Region has field offices throughout the region that directly support local communities with a wide range of scientific research, monitoring, mapping, and decision-support services.
Our Science Centers
There are 13 Science Centers spanning 14 States and Washington, D.C. The Centers conduct interdisciplinary biologic, geologic, hydrologic, and energy monitoring and research addressing natural resource issues facing our nation.
Learn More
Photo Contest Winners
Check out the winning photographs in the Fall 2025 Photo Contest. Categories include People, USGS at Work, Where We Work, and Honorable Mention.
View winning photos
Quick Links
Chesapeake Bay Activities
Office of Tribal Relations
2020 Year in Review
USGS Investigates Groundwater Drought Metrics Across the United States
April 17, 2026
USGS Investigates Groundwater Drought Metrics Across the United States
WaterMarks Newsletter - Spring 2026
April 9, 2026
WaterMarks Newsletter - Spring 2026
Climate-Scenario Project to Inform New England Farming Industry
March 4, 2026
Climate-Scenario Project to Inform New England Farming Industry
View All
April 10, 2026
Occurrence of cyanobacteria and associated cyanotoxins in the Raritan Basin Water Supply Complex, New Jersey, August 2020 to August 2021
Occurrence of cyanobacteria and associated cyanotoxins in the Raritan Basin Water Supply Complex, New Jersey, August 2020 to August 2021
Harmful algal blooms, particularly cyanobacteria harmful algal blooms (cyanoHABs), have emerged as a substantial global concern because of their detrimental effects on water quality and aquatic ecosystem health. CyanoHABs can produce cyanotoxins, which pose serious health risks to humans and wildlife, such as liver failure and respiratory distress. This is particularly concerning for...
Authors
Rebecca Michelle Gorney, Heather A. Heckathorn, Kyle Clonan, Pamela A. Reilly, Kathryn Cahalane, Bradley William Bjorklund
By
New Jersey Water Science Center
April 9, 2026
Woods Hole Coastal and Marine Science Center—2024 annual report
Woods Hole Coastal and Marine Science Center—2024 annual report
The 2024 annual report of the U.S. Geological Survey Woods Hole Coastal and Marine Science Center highlights accomplishments of 2024, includes a list of 2024 publications, and summarizes the work of the center, as well as the work of each of its science groups. This product allows readers to gain a general understanding of the focus areas of the center’s scientific research and learn...
Authors
Sara Ernst
By
Woods Hole Coastal and Marine Science Center
April 9, 2026
Simulation of groundwater flow to evaluate hydrogeologic controls on a PFAS plume, Coakley Landfill Superfund Site, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
Simulation of groundwater flow to evaluate hydrogeologic controls on a PFAS plume, Coakley Landfill Superfund Site, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), including perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (PFOS), have been detected at combined concentrations above 2,000 nanograms per liter (ng/L) at groundwater seep locations near the Coakley Landfill Superfund site, in North Hampton, New Hampshire. The landfill was active from 1972 to 1985. An impermeable cap was placed on...
Authors
Phil Harte, Andrew L. Collins
By
New England Water Science Center
View All
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