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April 22, 2026
Development of a two-stage lifecycle model to inform the trap-and-haul program for
Oncorhynchus kisutch
(coho salmon) in the Lewis River, Washington
Development of a two-stage lifecycle model to inform the trap-and-haul program for
Oncorhynchus kisutch
(coho salmon) in the Lewis River, Washington
Restoration of salmon populations in the upper Lewis River Basin, Washington, depends on a trap-and-haul program owing to the Lewis River Hydroelectric Project (hereinafter referred to as “Project”) operated by PacifiCorp and Cowlitz Public Utilities District (hereinafter referred to as “Utilities”), which has been a barrier to salmon passage since the 1930s. Thus, sustaining the...
Authors
John M. Plumb, Russell W. Perry
By
Ecosystems Mission Area
,
Western Fisheries Research Center
April 22, 2026
Assessment of undiscovered shale-gas resources in the Grand Erg/Ahnet Basin Province of Algeria, 2026
Assessment of undiscovered shale-gas resources in the Grand Erg/Ahnet Basin Province of Algeria, 2026
Using a geology-based assessment methodology, the U.S. Geological Survey estimated undiscovered, technically recoverable mean resources of 80.1 trillion cubic feet of shale gas in the Grand Erg/Ahnet Basin Province of Algeria.
Authors
Michael E. Brownfield, Christopher J. Schenk, Tracey J. Mercier, Marilyn E. Tennyson, Cheryl A. Woodall, Thomas M. Finn, Phuong A. Le, Heidi M. Leathers-Miller, Janet K. Pitman, Ronald M. Drake, Stephanie B. Gaswirth
By
Energy Resources Program
,
Central Energy Resources Science Center
April 21, 2026
Standardized method for logging drill core at the Idaho National Laboratory, Idaho
Standardized method for logging drill core at the Idaho National Laboratory, Idaho
The U.S. Geological Survey’s (USGS) Lithologic Core Storage Library (CSL) at the Idaho National Laboratory stores more than 120,000 feet of drill core that is accessible to the public for research and sampling. To effectively convey the physical and descriptive properties of the drill core, USGS staff at the Idaho National Laboratory Project Office log the drill core and publish the...
Authors
Haley M. Dietz
By
Idaho Water Science Center
April 20, 2026
Assessment of groundwater quantity and quality contributions to Lake Huron
Assessment of groundwater quantity and quality contributions to Lake Huron
Lake Huron, one of the five Great Lakes, borders the United States and Canada, with Michigan as the only U.S. State on its shoreline. Like other freshwater lakes, it faces water-quality challenges from nutrients and chemicals applied across its drainage basin. Although past studies focused on surface-water sources, groundwater contributions remain less understood. To address this gap...
Authors
Bridget B. Kaemming, Chanse M. Ford, Sherry L. Martin
By
Upper Midwest Water Science Center
April 20, 2026
Annotated bibliography of scientific research on new world screwworm (
Cochliomyia hominivorax
) myiasis in wildlife
Annotated bibliography of scientific research on new world screwworm (
Cochliomyia hominivorax
) myiasis in wildlife
The New World screwworm (Cochliomyia hominivorax; NWS) is a parasitic blowfly that lays its eggs in open wounds of live, warm- blooded animals including livestock, wildlife, and potentially humans. The larvae consume living animal tissue, and if untreated, the infestation can lead to death. Although NWS was eradicated in the United States in 1966, it has been moving northward from its...
Authors
Sarah Timbie, Shelby Jo Weidenkopf, Daniel A. Grear
By
Ecosystems Mission Area
,
National Wildlife Health Center
April 18, 2026
Quantitative mineral resource assessment of lithium pegmatite deposits in the northern Appalachian orogen, USA
Quantitative mineral resource assessment of lithium pegmatite deposits in the northern Appalachian orogen, USA
Lithium demand is projected to increase more than 48 times by 2040 due to electric vehicle production and other energy storage needs. Most lithium production is outside of the USA, thereby increasing supply chain vulnerability. The combined end use importance and heightened supply risk of lithium make this lightest metallic element a critical commodity to the USA. To mitigate this supply...
Authors
Niki E. Wintzer, Christopher S. Holm-Denoma, Jacob Evan Poletti, Dalton M. McCaffrey, Stanley Paul Mordensky, Erik Roger Tharalson, Collin Cronkite-Ratcliff
By
Geology, Energy, and Minerals Mission Area
,
Mineral Resources Program
,
Geology, Geophysics, and Geochemistry Science Center
,
Geology, Minerals, Energy, and Geophysics Science Center
April 18, 2026
The role of groundwater in contributing to surface water salinization in the Upper Colorado River Basin
The role of groundwater in contributing to surface water salinization in the Upper Colorado River Basin
Freshwater salinization impacts the availability of water for human use and ecosystem needs worldwide. It has been estimated that total dissolved solids (TDS) in the Colorado River Basin cause $350 million/year in damages and substantial resources are devoted to reducing TDS loading to streams. This study describes the development and application of coupled watershed models that enable...
Authors
Matthew P. Miller, Olivia L. Miller, Patrick C. Longley, Daniel R. Wise, Morgan C. McDonnell, Noah M. Schmadel, Jay R. Alder
By
Water Resources Mission Area
April 17, 2026
Water volumes, heat flow, and solute discharge from Old Faithful Geyser eruptions, Yellowstone National Park, USA
Water volumes, heat flow, and solute discharge from Old Faithful Geyser eruptions, Yellowstone National Park, USA
The iconic Old Faithful Geyser in Yellowstone National Park, USA, has attracted a significant amount of research because of the relative regularity and impressive size of its eruptions. Numerous studies have included observations, measurements, and analyses that informed models of geyser eruptions. However, fundamental quantities, including the associated mass and heat discharged, remain...
Authors
Shaul Hurwitz, R. Blaine McCleskey, Maxwell L. Rudolph, Sara Peek, David A. Roth, Melissa Schott-Atkins, Michael Manga, Kiernan F. Folz Donahue, Mara H. Reed, Jefferson D.G. Hungerford
By
Volcano Hazards Program
,
Volcano Science Center
April 16, 2026
Critical minerals in zinc ore—An update on Earth Mapping Resources Initiative Research in the Boulder Batholith region, Montana
Critical minerals in zinc ore—An update on Earth Mapping Resources Initiative Research in the Boulder Batholith region, Montana
No abstract available.
Authors
Sean Patrick Gaynor, Eric D. Anderson, Kyle A. Eastman, Karen Lund, Chris Gammons, Heather A. Lowers, Jay M. Thompson
By
Geology, Energy, and Minerals Mission Area
,
Mineral Resources Program
,
Geology, Geophysics, and Geochemistry Science Center
,
Denver Microbeam Laboratory
,
Earth Mapping Resources Initiative (Earth MRI)
April 16, 2026
Computation of regional groundwater budgets for the Virginia Coastal Plain aquifer system
Computation of regional groundwater budgets for the Virginia Coastal Plain aquifer system
Computation of detailed groundwater flow budgets for subdivisions of the Virginia Coastal Plain aquifer system has enabled quantification and more thorough understanding of groundwater flow within this important water resource. A zone budget analysis based on previously published groundwater models of the Virginia Coastal Plain and Virginia Eastern Shore indicates that groundwater...
Authors
Jason P. Pope, Alison D. Gordon, Ryan S. Frederiks
By
Virginia and West Virginia Water Science Center
April 16, 2026
Historical ice jams and associated environmental conditions on Osoyoos Lake
Historical ice jams and associated environmental conditions on Osoyoos Lake
Ice jams occur regularly at the southern outlet of Osoyoos Lake, which spans the border between the State of Washington and British Columbia, Canada. In recent winters, ice jams caused (1) decreases in downstream discharge that may adversely affect salmon spawning habitat and (2) short-duration lake-level rise that can interfere with lake level management agreements. In response, water...
Authors
Nicholas A. Sutfin, Stephen J. Breen
By
Washington Water Science Center
April 16, 2026
A roadmap for implementing the Emergency Recovery Plan for freshwater biodiversity
A roadmap for implementing the Emergency Recovery Plan for freshwater biodiversity
No abstract available.
Authors
Steve J. Cooke, Abigail Lynch, David Tickner, Robin Abell, Morgan L. Piczak, Angela H. Arthington, Michele Thieme, Denielle M. Perry, J. Robert Britton, Tatenda Dalu, Kim Birnie-Gauvin, Steve J. Ormerod, Fernanda Ayaviri Matuk, Rajeev Raghavan, John P. Smol
By
Ecosystems Mission Area
,
Climate Adaptation Science Centers
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Browse more than 160,000 publications authored by our scientists over the past 100+ year history of the USGS. Publications available are: USGS-authored journal articles, series reports, book chapters, other government publications, and more.
Pubs Warehouse
Science Quality and Integrity
The USGS provides unbiased, objective, and impartial scientific information upon which our audiences, including resource managers, planners, and other entities, rely.
Fundamental Science Practices
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We are focused on some of the most significant issues society faces, and our science is making a substantial contribution to the well-being of the Nation and the world. Learn more about the major topics our research covers and the programs focused on those topics.
Core Science Systems
Ecosystems
Energy and Minerals
Natural Hazards
Water Resources
Explore Mission Areas
Filter Total Items: 175505
April 22, 2026
Development of a two-stage lifecycle model to inform the trap-and-haul program for
Oncorhynchus kisutch
(coho salmon) in the Lewis River, Washington
Development of a two-stage lifecycle model to inform the trap-and-haul program for
Oncorhynchus kisutch
(coho salmon) in the Lewis River, Washington
Restoration of salmon populations in the upper Lewis River Basin, Washington, depends on a trap-and-haul program owing to the Lewis River Hydroelectric Project (hereinafter referred to as “Project”) operated by PacifiCorp and Cowlitz Public Utilities District (hereinafter referred to as “Utilities”), which has been a barrier to salmon passage since the 1930s. Thus, sustaining the...
Authors
John M. Plumb, Russell W. Perry
By
Ecosystems Mission Area
,
Western Fisheries Research Center
April 22, 2026
Assessment of undiscovered shale-gas resources in the Grand Erg/Ahnet Basin Province of Algeria, 2026
Assessment of undiscovered shale-gas resources in the Grand Erg/Ahnet Basin Province of Algeria, 2026
Using a geology-based assessment methodology, the U.S. Geological Survey estimated undiscovered, technically recoverable mean resources of 80.1 trillion cubic feet of shale gas in the Grand Erg/Ahnet Basin Province of Algeria.
Authors
Michael E. Brownfield, Christopher J. Schenk, Tracey J. Mercier, Marilyn E. Tennyson, Cheryl A. Woodall, Thomas M. Finn, Phuong A. Le, Heidi M. Leathers-Miller, Janet K. Pitman, Ronald M. Drake, Stephanie B. Gaswirth
By
Energy Resources Program
,
Central Energy Resources Science Center
April 21, 2026
Standardized method for logging drill core at the Idaho National Laboratory, Idaho
Standardized method for logging drill core at the Idaho National Laboratory, Idaho
The U.S. Geological Survey’s (USGS) Lithologic Core Storage Library (CSL) at the Idaho National Laboratory stores more than 120,000 feet of drill core that is accessible to the public for research and sampling. To effectively convey the physical and descriptive properties of the drill core, USGS staff at the Idaho National Laboratory Project Office log the drill core and publish the...
Authors
Haley M. Dietz
By
Idaho Water Science Center
April 20, 2026
Assessment of groundwater quantity and quality contributions to Lake Huron
Assessment of groundwater quantity and quality contributions to Lake Huron
Lake Huron, one of the five Great Lakes, borders the United States and Canada, with Michigan as the only U.S. State on its shoreline. Like other freshwater lakes, it faces water-quality challenges from nutrients and chemicals applied across its drainage basin. Although past studies focused on surface-water sources, groundwater contributions remain less understood. To address this gap...
Authors
Bridget B. Kaemming, Chanse M. Ford, Sherry L. Martin
By
Upper Midwest Water Science Center
April 20, 2026
Annotated bibliography of scientific research on new world screwworm (
Cochliomyia hominivorax
) myiasis in wildlife
Annotated bibliography of scientific research on new world screwworm (
Cochliomyia hominivorax
) myiasis in wildlife
The New World screwworm (Cochliomyia hominivorax; NWS) is a parasitic blowfly that lays its eggs in open wounds of live, warm- blooded animals including livestock, wildlife, and potentially humans. The larvae consume living animal tissue, and if untreated, the infestation can lead to death. Although NWS was eradicated in the United States in 1966, it has been moving northward from its...
Authors
Sarah Timbie, Shelby Jo Weidenkopf, Daniel A. Grear
By
Ecosystems Mission Area
,
National Wildlife Health Center
April 18, 2026
Quantitative mineral resource assessment of lithium pegmatite deposits in the northern Appalachian orogen, USA
Quantitative mineral resource assessment of lithium pegmatite deposits in the northern Appalachian orogen, USA
Lithium demand is projected to increase more than 48 times by 2040 due to electric vehicle production and other energy storage needs. Most lithium production is outside of the USA, thereby increasing supply chain vulnerability. The combined end use importance and heightened supply risk of lithium make this lightest metallic element a critical commodity to the USA. To mitigate this supply...
Authors
Niki E. Wintzer, Christopher S. Holm-Denoma, Jacob Evan Poletti, Dalton M. McCaffrey, Stanley Paul Mordensky, Erik Roger Tharalson, Collin Cronkite-Ratcliff
By
Geology, Energy, and Minerals Mission Area
,
Mineral Resources Program
,
Geology, Geophysics, and Geochemistry Science Center
,
Geology, Minerals, Energy, and Geophysics Science Center
April 18, 2026
The role of groundwater in contributing to surface water salinization in the Upper Colorado River Basin
The role of groundwater in contributing to surface water salinization in the Upper Colorado River Basin
Freshwater salinization impacts the availability of water for human use and ecosystem needs worldwide. It has been estimated that total dissolved solids (TDS) in the Colorado River Basin cause $350 million/year in damages and substantial resources are devoted to reducing TDS loading to streams. This study describes the development and application of coupled watershed models that enable...
Authors
Matthew P. Miller, Olivia L. Miller, Patrick C. Longley, Daniel R. Wise, Morgan C. McDonnell, Noah M. Schmadel, Jay R. Alder
By
Water Resources Mission Area
April 17, 2026
Water volumes, heat flow, and solute discharge from Old Faithful Geyser eruptions, Yellowstone National Park, USA
Water volumes, heat flow, and solute discharge from Old Faithful Geyser eruptions, Yellowstone National Park, USA
The iconic Old Faithful Geyser in Yellowstone National Park, USA, has attracted a significant amount of research because of the relative regularity and impressive size of its eruptions. Numerous studies have included observations, measurements, and analyses that informed models of geyser eruptions. However, fundamental quantities, including the associated mass and heat discharged, remain...
Authors
Shaul Hurwitz, R. Blaine McCleskey, Maxwell L. Rudolph, Sara Peek, David A. Roth, Melissa Schott-Atkins, Michael Manga, Kiernan F. Folz Donahue, Mara H. Reed, Jefferson D.G. Hungerford
By
Volcano Hazards Program
,
Volcano Science Center
April 16, 2026
Critical minerals in zinc ore—An update on Earth Mapping Resources Initiative Research in the Boulder Batholith region, Montana
Critical minerals in zinc ore—An update on Earth Mapping Resources Initiative Research in the Boulder Batholith region, Montana
No abstract available.
Authors
Sean Patrick Gaynor, Eric D. Anderson, Kyle A. Eastman, Karen Lund, Chris Gammons, Heather A. Lowers, Jay M. Thompson
By
Geology, Energy, and Minerals Mission Area
,
Mineral Resources Program
,
Geology, Geophysics, and Geochemistry Science Center
,
Denver Microbeam Laboratory
,
Earth Mapping Resources Initiative (Earth MRI)
April 16, 2026
Computation of regional groundwater budgets for the Virginia Coastal Plain aquifer system
Computation of regional groundwater budgets for the Virginia Coastal Plain aquifer system
Computation of detailed groundwater flow budgets for subdivisions of the Virginia Coastal Plain aquifer system has enabled quantification and more thorough understanding of groundwater flow within this important water resource. A zone budget analysis based on previously published groundwater models of the Virginia Coastal Plain and Virginia Eastern Shore indicates that groundwater...
Authors
Jason P. Pope, Alison D. Gordon, Ryan S. Frederiks
By
Virginia and West Virginia Water Science Center
April 16, 2026
Historical ice jams and associated environmental conditions on Osoyoos Lake
Historical ice jams and associated environmental conditions on Osoyoos Lake
Ice jams occur regularly at the southern outlet of Osoyoos Lake, which spans the border between the State of Washington and British Columbia, Canada. In recent winters, ice jams caused (1) decreases in downstream discharge that may adversely affect salmon spawning habitat and (2) short-duration lake-level rise that can interfere with lake level management agreements. In response, water...
Authors
Nicholas A. Sutfin, Stephen J. Breen
By
Washington Water Science Center
April 16, 2026
A roadmap for implementing the Emergency Recovery Plan for freshwater biodiversity
A roadmap for implementing the Emergency Recovery Plan for freshwater biodiversity
No abstract available.
Authors
Steve J. Cooke, Abigail Lynch, David Tickner, Robin Abell, Morgan L. Piczak, Angela H. Arthington, Michele Thieme, Denielle M. Perry, J. Robert Britton, Tatenda Dalu, Kim Birnie-Gauvin, Steve J. Ormerod, Fernanda Ayaviri Matuk, Rajeev Raghavan, John P. Smol
By
Ecosystems Mission Area
,
Climate Adaptation Science Centers
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