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USGS and the University of Nebraska–Lincoln have released Nebraska’s first-ever statewide map of surface geology, revealing the wind-blown sand, silt and other sediments covering more than 75% of the state. The map supports aquifer, habitat, resource and geohazard research.

A year at Zion National Park, one frame at a time. 🏞️ This time-lapse captures the North Fork Virgin River with Zion’s iconic Watchman formation in the background, showing how the river and surrounding landscape change over the seasons. USGS Hydrologic Imagery Visualization and

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What do mountain goats, a streamgage, and DNA have in common? They are all part of how USGS science supports Grand Teton National Park’s wildlife, waters, and visitors. 📷 1: Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming. Credit: NPS 📷 2: Though iconic in the West, mountain goats are

A serene river winding through lush green vegetation with towering snow-capped mountains under a partly cloudy blue sky.

Two white mountain goats standing on rocky terrain with a vast mountainous landscape in the background under a clear blue sky.

Close-up of a hand holding a cluster of small, wet freshwater mussels with a blurred natural background.

Snow-capped mountains rise behind a large dam with a small wooden structure partially submerged in the water near the shore.

What secrets lie within Olympic National Park’s forests, lakes, and skies? From tracking bats to uncovering ancient earthquakes, USGS scientists are working with the National Park Service to reveal how Olympic’s natural systems change, connect, and respond to emerging

Two deer grazing near a misty mountain lake surrounded by wildflowers and rocks at sunrise.

View from a balcony overlooking a winding river cutting through a lush green valley with forested mountains in the distance under a clear sky. Antennae are attached to the side of the balcony.

A man on a boat deploying scientific equipment into a large, choppy lake surrounded by forested hills under a cloudy sky.

Close-up of a frog partially submerged in calm water with its eye reflecting the surroundings.

Every national park has a story written in rock, water, and wildlife. USGS scientists are helping tell it. Across many parks, USGS scientists study changing ecosystems, wildlife, water, and natural hazards. From tracking contaminants in aquatic food webs to monitoring glaciers,

A USGS and a National Park Service scientist conducting field research among towering red rock formations under a clear blue sky. Text reads: "Exploring USGS science across national parks."

Coastal view of a rocky beach with palm trees under a clear blue sky. Text reads: "Monitoring coral reef loss. Kaloko-Honokōhau National Historical Park, Puʻuhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park, Puʻukoholā Heiau National Historic Site."

Sunset over forested mountains during fall foliage. Text reads: "Informing management of brook trout and other coldwater species. Katahdin Woods & Waters National Monument, Acadia National Park, Shenandoah National Park, Great Smoky Mountains National Park."

Two bison grazing on a snowy prairie under a clear sky. Text reads: "Climate adaptation planning. Devils Tower National Monument, Badlands National Park, Wind Cave National Park, Knife River Indian Villages National Historic Site."

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