News
April 14, 2026 " HVO field engineer climbs tower
1+ day, 20+ hour ago (81+ words) On Tuesday, April 14, 2026, USGS-Hawaiian Volcano Observatory field engineers with tower-climbing certifications ascended the cell tower within Hawai'i Volcano National Park. Their mission was to replace a point-to-point radio that had been water damaged during the recent storms, resulting in the…...
April 14, 2026 " HVO field engineer checks laptop
1+ day, 20+ hour ago (121+ words) A USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory field engineer uses a field laptop to configure the connection between the new radio that was installed on the cell tower in Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park. This radio receives monitoring data via a radio link…...
Nighttime Imaging Grows Landsat's Science Value
3+ day, 4+ hour ago (1727+ words) For more than 50 years, Landsat'has imaged Earth's land and near-shore surfaces as the satellites descend in midmorning orbit, when daily sunlight is optimal. That's just what they've always done.' Currently, Landsat 8 and Landsat 9 circle the globe while also making better…...
How do we cope when the ocean has a sick day? Scientists at WFRC Study How to Manage Marine Disease Outbreaks
1+ day, 21+ hour ago (135+ words) USGS (. gov) "Many of the contributions reflect clear collaborations between managers, industry, and academics," said David Paez, a lead researcher with the USGS Western Fisheries Research Center. "While much more work is needed, there is hope that we are slowly…...
Jeremy Diaz staff profile photo
1+ day, 20+ hour ago (36+ words) USGS (. gov) Official websites use. gov Secure. gov websites use HTTPS Jeremy Diaz is a machine learning specialist whose strives to provide more accurate, extensive, and timely estimates of U. S. waters...
Director's Message: Upcoming Renovation and Relocation of the Columbia River Research Laboratory
1+ day, 21+ hour ago (329+ words) Western Fisheries Research Center staff in the Columbia River Gorge are moving to a new facility!" I am pleased to share an important update about the future of the U. S. Geological Survey's Western Fisheries Research Center (WFRC) operations in the Columbia…...
Congratulations to Tobyn Rhodes for Winning this Issue's Photo Contest!
1+ day, 20+ hour ago (59+ words) USGS (. gov) This specific video clip shows Rhodes recording WFRC scientist, Brad K Bickford, driving the jet boat through China Rapid, a class III section of the Salmon River. Check out the links below for more information: 6505 NE 65th Street Seattle,…...
Our Research on a Tire Chemical and its Impact on Fish Featured in Lake Line Magazine
1+ day, 20+ hour ago (139+ words) We are excited to announce that our work on 6 PPD, a toxic chemical used in nearly all vehicle tires, was recently featured in the Fall 2025 issue of Lake Line Magazine." Lake Line Magazine is the official publication of the North…...
Restoring Pinto Abalone in Washington's Waters
1+ day, 21+ hour ago (478+ words) USGS (. gov) Official websites use. gov Secure. gov websites use HTTPS Restoring Pinto Abalone in Washington's Waters After decades of population decline, Washington State's pinto abalone recovery program is making meaningful progress. With the first-ever population uptick observed at a…...
Media Advisory: USGS Announces Low-Level Flights to Image Geology and Aquifers in Southwest Michigan
6+ day, 5+ hour ago (237+ words) In the public interest and in accordance with Federal Aviation Administration regulations, the U. S. Geological Survey is announcing the start of a low-level airborne project in Southwest Michigan. Your assistance in informing the local communities is appreciated. LANSING, Mich. " As part…...