Environmental Issues Archive

The USGS Recoverability and Vulnerability of Desert Ecosystems (RVDE) project is an interdisciplinary research effort designed to provide land managers with the scientific understanding needed to conserve and restore the threatened Mojave Desert ecosystem. more...

Dust-Emission Monitoring in the Southwest United States-Yearly Differences Related to Climatic Variability

Dust emission in the Southwest United States is a concern with respect to soil loss and its effect on air quality, as well as on human health and safety. more...

Use of Airborne Remote Sensing to Map and Monitor Coral Reefs

Western Region Geography is using remotely sensed imaging to help map and study coral reef environments more...

Cordillera Azul National Park, Peru

The Cordillera Azul National Park project is a multiyear, multiparty collaborative research project for developing analytical tools and models to facilitate the design and management of protected areas for conservation. Researchers are building tools and models to study the efficiency of management activities in the park. more...

Beach Closures: Using Maps, Modeling, and Economic Policy Analyses to Assess Swim Closure Effectiveness at Fresh Water and Marine Beaches

Fecal contamination of natural water bodies used for swimming is a significant public health concern worldwide. more...