By Autumn Spredemann Beneath the dusty soil of rural Nevada, colossal underground aquifers make life possible. Despite receiving barely 10 inches of rain per year, the driest U.S. state has extensive groundwater resources that support ranchers, farmers, and vital prairie ecosystems. However, this precious resource faces a new threat from the soaring demand for minerals […]
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The United States Geological Survey, formerly simply known as the Geological Survey, is an agency of the United States government with work spanning the disciplines of biology, geography, geology, and hydrology.