U.S. Geological Survey

New research shows that wildfires – especially intense ones – can raise concentrations of toxic forms of mercury - including its more toxic form methylmercury - in waterways.

A recent U.S. House hearing that centered on a relatively unknown segment of federal energy policy quickly evolved into a discussion on how much the government should prioritize mining.

The Eastern Snake Plain Aquifer provides drinking water for about 300,000 people.

A study released recently by the U.S. Geological Survey and Colorado State University shows gelding wild horses didn’t really affect their behavior or have a long-term impact on herd size. But it's another tool worth considering while addressing the overpopulation of wild horses and burros on public lands.

Tourists flock to Yellowstone National Park each year to see Old Faithful and the thousands of other thermal features. Scientists understand the top layer pretty well, and the magma layer about a mile down which heats the water. But what’s in between?

While several agencies have collected data in the Magic Valley area since the 1990s, there hasn’t been a recent analysis of regional groundwater contamination trends.

It is common knowledge that the drought this year was pretty bad. But just how intense was it, and what can we learn about it for future water supply…

According to a United States Drought Monitor report, all of Idaho is now in a drought or heading into a drought.The Idaho Statesman reports that the new…

Tens of thousands of federal employees have been locked out of their jobs without pay for more than two weeks because of the partial government shutdown.…

Warm Springs Creek is a clean and beautiful tributary of the Big Wood River in Blaine County. The creek is also a great spot for…