USGS: Hurricanes potentially spread more than 200 invasive species in southeast
In addition to recovering from the devastation of hurricanes Helene and Milton, which hit Florida 13 days apart, the state, ...
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Hurricanes Helene and Milton swept a wave of invasive species into Georgia in 2024
A map from the U.S. Geological Survey finds that there are 222 possible non-native species that had the potential to spread ...
The trillion-dollar hidden threat from climate change: rising groundwater
Up to 70% of residents between North Carolina and Florida could be impacted by the end of the century with just over three ...
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Rain, snowmelt causes minor flooding
The Otter Creek in Rutland crested early Thursday at 7.7 feet, just below the USGS’ minor flooding level of 8 feet. The North Branch and Winooski River in Montpelier also crested early Thursday ...
Hundreds of invasive species potentially spread to Florida because of Helene, Milton, USGS says
According to the Hurricane Milton interactive map, the giant applesnail has the potential to spread to Central Florida ...
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Hurricanes may have spread invasive species across Florida and Georgia
Because Florida was hit by two hurricanes weeks apart, experts say there is a lot of possible overlap when it comes to ...
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County towns asked to help pay for flood reduction costs, too many can’t afford it
During the New Vineyard selectboard meeting, the discussion about a proposal for the installation of river gages was over ...
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USGS: Hurricanes potentially spread more than 200 invasive species in southeast
It published new maps to track where aquatic non-native and invasive species may have been carried due to flooding associated with the hurricanes. The USGS began creating flood and storm tracker ...