Los Angeles, other cities collaborate on climate adaptation strategies Maven Climate changeNotebook News and Features July 16, 2012“Climate change is the defining problem of our time, and how we adapt will determine our longevity as a species,”...
USGS: ARkStorm: California’s other “big one” USGS Planning and management February 4, 2011In 1861-62, California was bombarded for 45 days with one strong winter storm after another, causing severe flooding up and...
USGS: Mercury contamination from historical gold mining in California USGS ReportsWater quality March 18, 2010Mercury contamination from historical gold mines represents a potential risk to human health and the environment. This fact sheet provides...
USGS: Overview of the ARkStorm scenario USGS Planning and management January 15, 2010From the USGS: The U.S. Geological Survey, Multi Hazards Demonstration Project (MHDP) uses hazards science to improve resiliency of communities...