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  1. May 25, 1975, Grizzly bears classified as threatened species. Regulations in the mid-80's helped them make a comeback bit.ly/k8m7i3 3:00 PM May 25th via TweetDeck
  2. RT @Interior: Our map of #rivers projects in all 50 states and #DC is now complete. See the full list here: on.doi.gov/KXkt1o 2:45 PM May 25th via TweetDeck
  3. Who knew there were so many species of #amphibians in N. America? @USGS ARMI Taxonomy & Photo Library at: bit.ly/LNhwTK 11:15 AM May 25th via TweetDeck
  4. Want to learn more about GPS? Check out the Global Positioning System website: gps.gov It's user-friendly! 10:14 AM May 25th via TweetDeck
  5. Landmark Volcano Study Brings to Life Huge Alaska Eruption on its Centennial bit.ly/Kvlw8e #usgsnews 4:47 PM May 24th via twitterfeed
  6. [PUB] NEW! #Lithium Use in Batteries - supply, demand, and why it is so sought after:on.doi.gov/LjZL8S 1:40 PM May 24th via TweetDeck
  7. WaterWatch - current #streamflow, #drought, #flood & runoff conditions in the US: bit.ly/LuT9Hz Just where do you stand? 12:08 PM May 24th via TweetDeck
  8. RT @NASAedu:Want a space-based chronicle of change where you live?Enter 'My American Landscape' contest. @NASA_Landsat go.nasa.gov/JfmQsC 10:35 AM May 24th via TweetDeck
  9. Local Artists & Scientists Connect in California and the result is #artwork inspired by science- on.doi.gov/Ld0Lix 9:28 AM May 24th via TweetDeck
  10. @M3_25_ma Yes, Stephen, blind thrust faults (those not exposed at the surface) do exist in Virginia. 7:36 AM May 24th via TweetDeck in reply to M3_25_ma
  11. Check out these #landslide photo collections: bit.ly/L8LmQ7 12:10 PM May 23rd via TweetDeck
  12. @Mineralguy Breakup due to real and potential conflicts of interest when all is administered by a single agency: on.doi.gov/JqPJ6r 11:29 AM May 23rd via TweetDeck in reply to Mineralguy
  13. Interior Secretary Mr. Ken Salazar will participate in a Google+ Hangout today at 3:00 PM Eastern Time: bit.ly/MnZLqQ` 9:25 AM May 23rd via TweetDeck
  14. Fort Ord CA was just dedicated as a National Monument. Details about this unique land on the Monterey Peninsula here: on.doi.gov/JUnFex 8:14 AM May 23rd via TweetDeck
  15. New "Hair of the Bear" Study Launched to Estimate Grizzly Bear Population bit.ly/KBrqmu #usgsnews 6:17 AM May 23rd via twitterfeed
  16. Today in Volcano History, May 22, 1915: Lassen Peak explosively erupted: on.doi.gov/Ml4z0a. Last #Cascades eruption 'till 1980 5:25 PM May 22nd via TweetDeck
  17. Today is the International Day for Biological Diversity . bit.ly/JE0lmb #ecosystems 12:29 PM May 22nd via TweetDeck
  18. USGS/BOEM Study Identifies Scientific Method to Differentiate between Natural Seepage and Produced Oil... bit.ly/KwPIy9 #usgsnews 9:37 AM May 22nd via twitterfeed
  19. Today in Earthquake History! The largest Earthquake ever recorded. Chile 1960. on.doi.gov/xFZgvd 9:06 AM May 22nd via TweetDeck
  20. WOW! RT @USGSLandsat: Love this video! RT @NASAGoddard: A Landsat Flyby youtu.be/ZZx1xmNGcXI 8:58 AM May 22nd via TweetDeck
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