USGS plans to close over two dozen Water Science Centers by August, raising concerns over water monitoring.

The US Geological Survey (USGS) plans to close over two dozen Water Science Centers due to budget cuts, impacting water quality monitoring and flood warnings. The closures, set for August 31, 2025, have raised concerns about the future of water management and data collection. Staffers fear the inability to conduct essential fieldwork, despite much of the funding coming from state sources.