The United States Geological Survey (USGS) website is a comprehensive source of scientific information about the natural hazards that threaten lives and livelihoods, the natural resources we rely on, the health of our ecosystems and environment, and the impacts of climate and land-use change. It provides data, maps, and tools for researchers, policymakers, and the public to understand and make decisions about the Earth and its processes.
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Website Key Features
Earthquake Hazards Program
Provides real-time earthquake information, research, and data to help reduce the risk from earthquakes.
Water Resources
Offers data and tools for understanding water availability, quality, and use across the United States.
Climate Adaptation Science Centers
Supports research to help fish, wildlife, water, land, and people adapt to a changing climate.
National Geospatial Program
Delivers a national framework of geospatial data and services to support decision-making.
Volcano Hazards Program
Monitors active and potentially active volcanoes, assesses their hazards, and conducts research on how volcanoes work.
Land Change Science Program
Studies the rates, causes, and consequences of land change to inform sustainable land management.
Energy Resources Program
Provides scientific information and assessments of energy resources, including oil, gas, coal, and geothermal energy.
Minerals Resources Program
Conducts research and provides information on mineral resources essential to the U.S. economy and national security.
Environmental Health Program
Investigates the impact of environmental contaminants on human and ecosystem health.
Core Science Systems
Integrates and delivers foundational geospatial data and knowledge to support USGS science.
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Mission
The USGS serves the Nation by providing reliable scientific information to describe and understand the Earth; minimize loss of life and property from natural disasters; manage water, biological, energy, and mineral resources; and enhance and protect our quality of life.
Headquarters
Reston, Virginia, United States
Parent organization
United States Department of the Interior
Employees
Approximately 8,670 (as of 2021)
Budget
$1.1 billion (FY 2021)
Director
James F. Reilly II
Notable projects
National Map, Landsat program, Earthquake Early Warning System
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