The U.S. Geological Survey, based in Reston, VA, is an official government organization dedicated to monitoring, assessing, mapping, and conducting targeted scientific research to provide policymakers and the public with essential understanding of complex environmental, natural resource, and public safety issues.
With a focus on natural hazards, water resources, energy, minerals, ecosystems, and climate change impacts, USGS scientists develop innovative methods and tools to deliver timely and relevant information about the Earth and its processes, enabling informed decision-making and resource management.
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