United States Geological Survey (USGS)

URI: https://gptkb.org/entity/United_States_Geological_Survey_%28USGS%29
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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:government_agency
gptkbp:budget approximately $1.2 billion
gptkbp:collaborates_with gptkb:U._S._Geological_Survey_(USGS)_Science_Centers
gptkb:National_Oceanic_and_Atmospheric_Administration_(NOAA)
various universities
gptkbp:conducts_research_on ecosystem health
land use changes
climate change impacts
water availability
geological hazards
gptkbp:employees approximately 8,000
gptkbp:focus_area natural resources
water resources
natural hazards
environmental health
geographic mapping
gptkbp:founded 1879
gptkbp:has_publications Circulars
Fact Sheets
Open-File Reports
Professional Papers
Scientific Investigations Reports
gptkbp:headquarters gptkb:Reston,_Virginia
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label United States Geological Survey (USGS)
gptkbp:mission provide reliable scientific information about the Earth
gptkbp:operates gptkb:National_Water_Information_System
gptkb:National_Earthquake_Information_Center
National Cooperative Geologic Mapping Program
Stream Stats
gptkbp:parent_organization gptkb:U._S._Department_of_the_Interior
gptkbp:produces geological surveys
water quality assessments
topographic maps
earthquake data
biological assessments
gptkbp:provides_information_on gptkb:National_Geospatial_Program
gptkb:Biological_Resources_Division
Water Resources Division
Earthquake Hazards Program
Geology, Minerals, Energy, and Geophysics Science Center
gptkbp:provides_training_for environmental monitoring
geospatial analysis
natural resource management
data collection techniques
scientific research methods
gptkbp:supports environmental conservation efforts
disaster preparedness
public safety initiatives
emergency response efforts
scientific education programs
gptkbp:website usgs.gov
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:National_Oceanic_and_Atmospheric_Administration_(NOAA)
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4