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Feb 14, 2026 · U.S. Geological Survey Part of the U.S. Department of the Interior, the USGS began in 1879 to study the nation’s lands and resources. Today, we monitor, analyze, and predict Earth’s …
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The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) is the nation's largest water, earth, and biological science and civilian mapping agency. It collects, monitors, analyzes, and provides scientific understanding of …
United States Geological Survey - Wikipedia
The United States Geological Survey (USGS), founded as the Geological Survey, is an agency of the United States Department of the Interior whose work spans the disciplines of biology, …
United States Geological Survey
The United States Geological Survey (USGS) was established by the Organic Act of March 3, 1879 (Ch. 182 / 20 Stat. 394 / 43 U.S.C. 31). Since March 3, 1879, the Survey has provided the United …
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Oct 19, 2023 · The United States Geological Survey (USGS) is a government–run agency that provides decision makers with reliable scientific data about Earth systems, natural disasters, and natural …
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The United States Geological Survey (USGS) is a subdivision of the Department of the Interior responsible for studying the landscape of the United States, its natural resources, and the natural …
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The scientists of the USGS study the landscape of the United States, its natural resources, and the natural hazards that threaten it. The organization has four major science disciplines: biology, …
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Our diverse expertise enables us to carry out large-scale, multidisciplinary investigations and provide impartial scientific information to resource managers, planners, and other customers.
Interior Department releases final 2025 List of Critical Minerals
Nov 7, 2025 · The Department of the Interior, through the U.S. Geological Survey, today published the final 2025 List of Critical Minerals, outlining 60 minerals vital to the U.S. economy and national …