Official Statements
Official Congressional Statements are events presented at Congressional hearings by our key officials, scientists, and managers.
Statement of Dr. Matthew C. Larsen, Associate Director for Water
Before the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, Subcommittee on Water Resources and Events on emerging contaminants in the environment
Statement of Dr. Robert C. Burruss
before the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, Subcommittee on Environment and Hazardous Materials on Carbon Sequestration: Risks, Opportunities, and Protection of Drinking Water
Statement of Dr. David Applegate, Senior Advisor for Earthquake and Geologic Hazards
before the House Committee on Natural Resources, Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources
Statement of Dr. Virginia Burkett, Global Change Science Coordinator
Before the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources on the impacts of climate change on the reliability, security, economics, and design of critical energy infrastructure in coastal regions.
Statement of Robert M. Hirsch
before the Committee on Environment and Public Works, Subcommittee on Transportation Safety, Infrastructure Security and Water Quality regarding pharmaceuticals in the environment.
Statement of Aldo Vecchia
before the Appropriations Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development regarding flood risk for the Devils Lake Basin.
Combined statement of Sam D. Hamilton and Jess Weaver
before the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Subcommittee on Water Resources and the Environment regarding drought issues in the southeast.
USGS Mississippi River Statement for the Record for Senate Energy and Natural Resources
regarding the Upper Mississippi River Basin Protection Act.
Statement of Robert E. Doyle, Deputy Director
before the House Committee on Natural Resources, Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources: FY09 Budget Oversight
Statement of Mark D. Myers, Director
before the House Committee on Appropriations, Subcommittee on Interior, Environment and Related Agencies: FY 2009 budget proposal.
Statement of Gregory P. Meeker, Geologist
before the Committee on Energy and Commerce, Subcommittee on Environment and Hazardous Materials regarding the mineralogy and geology of asbestos.
Statement of Robert M. Hirsch
before the House Committee on Natural Resources, Water and Power Subcommittee: FY 2009 budget proposal.