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3DEP is dedicated to expanding our scientific knowledge of the Earth by providing reliable elevation data. This work is critical in helping minimize the loss of life and property from natural disasters and aids in the research among other USGS mission areas including energy and minerals, natural hazards, and water.

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Maps Made With Light Show the Way

Maps Made With Light Show the Way

The topic, officially, was water. But during a scientific conference in Butte, Montana, in 2013, earthquake expert Michael Stickney glimpsed something...

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Prestigious Mapping Award Presented to USGS leader

Prestigious Mapping Award Presented to USGS leader

Kari Craun honored by USGS peers with Henry Gannett award for exceptional contributions to topographic mapping

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3D Elevation – We’ve Got You Covered in all 50 States

3D Elevation – We’ve Got You Covered in all 50 States

How 3D Elevation Can Benefit Each State and Puerto Rico

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USGS Innovation in Inundation Mapping

USGS Innovation in Inundation Mapping

Flood Information to Power Community Decisions

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2016 Lidar Partnership Awards Announced

2016 Lidar Partnership Awards Announced

The U.S. Geological Survey has announced the first recipients of the 2016 partnership funding awards for the 3D Elevation Program.

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3DEP Data Acquisition Opportunity - FY15/16 Broad Agency Announcement

3DEP Data Acquisition Opportunity - FY15/16 Broad Agency Announcement

On July 17, 2015, the USGS issued the FY15/FY16 Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) for 3D Elevation Program (3DEP). The BAA provides detailed information...

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State and Regional 3DEP Stakeholder Workshops Underway

State and Regional 3DEP Stakeholder Workshops Underway

The U.S. Geological Survey National Geospatial Program is developing the 3D Elevation Program (3DEP) to respond to growing needs for high-quality...

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First Round of Lidar BAA Awards Released

First Round of Lidar BAA Awards Released

The U.S. Geological Survey National Geospatial Program is pleased to announce the first round of awards resulting from the USGS Broad Agency...

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Media Advisory: USGS to Host Congressional Briefing: Safer Communities, Stronger Economies - in 3D

Media Advisory: USGS to Host Congressional Briefing: Safer Communities, Stronger Economies - in 3D

Outdated and inconsistent elevation data cost lives and hinder prosperity across our Nation. Current and accurate 3D elevation data are essential to...

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What’s the Deal with 3DEP?

What’s the Deal with 3DEP?

The USGS, along with other federal, state, local and private agencies is establishing a new 3D Elevation Program (3DEP) designed to respond to the...

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Meeting the Elevation Needs of the Nation

Meeting the Elevation Needs of the Nation

Want to know how elevation will benefit your state? The USGS National Geospatial Program is advancing the 3D Elevation Program, known as 3DEP, in...

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