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Created by an act of Congress in 1879, the USGS provides science for a changing world, which reflects and responds to society’s continuously evolving needs. As the science arm of the Department of the Interior, the USGS brings an array of earth, water, biological, and mapping data and expertise to bear in support of decision-making on environmental, resource, and public safety issues.

About Us

About Us

Survey Manual

Survey Manual

Key Officials

Key Officials

Organization

Organization

Congressional

Congressional

Budget

Budget

Careers and Employees

Careers and Employees

Doing Business

Doing Business

Emergency Management

Emergency Management