U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)

Website

usgs.gov

Services

In app support

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), established in 1879 as part of the U.S. Department of the Interior, serves as the nation's premier science agency dedicated to studying the lands and resources of the United States. It plays a critical role in monitoring, analyzing, and predicting Earth's dynamic systems to provide clear, reliable data. This scientific insight is instrumental in protecting lives and property, informing crucial energy and mineral decisions, strengthening vital water infrastructure, and fostering economic growth across the country.

The USGS delivers scientific information and near real-time data on a wide array of current conditions. This includes extensive research on core science systems, ecosystems, geology, natural hazards, and water resources. Their efforts empower communities to prepare effectively for natural hazards and manage essential resources like water supplies, while also guiding the sustainable development of energy and mineral resources.

With over a century of expertise, the USGS is also a leading authority in mapping, producing and publishing foundational data on the nation's topography, natural landscapes, and developed areas. The agency spearheads national initiatives to map mineral resources and analyze their complex supply chains, addressing global supply chain risks and the mineral requirements for domestic industry, defense, and future production capacity. They collaborate with state geological surveys, private industry, universities, and federal agencies to identify new mineral resources, including those from old mine tailings and energy wastes, contributing significantly to the resilience and sustainability of the power systems and energy industry.

Locations

• Reston, Virginia
• Reston, Virginia