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What it does
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) was established by the Organic Act of March 3, 1879 (43 U.S.C. 31). USGS classifies public lands, examines the geological structure, and assesses the energy, mineral, water, and biology resources and products within and outside the national domain. USGS provides relevant, objective scientific studies and information used to help address issues and solve problems dealing with natural resources, natural hazards, and the environmental effects on human and wildlife health.
Where it sits
A component of Interior Department.
Recent actions
Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget for Review and Approval; Regional Climate Adaptation Science Centers (CASCs)
Call for Nominations to the National Geospatial Advisory Committee
Agency Information Collection Activities; Terrestrial Analogs Survey Submission to the Office of Management and Budget for Review and Approval; Terrestrial Analogs Survey
Public Meeting of Scientific Earthquake Studies Advisory Committee
Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget for Review and Approval; Revisions to the U.S. Geological Survey's Bird Banding and Marking Permit Application
Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for Review and Approval; Consolidated Consumers' Report
Agency Information Collection Activities; Turtle Distribution Database
Agency Information Collection Activities; Nonindigenous Aquatic Species eDNA Data Submission Forms