The United States Geological Survey (USGS) is a scientific agency of the United States government. The scientists of the USGS study the landscape of the United States, its natural resources, and the natural hazards that threaten it. The organization has four major science disciplines, concerning biology, geography, geology, and hydrology. The USGS is a fact-finding research organization with no regulatory responsibility.
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Jurisdiction of agency's government:
Date founded:
- Mar 3, 1879
Websites Owned:
- USGS National Water Information System ,
- Bird Point Count Database ,
- Breeding Bird Atlas Explorer ,
- North American Breeding Bird Survey ,
- Raptor Information System ,
- USGS Publications Warehouse ,
- USGS Biology Discipline Web Site ,
- USGS Biology - Terrestrial, Freshwater, and Marine Ecosystems Program ,
- USGS Biology - Contaminant Biology Program ,
- USGS Biology - Invasive Species Program
Also known as:
- USGS,
- U.S. Geological Survey,
- US Geological Survey
