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{{Short description|Scientific agency of the US government}} | {{Short description|Scientific agency of the US government}} | ||
{{Distinguish|U.S. National Geodetic Survey|United States Coast and Geodetic Survey}} | {{Distinguish|U.S. National Geodetic Survey|United States Coast and Geodetic Survey}} | ||
{{ | {{Organization | ||
|OrganizationName=U.S. Geological Survey | |||
|OrganizationType=Executive Departments (Sub-organization) | |||
|Mission=The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) provides scientific information to describe and understand the Earth; minimize loss of life and property from natural disasters; manage water, biological, energy, and mineral resources; and enhance and protect our quality of life. USGS conducts research and assessments on a wide range of geologic, hydrologic, biologic, and mapping topics. | |||
|OrganizationExecutive=Director | |||
|Employees=8670 | |||
|Budget=$1.2 billion (FY 2024) | |||
|Website=https://www.usgs.gov/ | |||
|Services=Earthquake monitoring; Water quality and usage assessments; Geological mapping; Hazard warnings; Biological research | |||
|ParentOrganization=U.S. Department of the Interior | |||
|CreationLegislation=An Act to Authorize the Establishment of a Geological Survey, March 3, 1879 | |||
|Regulations= | |||
|HeadquartersLocation=38.946776, -77.370542 | |||
|HeadquartersAddress=12201 Sunrise Valley Dr, Reston, VA 20192 | |||
}} | |||
{{Infobox government agency | {{Infobox government agency | ||
|agency_name = United States Geological Survey (USGS) | |agency_name = United States Geological Survey (USGS) | ||