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{{Short description|Scientific agency of the US government}}
{{Organization
{{Distinguish|U.S. National Geodetic Survey|United States Coast and Geodetic Survey}}
{{Organization  
|OrganizationName=U.S. Geological Survey
|OrganizationName=U.S. Geological Survey
|OrganizationType=Executive Departments (Sub-organization)
|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.
|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
|ParentOrganization=U.S. Department of the Interior
|CreationLegislation=An Act to Authorize the Establishment of a Geological Survey, March 3, 1879
|Employees=8670
|Employees=8670
|Budget=$1.2 billion (FY 2024)
|Budget=$1.2 billion (FY 2024)
|Website=https://www.usgs.gov/
|OrganizationExecutive=Director
|Services=Earthquake monitoring; Water quality and usage assessments; Geological mapping; Hazard warnings; Biological research
|Services=Earthquake monitoring; Water quality and usage assessments; Geological mapping; Hazard warnings; Biological research
|ParentOrganization=U.S. Department of the Interior
|HeadquartersLocation=38.94748, -77.36764
|CreationLegislation=An Act to Authorize the Establishment of a Geological Survey, March 3, 1879
|Regulations=
|HeadquartersLocation=38.94747992083002, -77.36764476067873
|HeadquartersAddress=12201 Sunrise Valley Dr, Reston, VA 20192
|HeadquartersAddress=12201 Sunrise Valley Dr, Reston, VA 20192
|Website=https://www.usgs.gov/
}}
}}
{{Short description|Scientific agency of the US government}}
{{Distinguish|U.S. National Geodetic Survey|United States Coast and Geodetic Survey}}
{{Infobox government agency
{{Infobox government agency
|agency_name = United States Geological Survey (USGS)
|agency_name = United States Geological Survey (USGS)