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3DEP is dedicated to expanding our scientific knowledge of the Earth by providing reliable elevation data. This work is critical in helping minimize the loss of life and property from natural disasters and aids in the research among other USGS mission areas including energy and minerals, natural hazards, and water.

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The 3D Elevation Program – Flood Risk Management

The 3D Elevation Program – Flood Risk Management

Flooding is the leading cause of Presidential disaster declarations. On average, the water hazard has resulted in more than 80 fatalities and cost the...

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National Geospatial Program Garners Elevation Award

National Geospatial Program Garners Elevation Award

The USGS 3D Elevation Program (3DEP) team has been selected as the recipient of the 2018 “LIDAR Leader Award”, presented February 5 at the...

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3DEP Data Acquisition Opportunity - FY17/18 Broad Agency Announcement

3DEP Data Acquisition Opportunity - FY17/18 Broad Agency Announcement

Call for elevation project funding proposals and requests issued.

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The 3D Elevation Program and America's Infrastructure

The 3D Elevation Program and America's Infrastructure

The USGS is seeing a dramatic increase in the use of 3D geospatial data for infrastructure planning, modeling and construction

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Landslide Assistance from the Air

Landslide Assistance from the Air

The USGS uses cutting edge technologies to investigate and forecast landslides and other natural hazards.

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USGS represented at the International Cartographic Conference

USGS represented at the International Cartographic Conference

Recently, representatives from the USGS National Geospatial Program and National Geospatial Technical Operations Center participated in the 2017...

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Online Training on Using The National Map Products and Services

Online Training on Using The National Map Products and Services

More than two dozen short videos on mastering USGS geospatial tools now available

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2017 Lidar Partnership Awards Announced

2017 Lidar Partnership Awards Announced

Collaboration funding continues to move the 3D Elevation Program forward

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Maps Made With Light Show the Way

Maps Made With Light Show the Way

The topic, officially, was water. But during a scientific conference in Butte, Montana, in 2013, earthquake expert Michael Stickney glimpsed something...

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Prestigious Mapping Award Presented to USGS leader

Prestigious Mapping Award Presented to USGS leader

Kari Craun honored by USGS peers with Henry Gannett award for exceptional contributions to topographic mapping

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3D Elevation – We’ve Got You Covered in all 50 States

3D Elevation – We’ve Got You Covered in all 50 States

How 3D Elevation Can Benefit Each State and Puerto Rico

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USGS Innovation in Inundation Mapping

USGS Innovation in Inundation Mapping

Flood Information to Power Community Decisions

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