Our Congressional Briefing Series began in 1999, in order to increase Congressional awareness of the role and relevance of our science in the public policy debate and to ensure that science is at the table when Congress is making decisions. Explore presentations, biographies of speakers, partner and sponsor websites, and other information for each briefing.
Streamgages ≈ Follow the Flow
Water is key to life. Floods, droughts, pollution—all threaten our health, happiness and prosperity. Streamgages provide critical information that the public, emergency responders, and resource managers need to protect, manage, and sustain our Nation's surface waters.
Exploring Earthquakes: Analyzing the Past to Protect Lives and Property Today
In March 1964, the largest earthquake ever recorded in North America struck Alaska, shaking Anchorage and an area larger than the state of California for more than 4 minutes and causing landslides and tsunamis that took lives in Alaska, Oregon, and California.
Critical Minerals: Ensuring America's Future
This year's theme is "Start with Science"
Third in the 2013 Series
Every Drop Counts: Progress Towards a National Water Census
This year's theme is "Start with Science"
Second in the 2013 Series
Landsat 8 Begins
This year's theme is "Start with Science"
First in the 2013 Series
Earthquake Early Warning: Every Second Counts
This year's theme is "Start with Science"
Third in the 2012 Series
Groundwater - A Critical Resource for our Nation
This year's theme is "Start with Science"
Second in the 2012 Series