Office of Science Quality and Integrity
Scientific Integrity
The responsible planning, conduct, and communication of research is the bedrock of USGS science. Sustaining and fostering a culture of scientific integrity means conducting our work free from falsification, fabrication, plagiarism, and censorship, as well as adhering to the USGS Code of Scientific Conduct.
Please feel free to browse our site for important information about the USGS Scientific Integrity program, including contacts, policy, and more!
Allegations of scientific misconduct may be submitted following the guidelines in the USGS policy on scientific integrity using the following e-mail address: gs_science_integrity@usgs.gov.