One of the primary missions of the USGS is to address the science needs of Department of Interior bureaus, particularly those that manage natural resources and lands. This mission is fulfilled through the research and other activities of USGS scientists but also specifically through three USGS nationally-funded programs listed below.
Return to Ecosystems
Each year, USGS scientists work with staff of other Department of Interior agencies to learn about their science information needs and how best to address those questions. On the pages below, we describe three specific programs that fund this collaborative work with the National Park Service, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management.
Natural Resources Preservation Program - a collaboration with the National Park Service
Science Support Program and Quick Response Program - a collaboration with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Outer Continental Shelf Program - a collaboration with the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management
Below are other science projects associated with this project.
Changing Arctic Ecosystems
Molecular Ecology Laboratory
Ecosystems Analytics
Terrestrial Ecosystems
Marine Ecosystems
Fish and Aquatic Ecology
Wildlife Disease and Environmental Health in Alaska
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One of the primary missions of the USGS is to address the science needs of Department of Interior bureaus, particularly those that manage natural resources and lands. This mission is fulfilled through the research and other activities of USGS scientists but also specifically through three USGS nationally-funded programs listed below.
Return to Ecosystems
Each year, USGS scientists work with staff of other Department of Interior agencies to learn about their science information needs and how best to address those questions. On the pages below, we describe three specific programs that fund this collaborative work with the National Park Service, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management.
Natural Resources Preservation Program - a collaboration with the National Park Service
Science Support Program and Quick Response Program - a collaboration with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Outer Continental Shelf Program - a collaboration with the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management
Sources/Usage: Public Domain.U.S. Geological Survey Scientists presenting research on Barter Island, Alaska.(Credit: Taylor-Burns, Rae Monica, U.S. Geological Survey. Public domain.) - Science
Below are other science projects associated with this project.
Changing Arctic Ecosystems
Arctic regions of Alaska are important for cultural and economic sustainability and host a wide variety of wildlife species, many of which are of conservation and management interest to the U.S. Department of the Interior. The USGS and collaborators provide information about Arctic ecosystems that are used by Arctic residents, management agencies, and industry.Molecular Ecology Laboratory
The main objectives of the USGS ASC molecular ecology research program are to 1) Identify and fill gaps in our knowledge about species and population diagnosis, biodiversity, and health of wildlife and their habitats to inform decision making by management agencies and 2) Provide state-of-the-art molecular science applications and protocols for USGS, Department of Interior, and other partners.Ecosystems Analytics
Ecosystems Analytics is a group of quantitative biologists and research statisticians with a diverse range of expertise and experience (summarized below). We collaborate with internal and external partners to answer challenging ecological questions that are a high priority of the U.S. Geological Survey Alaska Science Center, sister agencies within the Department of the Interior (DOI), and various...Terrestrial Ecosystems
The USGS conducts research on trust Department of Interior migratory bird and mammal species and their habitats to inform agencies such as the US Fish and Wildlife Service, Bureau of Land Management and National Park Service in their natural resource management decisions.Marine Ecosystems
The USGS conducts research on marine wildlife, habitats, and processes to provide science to inform our partners as they make decisions relative to species status, resource use, and human activities.Fish and Aquatic Ecology
Fish and aquatic habitats in Alaska support important commercial, sport, and subsistence fisheries and provide forage fish that support wildlife populations. The USGS Alaska Science Center conducts interdisciplinary research to inform local, state, federal, and international policy makers regarding conservation of fish, aquatic species, and their habitats. We work collaboratively with hydrologists...Wildlife Disease and Environmental Health in Alaska
Environmental health is defined by connections between the physical environment, ecological health, and human health. Current research within the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) recognizes the importance of this integrated research philosophy, which includes study of disease and pollutants as they pertain to both wildlife and humans. Due to its key geographic location and significant wildlife... - Multimedia
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