Earth Science Matters - Vol. 21 | Issue 1
Public Safety
Public Safety
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Ensuring Public Safety and Preparing for Hazards Ensuring Public Safety and Preparing for Hazards
The Land Change Science Program in the Ecosystems Mission Area develops pragmatic strategies and tools to safeguard communities, people, economically important natural resources and infrastructure from unpredictable threats such as fire, drought, and floods.
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Reducing Wildfire Risks with Science
Hotter and drier conditions are making wildfires more intense and destructive across the United States. Science from the USGS Ecosystems Land Change Science Program informs local to national reduction of wildfire hazards, which saves money in avoided losses and fire suppression costs, as well as saves human lives.
Keeping an Iconic Glacier National Park Road Safe
Keeping an Iconic Glacier National Park Road Safe
Going-to-the-Sun Road Avalanche Forecasting Program
Going-to-the-Sun Road Avalanche Forecasting Program
Economic Growth
Economic Growth
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Paleoscience for Partners: Reconstructing the Past to Prepare for the Future
Scientists from the USGS Ecosystems Land Change Science Program are at the forefront of unraveling mysteries of the past to help partners prepare for future environmental conditions.
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Research Enhancing Park Recreation and Tourism
Scientists from the USGS Ecosystems Land Change Science Program work hand-in-hand with park managers to support abundant and enduring outdoor recreation and tourism opportunities in the Nation’s national parks.
Food & Water Security
Food & Water Security
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How Science Helps Manage Changing Water Availability and Quality: Droughts, Floods, Avalanches and More
Droughts, floods, and avalanches are extreme events in the water cycle that can have catastrophic and lasting impacts on ecosystems and society. In addition to these extreme events, human changes to the landscape (including land use changes) can have substantial impacts on freshwater resources as well. Science from the USGS Ecosystems Land Change Science Program helps managers and decision-makers...ByEcosystems Land Change Science Program, Alaska Science Center, Earth Resources Observation and Science (EROS) Center , Geosciences and Environmental Change Science Center, New England Water Science Center, Northern Rocky Mountain Science Center, Southwest Biological Science Center, Wetland and Aquatic Research Center