USGS signs MOU with Dominican Republic Geological Survey
By International Programs
March 19, 2024
Representatives from the National Geological Survey of the Dominican Republic (SGN) and USGS met on March 12 at the National Center in Reston, Virginia to discuss potential opportunities for collaboration within a diverse array of earth science disciplines.
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Edwin García Cocco, Director of the SGN, Miguel Peña, Senior Mining Advisor to President Luis Abinader, and David Applegate, USGS Director, discussed possible future synergies on mineral assessments, response and adaptation to natural hazards, and procurement of cutting-edge remote sensing products.
Representatives then signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to further augment and support the ongoing partnership between the two agencies.
Learn more about USGS scientific collaboration and partnership in the Western Hemisphere.
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