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U.S. Geological Survey data strategy 2023–33 U.S. Geological Survey data strategy 2023–33

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) has long recognized the strategic importance and value of well-managed data assets as an integral component of scientific integrity and foundational to the advancement of scientific research, decision making, and public safety. The USGS investment in the science lifecycle, including collection of unbiased data assets, interpretation, peer review...
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Vivian Hutchison, Thomas Burley, Kyle Blasch, Paul Exter, Gregory Gunther, Aaron Shipman, Courtney Kelley, Cheryl Morris
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Water Resources Mission Area, Energy Resources Program, Science Analytics and Synthesis (SAS) Program, Science Synthesis, Analysis and Research Program, Oklahoma-Texas Water Science Center, Office of Administrative Services, Associate Chief Information Officer, Science Data Management

Freedom of Information Act-Employee responsibilities Freedom of Information Act-Employee responsibilities

The Freedom of Information Act( FOIA), 5 U.S.C. § 552, as amended, generally provides that any person has a right to request access to Federal agency records. The USGS proactively promotes information disclosure as inherent to its mission of providing objective science to inform decisionmakers and the general public. USGS scientists disseminate up-to-date and historical scientific data...
Authors
David Newman
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Office of Administrative Services, Associate Chief Information Officer

Freedom of Information Act Freedom of Information Act

The Freedom of Information Act( FOIA), 5 U.S.C.§ 552, as amended, generally provides that any person has a right to request access to Federal agency records. The USGS proactively promotes information disclosure as inherent to its mission of providing objective science to inform decisionmakers and the general public. USGS scientists disseminate up-to-date and historical scientific data...
Authors
D.J. Newman
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Office of Administrative Services, Associate Chief Information Officer

Preserving science for the ages--USGS data rescue Preserving science for the ages--USGS data rescue

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) is a steward for over 130 years of rich, diverse natural science and information resources. We document one-of-a-kind observations of natural phenomena and cultural impacts on our changing world. In order for society to deal with national and global trends, the USGS must enable access and use of legacy, inaccessible information by including these data in...
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Carol Wippich
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Office of Administrative Services, Associate Chief Information Officer
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