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Update on U.S. Geological Survey Fundamental Science Practices

March 21, 2023

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Fundamental Science Practices (FSP) are a set of standard principles fundamental to how USGS conducts and carries out its science activities and how resulting information products and data are reviewed, approved, and released. These policies, practices, philosophical premises, and operational principles serve as the foundation for all USGS research and monitoring activities and apply to all levels of the organization. The strength and future of the USGS depend on following these practices. USGS FSP were initiated in 2006 and fully implemented in 2009 to consolidate and standardize science practices across multiple scientific mission areas and science disciplines within the USGS.

Publication Year 2023
Title Update on U.S. Geological Survey Fundamental Science Practices
DOI 10.3133/cir1503
Publication Type Report
Publication Subtype USGS Numbered Series
Series Title Circular
Series Number 1503
Index ID cir1503
Record Source USGS Publications Warehouse
USGS Organization Science Analytics and Synthesis