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Article: Geological Survey, U.S
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Geological Survey, U.S.
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) is the nation's largest earth and biological science and civilian mapping agency, and has the principal responsibility within the federal government for appraising the nation's water resources. The USGS is part of the U.S. Department of the Interior and concentrates scientific work in four disciplines: mapping, geology, biology, and water. The USGS has no regulatory or land-management responsibilities; its role is to provide impartial science that serves the needs of a changing world.
Water Resources Data
Scientists in the USGS Water Resources Division collect hydrologic data and conduct research and hydrologic studies to ...