Minerals Resources External Research Program
U.s. Geological Survey
To conduct research in topics related to non-fuel mineral resources in order to (1) ensure availability of up-to-date quantitative assessments of potential for undiscovered mineral deposits, (2) Ensur...more

National Geospatial Program: Building The National Map
U.s. Geological Survey
To utilize stimulus funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) to expand employment and business opportunities within a key sector of the geospatial industry while enabling A...more

Volcano Hazards Program Research and Monitoring.
U.s. Geological Survey
To advance the scientific understanding of volcanic processes and to lessen the harmful impacts of volcanic activity. The Volcano Hazards Program monitors active and potentially active volcanoes, asse...more

Energy Cooperatives to Support the National Coal Resources Data System (NCRDS)
U.s. Geological Survey
To collect, interpret, correlate, and evaluate coal and other solid fuel energy-related stratigraphic, chemical, and GIS data; to build and maintain national databases of coal-related stratigraphic an...more

National Climate Change and Wildlife Science Center
U.S. Geological Survey
To develop mechanisms that will ensure that the National Climate Change and Wildlife Science Center is responsive to the research and management needs of Federal and State agencies by working with par...more

Upper Mississippi River System Long Term Resource Monitoring Program
U.s. Geological Survey
To provide decision makers with information needed to maintain the Upper Mississippi River System (UMRS) as a sustainable large river ecosystem given its multiple-use character. Congress has declared ...more

Hurricane Sandy Program
U.S. Geological Survey
To support research and data collection complementary to continued USGS activities supporting recovery and restoration efforts related to Hurricane Sandy. This entry covers a variety of USGS assistanc...more