Offering advice for policy makers, managers, and scientists, this report introduces the US Geological Survey (USGS) and discusses its history and its mission and vision statements. It identifies forces that influence the USGS, considers how the USGS might evolve to meet future needs, and discusses the administrative challenges the agency will face.
| ISBN: | 9780309072649 |
| Publication date: | 15th February 2001 |
| Author: | National Research Council US, Geological Survey US |
| Publisher: | National Academy Press |
| Format: | Book |
| Pagination: | 179 pages |
| Series: | The Compass Series |
| Genres: |
Earth sciences |