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USGS Welcomes Dr. Marcia McNutt
The Senate has confirmed Dr. Marcia McNutt as the Director of the USGS and Science Advisor to the Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar.

Expanding the Energy Frontier
Over the next 20 years, U.S. demand for energy is projected to increase substantially. Learn how USGS science is providing valuable information to help America find energy for the future.

October 17 marks 20th anniversary of Loma Prieta earthquake
Scientific and technological advances have made the San Francisco Bay Area better prepared for the next large earthquake. USGS scientists have improved our understanding of seismic threats in the Bay region, promoted awareness of earthquakes, and contributed to effective strategies to reduce earthquake losses.

Risks of Giant Invasive Snakes
USGS reports that giant non-native snake species threaten to destabilize some of our ecosystems and parks, primarily through predation on vulnerable native species.

Learn more about Landslides
Heavy rainfall could potentially destabilize hillsides, especially those hit hard by wildfires. The USGS Landslide Hazards Web site has what you need to know if you live in an area prone to landslides.

National Parks Are America’s Treasures
Visit the USGS Store for our special prices on National Park maps, or download free topographic maps using the Map Locator. We also distribute recreation passes for the National Parks and Forests, and the Annual Northwest Forest Pass for Washington and Oregon.

Earthquakes, Earthquakes Everywhere
The USGS conducts continuous, near real-time monitoring of earthquakes across the United States and around the world.

The Power of Observation
The United States Group on Earth Observations (USGEO) is working to connect Earth observations with public health, agriculture, climate, and data management and dissemination.

Global Change Keeping Up With an Ever-Changing Planet
USGS studies the relationships among earth surface processes, ecological systems, understanding current changes in the context of prehistoric and recent earth processes, distinguishing between natural and human-influenced changes, and recognizing ecological and physical responses to changes in climate.

Facing Tomorrow's Challenges
The USGS Science Strategy is a comprehensive report to critically examine the USGS's major science goals and priorities for the coming decade. The USGS is moving forward with these strategic science directions in response to the challenges that our Nation's future faces and for the stewards of our Federal lands.

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