MISSION AREA 4: Scientific Decision Making

Provide a Scientific Foundation for Decision Making

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Science is a key component of the Department of the Interior mission. The U.S. Geological Survey serves as the Department's primary science organization, and each bureau also conducts mission-specific research to support its programs. Science is an essential, cross-cutting element that assists bureaus in land and resource management and regulation. Department science also reaches beyond the boundaries of Interior lands and the United States. Research reports, publications, monitoring information, and other products are available worldwide to provide credible, applicable, unbiased information to inform decision making related to ecosystems, climate change, land use change, energy and mineral assessments, environmental health, natural hazards, and water resources.

Objective(s):

GOAL 4.1: Science Products

STRATEGY 4.1.1: Customer Satisfaction

GOAL 4.2: Resource Use, Protection & Adaptive Management

STRATEGY 4.2.1: Ecosystem Changes

STRATEGY 4.2.2: Causes & Impacts

STRATEGY 4.2.3: Climate Change

STRATEGY 4.2.4: Water Availability & Quality

STRATEGY 4.2.5: Energy & Mineral Resources

GOAL 4.3: Scientific Data

STRATEGY 4.3.1: Natural Hazards

STRATEGY 4.3.2: Environment & Health

GOAL 4.4: Earth Science Framework

STRATEGY 4.4.1: Data Framework

STRATEGY 4.4.2: Geologic Maps & Models

STRATEGY 4.4.3: Geospatial Information

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