Water-resources investigations in Pennsylvania; programs and activities of the U.S. Geological Survey, 1990-91
Open-File Report
91-214
By: L.O. McLanahan
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Abstract
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) was established by an act of Congress on March 3, 1879, to provide a permanent Federal agency to conduct the systematic and scientific 'classification of the public lands, and examination of the geological structure, mineral resources, and products of national domain'. Since 1879, the research and fact-finding role of the USGS has grown and has been modified to meet the changing needs of the Nation it serves. Moneys for program operation of the USGS in Pennsylvania come from joint-funding agreements with State and local agencies , transfer of funds from other Federal agencies, and direct Federal allotments to the USGS. Funding is distributed among the following programs: National Water Quality Assessment; water quality programs; surface water programs; groundwater programs; logging and geophysical services; computer services; scientific publication and information; hydrologic investigations; and hydrologic surveillance. (Lantz-PTT)
| Publication type | Report |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | USGS Numbered Series |
| Title | Water-resources investigations in Pennsylvania; programs and activities of the U.S. Geological Survey, 1990-91 |
| Series title | Open-File Report |
| Series number | 91-214 |
| DOI | 10.3133/ofr91214 |
| Year Published | 1991 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | U.S. Geological Survey |
| Contributing office(s) | Pennsylvania Water Science Center |
| Description | v, 73 p. :ill. ;28 cm. |
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