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United States Geological Survey (USGS), created by the U.S. Congress in 1879 and based in Reston, Virginia, serves as the Department of the Interior's science agency. It maintains extensive earth and biological data, providing partners and customers with natural hazard, groundwater availability, and other information. The agency collects, monitors, and analyzes natural resource conditions. It employs over 10,000 people across 400 offices nationwide. USGS works with state, local, and tribal governments, as well as with academic and non-governmental organizations. The agency focuses its research and analysis activities on natural hazards, natural resources, and the environment. It collects information on floods, earthquakes, droughts, coastal storms, wildfires, and wildlife diseases. USGS also assesses natural resource availability and quality. It forecasts the impact of human activities on the environment. The agency also maintains maps, satellite images, and a wide range of databases. Information is available over the Internet or on CD-ROM.
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