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U.S. Geological Survey Activities Related to American Indians and Alaska Natives—Fiscal Years 2009 and 2010

By Monique Fordham and Maria R. Montour

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The U.S. Geological Survey is the earth and natural science bureau within the U.S. Department of the Interior. The U.S. Geological Survey provides impartial information on the health of our ecosystems and environment, the natural hazards that threaten us, the natural resources we rely on, the negative effects of climate and land-use change, and the core science systems that help us provide timely, relevant, and usable information. The U.S. Geological Survey is not responsible for regulations or land management.

In the late 1800s, John Wesley Powell the second director of the U.S. Geological Survey, followed his interest in the Tribes of the Great Basin and Colorado Plateau and studied their cultures, languages, and surroundings. From that early time, the U.S. Geological Survey has recognized the importance of Native knowledge as a complement to the U.S. Geological Survey mission to better understand the Earth and its systems. Collaboration allows the U.S. Geological Survey and Native American governments, organizations, and peoples to increase their mutual understanding of the increasing challenges facing our natural world.

Although this report uses the term “resources,” the U.S. Geological Survey, through its interdisciplinary research, acknowledges the interconnectedness of the Earth and all the life forms that live upon it.

First posted February 12, 2015

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National Tribal Liason
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U.S. Geological Survey
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Reston, VA 20192,
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Suggested citation:

Fordham, M.A. and Montour, M.R., 2015, U.S. Geological Survey activities related to American Indians and Alaska Natives—Fiscal years 2009 and 2010: U.S. Geological Survey Circular 1403, 112 p., https://dx.doi.org/10.3133/cir1403.

ISSN 1067-084X (print)

ISSN 2330-5703 (online)


Contents

List of Federally Recognized Tribes or Tribal Governments Mentioned in the Report

Organizations, Agencies/Departments, Educational Institutions or Events Related to American Indians or Alaska Natives Mentioned in the Report

States Mentioned in the Report

Introduction

National and Multi-Geographic Area Activities

Eastern United States (Northeast and Southeast Geographic Areas) (Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, New York, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Virginia, Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, and Florida)

Midwest Geographic Area (Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, Wisconsin, Illinois, Minnesota, Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Nebraska)

South Central Geographic Area (Missouri, Arkansas, Louisiana, Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas)

Rocky Mountain Geographic Area (Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, New Mexico)

Northwest Geographic Area (Idaho, Washington, and Oregon)

Southwest Geographic Area (Utah, Arizona, Nevada, California, Hawaii)

Alaska Geographic Area (Alaska)

Water Resources Monitoring Stations (Multiple States)

U.S. Geological Survey Office of Tribal Relations—Tribal Liaison Team, 2009–2010


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