Renewing the National Cooperative Geologic Mapping Program as the Nation’s Authoritative Source for Modern Geologic Knowledge
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Abstract
This document presents the renewed vision, mission, and goals for the National Cooperative Geologic Mapping Program (NCGMP). The NCGMP, as authorized by the National Cooperative Geologic Mapping Act of 1992 (Public Law 102-285, 106 Stat. 166 and its reauthorizations), is tasked with expediting the production of a geologic database for the Nation based on modern geologic maps and their supporting data. In addition to highlighting the benefits of geologic maps for economic prosperity, national security, and environmental quality, the report describes the NCGMP structure and components. A renewed vision and mission for the NCGMP are stated, and three goals for guiding the program toward that vision for the next ten years are established. The vision of creating an integrated, three-dimensional, digital geologic map of the United States and its territories to address the changing needs of the Nation by 2030 is thereby defined to drive the activities of all NCGMP components for the next ten years. The strategic actions required to realize the NCGMP vision are identified for each of its components.
Suggested Citation
Brock, J., Berry, K., Faulds, J., Berg, R., House, K., Marketti, M., McPhee, D., Schmidt, K., Schmitt, J., Soller, D., Spears, D., Thompson, R., Thorleifson, H., and Walsh, G., 2021, Renewing the National Cooperative Geologic Mapping Program as the Nation’s authoritative source for modern geologic knowledge: U.S. Geological Survey Open-File Report 2021–1013, 10 p., https://doi.org/10.3133/ofr20211013.
ISSN: 2331-1258 (online)
Table of Contents
- Acknowledgments
- Abstract
- Introduction
- The National Cooperative Geologic Mapping Program Structure
- Renewed Vision, Mission, and Goals for the National Cooperative Geologic Mapping Program
- Realizing the New National Cooperative Geologic Mapping Program Vision
- Synopsis
- References Cited
Publication type | Report |
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Publication Subtype | USGS Numbered Series |
Title | Renewing the National Cooperative Geologic Mapping Program as the Nation’s authoritative source for modern geologic knowledge |
Series title | Open-File Report |
Series number | 2021-1013 |
DOI | 10.3133/ofr20211013 |
Year Published | 2021 |
Language | English |
Publisher | U.S. Geological Survey |
Publisher location | Reston, VA |
Contributing office(s) | National Cooperative Geologic Mapping Program |
Description | vi, 10 p. |
Online Only (Y/N) | Y |
Additional Online Files (Y/N) | N |
Google Analytic Metrics | Metrics page |