Science for Decisionmaking : Coastal and Marine Geology at the U.S. Geological Survey.

Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Staff, National Research Council
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Washington : National Academies Press, 1999.
Temas:
Geological Survey (U.S.)
Coastal zone management > United States.
Coasts > United States.
Submarine geology.
Littoral > Aménagement > États-Unis.
Littoral > États-Unis.
Coastal zone management
Coasts
Submarine geology
United States
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Science for Decisionmaking
  • Copyright
  • Preface
  • Contents
  • Executive Summary
  • THE VALUE OF UNDERSTANDING GEOLOGIC PROCESSES AND THE ROLE OF THEU. S. GEOLOGICAL SURVEY
  • FUTURE CHALLENGES
  • ROLE OF THE CMGP IN MEETING THE CHALLENGE
  • IMPLEMENTING CHANGE
  • 1 Introduction
  • THE VALUE OF UNDERSTANDING GEOLOGIC PROCESSES
  • ROLE OF THE USGS
  • THE GEOLOGIC DIVISION
  • THE COASTAL AND MARINE GEOLOGY PROGRAM
  • INTENT OF THIS STUDY
  • SCOPE OF THIS REPORT
  • 2 The Coastal and Marine Geology Program
  • THEMES OF THE CMGP
  • Theme 1: Environmental Quality and PreservationSubtheme 1: Pollution and Waste Disposal
  • Subtheme 2: Fragile Environments
  • Subtheme 3: Marine Reserves and Habitats
  • Theme 2: Natural Hazards and Public Safety
  • Subtheme 1: Coastal and Nearshore Erosion
  • Subtheme 2: Earthquakes, Tsunamis, and Landslides
  • Theme 3: Natural Resources
  • Subtheme 1: Water Resources (Coastal Aquifers)
  • Subtheme 2: Marine Mineral Resources
  • Subtheme 3: Energy Resources
  • Theme 4: Information and Technology
  • Subtheme 1: Systematic Mapping of the Coast and Seafloor
  • Subtheme 2: Coastal and Marine Information BankSubtheme 3: Assessments and Evaluation of the Information Bank
  • Subtheme 4: Technology and Facilities
  • THE COMMITTEE'S FINDINGS
  • 3 Future Program Emphasis
  • THE GEOLOGIC STRUCTURE OF THE CONTINENTAL MARGINS OF THE UNITED STATES
  • Province 1â€? The Pacific Northwest
  • Province 2â€? Central and Southern California
  • Province 3â€? Western and Central Gulf Coast
  • Province 4â€? Florida Platform
  • Province 5â€? East Coast
  • Province 6â€? The Great Lakes
  • Province 7â€? Alaska
  • Province 8â€? Tropical Island ProvinceGRAND CHALLENGE 1: ESTABLISH THE GEOLOGIC FRAMEWORK OF THE U.S. COASTAL AND MARINE REGIONS
  • GRAND CHALLENGE 2: DEVELOP A NATIONAL KNOWLEDGE BANK ON THE GEOLOGIC FRAMEWORK OF THE COUNTRY'S COASTAL AND MARINE REGIONS
  • GRAND CHALLENGE 3: DEVELOP A PREDICTIVE CAPABILITY BASED ON AN UNDERSTANDING OF THE GEOLOGIC FRAMEWORK OF THE U.S. COASTALâ€?
  • 4 The Federal Role
  • DEVELOPING NEAR-TERM FOCUS
  • Shoreline Change and Sediment Dynamics
  • Coastal Hazards
  • Coastal Water Quality
  • Continental Margin Habitat Mapping and Changes
  • OverallROLE OF CMGP IN THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT
  • CONFIRMING THE NICHE FOR CMGP
  • Collaboration with Federal Agencies
  • Collaboration with State Agencies
  • Collaboration with Other USGS Programs and Divisions
  • 5 Program Plan Recommendations
  • DEVELOPING A STRATEGIC PLAN
  • VALUE OF STRONG LEADERSHIP
  • Limitations of the Present Organizational Structure
  • Suggested Improvements
  • Advisory Council
  • Program Director
  • MAINTAINING SCIENTIFIC EXCELLENCE
  • Balance Between Full-time and Term Appointments
  • Budget
  • Technological Advances

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