In a fiscally responsible budget that emphasizes cost containment, management efficiencies and program savings, the President's proposed $1.1 billion budget for the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) in fiscal year 2011 reflects his commitment to use science as the basis for natural resource management decisions.
"Science is a cornerstone for sound decision making," said Marcia McNutt, USGS director. "Today's complex, interrelated natural resource issuessuch as climate change, energy conservation and development, and water quality and availabilitydemand that policy makers and managers start with timely, unbiased science. The President's budget supports that vital perspective."
Because of the significant role USGS plays in climate change monitoring and adaptation, energy, ecosystems, and other priorities, the 2011 budget represents an increase of $21.6 million from the FY 2010 enacted level. Major USGS program increases proposed are summarized below. For more detailed information on the President's proposed USGS FY 2011 budget, visit the FY 2011 Budget and Related Information Web site at http://www.usgs.gov/budget/2011/2011index.asp.
New Energy Frontier
$3.0 million
The USGS will work closely with Department of the Interior bureaus to provide the scientific information needed to make decisions concerning permitting, implementing, and operating wind facilities on public lands by using USGS research, modeling, and monitoring to assess the ecological impacts to fish and wildlife. In 2011, USGS efforts will begin in the Great Plains and offshore Cape Cod region and will work toward developing an assessment methodology that can be applied nationwide.
Climate Change Adaptation
$11.0 million
Management and policy decisions made in response to climate change impacts must be informed by science. The USGS will continue to assist the Departm
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| Contact: Kara Capelli kcapelli@usgs.gov 703-648-5086 United States Geological Survey Source:Eurekalert |
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