# Science-Based Information for the Public by U.S. Geological Survey > The U.S. Geological Survey states the breadth of the knowledge it makes available: “The USGS is a primary Federal source of science-based information on ecosystems, land use, energy and mineral resources, natural hazards, water use and availability, and updated maps and images of the Earth’s features available to the public.” > > **— U.S. Geological Survey**, *Who We Are* ## Sources and Context - **Direct official source:** [Who We Are](https://www.usgs.gov/about/about-us/who-we-are) — *Who We Are*. - **Series source and editorial context:** [[american/American Ethos - Simple Reminders by the Institutions of American Science and Defense|American Ethos — Institutions of American Science and Defense]] — “Science-Based Information for the Public.” - **Editorial construction:** The poster uses a source-supported editorial frame outside the inner quotation marks to identify the institution, action, or governing context. ## Related Articles and Collections - **Collection:** [[collections/Simple Reminders|Simple Reminders]] - **Collection:** [[collections/American|American Collection]] - **Series source:** [[american/American Ethos - Simple Reminders by the Institutions of American Science and Defense|American Ethos — Institutions of American Science and Defense]] - **Article:** [[articles/How Meteorology, Climatology, and Climate Data Shape the World|How Meteorology, Climatology, and Climate Data Shape the World]] - **Article:** [[articles/Climate Systems as Human Resilience Platforms|Climate Systems as Human Resilience Platforms]] ## Related Topics - [[wiki/American Science|American Science]] ## Share on Social Media ``` The U.S. Geological Survey states the breadth of the knowledge it makes available: “The USGS is a primary Federal source of science-based information on ecosystems, land use, energy and mineral resources, natural hazards, water use and availability, and updated maps and images of the Earth’s features available to the public.” — U.S. Geological Survey, Who We Are https://bryantmcgill.com/simple-reminders-usgs-science-based-information-public ```