Science for decisionmaking : coastal and marine geology at the U.S. Geological Survey / Ocean Studies Board, Commission on Geosciences, Environment, and Resources, National Research Council.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

National Research Council (U.S.). Ocean Studies Board.

Series:

Compass series (Washington, D.C.)

Compass series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Geological Survey (U.S.).

Coastal zone management--United States.

Coastal zone management.

Coasts--United States.

Coasts.

Submarine geology.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (131 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Washington, D.C. : National Academy Press, 1999.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

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Contents:

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 Preservation

Subtheme 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 Bank

Subtheme 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 1- The Pacific Northwest

Province 2- Central and Southern California

Province 3- Western and Central Gulf Coast

Province 4- Florida Platform

Province 5- East Coast

Province 6- The Great Lakes

Province 7- Alaska

Province 8- Tropical Island Province

GRAND 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. COASTAL…

4 The Federal Role

DEVELOPING NEAR-TERM FOCUS

Shoreline Change and Sediment Dynamics

Coastal Hazards

Coastal Water Quality

Continental Margin Habitat Mapping and Changes

Overall

ROLE 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

PARTNERSHIPS

Collaboration at the Program Level

Collaborations at the Individual Scientist Level

ENSURING RELEVANCE TO REGIONAL AND NATIONAL GOALS

References

APPENDIXES

APPENDIX A Committee and Staff Biographies

COMMITTEE MEMBERS

STAFF

APPENDIX B

APPENDIX C Selected Responses to USGS Staff Questionnaire and Clients and Collaborators Questionnaire

1) Scientific Problems

2) Products and Services

3) CMGP's Niche

4) CMGP's Organization

Resource (people and products) sharing between field centers, GD programs, and other USGS divisions

Cost of CMGP products and services to outside clients

Hiring procedure and criteria (e.g., world-class, specialty, term appointments)

Staff personal growth opportunities

Staff evaluation criteria and reward system

Staff recognition outside USGS

Publication policies.

APPENDIX D The Relation Between the USGS Geologic Division Goals and the Coastal and Marine Geology Program

REVIEW OF THE GEOLOGIC DIVISION'S GOALS AND THEIR IMPACT ON CMGP

RELATION OF CMGP THEMES AND SUBTHEMES TO THE GEOLOGIC DIVISION SCIENCE GOALS

APPENDIX E Summary Budget Data

APPENDIX F The U.S. Geological Survey Coastal and Marine Geology Program Program Planning, Decision Process, and Operations

PROGRAM PLANNING-FIVE-YEAR NATIONAL COASTAL AND MARINE GEOLOGY PLAN

BUDGET PLANNING

DEVELOPMENT OF THE ANNUAL PROGRAM PROSPECTUS

EVOLVING COMPOSITION OF THE PAC

CMGP ANNUAL PROJECT BRIEFINGS

ANNUAL CALENDAR FOR SCIENCE PLANNING IN THE GEOLOGIC DIVISION, INCLUDING CMGP.

Notes:

"This report and the committee were supported by a grant from the United States Geological Survey"--T.p. verso.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 72-74).

ISBN:

9786610210251

9780309184250

0309184258

9781280210259

1280210257

9780309593526

0309593522

9780585085678

0585085676

OCLC:

43475742