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The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), established by Congress in the Organic Act on March 3, 1879, provides geologic, topographic, hydrologic, and biologic information to the Nation. This information comprises maps, data bases, and reports containing analyses and interpretations of water, energy and mineral resources, biological resources, land surfaces, geologic structures, natural hazards, and the dynamic processes of the Earth.
While the Organic Act has been amended over time, the central mission of the USGS has largely stayed the same. Things that have changed are the tools and talents used to help the USGS meet the scientific needs of a changing world. Key activities conducted by the USGS in fulfilling its mission are:
The USGS cooperates with and coordinates its efforts with nearly 1,200 agencies at Federal, State, county, and municipal levels, and with other nations and international organizations. The headquarters of the USGS is located in Reston, Virginia. Three regional centers are located in Denver, Colorado; Menlo Park, California; and Reston, Virginia. District and field offices are located throughout the 50 states, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and the Trust Territories of the Pacific.
The USGS Montana Water Science Center investigates the occurrence, quantity, quality, and movement of surface water and ground water in Montana and adjacent areas. The Center also serves as a point of contact and liaison for all USGS activities in Montana. Center activities are conducted through the Main Office in Helena and Field Headquarters Offices in Helena, Billings, Fort Peck, and Kalispell. Addresses and contact information for these offices are:
Main Office |
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USGS 3162 Bozeman Avenue Helena, MT 59601 |
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Robert Davis 406-457-5900 rdavis at usgs.gov |
Field Headquarters Office--Helena |
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USGS 3162 Bozeman Avenue Helena, MT 59601 |
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Stephen Lynn 406-457-5900 slynn at usgs.gov |
Field Headquarters Office--Billings |
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Suite D 1728 Lampman Drive Billings, MT 59101 |
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Tim Morgan 406-656-1444 tmorgan at usgs.gov |
Field Headquarters Office--Fort Peck |
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USGS Administration Building P.O. Box 124 Fort Peck, MT 59223-0124 |
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John French 406-526-3532 jfrench at usgs.gov
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Field Headquarters Office--Kalispell |
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USGS 85 Flathead Drive P.O. Box 1012 Kalispell, MT 59903-1012 |
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Lucky Sultz 406-755-6686 lgsultz at usgs.gov |
The activities of the USGS Montana Water Science Center are supported by funds appropriated directly to the USGS, by funds from other Federal agencies, and by funds and services provided by State, local, and Tribal agencies matched with Federal funds. Activities include monitoring of streamflow at more than 200 sites statewide; providing real-time information for more than 100 of those sites; monitoring water quality in the Clark Fork, Missouri, and Yellowstone River drainages; and conducting investigations and applied research of the quantity and quality of surface and ground water in various areas throughout the State. Additional information about these activities is available through links on our main home page.