United States Geological Survey YearbookThe Survey, 1987 - Geology |
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... ment , such as nuclear plants and toxic- waste isolation sites . All of these issues are major societal concerns , especially in view of the many large and expanding popula- tion centers along the lake shores in both the United States ...
... ment , such as nuclear plants and toxic- waste isolation sites . All of these issues are major societal concerns , especially in view of the many large and expanding popula- tion centers along the lake shores in both the United States ...
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... ment of the State's ground - water protec- tion programs ( fig . 3 ) . The ground - water strategy developed from the Water Quality Standards encom- passes a series of State- and locally- administered programs that were designed on the ...
... ment of the State's ground - water protec- tion programs ( fig . 3 ) . The ground - water strategy developed from the Water Quality Standards encom- passes a series of State- and locally- administered programs that were designed on the ...
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... ment . Single - factor maps were the key tool used in evaluating intended land or water use . These maps , developed at a common scale , included existing inventory prod- ucts , such as topographic maps , and deriv- ative products ...
... ment . Single - factor maps were the key tool used in evaluating intended land or water use . These maps , developed at a common scale , included existing inventory prod- ucts , such as topographic maps , and deriv- ative products ...
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... ment of natural resources or the monitor- ing or mitigation of natural and manmade hazards . The U.S. Geological Survey , for example , is often called upon to provide earth - science information quickly to aid in mitigating the effects ...
... ment of natural resources or the monitor- ing or mitigation of natural and manmade hazards . The U.S. Geological Survey , for example , is often called upon to provide earth - science information quickly to aid in mitigating the effects ...
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... ment for research , development , and appli- cation of GIS technology . Additional GIS facilities are being established in Denver , Colorado , and Menlo Park , California , and capabilities are being increased in an exist- ing facility ...
... ment for research , development , and appli- cation of GIS technology . Additional GIS facilities are being established in Denver , Colorado , and Menlo Park , California , and capabilities are being increased in an exist- ing facility ...
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