USGS Publishing Information

USGS information products support critical decisions of national significance. They must be accurate, objective, accessible, and of the highest quality; they must meet customer needs and expectations; and they must be produced and delivered in a timely manner, especially during hazard events such as earthquakes, hurricanes, floods, and volcano eruptions.

The USGS is committed to the timely delivery of high-quality scientific products and services addressing life, safety, and property questions, natural resource decisions, and community planning efforts. USGS products are tailored to the needs of a wide range of customers, partners, and stakeholders, including Federal, State, and local government officials and managers, planners, and individuals in industry, business, and academia, as well as the general public.