Science for Decisionmakers Archive

The primary objective of the project is to develop a GIS-based ecosystem portfolio model (EPM) for Park Service/Fish and Wildlife Service scientists and managers to use to develop and evaluate strategies to protect the interests of South Florida parks and refuges in the face of development pressures. more...

This project focused on identifying the efforts of organizations external to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) that focus on improving the use of science to support societal decisionmaking. This information was collected to provide the USGS with additional program ideas and potential avenues for collaboration to improve the use of science by society. more...

This study looks at the impacts of a critical surface water shortage on southern Los Angeles County and the role groundwater can play in meeting the needs of water users in the region. more...

Water quality trading and offsets are being developed to improve policy-maker’s and regulator’s ability to assess non-point source impacts in watersheds and to evaluate the efficacy of using market-incentive programs for preserving environmental quality. more...

The purpose of this project is to develop a GIS-based analytical model that supports public officials in their efforts to make prudent decisions regarding potential mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery issues to reduce natural-hazard risks in their jurisdictions. more...

Western Region Geography has developed the Land Use Portfolio Model as a tool for estimating and comparing the costs and benefits of different spatially specific investments to reduce risk in communities. more...

Resource managers and policy-makers need the ability to quickly perceive and understand the susceptibility of the environment to impacts of human activity and the risk of harm to human life, health or property as a consequence of environmental conditions and change. more...

The San Francisquito Creek Project Web site aims to provide information and data to inform the public and decisionmakers about issues concerning the creek and the possible trade-offs that might be necessary in reaching mutually agreeable solutions to the complex problems more...