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<br />2. Provide Recreation for America. <br /> <br />" . <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />3. Manage Natural Resources for a Healthy Environment arid Strong Economy. <br /> <br />4. Provide Science for a Changing World. <br /> <br />5. Meet Our Trust Responsibilities to Indian Tribes and Our Commitments to Island <br />Communities. <br /> <br />The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), established in 1879, is the Nations leading <br />natural science and information agency. As the primary science bureau for the U.S, <br />Department of the Interior, the USGS plays a key role in research and monitoring <br />activities on public lands and beyond. As a part of the USGS, GCMRC will direct our <br />program in adherence to the vision, mission, strategic direction, and goals outlined by the <br />Bureau. <br /> <br />The vision of the USGS - The USGS is a world leader in the natural sciences <br />through our scientific excellence and responsiveness to society's needs. <br /> <br />The mission of the USGS - The USGS serves the Nation by providing reliable <br />scientific information to: <br />. describe and understand the Earth; <br />. minimize loss of life and property from natural disasters; <br />. manage water. biological. energy and mineral resources; and <br />. enhance and protect our quality of life, <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />ASSESSING GCMRC CAPABILITIES AS <br />A CENTER OF SCIENCE <br /> <br />Development ofa Strategic Science Plan gives an organization the opportunity for <br />self-examination with respect to its strengths, especially as regards achieving the vision, <br />mission and goals contained therein. Questions that need to be asked include the <br />following: <br /> <br />. What are the science needs that we currently have the capacity to support <br />well? <br /> <br />. What are the areas that we need to develop to have capacity in the future? <br /> <br />. What are the opportunities and critical needs in the future? <br /> <br />GCMRC is serious about resolving issues that affect achievement of the goals <br />identified in our Strategic Plan. Because these issues tend to be tactical or operational in <br /> <br />USGS SBSC GCMRC Strategic Science Plan - FY 2005-2009 <br />Draft, October 22, 2004 <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />10 <br />