Geographic Science Projects in the Western Region

Western Region Geography conducts science projects that provide information and analyses that help people and policymakers make informed decisions about issues that have roots in the interactions people have with their environment. As geographers, we analyze these issues spatially and at appropriate scales. Our work is collaborative, involving many partners and relying on multiple disciplines like economics, physical sciences, biology, and information science. We rely on spatial data from The National Map and other sources to develop better understanding of human-environment interactions, assessments of current conditions and past trends, and decision-support tools that people can use to assess potential impacts of policy choices. Find out more about our science by following the links on the green bar above.