RELEASE OF WEB SITE: Ask USGS Web Site

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Sent by: Mary Harrell

                                           06/06/2000 
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Subject:  RELEASE OF WEB SITE: Ask USGS Web Site

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) has now released the ask.usgs.gov Web 
site.  This Web site, which is part of the "Ask-USGS" information delivery 
strategy, replaces the previous public Earth Science Information Center 
(ESIC) Web pages.  It provides data on the natural sciences.  The topics 
of biology, hydrology, geology, and mapping are included under the 
following categories.

Who Are We -- A definition of the USGS and its mission

Spotlight -- News, events, and features of the USGS

Questions -- Frequently asked questions that pertain to biology, 
hydrology, geology, and mapping; contact information

Sources of Information -- USGS resources, such as Information Specialists, 
ESIC's, Libraries, and State Representatives

Maps and Other Products -- Maps, aerial photographs, digital data, 
satellite imagery, publications, new products, software, and real-time data

Educational Resources -- Educational materials

Online Information -- Internet links to natural science information

The "Ask-USGS" information delivery strategy components are listed below.

Telephone:    1-888-ASK-USGS (275-8747)
Fax Service:  703-648-4888
Ask-USGS:     ask@usgs.gov 
Internet:     http://ask.usgs.gov

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