USGS and Environment Canada Will Share Science Across Borders

May 23rd, 2008 · No Comments

The U.S. Geological Survey and Environment Canada are working to expand cross-boundary work on important issues such as; climate change, water availability, avian influenza, and bio-monitoring.

This partnership will further streamline sharing of research from both countries and provide a framework to further benefit the relationships and sharing of science.

The USGS will formalize this collaboration with Environment Canada by signing a Memorandum of Understanding on May 30.

The media are invited to attend this milestone event which will lay the ground work for collaboration across borders.

Who:	David Grimes, Asst. Deputy Minister, Environment Canada Mark Myers, Director, U.S. Geological Survey
When:	Friday, May 30, 2008 10 am
Where:	USGS National Center Auditorium 12201 Sunrise Valley Dr Reston, VA 20192