With a number of bills moving to the full committee stage, details contained in various appropriations bills are beginning to emerge. For example, the House Interior Appropriations bill would provide:
- $25 million for the USGS Cooperative Research Units (an increase of $1 million);
- $41.3 million for the USGS Climate Adaptation Science Centers program ($3-million increase);
- $25.7 million for the ShakeAlert West Coast earthquake early warning system (level funded);
The bill is scheduled to be marked up by the full Appropriations Committee tomorrow morning. We will continue to provide updates as more details become available.