Description
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) is seeking a partner to support the development of a program focusing on reclamation sciences to support energy development, critical minerals, and streamlining regulation. The selected partner will work with the USGS to identify opportunities to improve outcomes and efficiency of reclamation through surveys, analysis, and literature synthesis, as well as develop tools and maps to support reclamation. The partner will also communicate new insights to stakeholders, including industry partners. The program aims to address significant challenges in the management of lands following oil, gas, and mineral development in arid landscapes.
Key aspects of the project include:
* Surveys of reclamation outcomes and analysis of existing experiments and literature
* Development of tools and maps to support reclamation
* Communication of new insights to stakeholders
* Alignment with Executive and Secretarial Orders related to energy development and critical minerals
* Collaboration with the USGS and other partners to achieve project goals