USGS Announces $50M Investment in Next-Generation 3DEP Program
Washington, D.C. — The U.S. Geological Survey announced today a $50 million expansion of the 3D Elevation Program (3DEP), marking the largest single investment in national elevation data since the program’s inception in 2016. What’s New The funding will accelerate the collection of high-quality LiDAR data across priority areas including flood-prone regions, wildfire risk zones,…