Uranium Resources and Environmental Investigations
Fission-track map of a very small uranium-rich particle from stream
sediment below a uranium mine. The particle is much smaller than the
starburst pattern.
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From 1946 to 1995 the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) was involved in understanding uranium geology, geochemistry, and resources. Much of that work was done in behalf of the Atomic Energy Commission, the Energy Research and Development Administration, and the Department of Energy. With the resurgence of the uranium exploration and mining activities in the United States over the past few years, a substantial need has developed for ready access to existing data in the files of the USGS' Energy Program, USGS uranium publications, USGS-archived NURE data, and other datasets found in the files and publications of DOE and many State agencies. In addition, Federal and State land management and environmental agencies need reliable data on uranium mine locations, uranium mine waste volumes and radioactivity, mine reclamation completions, and areas of elevated naturally occurring radionuclides. No single source exists. This webpage will provide a portal to access much of this type of information. Learn more about USGS Uranium Activities...
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U.S. Department of the Interior |
U.S. Geological Survey
