United States Geological Survey

The United States Geological Survey (USGS) provides science for a changing world, which reflects and responds to society's continuously evolving needs. The USGS brings an array of earth, water, biological, and mapping data and expertise to bear in support of decision-making on environmental, resource, and public safety issues. Through a custom-designed training course led by the USGS, a professional cohort of geologists and planners from Thailand's Department of Groundwater Resources (DGR) learned new skills for managing groundwater data.

Mekong-U.S. Partnership Pathfinder Health Program (2022-Present)

A non-traditional security focused flagship initiative, the Pathfinder Health Program helps Mekong sub-regional health authorities identify and respond to future emerging infectious diseases. After working with U.S. government experts to develop action plans, Pathfinder fellows will receive funds for pilot research programs to help communities prevent disease emergence and spread. The Pathfinder program complements long-standing…

project • Health Security, Non-Traditional Security

Learning to Manage Groundwater Data in Thailand

A professional cohort of geologists and planners from Thailand’s Department of Groundwater Resources (DGR) has learned new skills for managing groundwater data, through a custom-designed training course led by the US Geological Survey (USGS). Thai farmers and poor household in some of the driest parts of the country rely on groundwater for drinking and irrigation,…

Updates • Water Management

The Mekong-U.S. Partnership is a multinational partnership among Cambodia, Lao PDR, Myanmar, Thailand, Viet Nam, and the United States to create integrated cooperation among the five Lower Mekong countries. Learn more >