The acting deputy secretary of the Department of the Interior held a roundtable discussion and press conference on climate adaptation science and partnerships at the University of Puerto Rico with staff from the U.S. Geological Survey and the Puerto Rico Department of Natural and Environmental Resources.

The island of Puerto Rico faces numerous natural hazards, including hurricanes, landslides, earthquakes, tsunamis, coastal and inland flooding, environmental pollutants, and freshwater shortages. USGS scientific research can help citizens better prevent, mitigate, and adapt to these hazards. This website brings together USGS resources for Puerto Rico to provide…