National Institutes of Water Resources February 27, 2017 Bill - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

National Institutes of Water Resources February 27, 2017 Bill Werkheiser Acting Director U.S. Geological Survey U.S. Department of the Interior U.S. Geological Survey

Happening Now  USGS Leadership Changes  New Presidential Administration  DOI Leadership and Zinke Confirmation

USGS Budget Outlook 2017 Budget  President’s Budget Request $1,168M  Current CR until April 28 th  Budget stalemate persists

USGS Budget Outlook 2018 Budget  Budget cycle and guidance is still fluid  Potential broad-stroke cuts  Possible “skinny” budget for 2018

Closing Thoughts  Unique Collaboration  Should always look for new ways to work together  USGS will maintain its focus

Q&A Session