The Environmental Quality Division’s Social Science Branch carries out a variety of roles for the National Park Service, including:
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Providing leadership and direction to NPS social science activities.
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Coordinating social science activities with other NPS programs.
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Acting as liaison with the United States Geological Survey Biological Resources Discipline and other federal agencies on social science activities.
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Providing technical support to parks, regions, and program offices.
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Supporting a program of applied social science research related to the NPS's national research need.
Please visit the social science subject site for more information.
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A look at what guides NPS Social Science
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Last updated: June 27, 2022