USGS Menlo Park Science Center Receives $6.8 Million from Economic Recovery Package

Washington, D.C-Rep. Anna G. Eshoo (D-Palo Alto) announced today that the Menlo Park Science Center, the flagship research center for United States Geological Survey (USGS) on the West Coast, will receive a $6,889,000 grant to modernize and upgrade current facilities. The funding was approved in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.

"The funding provided by the economic recovery package will go to much needed upgrades at the Menlo Park Science Center. This research facility performs crucial studies on earthquakes and seismic activity that have an impact on every Californian. With these building renovations, scientists and researchers will be able to focus on making the important discoveries that will serve the Bay Area and California for years to come," said Rep. Eshoo.

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