USGS case study

Enterprise web modernization.

Mobomo re-engineered USGS.gov into an agency-wide Drupal platform, consolidating 300+ microsites into a scalable, cloud-based foundation built for long-term growth.

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At a glance.

How Mobomo transformed USGS's digital presence.
  • Re-architected USGS.gov into a centralized Drupal platform in AWS.
  • Consolidated 300+ microsites under a unified enterprise framework.
  • Implemented COPE content strategy across science centers and programs.
  • Developed reusable Drupal modules for cross-site consistency.
  • Modernized answers.usgs.gov into a structured support platform.
  • Trained 40+ stakeholders across USGS regions.
the challenge

Fragmented systems, siloed content.

USGS operated hundreds of independent microsites across science centers, laboratories, and programs. Content was distributed, inconsistently structured, and difficult to manage at scale.

 

Legacy systems limited reuse, governance, and visibility across the enterprise. Publishing workflows varied by site, creating inefficiencies and technical redundancies that constrained modernization.

 

USGS needed a unified platform capable of supporting scientific diversity while establishing enterprise standards.

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the solution

A centralized enterprise platform.

Mobomo redeveloped USGS.gov within AWS Cloud Hosting Services, establishing the Drupal Palladium platform as a shared foundation for the agency’s digital presence. The platform embraced a Create Once, Publish Everywhere model, enabling structured taxonomies that connected content across subsites and eliminated duplication. Reusable Drupal modules were engineered to comply with USGS development standards and deploy consistently across environments. Custom modules, including a unified Water Module, improved branding consistency, reduced maintenance overhead, and elevated data presentation quality.

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Automated Deployment Scripts

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Migration to a unified ecosystem

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Structured metrics and tracking

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Hands-on training

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The results

Enterprise cohesion at scale.

A unified platform supporting scientific communication across the agency.

Then three tight result statements (to match your visual layout style):

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Platform consolidation.

Unified 300+ microsites under a centralized Drupal architecture.

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Operational efficiency.

Reduced duplication, streamlined workflows, and standardized deployment processes.

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Governed content delivery.

Enabled COPE-based publishing with structured taxonomies linking content across programs.

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Meaningful impact

Modernization built to endure.

By consolidating hundreds of independent sites into a unified Drupal platform, Mobomo gave USGS a sustainable digital foundation. The transformation improved governance, reduced redundancy, and positioned the agency to scale its scientific communication across programs and regions.

Enterprise cohesion

Unified 300+ microsites under a centralized architecture, replacing fragmented publishing environments with a governed, standards-driven platform.

Content reuse at scale

Implemented a COPE-based taxonomy model that enabled content to be created once and surfaced across multiple science centers and programs without duplication.

Operational efficiency

Automated cloud deployments and standardized Drupal modules reduced maintenance overhead and improved consistency across development, test, and production environments.

Sustainable governance

Delivered structured training and shared workflows that empowered content managers across USGS regions to operate within a scalable enterprise framework.

USGS’s digital transformation was not a redesign. It was a structural shift. Mobomo replaced fragmentation with governance, silos with shared architecture, and isolated publishing workflows with an enterprise content strategy. The result is a scalable platform that supports scientific communication today and adapts to tomorrow’s mission demands.

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