Forum on Geologic Map Applications

CONTENTS

Purpose

Acknowledgments

Introductory Remarks

Leveraging Earth Science Resources, by John S. Pallister and Peter T. Lyttle

Cooperative Geologic Mapping in the Mid-Atlantic Urban Corridor, by J. Wright Horton, Jr.

Geologic Maps--Foundation for Ecosystem Management, by Emery T. Cleaves

Geologic Information--Market Position in the Metropolitan Area, by Wayne L. Newell

Panel Discussions--Abstracts of Comments

Panel 1. Urbanization and Water Quality

Opening Statement

Applications of Geologic Map Information Related to Urbanization and Water Quality in the Northern Shenandoah Valley, by Michael E. Bialousz

Geoenvironmental Applications of Geologic Map Information, by Ann M. Samford

Applications of Geologic Map Information for Assessing Water Quality and Maintaining and Restoring Living Resources, by Keith Van Ness

Panel 2. Creating Durable Habitats

Opening Statement

Accurate Resource Assessments, the Key to Creating Durable Habitats, by Michael L. Bowman

Geologic Mapping in Support of Ecosystem Assessment and Management, by Lindsay McClelland

Some Views on the Role of Geologic Information in Conserving Maryland's Natural Diversity, by Michael E. Slattery

Panel 3. Geologic Information for the Urban System

Opening Statement

The Use of Geologic Information in Loudoun County, Virginia, by Alex C. Blackburn and Lawrence Stipek

Geologic Maps and Mineral Resources for the Urban System, by Thomas E. Carroll

Geologic Information As Related to Maryland Highway Construction and Maintenance, by A. David Martin

Panel 4. Natural and Induced Hazards--Avoidance and Remediation

Opening Statement

Comprehensive Environmental Management--Ecoregion and Watershed Approaches Using Geologic Information, by Paul T. Jacobson

Examples of Geologic Map Applications in the Washington-Baltimore Region, by Douglas J. Riddle

The Use of Geologic Maps for Protecting and Restoring Waterways and Wetlands, by Sean Smith

Results of Statewide User Surveys

A Customer Survey of Geologic Maps of the Maryland Geological Survey, by James P. Reger

Virginia Department of Mines, Minerals, and Energy, Division of Mineral Resources Customer Surveys--1993 and 1994, by Stanley S. Johnson

Focus Group Assessments of User Needs and Recommendations for Geologic Mapping

Focus Group Process

Optimal Land Use

Ecosystems and Water Resources

Resources Essential for the Urban System

Geotechnical Applications of Geologic Maps

Responding to Users' Needs for Geologic Information--Washington-Baltimore Area, by J. Wright Horton, Jr., and Emery T. Cleaves

Appendix 1.

Organizations Represented by Poster Presentations

Abstracts

Appendix 2. Focus Groups

Appendix 3. List of Participants

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