The goals of the forum were to--
- Promote communication between users and providers of geologic maps and related earth science information.
- Encourage user input and partnerships in the design of geologic mapping activities and products.
The forum was organized into six sections--
- Introductory perspectives.
- Panel discussions focusing on four areas--urbanization and water quality, creating durable habitats, geologic information for the urban system, and natural and induced hazards--avoidance and remediation.
- Poster session displays--Geologic maps and applications.
- Reviews of statewide geologic information user surveys in Maryland and Virginia.
- Focus group discussions and recommendations on four topics--ecosystems and water resources, geotechnical applications, resources essential for the urban system, and optimal land use.
- Wrap-up session.
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
We would like to thank Stan Johnson (State Geologist, Virginia Division of Mineral Resources) for his assistance in organizing this forum. The forum also benefited from the strong support and encouragement of John Pallister (Coordinator, National Cooperative Geologic Mapping Program) and James Quick (Chief Scientist, U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), Eastern Region National Cooperative Geologic Mapping Team). James Gerhart (USGS, State Representative and Maryland-Delaware-District of Columbia District Chief, Water Resources Division) and Gilpin Robinson (Project Chief, Mid-Atlantic Geology and Infrastructure Case Study, USGS Eastern Mineral Resources Team) provided helpful information and advice. The meeting facilitators, Berwyn Jones, Lyn Dellinger, Jonathan Dillow, and Dennis VanLiere led the focus groups and assured the production of a useful report under tight time constraints. Wayne Newell, Peter Lyttle, Lucy McCartan, and John Peper helped with the design of the program, with Newell and Lyttle incorporating lessons from their experience with a recent geologic mapping forum in Indiana. Lyttle also helped with arrangements for facilities and publicity and served as recorder. Lucy McCartan and Steve Schindler deserve credit for computer graphics and the design of brochures, registration packets, and posters. Chris Flynt and Loretta Morris (registration process, mailing lists, and transcriptions), Jack Epstein (photography), Scott Southworth (poster session), and many others helped to maintain high standards and attention to detail under pressing deadlines, contributing to the smooth operation and ultimate success of the forum. Finally, we thank all of the speakers, panelists, poster presenters, and focus-group participants for their roles in articulating the multiple needs for geologic map information in the Washington-Baltimore urban area.
J. Wright Horton, Jr.
U.S. Geological Survey, 926A National Center, Reston, VA 20192.whorton@usgs.gov
Emery T. Cleaves
Maryland Geological Survey, 2300 St. Paul St., Baltimore, MD 21218. ecleaves@mgs.dnr.md.gov
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