Geologic Resources summit held

In April the Geologic Resources Division convened a workshop of NPS resource managers and geology specialists to focus on integrating geosciences into park planning and natural systems management. About 70 NPS staff participated, representing more than 40 parks and six regions. Sessions ranged from geologic education to regulatory compliance to ecosystem restoration. The workshop included breakout sessions by region and theme, covering caves, fossils, geologic hazards, shorelines, NPS extraction of sand and gravel for administrative purposes, and disturbed lands restoration. The summit delineated park resource management and research needs and helped define the priorities and future direction for the geology program.

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Articles

Environmental impacts from snowmobiles scrutinized
By Holly Sharpless

Applying new technology to mitigate acid mine drainage in the Northeast
By Kathleen Kodish Reeder

Geoindicators: A tool for monitoring and understanding ecosystem change in parks
By Bob Higgins and Jim Wood

Implementing the National Parks Omnibus Management Act of 1998
By Carol McCoy

Prudential algebra
By Glenn Haas

The unprecedented 2000 fire season
By Tom Zimmerman

Sidebars

EPA asked to restore and protect air quality in parks

Zion’s new transportation system and visitor center receive accolades

Utah parks water rights agreements signed

Award-Winner Profile - Redwood superintendent receives award

Rare sea turtles nest at Cape Hatteras


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This material is from Natural Resource Year in Review--2000, published by the National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior, in May 2001 (publication D-1459)

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