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Natural Resources - Associations/Societies - International

• NUSTA European Association of Geoscientists & Engineers (EAGE) Founded: 1951. Located: Houten, The Netherlands.
• INTPNP National Geographic Society (NGS)"... is the world’s largest nonprofit scientific and educational organization." Founded: 1888. Located: Washington, DC.
• INTTA Rocky Mountain Mineral Law Foundation (RMMLF) "... an educational organization which studies the legal issues surrounding mineral and water resources. The Foundation is an international cooperative project governed by Trustees from law schools, bar associations, industry associations, governmental agencies, and the natural resources community-at-large." Founded: 1955. Located: Denver, CO.
• INTTA Society for Conservation GIS (SCGIS) "... builds community, provides knowledge, and supports individuals using Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and science for the conservation of natural resources and cultural heritage." Located: Unknown, International.

Natural Resources - Associations/Societies - International - Europe

• INTTA Geographical Information Systems International Group (GISIG) "... aims at realising the co-operation among GIS operators through the promotion and development of joint European projects (in the field of education and training, research and development, as well as regional development policies)." Founded: 1992. Located: Genova, Italy.

Natural Resources - Associations/Societies - Australia

• NUSPNP Australian Geographic Society "Every issue of our 128-page journal presents a positive view of Australia, as seen through the eyes of our very best writers, photographers and artists." Founded: 1986. Located: Terrey Hills, NSW, Australia.
• NUSTA Australian Institute of Geoscientists (AIG) "... is a leading professional institute representing geoscientists in all professional sectors throughout Australia." Founded: 1981. Located: Perth, WA, Australia.
• NUSTA Australian Mineral Foundation (AMF) "Established and funded by Australia's minerals and petroleum industries, the Australian Mineral Foundation is the first choice for applied training and information services." Located: Glenside, SA, Australia.
• NUSTA Australian Spatial Information Business Association (ASIBA) "It has quickly established itself as the leading voice for the spatial information industry private sector." Founded: 2001. Located: Various, Australia.
• NUSTA Construction, Forestry, Mining and Energy Union (CFMEU) "... is Australia's main trade union in construction, forestry and forest products, mining and energy production." Located: Various, Australia.
• NUSTA Spatial Sciences Institute (SSI) "... is a national body catering for the professional people who make up the spatial information industry. It gives a voice to the members of the spatial science community in both the national and international arena." Located: Deakin, ACT, Australia.

Natural Resources - Associations/Societies - Australia - Queensland

• NUSTA Royal Geographical Society of Queensland (RGSQ) "... promotes the study of geography and encourages a greater understanding and enjoyment of the world around us." Founded: 1885. Located: Milton, QLD, Australia.

Natural Resources - Associations/Societies - Australia - Western Australia

• NUSTA Chamber of Minerals and Energy of Western Australia, The "The Chamber's vision is for a vigorous and profitable minerals industry operating in tune with the aspirations of the community and industry employees, and in harmony with the environment." Located: Perth, WA, Australia.

Natural Resources - Associations/Societies - Canada

• NUSTA Canadian Geophysical Union (CGU) "ADVANCE and promote the scientific study of Earth and its environment in space and to serve as a national focus for the geophysical sciences in Canada. ..." Located: Calgary, AB, Canada.
• NUSTA Canadian Geoscience Council (CGC) "... provides an open forum for communications, discussion and debate to ensure the effectiveness and influence of the geosciences in addressing the needs and desires of the people of Canada ..." Located: Burnaby, BC, Canada.
• NUSTA Canadian Geotechnical Society (CGS) "... exists to serve and promote the geotechnical and geoscience community in Canada. It encompasses a wide spectrum of scientific and engineering disciplines within the geo field." Founded: 1972. Located: Alliston, ON, Canada.
• NUSTA Royal Canadian Geographical Society "... is dedicated to imparting a broader knowledge and deeper appreciation of Canada – its people and places, its natural and cultural heritage and its environmental, social and economic challenges." Founded: 1929. Located: Vanier, ON, Canada.
• NUSPNP Royal Canadian Geographical Society / Canadian Geographic "... the Society's activities have greatly expanded to include funding for geographical research and expeditions; an extensive lecture series; a geographic education network; and a national student competition ..." Also at: http://www.cangeo.ca/ . Founded: 1929. Located: Ottawa, ON, Canada.

Natural Resources - Associations/Societies - Canada - Alberta

• NUSTA Association of Professional Engineers, Geologists and Geophysicists of Alberta (APPEGGA) "Under Alberta statute, APEGGA registers, sets practice standards and determines disciplinary action, when necessary, for its approximately 33,000 members." Founded: 1920. Located: Edmonton, AB, Canada.
• NUSTA Edmonton Geological Society (EGS) "... is the Edmonton Section of the Geological Association of Canada. It promotes the science of geology and fosters the spirit of scientific research and encourages cooperation ..." Founded: 1953. Located: Edmonton, AB, Canada.

Natural Resources - Associations/Societies - Canada - BC

• NUSTA Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of B.C. (APEGBC) "Only individuals licensed by APEGBC are permitted by law to undertake and assume responsibility for engineering and geoscience projects in B.C." Located: Burnaby, BC, Canada.

Natural Resources - Associations/Societies - Canada - Newfoundland/Labrador

• NUSTA Professional Engineers and Geoscientists (PEG) Newfoundland and Labrador "To provide leadership to enhance quality of life through the application and management of engineering and geoscience." Located: St. John's, NL, Canada.

Natural Resources - Associations/Societies - Canada - NT

• NUSTA Association of Professional Engineers, Geologists and Geophysicists of the Northwest Territories (NAPEGG) "... a self-governing organization responsible to the people of the Northwest Territories and Nunavut for the licensing of professional engineers, geologists and geophysicists, the regulation of the practices of professional engineering, geology, and geophysics ..." Founded: 1969. Located: Yellowknife, NT, Canada.

Natural Resources - Associations/Societies - Canada - Ontario

• NUSTA Association of Professional Geoscientists of Ontario (APGO) "... governs the practice of professional geoscience in Ontario and reports to the Minister of Northern Development and Mines. The legislation protects the public and investors by establishing a regulated association of geoscientists with the power to admit only qualified persons ..." Founded: 2000. Located: Toronto, ON, Canada.

Natural Resources - Associations/Societies - Ireland

• NUSTA Irish Organisation for Geographic Information (IRLOGI) "To represent the Irish GI Community and to support the effective use of Geographic Information in Ireland." Located: Unknown, Ireland.

Natural Resources - Associations/Societies - New Zealand

• NUSTA Geological Society of New Zealand (GSNZ) "... encourages the advancement of geology in New Zealand. Membership is open to all who are interested in the earth sciences." Located: Various, New Zealand.

Natural Resources - Associations/Societies - South Africa

• NUSTA Geo-Information Society of South Africa (GISSA) "To represent the Geo-Information community in South Africa as national unified, representative body in order to promote and protect the interests of its members on all forums." Located: Unknown, South Africa.
• NUSTA South African Association for Geotechnology (SAAG) Lots of info. Founded: 1988. Located: Unknown, South Africa.

Natural Resources - Associations/Societies - UK

• NUSTA Association of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Specialists (AGS) "... trade association established to improve the profile and quality of geotechnical and geoenvironmental engineering." Located: Beckenham, UK.

Natural Resources - Associations/Societies - UK - England

• NUSTA Yorkshire Geological Society Lots of info. Founded: 1837. Located: Leicester, England, UK.

Natural Resources - Associations/Societies - U.S.

• USTA American Association of Professional Landmen (AAPL) "Landmen constitute the business side of the oil and gas and mineral exploration and production team." Located: Fort Worth, TX.
• USTA American Geological Institute (AGI) "... is a federation of 29 geoscience societies. AGI provides information and education services to its members, promoting a united voice for the geoscience community." Founded: 1948. Located: Alexandria, VA.
• USTA American Geophysical Union (AGU) "... has supplied an organizational framework within which geophysicists have created the programs and products needed to advance their science." Founded: 1925. Located: Washington, DC.
• USTA American Institute of Professional Geologists (AIPG) "The Institute adheres to the principles of professional responsibility and public service and is the only international organization that certifies the competence and ethical conduct of geological scientists in all branches of the science with members employed in industry, government, and academia." Founded: 1963. Located: Westminster, CO.
• USTA Association for Women Geoscientists (AWG) "... exists to promote the professional development of its members, to provide geoscience outreach to girls, and to encourage women to become geoscientists." Founded: 1977. Located: Lincoln, NE.
• USTA Carolina Geological Society (CGS) Lots of info. Founded: 1937. Located: Durham, NC.
• USTA Gulf Coast Association of Geological Societies (GCAGS) "... purpose is to foster education, communication of ideas, and to render financial support to geoscience students conducting research in the Gulf Coast region." Founded: 1951. Located: Austin, TX.
• USGOV New England Chapter of the Urban and Regional Information Systems Association (NEURISA) "... is a professional non-profit organization of government information technology management professionals and others interested in applying information technology in urban and regional environments." Located: Unknown, U.S.
• USTA Northwest Geological Society (NWGS) "... provides an educational forum for the presentation and discussion of a wide range of geologic topics, emphasizing those of the Pacific Northwest or of fundamental scientific interest." Located: Seattle, WA.
• USTA Urban and Regional Information Systems Association (URISA) "... is a non-profit association of professionals using Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and other information technologies to solve challenges in all state and local government agencies and departments." Founded: 1963. Located: Park Ridge, IL.

Natural Resources - Associations/Societies - U.S. - Alaska

Natural Resources - Associations/Societies - U.S. - Colorado

• USTA Rocky Mountain Association of Geologists (RMAG) "... purposes are to promote interest in geology and allied sciences and their practical application, to foster scientific research and to encourage fellowship and cooperation among its members." Located: Denver, CO.

Natural Resources - Associations/Societies - U.S. - Florida

• USTA Southeastern Geological Society (SEGS) Lots of info. Located: Unknown, FL.

Natural Resources - Associations/Societies - U.S. - Kentucky

• USTA Kentucky Resources Council (KRC) Lots of info. Located: Frankfort, KY.

Natural Resources - Associations/Societies - U.S. - Louisiana

• USTA Baton Rouge Geological Lots of info. Founded: 1979. Located: Baton Rouge, LA.
• USTA Lafayette Geological Society (LGS) Lots of info. Founded: 1934. Located: Lafayette, LA.
• USTA New Orleans Geological Society (NOGS) Lots of info. Located: New Orleans, LA.
• USTA Shreveport Geological Society (SGS) Lots of info. Founded: 1924. Located: Shreveport, LA.

Natural Resources - Associations/Societies - U.S. - Mississippi

• USTA Mississippi Geological Society (MGS) Lots of info. Founded: 1939. Located: Jackson, MS.

Natural Resources - Associations/Societies - U.S. - New Mexico

• USTA New Mexico Geographic Information Council, Inc. (NMGIC) "To encourage and contribute to the education of the general public about the nature of, and benefits to be realized from, geographic information and related technologies ..." Founded: 1987. Located: Various, NM.

Natural Resources - Associations/Societies - U.S. - New Jersey

• USTA Geological Assocation of New Jersey "... through its annual meeting and field guides encourages Earth Science Education and the distribution of Geological information." Located: Trenton, NJ.

Natural Resources - Associations/Societies - U.S. - New York

• USTA Buffalo Association of Professional Geologists (BAPG) Lots of info. Founded: 1985. Located: Buffalo, NY.
• USTA Central New York Association of Professional Geologists (CNYAPG) "... to strengthen and advance the geological sciences." Founded: 1993. Located: Unknown, NY.
• USTA Hudson-Mohawk Professional Geologists' Association (HMPGA) "... fosters the open exchange of ideas and disseminates information regarding the geological sciences to the community." Founded: 1994. Located: Unknown, NY.
• USTA Long Island Association of Professional Geologists (LIAPG) "... association of industry and academic geologists in the Long Island and Metropolitan New York region." Founded: 2002. Located: Unknown, NY.
• USMISC Long Island Geologists "There are about 400 participants who are high school teachers, faculty in colleges and universities, and professionals working for government agencies, public agencies, and private companies." Located: Stony Brook, NY.
• USTA Long Island Geographic Information Systems Users Group (LGIS) "... was formed to enhance communication and cooperation among GIS professionals on Long Island." Founded: 1987. Located: Unknown, NY.
• USTA New York State Council of Professional Geologists (NYSCPG) "Strengthen and advance the geologic sciences as a profession ..." Founded: 1995. Located: Unknown, NY.

Natural Resources - Associations/Societies - U.S. - Ohio

• USTA American Institute of Professional Geologists (AIPG) - Ohio Section "Our mission is to be recognized as the principal advocate for geology and the geologic profession in Ohio that promotes high ethical standards and continuing career development." Founded: 1963. Located: Beavercreek, OH.
• USTA Ohio Geological Society (OGS) "... dedicated to advance the science of geology as it relates to petroleum, natural gas and associated liquids, ground water, coal, oil shales, and other natural resources." Founded: 1961. Located: Columbus, OH.

Natural Resources - Associations/Societies - U.S. - Pennsylvania

• USTA Pittsburgh Geological Society (PGS) "... professional geologists, student geologists, teachers of geology and earth science, and those interested in geology." Located: Pittsburgh, PA.

Natural Resources - Associations/Societies - U.S. - Tennessee

• USTA East Tennessee Geological Society (ETGS) "... to stay abreast of technical trends in the geosciences and to take advantage of professional and social networking opportunities. Society activities include monthly meetings, technical presentations, field trips, and picnics." Founded: 1975. Located: Oak Ridge, TN.

Natural Resources - Associations/Societies - U.S. - Texas

• USTA American Institute of Professional Geologists (AIPG), Texas "... represents more than 16,000 geoscientists in Texas, U.S., and overseas. Abundant natural resources (i.e., oil and gas, sulfur, uranium, coal, lignite, ground water, and other resources) ..." Located: Various, TX.
• USTA Austin Geological Society (AGS) Lots of info. Founded: 1965. Located: Austin, TX.
• USTA Corpus Christi Geological Society (CCGS) Local group. Located: Corpus Christi, TX.
• USTA Dallas Geological Society (DGS) "... strives to advance the professional interests of all geoscientists in the Dallas area, regardless of the geoscientific discipline they practice or the industry in which they serve." Founded: 1919. Located: Dallas, TX.
• USTA Dallas Geophysical Society (DGS) "The objective of the Society is to promote the science of geophysics and to promote fellowship and cooperation among those persons interested in geophysical problems." Located: Dallas, TX.
• USTA East Texas Geological Society (ETGS) Lots of info. Located: Tyler, TX.
• USTA Fort Worth Geological Society (FWGS) Lots of info. Located: Fort Worth, TX.
• USTA Houston Geologic Society (HGS) Founded: 1923. Located: Houston, TX.
• USTA Society of Independent Professional Earth Scientists (SIPES) - Houston, Texas "Its members are involved in oil, gas and other natural resources and include geologists, engineers, geophysicists, geochemists, paleontologists, petrophysicists and other earth scientists and associated parties." Founded: 1963. Located: Houston, TX.
• USTA South Texas Geological Society (STGS) Lots of info. Located: San Antonio, TX.
• USTA West Texas Geological Society (WTGS) "We are individuals who share an interest in the petroleum geology and oil & gas industry of the Permian Basin. Our membership includes, but is certainly not limited to, people from the petroleum industry as well as those doing research in the academic arena." Located: Unknown, TX.

Natural Resources - Databases/Surveys - International - Asia-Pacific

• INTGOV ANZLIC "... role is to facilitate easy and cost effective access to the wealth of spatial data and services provided by a wide range of organisations in the public and private sectors." Located: Canberra, ACT, Australia.

Natural Resources - Databases/Surveys - Australia

• NUSGOV Geoscience Australia "... is Australia's national agency for geoscience research and geospatial information. It is located within the Industry, Tourism and Resources portfolio." Founded: 1946. Located: Canberra, ACT, Australia.

Natural Resources - Databases/Surveys - Australia - New South Wales

• NUSGOV Community Access to Natural Resource Information (CANRI) "... Government program harnessing the power of the Internet to provide access to the State's environmental maps and data for the widest audience at minimal expense to the government and community." Located: Parramatta, NSW, Australia.

Natural Resources - Databases/Surveys - Australia - Western Australia

• NUSGOV Geological Survey of Western Australia (GSWA) "... is a division of the Department of Industry and Resources. ... has been gathering, synthesising, and publishing information on the State's geology, and mineral and petroleum resources." Founded: 1885. Located: Various, WA, Australia.

Natural Resources - Databases/Surveys - Canada - Alberta

• NUSGOV Alberta Geological Survey (AGS) "... to provide geoscience information and expertise needed by government, industry and the public for earth-resources stewardship and sustainable development in Alberta." Founded: 1921. Located: Edmonton, AB, Canada.

Natural Resources - Databases/Surveys - Canada - British Columbia

• NUSGOV BC Geological Survey "The main activities include: geological and geochemical surveying; mineral, coal and industrial mineral inventories management; mineral potential assessments for land use planning; monitoring exploration activities ..." Located: Victoria, BC, Canada.

Natural Resources - Databases/Surveys - Canada - Manitoba

• NUSGOV Manitoba Land Initiative (MLI) "... is a cross-departmental partnership project and corporate approach to Land Information Systems and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) in the Government of Manitoba." Founded: 1999. Located: Winnipeg, MB, Canada.

Natural Resources - Databases/Surveys - Canada - Northwest Territories

• NUSGOV Northwest Territories Geoscience Office (NTGO) "... provides analysis, information and advice to individuals, communities, governments, and the mining and petroleum industry ..." Located: Yellowknife, NT, Canada.

Natural Resources - Databases/Surveys - Canada - Yukon

• NUSGOV Yukon Geological Survey "... to be the authority and provider of choice for the geoscience and related technical information required to enable stewardship and sustainable development of the Territory’s energy, mineral, and land resources." Located: Unknown, YT, Canada.

Natural Resources - Databases/Surveys - Denmark

• NUSGOV Geological Survey of Denmark and Greenland (GEUS) "... overall mission is to provide, to use, and to disseminate knowledge of geological materials, processes and relations that is important for the use and protection of geological resources in Denmark and Greenland." Located: Copenhagen, Denmark.

Natural Resources - Databases/Surveys - Finland

• NUSGOV Geological Survey of Finland (GTK) "... is a modern research center that provides consultancy services and basic geological information essential for assessment of raw materials, nature conservation, environmental studies, construction ..." Founded: 1865. Located: Various, Finland.

Natural Resources - Databases/Surveys - Ireland

• NUSGOV Ordnance Survey Ireland (OSi) "... Mission is excellence in providing quality mapping and geographic information services to meet society's needs." Founded: 1824. Located: Various, Ireland.

Natural Resources - Databases/Surveys - Nambia

• NUSGOV Geological Survey of Namibia "... as custodian of Namibia's rich endowment of mineral resources, facilitates the responsible development and sustainable utilisation of these resources for the benefit of all Namibians." Located: Windhoek, Nambia.

Natural Resources - Databases/Surveys - Pakistan

• NUSGOV Geological Survey of Pakistan (GSP) "... mission is to develop, interpret and provide geological information about the country in all its pertinent details that may lead to the prudent management of its natural resources and contribute to the well being and prosperity of its people." Founded: 1947. Located: Unknown, Pakistan.

Natural Resources - Databases/Surveys - South Africa

• NUSGOV Council for Geoscience (Geological Survey) "A world-class public organization which provides excellent geoscience information and services for the benefit of the people of South Africa" Located: Pretoria, South Africa.

Natural Resources - Databases/Surveys - Sweden

• NUSGOV Geological Survey of Sweden (SGU) "... is the central government agency responsible for matters relating to the geology of Sweden and the management of mineral resources." Located: Uppsala, Sweden.

Natural Resources - Databases/Surveys - UK

• NUSGOV British Geological Survey (BGS) "... is the UK's national centre for earth science information and its foremost supplier of geoscience solutions." Located: Various, UK.

Natural Resources - Databases/Surveys - UK - Northern Ireland

• NUSGOV Ordnance Survey of Northern Ireland (OSNI) "... is the official Government organisation responsible for supplying mapping and geographic information services for Northern Ireland." Founded: 1827. Located: Belfast, NI, UK.

Natural Resources - Databases/Surveys - U.S.

• USPNP CommEn Space (Community & Environment Spatial Analysis Center) "...a nonprofit organization that provides affordable mapping and geographic information technologies to environmental and community organizations in the Pacific Northwest." Located: Seattle, WA.
• USPNP Conservation Imaging, Inc. "We use geographic information systems (GIS) to support sustainable stewardship of the earth." Located: Moscow, ID.
• USGOV Federal Geographic Data Committee (FGDC) "... coordinates the development of the National Spatial Data Infrastructure (NSDI). The NSDI encompasses policies, standards, and procedures for organizations to cooperatively produce and share geographic data. The 17 federal agencies that make up the FGDC ..." Located: Reston, VA.
• USPROD Geographic Data Technology (GDT) "With more than 20 years experience in data management and compilation, GDT excels at bringing together a myriad of data resources to create spatial products and services that help businesses and consumers manage, understand and analyze geographic relationships." Located: Lebanon, NH.
• USGOV Geostationary Satellite Server (GOES) Images, more. Located: Unknown, U.S.
• USPNP GreenInfo Network "The mission of GreenInfo Network is to bring the power of computer based mapping to non-profits, public agencies and other public interest organizations." Founded: 1995. Located: San Francisco, CA.
• USGOV National Atlas of the United States® "It delivers easy to use, map-like views of America's natural and sociocultural landscapes. Unlike the previous Atlas, this version is largely digital." Founded: 1970. Located: Unknown, U.S.
• USGOV National States Geographic Information Council (NSGIC) "... is an organization of States committed to efficient and effective government through the prudent adoption of geographic information technology (GIT)." Located: Unknown, U.S.
• USTA Northeast Arc Users Group (NEARC) "... the geographic area encompassed by the group includes New England, New York and New Jersey, with some participation from users in Pennsylvania and Delaware." Founded: 1986. Located: Unknown, U.S.
• USGOV U.S. Geodata.gov "... also known as the Geospatial One-Stop, serves as a public gateway for improving access to geospatial information and data under the Geospatial One-Stop e-government initiative. The geodata.gov portal is designed to facilitate communication and sharing of geographic data and resources to enhance government efficiency and improve citizen services." Located: Unknown, U.S.

Natural Resources - Databases/Surveys - U.S. - Alabama

• USGOV Geological Survey of Alabama (GSA) "... provides service and information to Alabama and its citizens as a natural resource data gathering and research agency." Founded: 1848. Located: Tuscaloosa, AL.

Natural Resources - Databases/Surveys - U.S. - Alaska

• USEDUC Alaska Satellite Facility (ASF) "... primary mission is to acquire, process, archive, and distribute satellite Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) data for the U.S. government and research communities." Located: San Jose, CA.
• USPNP Ecotrust - Conservation GIS Center "... presents our GIS portfolio on-line. This includes numerous maps created from projects working with conservation organizations." Located: Anchorage, AK.

Natural Resources - Databases/Surveys - U.S. - California

• USGOV California Geographic Information Systems (GIS) "The California Mapping Coordinating Committee (CMCC) is in the process of developing a series of GIS-related web pages to provide information on State government GIS activities, access to statewide GIS data, and links to the larger California GIS community. This website and the Spatial Information Library are works in progress." Located: Sacramento, CA.
• USGOV SanGIS "... is a joint power agency of the City and county of San Diego, responsible for maintenance of and access to regional geographic databases." Founded: 1997. Located: San Diego, CA.

Natural Resources - Databases/Surveys - U.S. - Connecticut

• USGOV Connecticut DEP - Environmental and Geographic Information Center (EGIC) "... accomplishes its mission through programs that focus on natural resource inventory, monitoring and research of the state's land surface, earth materials, water resources, biota, and climate; ..." Located: Unknown, CT.
• USEDUC Map And Geographic Information Center (MAGIC) University of Connecticut, Homer Babbidge Library "... provides access to spatial data, primarily for Connecticut." Located: Various, CT.

Natural Resources - Databases/Surveys - U.S. - Idaho

• USGOV Idaho Department of Lands (IDL) Geographic Information Systems "... is a clearinghouse for Idaho GIS data and a service to State, Federal, Private, and Public groups or individuals needing a source of GIS data. We have available for download over 100,000 files (more than 60 GB of data)." Located: Boise, ID.
• USGOV Idaho Geological Survey (IGS) "... is the special public service and research agency at the University of Idaho mandated by law to collect and disseminate geologic and mineral data for the state." Founded: 1919. Located: Moscow, ID.

Natural Resources - Databases/Surveys - U.S. - Illinois

• USGOV Illinois Natural Resources Geospatial Data Clearinghouse "This site is a gateway to GIS data and imagery for Illinois. Available data sets and documentation (metadata) include: geology, water resources, nature preserves, wildlife areas ..." Located: Champaign, IL.
• USEDUC Illinois State Geological Survey (ISGS) "Our research and service programs encompass geologic mapping, water and mineral resources, environmental and engineering geology, geochemistry, and education." Founded: 1905. Located: Champaign, IL.

Natural Resources - Databases/Surveys - U.S. - Indiana

• USGOV Indiana Geological Survey (IGS) "An applied research institute of Indiana University with more than 160 years of service to the people of Indiana." Founded: 1837. Located: Bloomington, IN.

Natural Resources - Databases/Surveys - U.S. - Iowa

• USGOV Iowa Department of Natural Resources - Geological Survey Bureau "... plans and implements programs that result in the acquisition of comprehensive information on the mineral and water resources of the State, with emphasis on water supply developments and monitoring the effects of environmental impacts on water quality." Located: Iowa City, IA.
• USEDUC Iowa Geographic Image Map Server "The purpose of this site is to evaluate methods of distributing geographically referenced digital data via the world wide web for use in Geographic Information Systems and other applications." Located: Unknown, IA.

Natural Resources - Databases/Surveys - U.S. - Kansas

• USEDUC Kansas Geological Survey (KGS), University of Kansas "... to conduct geological studies and research and to collect, correlate, preserve, and disseminate information leading to a better understanding of the geology of Kansas ..." Founded: 1889. Located: Lawrence, KS.

Natural Resources - Databases/Surveys - U.S. - Kentucky

• USEDUC Kentucky Atlas and Gazetteer - University of Kentucky "Select a county from the map for more information or see the counties summary. Relief and physiographic maps are also available." Located: Lexington, KY.
• USGOV Kentucky Geological Survey (KGS) "... to provide for citizens, researchers, industry, and government, scientifically based information on Kentucky's geology and mineral and water resources." Located: Lexington, KY.
• USGOV Louisville/Jefferson County Information Consortium (LOJIC) "... represents a multi-agency effort to build and maintain a comprehensive Geographic Information System (GIS) to serve all of Louisville and Jefferson County, Kentucky." Founded: 1985. Located: Louisville, KY.

Natural Resources - Databases/Surveys - U.S. - Louisiana

• USEDUC Atlas: The Louisiana Statewide GIS "Here you will find GIS and mapping data on the state of Louisiana." Located: Unknown, LA.
• USEDUC Earth Scan Lab (ESL) - Louisiana State University - Coastal Studies Institute "... is a telemetry site for the capture of earth environmental data from satellites in space." Founded: 1998. Located: Baton Rouge, LA.
• USGOV LDEQ - GIS Center GIS data and related research for the state of Louisiana. Located: Unknown, LA.

Natural Resources - Databases/Surveys - U.S. - Maine

• USGOV Maine Department of Conservation - Bureau of Geology and Natural Areas "... to provide the People of Maine with quality information to facilitate informed decision-making for natural resource management, economic development, conservation planning, and regulation; ..." Located: Augusta, ME.
• USGOV Maine Geological Survey "While economic aspects remain a part of survey programs, the burgeoning population of southern and coastal Maine has required us to refocus our resources toward ground water and coastal marine issues." Located: Augusta, ME.
• USGOV Maine Office of GIS (MEGIS) "... coordinates GIS activities and provides services to encourage and guide the development of GIS in Maine to serve both public and private sector applications." Located: Unknown, ME.

Natural Resources - Databases/Surveys - U.S. - Maryland

Natural Resources - Databases/Surveys - U.S. - Massachusetts

• USGOV MassGIS "... is the Commonwealth's office of geographic and environmental information, within the Massachusetts Executive Office of Environmental Affairs." Located: Boston, MA.

Natural Resources - Databases/Surveys - U.S. - Minnesota

• USEDUC Minnesota Geological Survey (MGS) - University of Minnesota "The Survey conducts basic and applied earth science research, conveys that information to the public through publications and service activities, and promotes earth science education. Minnesota is its exclusive focus." Located: St. Paul, MN.

Natural Resources - Databases/Surveys - U.S. - Montana

• USGOV Montana Natural Resource Information System (NRIS) "... was designed to simplify the task of identifying and acquiring natural resource information. As a program of the Montana State Library, NRIS makes information on Montana's natural resources easily and readily accessible." Founded: 1985. Located: Helena, MT.

Natural Resources - Databases/Surveys - U.S. - Nebraska

• USEDUC Conservation and Survey Division (CSD) - Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources Lots of info. Founded: 1871. Located: Lincoln, NE.
• USGOV NRD MapMaker "... is a free web-based application that allows you to create and print customized interactive maps for eastern Nebraska." Located: Wahoo, NE.

Natural Resources - Databases/Surveys - U.S. - New Hampshire

• USEDUC New Hampshire Geographically Referenced Analysis and Information Transfer System (NH GRANIT) "... is a cooperative project to create, maintain, and make available a statewide geographic data base serving the information needs of state, regional, and local decision-makers." Located: Durham, NH.

Natural Resources - Databases/Surveys - U.S. - New Jersey

• USGOV New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection - Bureau of Geographic Information Systems "... provides guidance and assistance to the various bureaus within NJDEP as well as outside agencies." Located: Trenton, NJ.
• USGOV New Jersey Geological Survey (NJGS) "... a modern environmental organization that collects and provides geoscience information to government, consultants, industry, environmental groups, and the public." Founded: 1835. Located: Trenton, NJ.
• USGOV New Jersey Office of Information Technology - Office of GIS Lots of info. Located: Unknown, NJ.

Natural Resources - Databases/Surveys - U.S. - New York

• USGOV New York State GIS Clearinghouse "The purpose of this project is to provide rapid access to the statewide digital orthophotography data set." Located: Unknown, NY.

Natural Resources - Databases/Surveys - U.S. - North Carolina

• USGOV North Carolina Geological Survey (NCGS) "... examines, describes and maps the geology and mineral resources of the state and publishes reports and maps." Located: Raleigh, NC.

Natural Resources - Databases/Surveys - U.S. - North Dakota

• USGOV North Dakota Geological Survey "... to investigate the geology of North Dakota; to administer regulatory programs and act in an advisory capacity to other state agencies; and to provide public service and information to the people of North Dakota." Founded: 1895. Located: Unknown, ND.

Natural Resources - Databases/Surveys - U.S. - Ohio

• USGOV Ohio Division of Geological Survey "The geologic maps, reports, and data files developed by the Division can be used by individuals, educators, industry, businesses, and government." Founded: 1837. Located: Columbus, OH.
• USGOV Ohio Division of Geological Survey - Mirror Site Mirror site. Located: Columbus, OH.

Natural Resources - Databases/Surveys - U.S. - Oklahoma

• USEDUC Oklahoma Geological Survey "... a conservation consortium promoting environmental protection by educating the public and influencing the public's servants through legal and legislative processes." Located: Norman, OK.

Natural Resources - Databases/Surveys - U.S. - Pennsylvania

• USGOV Pennsylvania Topographic & Geologic Survey (PaGS) "... has explored almost every region of the state deciphering the record of past geological events ..." Founded: 1836. Located: Harrisburg, PA.

Natural Resources - Databases/Surveys - U.S. - Rhode Island

• USPNP Rhode Island Geographic Information System (RIGIS) "... is a consortium of government and private organizations employing computer and communications technology to manage and use a collective database of comprehensive geographically related information." Located: Unknown, RI.

Natural Resources - Databases/Surveys - U.S. - South Dakota

• USEDUC South Dakota Geological Survey "To conduct geologic studies, hydrologic studies, and research; and to collect, correlate, preserve, interpret, and disseminate information, leading to a better understanding of the geology and hydrology of South Dakota." Founded: 1893. Located: Vermillion, SD.

Natural Resources - Databases/Surveys - U.S. - Texas

• USGOV Texas Natural Resources Information System (TNRIS) "TNRIS serves as a distribution center for U.S. Geological Survey maps and has numerous other map collections available for in-house use or reproduction." Located: Austin, TX.

Natural Resources - Databases/Surveys - U.S. - Vermont

• USPNP Vermont Center for Geographic Information (VCGI) "... your source for GIS data, information, and activities." Founded: 1994. Located: Waterbury, VT.
• USEDUC Vermont Geographic Information System (VGIS) Located: Burlington, VT.

Natural Resources - Databases/Surveys - U.S. - Washington

• USGOV Thurston Geodata Center (TGC) "... to provide County staff with accurate spatial geographic information and provide access and support in utilizing this information in their daily operations." Founded: 1984. Located: Olympia, WA.

Natural Resources - Databases/Surveys - U.S. - West Virginia

• USGOV West Virginia Geological and Economic Survey (WVGES) "Investigating and Reporting on West Virginia's Geology and Disseminating Information to Solve Problems, Enhance Economic Growth, and Promote Responsible Resource Development" Founded: 1897. Located: Morgantown, WV.
• USEDUC West Virginia University - State GIS Technical Center "To provide focus, direction and leadership to users of geographic information systems (GIS), digital mapping and remote sensing within the State of West Virginia" Founded: 1993. Located: Morgantown, WV.

Natural Resources - Databases/Surveys - U.S. - Wisconsin

• USEDUC Wisconsin Geological and Natual History Survey (WGNHS) Lots of info. Founded: 1854. Located: Madison, WI.

Natural Resources - Databases/Surveys - U.S. - Wyoming

• USGOV Wyoming Geographic Information Advisory Council (WGIAC) "... provides technical and data acquisition assistance for statewide GIS projects and support to agencies developing in-house GIS capability." Located: Cheyenne, WY.
• USEDUC Wyoming Internet Map Server (WIMS) "... provides spatial data and related information about economic and natural resource information in Wyoming." Located: Unknown, WY.
• USGOV Wyoming State Geological Survey (WSGS) "... providing accurate information and expanding knowledge through the application of geologic principles ..." Located: Laramie, WY.

Natural Resources - Education/Training - International

• NUSEDUC International Geoscience Education Organisation (IGEO) "... to promote geoscience education internationally at all levels, to work for enhancement of the quality of geoscience education internationally and to encourage developments raising public awareness of geoscience, particularly amongst younger people." Located: Keele, UK.

Natural Resources - Education/Training - Australia - Australian Capital Territory

• NUSEDUC Australian National University - School of Resources, Environment and Society (SRES) "Its focus is on the relationships between people and the environment: how societies shape and are shaped by the environment, how societies manage and use natural resources, and how people impact on the environment." Founded: 2001. Located: Canberra, ACT, Australia.

Natural Resources - Education/Training - Australia - New South Wales

• NUSEDUC Institute for Sustainable Futures (ISF) "... works with people and organisations to develop sustainable futures. In partnership with industry, government and the community, ISF applies its transdisciplinary expertise to research, consult and develop training programs." Founded: 1996. Located: Sydney, Australia.

Natural Resources - Education/Training - Canada - Alberta

• NUSEDUC University of Calgary - Department of Geology and Geophysics "As of 2002, there are about 300 undergraduates in five different programs, and about 110 students in graduate programs." Founded: 1963. Located: Calgary, AB, Canada.
• NUSEDUC University of Alberta Department of Renewable Resources “Excellence in the discovery, dissemination and application of knowledge about natural and managed ecosystems” Located: Edmonton, AB, Canada.

Natural Resources - Education/Training - Canada - British Columbia

• NUSEDUC Simon Fraser University - Department of Earth Sciences "... offers programs in geoscience leading to the B.Sc. and B.Sc. (Honors), M.Sc. and Ph.D. (Special Arrangements) degrees." Founded: 1995. Located: Burnaby, BC, Canada.
• NUSEDUC University of British Columbia - Earth and Ocean Sciences (EOS) "Undergraduate academic programs administered here include majors, honours and applied science programs which attract some 190 undergraduates, as well as large service courses for non-science majors." Located: Vancouver, BC, Canada.
• NUSEDUC University of Victoria - School of Earth and Ocean Sciences (SEOS) Undergraduate and graduate programs. Founded: 1991. Located: Victoria, BC, Canada.

Natural Resources - Education/Training - Canada - Manitoba

• NUSEDUC Brandon University - Department of Geology Lots of info. Located: Brandon, MB, Canada.
• NUSEDUC University of Manitoba - Department of Geological Sciences Undergraduate and graduate programs. Located: Winnipeg, MB, Canada.

Natural Resources - Education/Training - Canada - NB

• NUSEDUC Mount Allison University - Department of Geography "... offers a Major, Minor, and Honours in Geography and contributes to programs in Environmental Studies." Located: Sackville, NB, Canada.
• NUSEDUC University of New Brunswick - Geology Department Lots of info. Located: Fredicton, NB, Canada.

Natural Resources - Education/Training - Canada - Newfoundland/Labrador

• NUSEDUC Memorial University of Newfoundland - Department of Earth Sciences "... is able to offer undergraduate and graduate degree programs, and to conduct research in all major areas of earth sciences. In addition, the department can deliver custom-designed professional shortcourses from a few days to several months duration." Located: St. John's, NF, Canada.

Natural Resources - Education/Training - Canada - NS

• NUSEDUC Acadia University - Department of Geology Undergraduate and graduate programs. Located: Wolfville, NS, Canada.
• NUSEDUC Dalhousie University - Department of Earth Sciences Undergraduate and graduate programs. Located: Halifax, NS, Canada.
• NUSEDUC St Francis Xavier University - Department of Earth Sciences "We offer options in environmental earth science, geoscience, geochemistry, and joint programs with aquatic resources, biology, business administration, chemistry, mathematics, statistics, and computer science, and physics." Located: Antigonish, NS, Canada.

Natural Resources - Education/Training - Canada - Ontario

• NUSEDUC Brock University - Department of Earth Sciences "The department offers a traditional undergraduate geology program and a program in environmental geoscience. Also offered is a M.Sc. program ..." Founded: 1968. Located: St. Catharines, ON, Canada.
• NUSEDUC Carleton University - Department of Earth Sciences Undergraduate and graduate programs. Located: Ottawa, ON, Canada.
• NUSEDUC Lakehead University - Geology Undergraduate and graduate programs. Located: Thunder Bay, ON, Canada.
• NUSEDUC Laurentian University - Department of Earth Sciences Undergraduate and graduate programs. Located: Sudbury, ON, Canada.
• NUSEDUC McMaster University - School of Geography and Geology Undergraduate and graduate programs. Located: Hamilton, ON, Canada.
• NUSEDUC Sir Sandford Fleming College, Frost Campus - School of Natural Resources Lots of info. Located: Lindsay, ON, Canada.
• NUSEDUC University of Ottawa - Department of Earth Sciences Undergraduate and graduate programs. Located: Ottawa, ON, Canada.
• NUSEDUC University of Toronto - Department of Geology Undergraduate and graduate programs. Located: Various, ON, Canada.
• NUSEDUC University of Toronto at Mississauga - Department of Earth Science Undergraduate and graduate programs. Located: Mississauga, ON, Canada.
• NUSEDUC University of Waterloo - Department of Earth Sciences Undergraduate and graduate programs. Located: Waterloo, ON, Canada.
• NUSEDUC University of Western Ontario - Department of Earth Sciences Undergraduate and graduate programs. Founded: 1895. Located: London, ON, Canada.
• NUSEDUC York University - Department of Earth and Space Science and Engineering Undergraduate and graduate programs. Located: Toronto, ON, Canada.

Natural Resources - Education/Training - Canada - Quebec

• NUSEDUC McGill University - Centre for Research in Geochemistry and Geodynamics (GEOTOP) Lots of info. Located: Montreal, QB, Canada.
• NUSEDUC McGill University - Earth & Planetary Sciences "... represent a broad discipline that applies the principles of physics, chemistry, mathematics and biology to the study of planetary processes and environments." Located: Montreal, QB, Canada.

Natural Resources - Education/Training - Canada - Saskatchewan

• NUSEDUC University of Regina - Department of Geology Undergraduate and graduate programs. Located: Regina, SK, Canada.
• NUSEDUC University of Saskatchewan - Department of Geological Sciences "It is now a mature department with about 120 undergraduate majors, 45 graduate students, 14 teaching faculty, and two research Chairs." Founded: 1929. Located: Saskatoon, SK, Canada.

Natural Resources - Education/Training - U.S.

• USTA National Association of Geoscience Teachers (NAGT) "Its purpose is to foster improvement in the teaching of earth sciences at all levels of formal and informal instruction ..." Founded: 1938. Located: Napa, CA.

Natural Resources - Education/Training - U.S. - Alabama

• USEDUC Auburn University - Geology Department Lots of info. Located: Auburn, AL.
• USEDUC University of Alabama - Department of Geological Sciences "The Department is housed in a $29 million research facility that provides not only top quality laboratory space, but also state-of-the-art analytical instrumentation." Founded: 1847. Located: Tuscaloosa, AL.
• USEDUC University of South Alabama - Geology, Geography, Meteorology Lots of info. Located: Mobile, AL.

Natural Resources - Education/Training - U.S. - Alaska

• USEDUC University of Alaska Fairbanks - Department of Geology & Geophysics "... offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs in a variety of Earth Science related fields with an emphasis on Alaska and the circum-Arctic region." Located: Fairbanks, AK.
• USEDUC University of Alaska Fairbanks - Geophysical Institute "... understanding basic geophysical processes governing the planet Earth, especially as they occur in or are relevant to Alaska; ..." Founded: 1950. Located: Fairbanks, AK.

Natural Resources - Education/Training - U.S. - Arizona

• USEDUC Arizona State University - Department of Geological Sciences "... is one of the leading departments in the university and is recognized for major discoveries in earth and planetary sciences." Located: Tempe, AZ.
• USEDUC Northern Arizona University - Department of Geology "We generally averaged 150- 200 majors, over 100 being undergraduates ..." Located: Flagstaff, AZ.
• USEDUC University of Arizona - Department of Geosciences "... focuses on research and education dealing with the nature, genesis and history of the Earth and its crust, and with the evolution of the environment and biota at the Earth's surface." Located: Tuscon, AZ.

Natural Resources - Education/Training - U.S. - Arkansas

• USEDUC Center for Advanced Spatial Technologies (CAST) "... to bring together the considerable expertise of a network of researchers with a long-standing history of GIS development at the University." Founded: 1991. Located: Fayetville, AR.
• USEDUC University of Arkansas - Department of Geosciences Lots of info. Located: Fayetville, AR.

Natural Resources - Education/Training - U.S. - California

• USEDUC California State Polytechnic University - Geological Sciences Department Lots of info. Located: Pomona, CA.
• USEDUC California State University, Bakersfield - Department of Geology "... offers undergraduate and graduate programs of exceptional quality specializing in student-involved research designed to solve applied problems of interest to industry and government agencies as well as to the academic community." Located: Bakersfield, CA.
• USEDUC California State University, Los Angeles - Department of Geological Sciences "Program graduates are in demand as engineering geologists, hydrogeologists, environmental geologists, and teachers." Located: Los Angeles, CA.
• USEDUC California State University, Long Beach - Department of Geological Sciences Lots of info. Located: Long Beach, CA.
• USEDUC Caltech - Division of Geological and Planetary Sciences "... study the earth and planets to understand their origin, constitution, and development, and the effect of the resulting physical and chemical environments on the history of life, and on humanity." Located: Pasadena, CA.
• USEDUC California State University, Northridge - Department of Geology "... geology graduates rank extremely high in pass-rate percentage on the Registered Geologist Examinations for the California State Board of Registration." Located: Northridge, CA.
• USEDUC California State University, Fresno - Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences (EES) "... to address geological and environmental issues related to the solid earth, the oceans, and the atmosphere." Located: Fresno, CA.
• USEDUC California State University, Sacramento - Department of Geology "We offer B.S. and B.A. degrees in geology, and a B.A. geoscience degree for future teachers. We also offer a M.S. degree in geology, with an emphasis in applied hydrogeology." Located: Sacramento, CA.
• USEDUC College of Marin - Department of Geology Lots of info. Located: Kentfield, CA.
• USEDUC Humboldt State University - Department of Geology "... is unusual in its strong field emphasis." Located: Arcata, CA.
• USEDUC Occidental College - Geology "The Geology curriculum is designed to provide a sound background in the geological sciences, the study of the earth and other planets." Located: Fowler, CA.
• USEDUC Pomona College - Geology Department "Recent field-oriented examples include studies of the near-shore environment at San Onofre State Park, a seismic study conducted in Canyonlands National Park, and a paleoenvironmental study of fossil tree trunks in Utah." Located: Claremont, CA.
• USEDUC San Diego State University - Department of Geological Sciences Lots of info. Founded: 1931. Located: San Diego, CA.
• USEDUC San José State University - Geology Department Lots of info. Located: San José, CA.
• USEDUC Scripps Institution of Oceanography - Institute of Geophysics and Planetary Physics (IGPP) "... covers many fields, including global seismology, marine seismology and geodesy, geodynamics, high frequency seismology and arrays, geomagnetism, nonlinear dynamics ..." Founded: 1972. Located: La Jolla, CA.
• USEDUC Sonoma State University - Department of Geology "Within the general field of Geology, students may choose from major programs that lead to either the BA or BS professional degrees. Teaching Credential preparation and a Minor in Geology are also available." Located: Rohnert Park, CA.
• USEDUC Stanford University - School of Earth Sciences "... is home to three departments and two interdisciplinary programs, offering a range of graduate and undergraduate degrees." Located: Stanford, CA.
• USEDUC University of California, Berkeley - College of Natural Resources (CNR) "... has approximately 120 faculty members and world-class programs in agricultural and resource economics; environmental science, policy and management; plant and microbial biology; ..." Founded: 1974. Located: Berkeley, CA.
• USEDUC University of California, Berkeley - Department of Earth & Planetary Science "The research carried out in the department, and the courses offered, treat topics encompassing the structure and composition of the earth's solid and fluid cores, the constitution of the earth's crust, the workings of the earth's oceans ..." Located: Berkeley, CA.
• USEDUC University of California, Davis - Department of Geology "... offers programs leading to the Bachelor of Arts (A.B.), Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Master of Science (M.S.), and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degrees." Located: Davis, CA.
• USEDUC University of California, Los Angeles - Department of Earth and Space Sciences "A central theme of the Department's researchers is to understand the origin and evolution of the solar system, the planets, Earth itself, and life on Earth." Located: Los Angeles, CA.
• USEDUC University of California, Santa Barbara - Department of Geological Sciences Lots of info. Located: Santa Barbara, CA.
• USEDUC University of California, Santa Cruz - Earth Sciences Department Lots of info. Located: Santa Cruz, CA.
• USEDUC Univeristy of Southern California - Department of Earth Sciences "We are currently the number one department in the nation in terms of research funding through the Earth Sciences Division of the National Science Foundation." Located: Los Angeles, CA.

Natural Resources - Education/Training - U.S. - Colorado

• USEDUC Colorado College - Geology Department "... offers introductory and advanced courses in earth sciences that may lead to a BA in geology." Located: Colorado Springs, CO.
• USEDUC Colorado State University - College of Natural Resources (CNR) Lots of info. Located: Fort Collins, CO.
• USEDUC Natural Resources Law Center (NRLC) "... research and educational organization committed to improving the governance and management of water and land resources in the western United States." Located: Boulder, CO.
• USEDUC University of Colorado - Department of Geological Sciences "We offer B.A., M.S., and Ph.D. programs on a variety of topics relating to the processes, history, and evolution of the earth." Located: Boulder, CO.
• USEDUC University of Colorado - Department of Geography Lots of info. Located: Boulder, CO.
• USEDUC University of Colorado, Denver - Department of Geography, Geology, and Environmental Sciences "The department offers a B.A. in geography and a B.S. in geology." Located: Denver, CO.

Natural Resources - Education/Training - U.S. - Conecticut

• USEDUC Wesleyan University - Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences Undergraduate and graduate programs. Located: Middletown, CT.
• USEDUC Yale University - Geology and Geophysics Department Lots of info. Located: New Haven, CT.

Natural Resources - Education/Training - U.S. - Delaware

• USEDUC University of Delaware - Department of Geology "Our Department offers undergraduate and graduate degrees that emphasize opportunities for education and research in the laboratory and the field." Located: Newark, DE.

Natural Resources - Education/Training - U.S. - District of Columbia

• USEDUC Carnegie Institution of Washington - Geophysical Laboratory "at the forefront of high-pressure and high-temperature research. Recognizing that fundamental research is closely related to the development of outstanding young scholars, the Laboratory conducts a strong program of advanced education at the predoctoral and postdoctoral levels." Founded: 1905. Located: Washington, DC.
• USEDUC National Air and Space Museum, Smithsonian Institution - Center for Earth and Planetary Studies (CEPS) "... performs original research and outreach activities on topics covering planetary science, terrestrial geophysics, and the remote sensing of environmental change." Located: Washington, DC.

Natural Resources - Education/Training - U.S. - Florida

• USEDUC Florida Atlantic University - Department of Geography and Geology Lots of info. Located: Boca Raton, FL.
• USEDUC Florida International University - Department of Earth Sciences "The department houses research laboratories for experimental structural geology, high-pressure experimental petrology, micropaleontology, fluid inclusion studies and a class-100 clean laboratory ..." Founded: 1972. Located: Miami, FL.
• USEDUC University of Florida - Department of Geological Sciences "... is staffed by nationally and internationally acclaimed researchers and educators that instruct approximately 60 undergraduate and 40 graduate students in B.A., B.S., M.S.T., M.S., and Ph.D. degree programs." Located: Gainesville, FL.
• USEDUC University of Miami - Department of Geological Sciences Lots of info. Located: Coral Gables, FL.
• USEDUC University of South Florida, Tampa - Department of Geology "... offers B.A., B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees in geology. The current graduate enrollment is about 35 ..." Located: Tampa, FL.

Natural Resources - Education/Training - U.S. - Georgia

• USEDUC Georgia State University - Department of Geology "... offers B.S., M.S., and PhD degrees, as well as the Advanced Certificate in Hydrogeology." Located: Atlanta, GA.
• USEDUC State University of West Georgia - Department of Geosciences "... is committed to providing undergraduates in Geology and Geography with a broad based education so that they are prepared ..." Located: Carrollton, GA.
• USEDUC University of Georgia - Department of Geology Lots of info. Located: Athens, GA.

Natural Resources - Education/Training - U.S. - Maryland

• USEDUC College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (AGNR), University of Maryland Lots of info. Located: College Park, MD.
• USEDUC Ocean Remote Sensing - Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory Located: Baltimore, MD.

Natural Resources - Education/Training - U.S. - Hawaii

• USEDUC University of Hawaii - School of Ocean and Earth Science and Technology (SOEST) "... brings together in a single focused ocean, earth sciences and technology group, academic departments, research institutes, federal cooperative programs, and support facilities of the highest quality in the nation to meet challenges in the ocean and earth sciences." Founded: 1988. Located: Honolulu, HI.

Natural Resources - Education/Training - U.S. - Idaho

• USEDUC Boise State University - Department of Geosciences "We are a community of 20 regular, adjunct and research faculty, and more than 75 graduate and undergraduate students engaged in education and research in the fields of geology, geophysics, hydrology, science education, and physical geography." Located: Boise, ID.
• USEDUC Idaho State University - Department of Geosciences "Learning and research are facilitated within the informal atmosphere of the department, where faculty and students work as colleagues to solve modern geologic problems." Located: Pocatello, ID.
• USEDUC University of Idaho - Department of Geological Sciences "We are a group of 12 active faculty, support personnel, and most importantly over 100 enthusiastic and talented undergraduate and graduate students." Located: Moscow, ID.

Natural Resources - Education/Training - U.S. - Illinois

• USEDUC Augustana College - Department of Geology "... study the fundamentals of the science, including mineralogy; igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary petrology; vertebrate and invertebrate paleontology; ..." Founded: 1929. Located: Rock Island, IL.
• USEDUC Eastern Illinois University - Department of Geology/Geography "The student may choose either general geology or geography with a general, environmental, or geographic techniques/spatial analysis emphasis." Located: Charleston, IL.
• USEDUC Northern Illinois University - Department of Geology and Environmental Geosciences Lots of info. Located: DeKalb, IL.
• USEDUC Northwestern University - Department of Geological Sciences Lots of info. Located: Evanston, IL.
• USEDUC Olivet Nazarene University - Department of Geological Sciences "... program is a balance of theory, lab skills and techniques, field work and research." Located: Bourbonnais, IL.
• USEDUC Southern Illinois University - Department of Geology Lots of info. Located: Carbondale, IL.
• USEDUC University of Chicago - Department of the Geophysical Sciences "Research facilities include special laboratories for atmospheric chemical kinetics, sediment transport, high pressure geophysics, petrology, mass spectro- metry, rock and fossil preparation, and general chemical analyses." Located: Chicago, IL.
• USEDUC University of Illinois at Chicago - Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences "... achieving excellence in research, by providing high quality undergraduate and graduate education and post-doctoral training ..." Located: Chicago, IL.
• USEDUC University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Department of Geology Lots of info. Located: Urbana, IL.
• USEDUC University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign - Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences (NRES) Undergraduate and graduate programs. Located: Urbana, IL.

Natural Resources - Education/Training - U.S. - Indiana

• USEDUC Ball State University - Department of Geology Lots of info. Located: Muncie, MI.
• USEDUC Purdue University - Dept. of Forestry & Natural Resources "Our mission is to develop and disseminate knowledge in the natural resource sciences associated with the protection, management, and sustainable use of forests and related ecosystems." Located: West Lafayette, IN.
• USEDUC Hanover College - Geology Department "Geology courses are supported by equipment and facilities necessary for advanced study and research." Founded:1886. Located: Hanover, IN.
• USEDUC Indiana University - Department of Geological Sciences Undergraduate and graduate programs. Located: Bloomington, IN.
• USEDUC Indiana University - Purdue University Fort Wayne - Geoscience Department Lots of info. Located: Fort Wayne, IN.
• USEDUC University of Notre Dame - Civil Engineering & Geological Sciences "The program in Environmental Geosciences emphasizes the inter-relationships of geosystems and human impact on the environment in a unique curriculum." Located: Notre Dame, IN.

Natural Resources - Education/Training - U.S. - Iowa

• USEDUC Iowa State University - Department of Geological and Atmospheric Sciences "The department offers degrees through the Ph.D. in geology, earth science, and meteorology." Located: Ames, IA.
• USEDUC University of Iowa - Department of Geoscience Lots of info. Located: Iowa City, IA.
• USEDUC University of Northern Iowa - Earth Science Department "The department offers B. A. degrees in Earth Science (both teaching and non-teaching) and Geology." Located: Cedar Falls, IA.

Natural Resources - Education/Training - U.S. - Kansas

• USEDUC Emporia State University - Earth Science Department "... offers a variety of courses, programs and degrees, which include geology, physical geography, space and earth sciences. Undergraduate and Master's degrees are available ..." Located: Emporia, KS.
• USEDUC Fort Hays State University - Geosciences Department "... offers a variety of baccalaureate and advanced degrees as well as minors in both geology and geography." Located: Hays, KS.
• USEDUC Kansas State University - Department of Geology "We offer two geology degrees, B.S. and M.S., with possibilities to focus on specialized areas of geology at both the undergraduate and graduate level ..." Located: Manhattan, KS.
• USEDUC University of Kansas - Department of Geology "Both M.S. and Ph.D. degrees are awarded." Located: Lawrence, KS.

Natural Resources - Education/Training - U.S. - Kentucky

• USEDUC Eastern Kentucky University - Department of Earth Sciences "Our curriculum continues to be updated to meet the needs of the professional community, so students with a degree from EKU are prepared to handle the changing spectrum of geology-related careers." Located: Richmond, KY.
• USEDUC Murray State University - Department of Geosciences "... offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs which are strongly supported by course work in remote sensing, digital image processing, geoarchaeology, geology, and geographic information science (GIS)." Located: Murray, KY.
• USEDUC Northern Kentucky University - Physics and Geology Department Lots of info. Located: Highland Heights, KY.
• USEDUC University of Kentucky - Department of Geological Sciences "... offers the B.S., B.A. (pending), M.S., and Ph.D. degrees in geology, a minor in geology, and administers a topical major (B.S.) in Environmental Sciences." Founded: 1892. Located: Lexington, KY.
• USEDUC University of Louisville - Department of Geography/Geosciences "... to foster inquiry about the physical and social realms of the world's environments and the interactions that occur between these two realms." Located: Louisville, KY.

Natural Resources - Education/Training - U.S. - Louisiana

• USEDUC Centenary College - Department of Geology "The department offers course work leading to both the Bachelor of Arts and the Bachelor of Science degrees in Geology." Located: Shreveport, LA.
• USEDUC Louisiana State University - Department of Geology and Geophysics "... offers a variety of classes at the undergraduate and graduate student levels." Located: Baton Rouge, LA.

Natural Resources - Education/Training - U.S. - Maine

• USEDUC Bowdoin College - Geology Department "Students are invited to major or minor in geology, and may design an interdisciplinary major in geology and physics or geology and chemistry." Located: Brunswick, ME.
• USEDUC Colby College - Department of Geology Lots of info. Located: Waterville, ME.
• USEDUC University of Maine - College of Natural Sciences, Forestry, & Agriculture "In addition to forestry, wildlife, and a full selection of natural resource-based programs, students can choose programs of study from the full spectrum of biological sciences, marine science, geological science ..." Located: Orono, ME.
• USEDUC University of Maine - Department of Geological Sciences Lots of info. Located: Orono, ME.
• USEDUC University of Southern Maine - Department of Geosciences "The geosciences major provides a solid science background and good preparation for careers involving environmental problems, science education, geologic hazards, geo-engineering, mapping, fossil fuels ..." Located: Gorham, ME.

Natural Resources - Education/Training - U.S. - Maryland

• USEDUC Johns Hopkins University - Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences Lots of info. Located: Baltimore, MD.
• USEDUC Johns Hopkins University - Ocean Remote Sensing - Applied Physics Laboratory Lots of info. Located: Baltimore, MD.
• USEDUC University of Maryland - College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (AGNR) Lots of info. Located: College Park, MD.
• USEDUC University of Maryland - Department of Geology "In the academic year 1999-00 there are ~ 20 resident and ~ 3 non-resident faculty, including post-doctoral research associates, approximately 5 FTE staff, ~ 20 graduate students and ~ 50 undergraduate students majoring in Geology." Founded: 1973. Located: College Park, MD.

Natural Resources - Education/Training - U.S. - Massachusetts

• USEDUC Amherst College - Department of Geology Lots of info. Located: Amherst, MA.
• USEDUC Boston College - Department of Geology and Geophysics Lots of info. Located: Chestnut Hill, MA.
• USEDUC Fitchburg State College - Geo/Physical Sciences Department Lots of info. Located: Fitchburg, MA.
• USEDUC Harvard University - Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences Lots of info. Located: Cambridge, MA.
• USEDUC Massachusetts Institute of Technology - Department of Earth, Atmospheric, and Planetary Sciences (EAPS) "The Department offers a S.B. (Bachelor of Science) degree, a S.M. (Master of Science) degree, a Professional S.M. degree in Geosystems, and a Ph.D. or Sc.D. (Doctor of Philosophy or Doctor of Science) degree." Founded: 1890. Located: Cambridge, MA.
• USEDUC Mount Holyoke College - Department of Earth and Environment Lots of info. Founded: 1930. Located: South Hadley, MA.
• USEDUC Northeastern University - Geology Department "... offers Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degrees in Geology and Environmental Geology." Located: Boston, MA.
• USEDUC Smith College - Department of Geology Lots of info. Located: Northampton, MA.
• USEDUC University of Massachusetts - Department of Geosciences Lots of info. Located: Amherst, MA.
• USEDUC University of Massachusetts Amherst - Department of Natural Resources Conservation Offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. Located: Amherst, MA.
• USEDUC Williams College - Department of Geosciences Lots of info. Located: Williamstown, MA.

Natural Resources - Education/Training - U.S. - Michigan

• USEDUC Albion College - Department of Geology "The geology curriculum provides students with a strong undergraduate preparation for more specialized training at the graduate level or for on-the-job training by industries and government agencies." Located: Albion, MI.
• USEDUC Carleton College - Department of Geology "In the past five years we have graduated about 25 geology majors per year." Founded: 1932. Located: Northfield, MI.
• USEDUC Eastern Michigan University - Department of Geography and Geology Lots of info. Located: Ypsilanti, MI.
• USEDUC Grand Valley State University - Department of Geology "Students may choose one of three geology degree programs: B.S. in geology; B.S. in dual geology-chemistry; B.S. in earth science." Located: Allendale, MI.
• USEDUC Michigan State University - Basic Science and Remote Sensing Initiative (BSRSI) "Research of the BSRSI is focused on: Monitoring land use and land cover change and analyzing the causes and effects of these changes, with emphasis on both global scale questions and regional issues in the Great Lakes Region; Development of basic, remote observation systems through Landsat 7 and EOS AM-1..." Located: East Lansing, MI.
• USEDUC Michigan State University - Department of Geological Sciences Lots of info. Located: East Lansing, MI.
• USEDUC Michigan Tech - Department of Geological & Mining Engineering & Sciences "... offers high quality education and research programs in geological engineering, mining engineering, geology, applied geophysics, and geology/earth science education." Located: Houghton, MI.
• USEDUC University of Michigan - Department of Geological Sciences Lots of info. Located: Ann Arbor, MI.
• USEDUC University of Michigan - School of Natural Resources and Environment (SNRE) "Through research and teaching, we prepare practitioners to manage and conserve natural and environmental resources ..." Located: Ann Arbor, MI.
• USEDUC Western Michigan University - Department of Geosciences Lots of info. Located: Kalamazoo, MI.

Natural Resources - Education/Training - U.S. - Minnesota

• USEDUC Macalester College - Geology Department Lots of info. Located: St. Paul, MN.
• USPROD Midwest Geosciences Group "... is growing into a premier training provider for geologists, engineers, and environmental scientists around the world." Founded: 1996. Located: Waverly, MN.
• USEDUC St. Cloud State University - Earth and Atmospheric Sciences (EAS) Lots of info. Located: St. Cloud, MN.
• USEDUC University of Minnesota - Extension Service - Environment and Natural Resources "... programs address the relationship between humans and the land. Issues include environmental protection and management, forestry and wood products, water quality ..." Located: Unknown, MN.
• USEDUC University of Minnesota - Department of Geology and Geophysics "Bachelor of Science degrees in geology and geophysics are offered through the Institute of Technology, and Bachelor of Arts degrees in geology are offered through the College of Liberal Arts." Founded: 1874. Located: Minneapolis, MN.
• USEDUC University of Minnesota, Crookston - Natural Resources "... provides an integrated approach to soil and water conservation, wildlife and fisheries management, forestry, and recreation." Located: Crookston, MN.
• USEDUC University of Minnesota, Duluth - Department of Geological Sciences Undergraduate and graduate programs. Located: Duluth, MN.
• USEDUC University of Minnesota, Duluth - Natural Resources Research Institute "Our mission is to foster economic development of Minnesota's natural resources in an environmentally sound manner to promote private sector employment." Located: Duluth, MN.
• USEDUC University of Minnesota, Newton Horace Winchell School of Earth Sciences Lots of info. Located: Various, MN.
• USEDUC Winona State University - Department of Geology Lots of info. Located: Winona, MN.

Natural Resources - Education/Training - U.S. - Mississippi

• USEDUC Mississippi State University - Department of Geosciences "... includes all disciplines devoted to the study of the Earth. Geology deals with the materials, processes, and forces of the solid planet." Located: Mississippi State, MS.
• USEDUC University of Mississippi - Department of Geology and Geological Engineering Lots of info. Located: University, MS.
• USEDUC University of Southern Mississippi - Department of Geology Lots of info. Located: Hattiesburg, MS.

Natural Resources - Education/Training - U.S. - Missouri

• USEDUC Southeast Missouri State University - Department of Geosciences Lots of info. Located: Cape Girardeau, MO.
• USEDUC University of Missouri, Columbia - Department of Geological Sciences Undergraduate and graduate programs. Located: Columbia, MO.
• USEDUC University of Missouri, Columbia - School of Natural Resources "... comprehensive natural resources program, which encompasses atmospheric science, fisheries, forestry, parks, recreation, soils, tourism and wildlife." Located: Columbia, MO.
• USEDUC University of Missouri, Rolla - Department of Geological Engineering Undergraduate and graduate programs. Located: Rolla, MO.
• USEDUC Washington University in St. Louis - Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences "The Department offers undergraduate and graduate programs leading to bachelors, masters, and doctoral degrees." Located: St. Louis, MO.

Natural Resources - Education/Training - U.S. - Montana

• USEDUC Montana State University - Department of Earth Sciences "... has a full-time faculty of about 12 earth scientists; geologists and geographers. We have about 30 active graduate students in our Master of Science in Earth Sciences program ..." Located: Bozeman, MT.
• USEDUC Montana Tech - School of Mines and Engineering Lots of info. Located: Butte, MT.
• USEDUC University of Montana - Department of Geology "We foster scientifically literate, broadly educated students with quantitative skills who understand subtle connections between disciplines in an environmentally stressed world." Located: Missoula, MT.