Hamilton Reef
10-04-2006, 03:13 PM
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 4, 2006
Contact: Robert McCann (517) 241-7397
October 8-14 is Earth Science Week in Michigan
Governor Jennifer M. Granholm has declared October 8-14 as Earth Science Week in Michigan. Earth Science Week is a nationwide observance emphasizing the importance of earth sciences to the health, safety, and economic well being of citizens.
Knowledge of geology is essential to understanding the characteristics and origins of Michigan’s terrain, which varies from the eroded roots of volcanoes and mountains, to sediments laid down in ancient shallow seas, to glacial hills and lakebed plains.
Geologic knowledge provides insight on Michigan’s soil, groundwater, and surface water resources, and is also the basis for finding and developing Michigan’s valuable mineral resources. Michigan ranks 17th among the states in oil and gas production, and is a major producer of magnesium, iron ore, sand and gravel, bromine, peat, and potash. The state also produces significant volumes of cement, gypsum, crushed stone, lime, clay, and other minerals and mineral products.
The Department of Environmental Quality’s Office of Geological Survey is taking the lead in celebrating Earth Science Week in Michigan. For a list of geologists from state government, academia, industry, and professional organizations who can give presentations to schools and community groups on earth science topics, please visit http://www.deq.state.mi.us/eforms/speakerrequest.html on the internet, or contact the OGS at 517-241-1515. The OGS also has a variety of maps and publications on Michigan geology and geologic resources.
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“Protecting Michigan’s Environment, Ensuring Michigan’s Future”
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 4, 2006
Contact: Robert McCann (517) 241-7397
October 8-14 is Earth Science Week in Michigan
Governor Jennifer M. Granholm has declared October 8-14 as Earth Science Week in Michigan. Earth Science Week is a nationwide observance emphasizing the importance of earth sciences to the health, safety, and economic well being of citizens.
Knowledge of geology is essential to understanding the characteristics and origins of Michigan’s terrain, which varies from the eroded roots of volcanoes and mountains, to sediments laid down in ancient shallow seas, to glacial hills and lakebed plains.
Geologic knowledge provides insight on Michigan’s soil, groundwater, and surface water resources, and is also the basis for finding and developing Michigan’s valuable mineral resources. Michigan ranks 17th among the states in oil and gas production, and is a major producer of magnesium, iron ore, sand and gravel, bromine, peat, and potash. The state also produces significant volumes of cement, gypsum, crushed stone, lime, clay, and other minerals and mineral products.
The Department of Environmental Quality’s Office of Geological Survey is taking the lead in celebrating Earth Science Week in Michigan. For a list of geologists from state government, academia, industry, and professional organizations who can give presentations to schools and community groups on earth science topics, please visit http://www.deq.state.mi.us/eforms/speakerrequest.html on the internet, or contact the OGS at 517-241-1515. The OGS also has a variety of maps and publications on Michigan geology and geologic resources.
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“Protecting Michigan’s Environment, Ensuring Michigan’s Future”