The Geologic Information & Outreach Program answers questions and provides information on Utah's geology to the public, educators, industry, and decision makers; produces non-technical flyers and colorful brochures on a variety of geologic topics; provides resources and geologic workshops to teachers; and, maintains the Natural Resources Map & Bookstore and Department of Natural Resources Library.

Services

• Natural Resources Map & Bookstore - In addition to being an official outlet for U.S. Geological Survey publications and maps, the Map & Bookstore also carries a variety of maps and books for recreational activities in Utah including hiking, biking, ski touring, off-road vehicle, snowmobile, and fishing.

• DNR Library - Maintains numerous reference materials on Utah geology and topography and full-size geophysical logs from Utah oil and gas wells. Available to the public for research. Located at the Department of Natural Resources, 1594 West North Temple, Salt Lake City, Utah, 801.537.3333.

• Teacher Resources

• Teacher Workshops - UGS participates in selected teacher inservices and workshops.

• Teaching Kits - Kits are available with a refundable deposit. They must be picked up and returned to the UGS office at the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Building at 1594 West North Temple, Suite 3110, Salt Lake City, 801.537.3300.

• Earth Science Week - The UGS hosts hands-on activities for school groups to celebrate Earth Science Week during October.

Geologic Information

• Public Information Series
• Glad You Asked - General geologic articles on a variety of subjects, including how to stake a mining claim and what is Utah's hydrologic cycle.
• GeoSights
• Teacher's Corner - Geologic articles written especially for teachers, but interesting to all, including where to see different rock types along the Wasatch Front and activities for students on dome mountains and volcanoes.
• Teacher Resources
• Rocks & Minerals
• Dinosaurs & Fossils
• General Geology

Geologic Information & Outreach Projects

Provides geologic information and outreach to the public, educators, decision makers, and industry. Major projects include:

• preparing geologic guides to the Wasatch Front Canyons and Color Country Travel Region,
• enhancing UGS website with more maps and geologic information.

Other UGS projects

Related Bookstore Publications

• Dinosaurs and Fossils
• Geologic Resources
• Gold
• Great Salt Lake
• Informative Publications
• Maps for Teachers
• Recreational Areas

Geologic Information & Outreach Staff