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STATE OF COLORADO John A. Love, Governor
DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES T. W. Ten Eyck, Executive Director
COLORADO GEOLOGICAL SURVEY John W. Rold, State Geologist and Director A. L. Hornbaker, Mineral Deposits Geologist Richard H. Pearl, Ground Water Geologist William P. Rogers, Engineering Geologist Antoinette M. Ray, Secretary
MISSION OF THE COLORADO GEOLOGICAL SURVEY
The Colorado Geological Survey was legislatively re-established in February 1969 to meet the geologic needs of the citizens, governmental agencies, and mineral industries of Colorado. This modern legislation was aimed at applying geologic knowledge toward the solution of today’s and tomorrow’s problems of an expanding population, mounting environmental concern, and the growing demand for mineral resources.
SPECIFIC LEGISLATIVE CHARGES:
“Assist, consult with, and advise state and local governmental agencies on geologic problems.”
“Promote economic development of mineral resources.”
“Evaluate the physical features of Colorado with reference to present and potential human and animal use.”
“Conduct studies to develop geologic information.”
“Inventory the state’s mineral resources.”
“Collect, preserve and distribute geologic information.”
“Determine areas of geologic hazard that could affect the safety of or economic loss to the citizens of Colorado.”
“Prepare, publish, and distribute geologic reports, maps, and bulletins.”