North Carolina Geological Survey

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https://deq.nc.gov/about/divisions/energy-mineral-land-resources/north-carolina-geological-survey 'North Carolina Geological Survey'

Project Leader: Randy Bechtel

Program Description

Our program has statewide-wide connections to formal K12 teachers, OEST award-winning teachers, non-formal educators (including a large state-wide Environmental Educators group),and industry groups all interested in geoscience education from varying perspectives. Our program also performs typical Survey activities such as bedrock and Coastal Plain geologic mapping, response to hazards such as earthquakes and landslides, and research into natural resources.

Program Focus

K-12 education

K-12 teacher development

Research

General public

Program Operations

North Carolina