Marine, Coastal and Watershed Resource Directory

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U.S. Geological Survey

Organization Type:
Government Agency

Mission:
Our mission is to serve the Nation by providing reliable scientific information to:
•  describe and understand the Earth;
•  minimize loss of life and property from natural disasters;
•  manage water, biological, energy, and mineral resources; and
•  enhance and protect our quality of life.

Contact:
Helen Gibbons
Marine and Coastal Issues
U.S. Geological Survey
345 Middlefield Road, MS 999
Menlo Park, CA 94025
Phone: (650) 329-5042
Fax: (650) 329-5198
hgibbons@usgs.gov

Tom Haltom
Watershed Issues
U.S. Geological Survey
6000 J Street, Placer Hall
Sacramento, CA 95819-6129
Phone: (916) 278-3000
Phone: (916) 278-3024
Fax: (916) 278-3070
tchaltom@usgs.gov

Geographical Focus:
Regional, State

Counties Served:
All

Activities:
Research, Education, Water Monitoring

Topic:
Wetlands, Kelp Forest, Islands, Beaches, Rocky Intertidal, Wildlife, Energy, Watershed Hydrology, Habitat Restoration, Endangered Species, Water Quality/Storm Water Runoff, Bay & Estuary Habitats, Open Ocean/Oceanography

Educational Resources:
Curriculum, Activity/Learning Kit, Posters, Maps, Outreach Programs, On-Site Programs, Guided Walks, Field Trip, Publications, Newsletter, Brochures, Guidebooks, Exhibits/Displays, Multimedia, Website

Speaker/Lecture Series:
The USGS office in Menlo Park, California, offers a monthly public lecture series featuring lectures designed for the general public by USGS scientists about topics related to their research.
The USGS office in Sacramento, California, offers the USGS/California State University Sacramento (CSUS) Colloquium Series of hour-long talks geared toward undergraduate students and the interested public; talks are scheduled four or five times a semester.

Education Programs:
Programs:
• USGS Monthly Public lecture series (Menlo Park): Monthly (see above)
• USGS/California State University Sacramento (CSUS) Colloquium Series (Sacramento): Four or five times a semester (see above)

Materials:
•  Teaching Packets with Activities
•  Paper Models
•  Posters/Maps
•  Booklets
•  Fact Sheets
•  Web sites
•  CD-ROMs
•  Videotapes

Target Audiences:
K-12, Adult, Teacher, Non-Formal Educator, General Public

Other Languages:
Currently, the USGS offers fact sheets in Spanish on earthquake, volcano, and tsunami hazards, and Spanish versions of videotapes on various topics.

Volunteer Opportunities

	Program: Volunteer for Science Program
	Description: Volunteers assist USGS employees, usually research scientists, by performing work in the office, the laboratory, or the field. The USGS strives to use voluntary help in such a way that it is mutually beneficial to the USGS and the volunteer. A person who applies to volunteer is matched with a USGS project chief, and together they determine the volunteer’s hours and duties. Volunteer opportunities include, but are not limited to, those found on this Web site: www.usgs.gov/volunteer.
	When Needed: Throughout the year
	Qualifications: People of all ages, backgrounds, and citizenship may donate their time, talent, and expertise to the USGS. There are no age restrictions, but volunteers under age 18 must have the written permission of a parent or guardian.
	Commitment Required: Varies; each volunteer consults with his or her USGS project chief to agree on hours and days of volunteer work.
	Application/Training: Ask the contact (see below) for a Volunteer Questionnaire. You can fill out a questionnaire for Office and Laboratory Work, a questionnaire for Field Work, or both. You may send a resume or other form of information with the volunteer questionnaire, or in place of it.
	Community Service Documentation: Yes
	Contact: Coastal and Marine issues: Susan Fong-Young (650) 329-4078 sfyoung@usgs.gov

Internship Opportunities
Many internship programs are available. For more information, contact:
Coastal and Marine issues: Susan Fong-Young, (650) 329-4078, sfyoung@usgs.gov
Watershed issues: Karen Kreun, (916) 278-3042, kkreun@usgs.gov

Videos:
For loan, free of charge, or for purchase

Hurricane Force: A Coastal Perspective plus Anatomy of a Hurricane, (9/94; Hurricane Force” documents USGS studies of hurricane impacts in Louisiana, Puerto Rico, Hawaii; Anatomy is 5-min introduction to hurricanes) (free- call Menlo Park office)
Ocean Floor Legacy: A Critical Juncture, U.S. Geological Survey Farallones Study, (2/91; study of radioactive waste in the Gulf of the Farallones) (free- call Menlo Park office)
"Future Quakes—Unlocking the Mysteries of Bay Area Earthquake Faults" (10/99; a sampling of USGS earthquake research around the San Francisco Bay area) (free- call Menlo Park office)
A Nation’s Edge—The USGS Coastal and Marine Geology Program, (2/97; a sampling of USGS coastal and marine research around the Nation) (free- call Menlo Park office)
America’s New Frontier, (7/92; mapping of United States’ Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) using system called GLORIA) (free- call Menlo Park office)
At Ocean’s Edge: Coastal Change in Southwest Washington, (6/98; documents coastal-erosion research by USGS and Washington State Dept. of Ecology) (free- call Menlo Park office)
Numerous titles are available via interlibrary loan from the USGS Library in Menlo Park, California. Go to www.usgs.gov/library, click on "Search the Catalog," then select "Subject Browse" and enter the key word "videocassettes" to see an annotated list of holdings. If you see a title you want, call or visit your local library to set up an interlibrary loan. The title you want may also be available for purchase; call 1-888-ASK-USGS to check.

CD-Rom:
For loan, free of charge, or for purchase

Año Nuevo to Santa Cruz—A Photographic Tour of the Coastline, by Henry Chezar and Florence L. Wong, Digital Data Series DDS-61, version 1.0, 2000. (free- call Menlo Park office)
Atlas of GLORIA Sidescan—Sonar Imagery of the Exclusive Economic Zone of the United States: EEZ-View, by Molly G. Groome, Christina E. Gutmacher, and Andrew J. Stevenson, U.S. Geological Survey Open-File Report 97-540. (free- call Menlo Park office)
Sea-Floor Images and Data from Multibeam Surveys in San Francisco Bay, Southern California, Hawaii, the Gulf of Mexico, and Lake Tahoe, California-Nevada, by Peter Dartnell and James V. Gardner, Digital Data Series DDS-55, version 1.0, 1999.(free-Menlo)
Numerous titles are available via interlibrary loan from the USGS Library in Menlo Park, California. Go to www.usgs.gov/library, click on "Search the Catalog," then select "Subject Browse" and enter the key word "videocassettes" to see an annotated list of holdings. If you see a title you want, call or visit your local library to set up an interlibrary loan. The title you want may also be available for purchase; call 1-888-ASK-USGS to check.

General Services:
Restrooms, Picnic Area, Telephone, Bookstore/Gift Shop (not in Sacramento)

Parking Availability:
At USGS in Menlo Park, California: Parking is free. There are about 30 parking spaces set aside for visitors in the traffic circle area northeast of Building 3 (see map at online.wr.usgs.gov/kiosk/mparea3.html); visitors can also park in employee lots around campus. There are handicapped parking spaces all over campus, including 6 such spaces in the traffic circle area northeast of Building 3.
At USGS in Sacramento, California: The USGS California District offices are located on the California State University Sacramento (CSUS) campus in Placer Hall. CSUS is about 4 miles east of Downtown Sacramento at 6000 J Street. Parking is available on campus, but finding a parking space can be a challenge. There is a charge (currently $2.25 per day). Visitor parking permits are good only in lots designated for students. Avoid the Faculty/Staff parking lots since a parking ticket can be expensive. For a campus map and additional information, visit this Web site: www.csus.edu/utaps,

Public Transit Access:
At USGS in Menlo Park, California: Take CalTrain (transit.511.org/schedules/allroutes.asp?cid='CT) to the Menlo Park Station, and then the SamTrans Bus 296 (go to www.transitinfo.org/providers/index.asp and select "SamTrans" from the "Select a Transit Provider" menu) to the campus. Bicycles can be taken on both CalTrain (32 bikes per train) and SamTrans (2-4 bikes per bus). TO WALK from the train station to the campus (it’s less than a mile), head southeast from the train station about 100 yards to Ravenswood Avenue. TURN LEFT (northeast) and walk down Ravenswood about half a mile to Middlefield Road, turn right (southeast) and the campus is on the right side of the street. TURN RIGHT (southwest) on Survey Lane. GO 1 block. The Library is in Building 15, and the Visitor's Center is in Building 3, both on your right. At USGS in Sacramento, California: Sacramento Regional Transit operates buses and light rail.
Phone 916-321-BUSS (916-321-2877) or visit this Web site: www.sacrt.com

The Light Rail Station nearest campus is the University/65th Street Station.

Buses:
Light Rail Station to the CSUS Campus: Routes 82 and 87.
Area North of the CSUS Campus: Routes 82 and 87.
Downtown to the CSUS campus: Routes 30, 31 and 34.

Walking and biking:
It is about a 15-20 minute walk from the University/65th Street Station to the center of the CSUS Campus. Walk north on 65th Street to the pedestrian walkway under the railroad tracks onto the campus.
Bicycles can be taken on many buses and light rail cars. Call the Regional Transit office (916-321-2877) for specifics.

Disabled Access:
The buildings on both campuses have disabled access, including wheelchair-accessible ramps, elevators, and restrooms; automatic doors; and handicapped parking spaces.

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