www.consrv.ca.gov/cgs
Organization Type:
Government Agency
Mission:
The mission of the Department of Conservation is to protect public health and safety, ensure environmental quality, and support the State’s long-term economic viability in the use of California’s land and mineral resources.
The California Geological Survey develops and disseminates technical information and advice on California’s geology, geologic hazards, and mineral resources.
In partnership with the people of California, the California Geological Survey achieves its mission through superior professional leadership, creativity, innovation, and cooperation and provides the highest quality technical expertise to the public for the betterment of the State’s economy and environment.
Contact:
California Department of Conservation - California Geological Survey
801 K Street, MS 12-30
Sacramento, CA 95814
Phone: (916) 445-1825
Fax: (916) 445-5718
cgshq@consrv.ca.gov
Geographical Focus:
State
Counties Served:
All
Activities:
Research, Education, Policy, Conservation, Resource Management
Topic:
Watershed Hydrology, Coastal Processes
Educational Resources:
Maps, Outreach Programs, Publications, Newsletter, Brochures, Guidebooks, Exhibits/Displays, Multimedia, Website, Library/Lending Materials
Education Programs:
- Field trip guidebooks to various parts of California
- CD-ROMs containing photographs, maps, and multimedia material relating to California Geology and Historic mining
- Notes about the State Gem, Fossil, Mineral, and Rock
- Interlibrary loan services (from our state repository of geologic and mining material)
- A Teacher Resource Center, catalog available at www.consrv.ca.gov/CGS/information/publications/library/index.htm
- Brochures, CGS Notes, and publications about California’s geology, mineral resources and geologic hazards
Target Audiences:
K-12, Adult, Teacher, Non-Formal Educator, General Public
In-Service Training:
Teachers
We generally participate as presenters in Teacher Workshops hosted by other organizations and/or provide material for those workshops or associated field trips.
Volunteer Opportunities
Please call for more information, (916) 445-1923.
Videos:
For purchase and loan
Currently being developed for geology and public policy.
CD-Rom:
For purchase and loan
See Teacher Resource Catalog and list of available publications.
General Services:
Bookstore/Gift Shop
Parking Availability:
On-street parking
Public Transit Access:
Various public transit, in San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Sacramento
Disabled Access:
Disabled access at all three(3) locations
