HOW DO I GET INVOLVED?
Communicate!You can contact your member of Congress about earth science and environmental issues of concern. Visit your representative at the district office or in Washington. It is an excellent opportunity to impress your scientific expertise upon him or her. Ensure that the geoscience community is being represented on the Hill! Supporting information and materials can be found on these Web sites.
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Geology & Public Policy
G&PP News
GSA Highlights Earth Science Research at Congressional Exhibition [ posted 16 July 2008 ]
GSA co-sponsored this event where geoscientists discussed their NSF-funded research with Rep. Vernon Ehlers (R-Mich), Rep. Rush Holt (D-NJ), NSF Director Arden Bement, and numerous congressional staffers.
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House Panel Approves 4.8% Budget Increase for USGS
- The House Appropriations Subcommittee on Interior, Environment and Related Agencies approved a bill on 6/11/08, that would increase funding for the U.S. Geological Survey by 4.8% or $48 million to $1.054 billion in FY 2009. The House mark is 8.4% above the President's FY 2009 budget request for the USGS. The President proposed a 3.7% budget cut for the USGS in FY 2009. [ view table ]
- A statement by Subcommittee Chairman Norm Dicks (D-WA) contains strong language about the President's budget request for the Department of the Interior. [ view statement ]
- Read the USGS Coalition's testimony to the House Appropriations Committee meeting.
GSA Panel Seeks Comments on Public Investment in Earth Science Research [ posted 16 June 2008 ]
Please submit your comments and suggestions regarding the draft position statement by 11 August 2008, to Richard Berg,
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[ view draft ]
Improving Tsunami Warnings [ posted 20 March 2008 ]
14 March 2008: GSA cosponsored a congressional briefing in the U.S. Capitol on "Improving Tsunami Warnings Nationwide." This briefing, moderated by former GSA President Mary Lou Zoback, summarized improvements to tsunami warnings and the role and status of observatory networks and warning centers.
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Congressional Visits Day [ posted 17 March 2008 ]
4-5 March 2008: Former GSA President Mary Lou Zoback and GSA Councilor John Geissman spoke at a press conference in the U.S. Capitol with Rep. Rush Holt (D-NJ) and Rep. Judy Biggert (R-Il), Co-Chairs of the Congressional R&D Caucus, to to address the severe repercussions of recent underfunding of key science agencies. The press conference was convened in conjunction with the 13th Annual Science-Engineering-Technology Congressional Visits Day (CVD). If you are interested in participating in next year's CVD, please contact Craig Schiffries, GSA Director for Geoscience Policy,
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GSA Opens Washington Office [ posted 17 Sep 2007 ]
17 September 2007: GSA opens an office focused on public policy and the geosciences in Washington, D.C. The office is staffed by Dr. Craig M. Schiffries, the Society's new Director for Geoscience Policy, who joined GSA 1 Sept. 2007.
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