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Figure 3. Washington 100 is a new geotourism website from the Department of Natural Resources, Washington State, USA,
that features 100 great places to view geology in the state (https://wa100.dnr.wa.gov). Image from the Washington Geo-
logical Survey (Washington Department of Natural Resources).

accessibility (Semken, 2005). The identification and development Geoscientists’ Choice Geoheritage Video Awards—as determined
of culturally sensitive and respectful interpretation of Geoheritage by the GSA Connects 2021 participants—will be named in
sites necessitates the active engagement of multiple voices and Portland. If you need additional information, please do not hesitate
stakeholders, and inclusion of the widest possible spectrum of to contact the authors.
those communities with connections to the site. Multiple voices,
especially those of local Indigenous peoples and local landholders, SUMMARY
contribute to the conversation that navigates toward a public Undoubtedly, Geoheritage positively influences our professional,
awareness about such sites. Compromise and careful adaptation of public, and personal lives. It encompasses the intersection of geo-
initial ideas or draft protection plans are often necessary. Making logic research, site preservation, formal education, public outreach,
these critical and enlightening sites as accessible as possible, landscape management, recreation, tourism, and personal inspira-
while still respecting and preserving the often-fragile nature of tion—and it is most successful when a wide spectrum of commu-
these sites, is an ongoing challenge. nity voices are engaged and acknowledged. We invite you to partici-
pate and ensure that your voice is heard.
AN INVITATION TO SHOWCASE YOUR
GEOHERITAGE ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
The 2021 Geoheritage Pardee Keynote Symposium celebrates We thank Nelia Dunbar, New Mexico Bureau of Geology and Mineral
Geoheritage by highlighting successes, opportunities, best prac- Resources; Marjorie Chan, University of Utah; Kennard Bork, Dennison Uni-
tices, and available informational resources. We also showcase versity; and Eric Pyle, James Madison University, for their suggestions that
improved this manuscript.
geodiversity—at GSA Portland and beyond—through archived
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