Welcome to the Bureau of Geology and Natural Areas
22 State House Station
Augusta, Maine, 04333
Telephone: 207-287-2801
E-mail: mgs@maine.gov
Introduction
The Bureau of Geology and Natural Areas is part of the Maine
Department of Conservation. We are dedicated
geologists, biologists, ecologists, information specialists, and administrators
who are committed to public service by gathering, analyzing, and disseminating
unbiased information on the State's natural resources. Through this electronic
medium we further our goal of improved customer satisfaction by providing
timely information on our current programs, publications, and educational
resources.
Our intent is to update this site frequently with information on new
maps, inventories, and databases, with interesting and informative images,
and with information on current scientific happenings. We hope you will
find this resource of value, will visit it often to learn of new information,
and will make comments and suggestions to us to improve this site.
Robert G. Marvinney
Director and State Geologist
Mission
It is the mission of the Bureau of Geology and Natural Areas
to provide the People of Maine with quality information to facilitate informed
decision-making for natural resource management, economic development,
conservation planning, and regulation; to provide public assistance; and
to promote education. The bureau will inventory, map, assess, and interpret
Maine's geology and the ecology of the State's plants, animals, and natural
communities. The bureau will support its mission by using computerized
geographic information systems and databases, and by publishing maps and
reports. To further the mission, the bureau will coordinate the Department
of Conservation's use of geographic information systems.
Last updated on January 9, 2009
