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Summer ‘24
Triage Validates 1 Million Wells! Introducing New Staff MGRRE Wins $5M CCUS Grant Outreach and Education Activities National Geological Map Database Program Core Stories – 1 Billion-Year-Old Mystery Solved Field Stories – Geologic Mapping near Watersmeet Honoring the Legacy of John Yellich
Quarterly Updates from the Michigan Geological Survey
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A Note from the Director The Michigan Geological Survey is building tremendous momentum, with a wide array of exciting initiatives underway. Our dedicated team of geoscientists, each bringing expertise across various fields, is pushing the boundaries of what we know about Michigan's geology. Through cutting-edge research and the development of forward-thinking strategies, we are making significant strides in carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) — essential steps toward environmental sustainability. Additionally, our focus on 3-D subsurface mapping and the latest technologies is revealing Michigan’s geological resources with an unprecedented level of detail, providing insights that will inform critical decisions about the state’s future. Water resources remain a key priority for us. We are committed to deepening our understanding of water availability, quantity, and soon, water quality, ensuring Michigan’s communities are supported with reliable data for sustainable management. Our work is made possible through strong partnerships with local, state, and federal agencies, universities, NGOs, and industry. This collaboration is vital as we continue to expand our research and strengthen Michigan’s geological knowledge base. It's an exciting time for the Michigan Geological Survey, and we are moving forward with purpose and passion. ~ Sara Pearson
Triage Validates 1,000,000 Wells! MGS's Triage project working with the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) Drinking Water and Environmental Health Division (DWEHD) has recently made a major accomplishment. Since 2019, research assistants on the project have manually validated the information and locations of water wells in the state's Wellogic database as well as entered missing water well information from historical scanned records. This summer, the team officially hit the milestone of validating over 1 million well records. Ensuring these records are entered and verified provides an accurate and reliable source of groundwater and geologic information for the state of Michigan.
For more information go to https://wmich.edu/geologysurvey https://wmich.edu/michigangeologicalrepository
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