Geologic Resource Evaluation Scoping Summary: Missouri National Recreational River
Graham J. 2008. Geologic Resource Evaluation Scoping Summary: Missouri National Recreational River
The National Park Service held a GRI scoping meeting for Missouri National Recreational River (MNRR) and Niobrara National Scenic River (NIOB) on August 20, 2008 at the University of South Dakota, Vermillion, South Dakota. Lisa Norby (NPS GRD) facilitated the meeting and led the discussion regarding geologic processes and features at Niobrara National Scenic River. After Wayne Werkmeister (MNRR) presented an overview of some of the impacts of dams and stabilization projects to the river, Tim Connors (NPS GRD) led the discussion of map coverage. Scott Lundstrom (USGS) presented a geologic overview, and Matt Joeckel (NEGS) discussed mineral occurrences related to recent weathering in the Missouri and Niobrara valleys. Rob Jacobson (USGS) addressed the role of geology and hydrogeology with regards to managing threatened and endangered species in the park. On Thursday, August 21, Tim Cowman (SDGS), Scott Lundstrom (USGS), and Wayne Werkmeister (MNRR) led a field trip within the 59-mile District from Audubon Bend to Mulberry Bend in the morning, and in the afternoon, to an active quarry and to Ponca State Park. Participants at the meeting included NPS staff from the park and Geologic Resources Division (GRD) and cooperators from the South Dakota Geological Survey (SDGS), Nebraska Geological Survey (NEGS), USGS, and Colorado State University (CSU). This scoping summary highlights the GRI scoping meeting for Missouri National Recreational River including the geologic setting, the plan for providing a digital geologic map, geologic resource management issues, a description of significant geologic features and processes, mapping recommendations, and a record of meeting participants (table 1).
- Type
- Administrative
- Authors
- Graham, John
- Date of Issue
- 2008-12
- Units
- GRD , GRI , MNRR , NGPN
- Keywords
- Geologic Resources Division, Geologic Resources Inventory, GRD, GRI, Missouri National Recreational River, MNRR, National Park Service, Nebraska, Notes, NPS, South Dakota
- Subjects
- Ecological Framework: Geology and Soils | Geomorphology | Glacial Features and Processes , Ecological Framework: Geology and Soils | Geomorphology | Hillslope Features and Processes , Ecological Framework: Geology and Soils | Geomorphology | Stream/River Channel Characteristics , Ecological Framework: Geology and Soils | Paleontology | Paleontology