Geologic Resource Evaluation Scoping Summary: Mammoth Cave National Park
Thornberry-Ehrlich T. 2006. Geologic Resource Evaluation Scoping Summary: Mammoth Cave National Park
The National Park Service held a GRE scoping meeting for Mammoth Cave National Park on June 15-16, 2006 at Mammoth Cave National Park in Kentucky. Tim Connors (NPS-GRD) and Jim Chappell (Colorado State University) facilitated the discussion of map coverage and Bruce Heise (NPS-GRD) led the discussion regarding geologic processes and features at the park. Art Palmer (Cave Research Foundation – State University of New York) presented an overview of the geology in the park area (see below geologic setting), and Ron Kerbo (NPS – GRD) presented an overview of cave and karst features and processes. Participants at the meeting included NPS staff from the park, Geologic Resources Division, Kentucky Geological Survey, Cumberland Piedmont Network, as well as area experts from the Cave Research Foundation, State University of New York, and Kentucky University, and cooperators from Colorado State University (see table 2). This scoping summary highlights the GRE scoping meeting for Mammoth Cave National Park including the geologic setting, the plan for providing a digital geologic map, a prioritized list of geologic resource management issues, a description of significant geologic features and processes, lists of recommendations and action items, and a record of meeting participants.
- Type
- Administrative
- Authors
- Thornberry-Ehrlich, Trista
- Date of Issue
- 2006-11
- Units
- CUPN , GRD , GRI , MACA
- Keywords
- Geologic Issues, Geologic Mapping, Geologic Resource Evaluation, Geologic Resources Inventory, Geology, Kentucky, Mammoth Cave National Park, Meeting, Notes
- Subjects
- Ecological Framework: Geology and Soils | Geomorphology | Windblown 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 | Subsurface Geologic Processes | Cave/Karst Features and Processes , Ecological Framework: Geology and Soils | Paleontology | Paleontology