Two New Interactive Maps From the Washington Division of Geology and Earth Resources

The Washington Division of Geology and Earth Resources has announced two new applications available through its new Geologic Information Portal.

One application is called The Washington Interactive Geologic Map and "provides access to geologic mapping at several scales, earthquake and tsunami hazard mapping, and earth resource information."

The other application, called Earth Resources Permit Locations, "provides access to oil and gas exploration drillhole locations and surface mine reclamation permit sites."

In addition to base information such as highways, cities and towns, USGS quadrangles, county boundaries, rivers and Public Land Survey data, other layers show geologic features, aerial photography, and site locations. More layers are to be added in the future.

The Geologic Information Portal has been added to the Resources for Prospectors section of the right-hand sidebar.

Commission Appoints Interim WDFW Director

Following up on yesterday's post, the Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission has appointed WDFW deputy director for resource policy Phil Anderson as interim director following the resignation of Dr. Jeffrey P. Koenings.  According to the press release, the Commission will conduct a nation-wide search for a permanent director beginning next year.

The press release is available at the link here.

Koenings Resigns as Director of WDFW

Word has come that the current director of the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, Jeff Koenings, Ph.D., has announced his resignation effective December 11.

As far as I am aware, there is no word yet on a possible successor.

Read the entire press release at the link here.