HOW DO I GET INVOLVED?
Communicate!
You can contact your member of Congress about earth science and environmental issues of concern. Visit your representative at the district office or in Washington. It is an excellent opportunity to impress your scientific expertise upon him or her. Ensure that the geoscience community is being represented on the Hill!
Supporting information and materials can be found on these Web sites.
Work on Capitol Hill
Check out the GSA Congressional Science Fellowship program. Your work as a geoscientist greatly impacts society and Earth. Why not make an impact on our government as well? |
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Geology & Public Policy
G&PP News
Improving Tsunami Warnings [ posted 20 March 2008 ]
GSA co-sponsored a Congressional briefing on "Improving Tsunami Warnings Nationwide" in the U.S. Capitol on 14 March. This briefing, which was moderated by former GSA President Mary Lou Zoback, summarized improvements to tsunami warning and the role and status of the observatory networks and warning centers.
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Congressional Visits Day [ posted 17 March 2008 ]
 Former GSA President Mary Lou Zoback and GSA Councilor John Geissman were among four scientists and engineers who spoke at a press conference in the U.S. Capitol with Rep. Rush Holt (D-NJ) and Rep. Judy Biggert (R-Il), Co-Chairs of the Congressional R&D Caucus, to to address the severe repercussions of recent underfunding of key science agencies. The press conference was convened in conjunction with the 13th Annual Science-Engineering-Technology Congressional Visits Day, held 4-5 March 2008, in Washington, D.C. If you are interested in participating in CVD for next year, please contact Craig Schiffries, GSA Director for Geoscience Policy,
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Committee Seeks Comments on Water Resources Statement [ posted 7 Feb 2008 ]
Please submit your comments and suggestions regarding the draft position statement by 11 April 2008, to David M. Diodato,
, +1-703-235-4473.
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GSA Opens Washington Office [ posted 17 Sep 2007 ]
GSA opened an office focused on public policy and the geosciences in Washington, D.C., effective 17 September 2007. The office is staffed by Dr. Craig M. Schiffries, the Society’s new Director for Geoscience Policy, who joined GSA 1 September.
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