Input requested: Draft Position Statement on Professional Licensure for Geologists
GSA's Geology and Public Policy Committee has developed the following Draft Position Statement on Professional Licensure for Geologists. The Draft Position Statement was developed to (1) summarize GSA's consensus views in support of licensure for professional geologists; (2) highlight some of the many aspects of applied geology where licensure is vital; (3) stress the importance of support from governments, the private sector, and institutions of higher-learning; and (4) provide a communication tool for use by GSA and its members to discuss why a strong commitment to professional geologist licensure is critical to public health, safety, and welfare.
GSA members are invited to submit comments regarding the Draft Position Statement by 25
July 2025. Member comments are an important part of the review process. All comments are reviewed and responded to by the ad hoc committee that developed the Draft Position Statement, and the draft may be edited accordingly. Please submit any comments for review via an email to sciencepolicy@geosociety.org with the subject line “Licensure Position Statement Member Comments."
You can learn more about the development of GSA's Position Statements, or view any of GSA's current Position Statements, here.