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Division of Geology and Land Survey, 111 Fairgrounds Road, Rolla, Mo. Welcome to our blog. For more than 156 years, geologists have served Missourians endeavoring to provide products for professional,...
View ArticleState Geological Survey and Hutcheson Ford help make learning fun
Jerry Prewett, Geological Survey Program director, Geology and Land Survey Division, MoDNR alongside Mike Tucker, Vice President, Hutcheson Ford, as he presents one of eight Missouri Rock and Mineral...
View ArticleEarth Day Contest Deadlines Feb. 29, 2012
Calling all Missouri 5th Grade Students! Fifth-grade students across Missouri are involved in protecting our environment and are sharing their experience with the world by participating in the Missouri...
View ArticleCan you name our state rock, mineral, fossil, dinosaur?
Geology helps tell our history Missouri became a state in 1821 and since then, various symbols have been selected to identify our unique geology and history. For example, a small ancient animal is our...
View ArticleTaking the “lime” out of limestone
Did you know Missouri is the number one producer of lime in the United States? Missouri industries produce nearly 2.5 million tons of lime each year at a value of approximately $237 million. This...
View ArticleSummer travelers, stop by our museum and see a fossil of a shark that once...
Fossil from ancient shark on display Staff stand near the spot where ancient shark fin spine was found near Branson Missouri in 2006. If you are out and about this summer, stop by our Ed Clark Museum...
View ArticleLearn about the Mines of Phelps County Tuesday, Oct. 16, 2012
Celebrate Earth Science Week With Us! Neil Elfrink, one of our geologists will give a 30-minute presentation about the mining in Phelps County Tuesday, Oct. 16. Neil’s talk will begin at 7 p.m. at the...
View ArticleJoin us for the First Annual Geologic Map Day – Friday, Oct. 19, 2012
Celebrate Earth Science Week With Us! Visit our museum Friday, Oct. 19 and celebrate the first ever Geologic Map Day with us. Geologic Map Day is being held during Earth Science Week. Gov. Jay Nixon...
View ArticleFossil Collectors – Stop Visit our Museum Today, Wednesday, Oct. 17
We’re Celebrating National Fossil Day — Join Us! Celebrate National Fossil Day with us by visiting our Edward L. Clark Museum of Missouri Geology Wednesday, Oct. 17 to see our impressive display of...
View ArticleJohnson’s Shut-Ins State Park Named one of the 12 Top Secret Swimming Holes
One of Missouri’s Popular Geological Showcases on Display at Johnson’s Shut-Ins State Park Missouri boasts one of the nation’s best and most recognized state park systems and USA Today is helping tell...
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