Congresswoman Lynn Woolsey Speaks In Behalf of Earth
Science Week
Congresswoman Lynn Woolsey (D., CA) spoke in behalf of Earth Science
Week at the Bear Valley Visitor Center at Point Reyes National Seashore
on Sunday, October 9th 2005. She addressed a crowd of about 60 scouts,
parents, park staff and visitors. Congresswoman Woolsey is a member
of both the Science and Education Committees of Congress and expressed
her interest in challanging youths to become interested in pursuing
careers in the Earth Sciences. Her speach was presented concurrently
with exhibits entitled "3D Geology and Natural History of the San
Andreas Fault" and "Name That Park!" prepared by Phil
Stoffer (U.S. Geological Survey, Menlo Park, CA) and Paula Messina (Geology
& Education Depts., San Jose State University). The outdoor exhibit
was set-up and operated by scouts and scientists throughout the day
and viewed by hundreds of park visitors enjoying perfect California
weather at the park.
Phil Stoffer
U.S. Geological Survey
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