Virginia department of energy- project abstract summaryproject title: national cooperative geologic mapping program FY23 statemap awardproject period- 09 01 2023- 08 31 2025THIS award will provide new…

The Virginia Department of Energy received a $746,312.20 Cooperative Agreement award from the U.S. Geological Survey's National Cooperative Geologic Mapping Program (CFDA 15.810). The funding will provide new digital geologic maps and stratigraphic information to meet the specific needs of Virginia and support the development of a comprehensive national digital geologic map. Key deliverables include:

• PDF versions of new geologic maps for five 7.5-minute quadrangles and two 30x60-minute quadrangles
• GIS geodatabases for compiled bedrock and surficial geology in several additional quadrangles
• A spreadsheet containing a downhole stratigraphic database for Virginia These geologic data products will contribute to cost-effective and environmentally-conscious land development, aid in identifying crucial water and mineral resources, promote responsible land conservation and environmental restoration, and reduce the impact of natural hazards like landslides, sinkholes, and earthquakes in the state.

Virginia department of energy- project abstract summaryproject title: national cooperative geologic mapping program FY23 statemap awardproject period- 09 01 2023- 08 31 2025THIS award will provide new digital geologic maps and stratigraphic information in meet thespecific needs of virginia and to support the development of a comprehensive national digitalgeologic map. The proposed activities involve mapping the geology in three new areas, compiling existing data on bedrock and surficial geology in an additional area, and compilingdownhole stratigraphic information for southwestern virginia.deliverables will consist of PDF versions of new geologic maps, including maps of the ruralretreat and winterpock 7.5-minute quadrangles, as well as portions of the bland, carson, andcedar springs 7.5-minute quadrangles. Additionally, GIS geodatabases will be created for thecompiled bedrock and surficial geology for the dillwyn 30- x 60-minute quadrangle, along withgis databases for the eagle rock, hallsboro, and looney 7.5-minute quadrangles, and themiddlesboro 30- x 60-minute quadrangle. A spreadsheet containing a downhole stratigraphicdatabase for virginia will also be provided. The primary beneficiaries of this project are the citizens, businesses, industries, and local, state, and federal agencies responsible for making land use decisions. The geologic information withinthese maps and databases will contribute to cost-effective and environmentally conscious landdevelopment, aid in identifying crucial water and mineral resources, promote responsible landconservation and environmental restoration, and reduce the impact of natural hazards such aslandslides, sinkholes, and earthquakes.