Cooperative Agreement G25AC00305
- The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) awarded a $313,241.64 Cooperative Agreement under the National Cooperative Geologic Mapping program (CFDA 15.810) to the Department of Environment & Conservation, Tennessee. The project period is July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024. The purpose is to map the geology, geologic hazards, and mineral resources of 65 square miles in Tennessee at a scale of 1:24,000. Key deliverables include: Geologic maps, a map of drilling locations and cross-sections, and a summary...
- This $271,774.67 Cooperative Agreement award from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) under the National Cooperative Geologic Mapping Program (CFDA 15.810) supports the Tennessee Department of Environment & Conservation in producing new and updating existing geologic maps and datasets for the state. Specifically, the award will fund: (1) detailed geologic mapping of the northwest half of the White Pine and Crawford 7.5 quadrangles, including cross-sections and stratigraphic descriptions; (2) a...
- The U.S. Geological Survey awarded a $388,050.13 Cooperative Agreement under the National Cooperative Geologic Mapping Program (CFDA 15.810) to the Tennessee Department of Environment & Conservation (TDEC) on September 4, 2025. Through this funding, TDEC will: Conduct detailed 1:24,000-scale geologic mapping of four 7.5-minute quadrangles in Tennessee, including the production of cross-sections and stratigraphic descriptions. Collect core samples from three 300-foot deep boreholes to support...
- This $192,142.12 Project Grant awarded by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) under the National Geological and Geophysical Data Preservation Program (CFDA 15.814) will support the Tennessee Department of Environment & Conservation in several key activities to improve accessibility and preservation of the state's geological resources. The grant will enable the department to: 1) Convert 381 mineral resources summary booklets into searchable electronic formats; 2) Upload a new 7.5-minute...
- This Cooperative Agreement award from the U.S. Geological Survey, through the National Cooperative Geologic Mapping Program (CFDA 15.810), provides $1,444,885 to Montana Technological University to conduct seven geologic mapping projects in Montana. The key deliverables include: Geologic maps at 1:24,000 scale for four 7.5-minute quadrangles, as well as Level 3 GEMS databases for four additional quadrangles. A derivative Quaternary fault map and a landslide map, both at 1:24,000 scale. A...
- This Cooperative Agreement award from the U.S. Geological Survey's National Cooperative Geologic Mapping Program (CFDA 15.810) provides $134,525.00 to Montana State University to generate a high-quality 1:24,000 scale geologic map for portions of the Wheeler Mountain and Mount Ellis 7.5' quadrangles in southwest Montana. The key project objectives are to: (1) improve the resolution of mapped lithologies and structures in the Precambrian basement, (2) determine the kinematics and timing of mapped...
- This Project Grant award of $154,268.27 from the U.S. Geological Survey's National Geological and Geophysical Data Preservation Program (CFDA 15.814) will support the Tennessee Department of Environment & Conservation in creating metadata records, digitizing newly acquired materials, and developing strategic plans related to the state's critical mineral resources. Key activities include compiling metadata for newly acquired files on the Sweetwater Mineral District, converting a geologic...
- This Cooperative Agreement award from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) under the National Cooperative Geologic Mapping Program (CFDA 15.810) provides $613,653.00 to the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) to conduct geologic mapping and research projects across Mississippi. The key deliverables include: Surficial geologic maps, cross-sections, and databases for the Redwood, Vicksburg East, and Vicksburg West quadrangles in Warren and Issaquena Counties. Surficial and...
- The U.S. Geological Survey awarded a $212,782 Cooperative Agreement under the National Cooperative Geologic Mapping Program (CFDA 15.810) to the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services (NHDES) to continue bedrock and surficial geologic mapping in New Hampshire. The two-year project, running from September 19, 2025 to September 18, 2027, will support the conversion of existing geodatabases to modern map formats, conduct field-based geologic mapping, and produce new geologic maps for...
- The University of Texas at Austin was awarded a $1,240,256 Cooperative Agreement by the U.S. Geological Survey under the National Cooperative Geologic Mapping Program (CFDA 15.810) to conduct geologic mapping activities in Texas. The project period runs from September 16, 2025 to December 15, 2026. The key deliverables include: Production of 9 new 1:24,000 scale geologic quadrangle maps and 1 compilation map of the Chinati Mountains State Natural Area Creation of a series of isothermal surface...
PROPOSAL TITLE: GEOLOGIC MAPPING OF THE SOUTHERN AND WESTERN PORTION OF THE MOUNT VERNON 7.5MINUTE QUADRANGLE, EASTERN TENNESSEEPROJECT PERIOD: 11 01 2025 12 31 2026PURPOSEGEOLOGIC MAPPING OF THE MOUNT VERNON QUADRANGLE IN EASTERN TENNESSEE WILL PROVIDEBASIC GEOLOGIC CHARACTERIZATION OF THE AREA, WHICH IS CRITICAL FOR INFRASTRUCTUREDEVELOPMENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION OF WATERSHEDS AND GROUNDWATER.FURTHERMORE, THE PROJECT WILL INVESTIGATE THE TECTONIC HISTORY OF THE AREA TO BETTERUNDERSTAND THE TIMELINE FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE APPALACHIAN MOUNTAINS. NEWTECHNIQUES USING AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY AND TOPOGRAPHIC MODELS WILL BE EMPLOYED TOINTEGRATE MACHINE-LEARNING INTO FIELD-BASED GEOLOGIC MAPPING.ACTIVITIESTHE PROJECT WILL INCLUDE FIELD-BASED GEOLOGIC MAPPING AND CHARACTERIZATION OF GEOLOGIC UNITSAND FEATURES. FIELD DATA WILL BE USED ALONG WITH AERIAL IMAGERY, TOPOGRAPHIC MODELS, ANDSATELLITE IMAGERY TO GENERATE A GEOLOGIC MAP OF THE AREA AND CROSS SECTION THROUGH THE GEOLOGICUNITS.DELIVERABLES AND OUTCOMES1.) PDF GEOLOGIC MAP OF THE MAPPING AREA2.) PDF GEOLOGIC REPORT OF THE AREA, DETAILING UNITS AND ADDRESSING THEINTERPRETATIONS OF THE FINDINGS AND IMPLICATIONS3.) FORMATTED DIGITAL GEOLOGIC MAP (ARCGIS PRO)INTENDED BENEFICIARY(IES)EASTERN TENNESSEE COMMUNITIES, INCLUDING TELLICO PLAINS AND SURROUNDING AREAS WILL HAVEGEOLOGIC MAPPING COVERAGE, ALSO AVAILABLE FOR EASTERN TENNESSEE ENVIRONMENTAL FIRMS ANDINFRASTRUCTURE AGENCIES.
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $18.2k | 9/23/25 |