The Office of the Massachusetts State Geologist is your first stop for earth science information, subsurface data, geologic maps, and educational resources for learning about the geology, groundwater, geothermal and mineral resources of Massachusetts. If you can't find what you need on this website, just give us a call or e-mail us and we can help you find it!

News and hot links: Educational Resources - We've compiled a list of lesson plans, classroom activities, and other resources for K-12 Educators in Massachusetts (3/4/2008) Ground Source Heat Pumps - We've put together a webpage on Resources for Geothermal Energy for GSHP installers and other geothermal systems in Massachusetts (2/28/08) Maps, Data, and Publications - We've revamped this page to provide more complete access to the variety of geologic data available for the Commonwealth.  Let us know what you think! (2/28/08) New! Recent USGS Publications for Massachusetts (updated 5/8/2008) Save the Core! USGS Report Shows Where Arsenic is Most Likely in New England's Ground Water (5/25/2006) USGS Report: Flooding in Massachusetts, May 2006 (5/22/2006) The OMSG, along with the Association of American State Geologists, is pleased to announce that the United Nations General Assembly has proclaimed 2008 to be the United Nations International Year of Planet Earth.  Activities will take place through 2009.  For more information, click the logo to the left.

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Last updated 5/8/2008