Geological Services
Director: Mike A. MacDonald, M. Sc., Geologist, 902-424-2523 (Phone), 902-424-7735 (FAX), mamacdon@gov.ns.ca
Secretary: Mary Wolfe, 902-424-3580 (Phone), 902-424-7735 (FAX), mswolfe@gov.ns.ca
Activities
- Conducts geological and geochemical mapping and related geoscientific studies throughout the province, to provide a current, high quality geological map base that is relevant to the needs of the various users
- Conducts detailed studies of Nova Scotia's mineral resources, including base and precious metals, coal and industrial minerals
- Undertakes groundwater resource assessments
- Analyzes and interprets geoscientific information, and publishes the results as maps, reports, and digital files for use by the mineral industry and the general public
- Liaises with other providers of geoscientific information in the province (including other provincial departments, the federal government, universities and the mineral industry)
- Develops and maintains a computerized inventory of mineral occurrences in the province
- Develops and maintains geoscientific databases, and a Geographic Information System (GIS) for analyzing data and improving public access to geoscientific information
- Provides geoscientific information and advice in issues related to land use and sustainable development
- Provides input to the integrated resource management (IRM) process
- Promotes opportunities for exploration and development of mineral resources in Nova Scotia
- Provides a source of expert, impartial advice to the people of Nova Scotia on matters related to geoscience
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