BEACHNET==> Fw: Resend: GeoHealth I: A GSA and USGS Workshop

[Richard L Whitman <rwhitman@usgs.gov>]

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Herbert T Buxton <hbuxton@usgs.gov>
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Subject	Resend: GeoHealth I: A GSA and USGS Workshop

USGS is
cosponsoring a workshop being offered by the Geological Society of America
titled: GeoHealth I: Building Bridges across the Geological and Human
Health Sciences. It is intended to improve connections between the
geological and health sciences. The workshop will be held on March 4-6,
2008 at the USGS Headquarters, Reston, Virginia. Scientists with experience
bridging the gaps between the earth and health sciences have been invited
to share their experiences and lessons learned in a series of lectures
and case studies. Geoscientists and health scientists will interact to
share their perspectives on airborne, soilborne and drinking water contaminants.
Contaminants of interest include: environmental asbestos, urban lead, arsenic,
and VOCs. Strategic planning through discussions in breakout sessions will
help identify research priorities and opportunities on emerging and future
needs in the geohealth arena. Scientists interested in learning more about
demonstrating the relevance of earth science research to public health
should consider registering before the early registration deadline, January
7th. 

Information on the conference is available on the USGS Human Health Internet
site under New: http://health.usgs.gov

Please pass this information on to interested parties.

Herbert T. Buxton
USGS Toxic Substances Hydrology Program
810 Bear Tavern Rd, W. Trenton, NJ 08628
OF: 609-771-3944
CE: 609-203-5853
FX: 609-771-3915
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