Oregon Department of Geology and Mineral Industries
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The Oregon Department of Geology and Mineral Industries (DGMI) is the agency of the government of the U.S. state of Oregon responsible for collecting, maintaining and disseminating geologic information, and regulation of industries which exploit the state's geological resources, including gas, oil, and other mineral exploration and mining. [1]
DGMI was established in 1937 by the Oregon Legislative Assembly and placed under the direction of the State Geologist, an office established in 1872 and first held by pioneer Congregational missionary and fossil expert Thomas Condon. [2]
[edit] References
- ^ Department of Geology and Mineral Industries - Present Duties and Responsibilities (HTML). Oregon Blue Book (Online). Salem, Oregon: Oregon Secretary of State (2006). Retrieved on 2006-12-24.
- ^ Department of Geology and Mineral Industries -- Administrative Overview (PDF). Oregon Blue Book. Salem, Oregon: Oregon Secretary of State (July, 1996). Retrieved on 2006-12-24.
