Leveraging earth science resources / by John S. Pallister and Peter T. Lyttle -- Cooperative geologic mapping in the mid-Atlantic urban corridor / by J. Wright Horton, Jr. -- Geologic maps: foundation for ecosystem management / by Emery T. Cleaves -- Geologic information: market position in the metropolitan area / by Wayne L. Newell -- Panel 1. Urbanization and water quality: -- Applications of geologic map information related to urbanization and water quality in the Northern Shenandoah Valley / by Michael E. Bialousz -- Geoenvironmental applications of geologic map information / by Ann M. Samford -- Applications of geologic map information for assessing water quality and maintaining and restoring living resources / by Keith Van Ness. -- Panel 2. Creating durable habitats: -- Accurate resource assessments, the key to creating durable habitats / by Michael L. Bowman -- Geologic mapping in support of ecosystem assessment and management / by Lindsay McClelland -- Some views on the role of geologic information in conserving Maryland's natural diversity / by Michael E. Slattery. -- Panel 3. Geologic information for the urban system: -- The use of geologic information in Loudoun County, Virginia / by Alex C. Blackburn and Lawrence Stipek -- Geologic maps and mineral resources for the urban system / by Thomas E. Carroll -- Geologic information as related to Maryland highway construction and maintenance / by A. David Martin. -- Panel 4. Natural and induced hazards, avoidance and remediation: -- Comprehensive environmental management: ecoregion and watershed approaches using geologic information / by Paul T. Jacobson -- Examples of geologic map applications in the Washington-Baltimore region / By Douglas J. Riddle -- The use of geologic maps for protecting and restoring waterways and wetlands / by Sean Smith.