Quaternary Geology Section
Mission
To investigate and report on the Quaternary geology of Illinois to provide a scientific basis for the protection and beneficial use of Quaternary deposits.
Objective
To collect, study, archive, and make available Quaternary geology information to aid in environmental studies for earth and groundwater protection and locating industrial minerals and groundwater.
Research Activities
• to characterize and mapping Quaternary deposits
• to provide a framework for the classification and correlation of
Quaternary deposits
• to study Quaternary climate change and paleoenvironmental
studies
• to study glacial sedimentary process studies
Updated 05/17/2011 SLD

