Minnesota Geological Survey:  
Geologic Atlases for Water Resource Management  
 
Project Manager:  Barbara A. Lusardi 
 
Qualifications: 
 
Education 
UNIVERSITY OF MAINE, Orono, Maine 
Master of Science—Geology (1992)   
“Late glacial to postglacial paleo-environmental reconstruction in the eastern Gulf of Maine.” 
 
WAYNESBURG COLLEGE, Waynesburg, Pennsylvania  
Bachelor of Science—Geology (1989) 
 
Professional Experience 
MINNESOTA GEOLOGICAL SURVEY, University of Minnesota, St. Paul, MN 
Associate Director (2018-present) 
Geologist (1992-present) 
Outreach Coordinator (1994-present) 
 
Associate Director 
Participate in strategic planning, budget development, program administration, project management, personnel administration, purchasing, facilities management, information systems planning, search and hiring procedures, contract development, grants administration, and client relations. 
 
Geologist 
Map glacial sediments at the surface and in the subsurface; Conduct fieldwork and laboratory analyses; compile, analyze and interpret data; create surficial geologic maps, stratigraphic cross sections, and digital databases that provide geologic framework necessary to manage land and water resources. 
 
Outreach Coordinator   
Communicate to external audiences (government agencies, county officials, news media, general public) to provide geologic information and to promote MGS initiatives and programs.  

Organization Description: 
 
The Minnesota Geological Survey is the geologic mapping agency for the State of Minnesota, as directed by its enabling legislation.  Its goal is to produce comprehensive geologic mapping and related databases statewide at a scale of 1:100,000 or more detailed.  This mapping supports informed land use management and decision-making that protects and wisely allocates resources.  The MGS is part of the N.H. Winchell School of Earth Sciences in the College of Science and Engineering at the University of Minnesota.  It has existed since 1872 and has a current staff of approximately 32.