Blue Ridge Center: Geology

Blue Ridge Center for Environmental Stewardship

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Scientific and Natural Stewardship

GEOLOGY Rocky stream

The Blue Ridge
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BRCES Lands Close Up

It is geology that first shapes the land. Topography, rocks, soils, and drainage help determine the nature of ecological systems and the unfolding patterns of human exploration, settlement, and land use.

The Blue Ridge Center for Environmental Stewardship, in pursuit of its mission to foster environmental stewardship, seeks to understand the interrelated web of geological, environmental, and human forces that have shaped ongoing relationships on the Robert and Dee Leggett Foundation's 900 acre property in Loudoun County. Through this understanding, we can become better caretakers of the land, ensuring that its natural resources are used in a more sustainable way.

Visit the U.S. Geological Survey web site for maps and reports on lands surrounding the Blue Ridge Center at http://pubs.usgs.gov/bulletin/b2123.

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