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Lee Allison

Dr. M. Lee Allison, Arizona State Geologist and Chair of the Arizona Geological Survey, died on August 16 from a critical head injury incurred over the weekend. Lee was a true visionary, dedicated to expanding public access to the geosciences and forging cooperation among diverse groups.

Down-to-Earth Series (DTE) — addresses geologic concepts in a "down-to-earth" manner with a minimum of jargon. These nontechnical booklets are suitable for high-school and college earth science students, as well as adults who want to learn more about the fascinating world of geology as manifested in the Arizona landscape.

Overview. On 30 June 2016, the Arizona Geological Survey transfers out of State Government to the College of Sciences at the University Arizona.