Several geoscience societies have released a consensus document that makes policy recommendations to the new Republican Administation and the 115th Congress. Authors include: the American Association of Petroleum Geologists, the Association of American State Geologists, American Geophysical Union, the American Geosciences Institute, the American Institute of Professional Geologists, the Consortium for Ocean Leadership, the Geological Society of America, the National Ground Water Association, and the Soil Science Society of America. (repost from 02/2017)