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North American Commission on Stratigraphic Nomenclature http://nacsn.americangeosciences.org/

The North American Commission on Stratigraphic Nomenclature's goal is to promote uniformity in stratigraphic nomenclature throughout North America.

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North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality https://deq.nc.gov/ Contact Information

The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality provides science-based environmental stewardship for the health and prosperity of all North Carolinians. Divisions include: Air Quality, Coastal Management, Energy Mineral and Land Resources, Environmental Assistance, Environmental Education and Public Affairs, Marine Fisheries, Mitigation Services, Waste Management, Water Infrastructure, Water Resources.

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North Carolina Division of Soil & Water Conservation https://www.ncagr.gov/SWC/index.html Contact Information

The Division of Soil & Water Conservation, under the North Carolina Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services, provides programs, technical services and educational outreach promoting voluntary natural resource management and conservation on the private lands of NC through a non-regulatory, incentive-driven approach. The Division cooperates with federal, state and local partners to administer a comprehensive statewide program to protect and conserve the state's soil and water resources.

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North Carolina Emergency Management https://www.ncdps.gov/ncem Contact Information

North Carolina Emergency Management works to enhance the state’s resiliency by actively collaborating, communicating and coordinating to prevent, mitigate, respond to and recover from disasters.

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North Carolina Geographic Information Coordinating Council https://it.nc.gov/about/boards-commissions/north-carolina-geographic-information…

The North Carolina Geographic Information Coordinating Council (GICC) was established by the NC General Assembly to develop policies regarding the use of geographic information, geographic information systems (GIS), and related technologies.

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North Carolina Geological Survey https://deq.nc.gov/about/divisions/energy-mineral-land-resources/north-carolina-… Contact Information

The mission of the North Carolina Geological Survey is to provide unbiased and technically accurate applied earth science information to address societal needs. This includes geologic maps, mineral resource and geochemical information, topographic maps and digital products, and earth science education initiatives. The agency examines, surveys and maps the geology, mineral resources and topography of the state, while encouraging the wise conservation and use of geologic resources by industry, commerce, agriculture and government for the general welfare of the citizens of North Carolina.

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North Dakota Department of Emergency Services https://www.des.nd.gov/ Contact Information

The NDDES mission is to conduct planning, coordination, communications, and operations for the safety and security of all North Dakota citizens.

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North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality https://deq.nd.gov/default.aspx

The North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality’s Vision is for a sustainable, high quality environment for current and future generations. Our Mission is to conserve and protect the quality of North Dakota’s air, land and water resources following science and the law.

In cooperation with the general public, industry and government at all levels, the department implements protective programs and standards to help maintain and improve environmental quality.

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North Dakota Department of Health https://www.health.nd.gov/ Contact Information

The mission of the North Dakota Department of Health is to protect and enhance the health and safety of all North Dakotans and the environment in which we live. To accomplish our mission, the North Dakota Department of Health is committed to improving the health status of the people of North Dakota, improving access to and delivery of quality health care, preserving and improving the quality of the environment, promoting a state of emergency readiness and response, and achieving strategic outcomes within available resources.

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North Dakota Department of Mineral Resources https://www.dmr.nd.gov/

The North Dakota Department of Mineral Resources is an agency of the North Dakota Industrial Commission. The Department consists of the North Dakota Geological Survey (including its paleontology program), the Pipeline Authority (established by the state legislature in 2007 to facilitate development of pipeline facilities), and the Oil and Gas Division (which regulates the drilling and production of oil and gas in North Dakota).

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