Results of a survey of clients for a proposed geoscience atlas of Georgia Basin, British Columbia

Abstract

The Georgia Basin is one of the fastest growing urban regions in Canada. The Geological Survey of Canada and the Geological Survey Branch, British Columbia Ministry of Energy, Mines, and Petroleum Resources, have explored the potential growing need for geoscience information in the area through a telephone and mail survey of educational institutions, government agencies, geoscience consulting firms, and community organizations. Existing and potential clients were surveyed about the types of geoscience information they currently use and/or have used, in what format the data were used, and what topics may be required in the future. This survey confirms four points: 1) traditional geoscience topics remain popular; 2) a digital atlas of geoscience data is desired; 3) there is an eager audience for educational material on geological sciences; and, 4) geoscience information is increasingly being requested and used in digital formats.