Education Links

Aggregate

http://www.nssga.org - National Stone, Sand, and Gravel Association

http://www.aggregatemarket.com - 1000+ links pertaining to the aggregates industry

http://minerals.usgs.gov/minerals - US Geological Survey

Mining and Reclamation

http://www.mii.org - Mineral Information Institute; good source for teachers

http://www.smenet.org - Society for Mining, Metallurgy and Exploration

http://www.msha.gov - Mine Safety and Health Administration

http://http://www.osmre.gov www.osmre.gov - Office of Surface Mining

Construction Materials

http://www.hotmix.org - National Asphalt Pavement Association

http://www.nrmca.org - National Ready Mix Concrete Association

Environmental Protection

http://www.epa.gov - US Environmental Protection Agency

http://www.state.tn.us/environment - Tennessee Dept. of Environment and Conservation

http://www.deq.state.ms.us - Mississippi Dept. of Environmental Quality

Geology

www.memphisgeology.org - Memphis Archaeological and Geological Society

www.TheEarthWideOpen.com Memphis Mineral, Fossil, & Jewelry Show

www.IceAgeRocks.com A site that illustrates minerals and fossils of the Upland Complex

DOWNLOADS

50 Fascinating Facts about Stone, Sand, and Gravel

Natural Aggregates- Foundation of America's Future

Rocks Build Cities

Gravel Origins and Distribution

Rocks and Fossils Found in Mississippi Gravels

Origins of United States Environmental Law, a report by Alan Parks

Broadband Backup Alarms: A Tangible Part of Memphis Stone and Gravel Company's Noise Reduction Strategy

Teachers