Geology
Partners is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization, dedicated to raising awareness and resources in support of Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument’s scientific, interpretive, and educational programs.
"The monument is a geologic treasure of clearly exposed stratigraphy and structures..." (Presidential Proclamation 6920, 1996)
GSENM undoubtedly has thousands of sites to excite not only geology professionals, but also visitors with an eye for the unusual and beautiful features of nature. Nowhere else in the world are the rocks and geologic features so well exposed, so brilliantly colored, and so excitingly displayed.
Some significant geological studies have occurred during the last ten years. One of the most exciting of these was related to the discovery of "blueberries" found on Mars by NASA’s Rover mission. These iron concretions, like the ones found on the Monument, called "Moqui Marbles" may indicated that there were once fluids present on the red plant!
For more information, visit the Geology page on the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument website.
