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THE UNITED STATES GEOLOGICAL SURVEY i9 general geology of various specific districts. The Survey, in coopera- tion with the United States Geological Survey, made a study of the granites of Connecticut, and did considerable work on the under- ground water resources. PRESENT MAIN LINES OF WORK A new study of the minerals of Connecticut is now completed. A study of the bed-rock geology of the eastern highlands is nearing completion, and good progress has been made in the similar study of the western highlands. A study of the shore-line changes was made, and a paper is being prepared on the mammals of Connecticut. Studies are in progress on various subjects in botany, entomology, and zoology. PREVIOUS SURVEY ORGANIZATIONS There have been no previous Survey organizat.io:as. DELAWARE There is no official State Geological Survey, and no infor~na.tion is available regarding the duties and functions usually undertaken and performed by such an organization. FLORIDA Ink The Florida State Geological Surrey was created by the Legislature of 1907. The official headquarters are in Tallahassee, where the Survey office and museum are located in the recently erected State Building, known as the Martin Building. SCOPE OF ACTIVITIES As specified by law, the Survey is required to investigate the mineral and other deposits of value, surface and subterranean water supplies, soils, and other natural resources. The State Geologist is also required to make an annual report to the Governor and to make a. collection of specimens illustrating the geological and mineral features of the State. ORGANIZATION The Survey is an independent department, with no governing board, hut under the direct; super~-isiol1 of the Governor. The present State Geologist, Hern~.an Gunl;er, was appointed by the Governor on Septem * Information furnished by Herman Gunter, State Geologist, March, 1932. :`
