1. Fresh Perspectives Fresh Perspectives on the NAS/NRC Board on Earth Sciences and Resources (BESR) Dr. A. Keith Turner Emeritus Professor of Geological Engineering Colorado School of Mines Golden, Colorado, 80401 kturner@mines.edu

2. The Board serves as the Nation's eyes, ears and voice for the Earth Sciences The Board on Earth Sciences and Resources coordinates the National Research Council’s activities on solid-earth science issues and organizes and oversees studies of important national issues in the earth sciences.

3. The Board oversees the following standing committees: Committee on Earth Resources Geographical Sciences Committee Committee on Geological and Geotechnical Engineering Committee on Geophysical and Environmental Data Mapping Science Committee Committee on Seismology and Geodynamics

4. Current Planned Activities Committee on Geological and Geotechnical Engineering Lifecycle Geoengineering for Critical Infrastructure and Engineered Facilities 2-day planning meeting, West-coast venue, Fall 2007 Workshop on Risk-Based Methods for Critical Infrastructure Decision Making 2-day workshop on risk-informed methods for critical infrastructure decision making (Spring 2008??) Session – GSA Meeting – Denver October, 2007 Three-Dimensional Geological Mapping for Engineering and Environmental Geology Applications