U-M 2014 UP Geology Field Trip: Marquette Ore Docks

28 August 2014

Marquette Ore Docks

We've seen various examples of mines on this trip. Last night we camped close by to where the product is shipped out across the Great Lakes. Coal is also delivered here to supply the power plant in the background.

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Acknowledgements

Field trips are a critical and integral component of geoscience education. They provide students with unequaled opportunities for exploring and understanding geological principles first-hand, outside of the classroom, at real-world scales.

Such trips, however, are expensive endeavors. While students themselves bear a portion of the costs, we rely on grants and donations to cover the majority of the trip's costs. This helps to ensure an affordable experience open to all students.

This year's field trip is supported by a generous contribution from an anonymous donor.

If you are interested in helping to support future field trips, please visit the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences' Giving Opportunities page for more information.