While Lake Pueblo State Park in Colorado is known for being a fishing “hot spot,” in addition, the nearly 10,000 acre park is of geological importance. Signage marking the Global Stratotype Section and Point (GSSP) Cenomanian-Turonian Boundary, 38.2822° N Latitude 104.7275° W Longitude will be unveiled at the park in October.
Date: October 25, 2013
Time: 10:30 AM
Agenda for Pueblo Lake State Park GSSP Dedication Ceremony
- Assembly of attendees at the site of the new GSSP signage, 10:30 am.
- Comments by:
- Dr. Stan Finney, chair of the International Commission of Stratigraphy
- Dr. Malcolm Hart, chair of the Cretaceous Subcommission
- Local government officials
- Unveiling of the educational display; Comments by:
- Rich Lane, National Science Foundation
- Brad Sageman, Northwestern University
- Placement of the golden spike:
- Facilitated by Pueblo Fire Department
- Refreshments