Environmental geology, like hydrogeology, is an applied science concerned with the practical application of the principles of geology in the solving of environmental problems created by man.

What do you mean by Environmental Geology?

Environmental geology is the study of the interactions between humans and their geologic environment: rocks, water, air, soil, life.

What do Environmental Geology do?

Environmental geologists (and hydrogeologists) contribute knowledge of the subsurface soil and rock permeability, ground water movement, where contamination has moved, and characterize subsurface conditions that will determine how to remove and control chemicals to meet a safe level of risk.