• AFMS Youth Programs - Future Rockhounds of America (FRA)

Some CFMS History from 1951 to 1972 and ESS Camp ZZYZX 1986 and 2019

LFMS     Work in process

Find a Gem and Mineral Club - Just Click here

The National Rockhound and Lapidary Hall of Fame

•  AAPS, Association of Applied Paleontological Sciences
• Guide to Public Lands - Provided by the University of Dayton - School of Law
• Library Science Degrees   Welcome to Library Science Degrees, an online resource dedicated solely to library and information science, education, and careers. Library science as a program area is having a resurgence in students with the digitization of documents and resources.

• The House of Representative
• The Senate
• Local Governments

• Find your Country Official

How to Write Letters to Elected Officials
http://usgovinfo.about.com/c/ht/00/07/How_Write_Letters_Elected0962932964.htm

How to Address an Elected Official (along with sample letters):
http://www.wikihow.com/Address-a-Letter-to-a-Government-Official

Simple Tips on How to Write to Your Government Representatives:
http://www.ehow.com/how_4494417_write-letter-government-official.html

Sample Letters, whether advocating or opposing legislation, complaining about a policy, or simply writing a persuasive letter to a government official:
http://www.writeexpress.com/government.htm

Why, When, & How to Write to Your Elected Officials:
http://ctb.ku.edu/en/table-of-contents/advocacy/direct-action/letters-to-elected-officials/main

A Sample Government Complaint Letter, with Tips:
http://www.resumecoverletterexamples.com/letters/complaint/government-complaint-letter.html

Quick & Simple Tips on Writing a Letter to Elected Officials:
http://www.ehow.com/how_2072807_write-letters-public-officials.html

USA.gov

Complaints Against the Government - Learn how to file a complaint to your federal or local government and its agencies

• File a Complaint Against a Federal or State Government Agency
• File an Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Complaint
• Suing the Federal Government

Sample Complaint Letter Template

• Mineral Commodity Summaries 2024
• USGS Publications Warehouse

California Organizations Supporting Public Land Usage

SCAM List from the Federal Communication Commission

The FCC scam glossary describes robocall scams, spoofing scams and related consumer fraud, which the FCC tracks through complaints filed by consumers, news reports, and notices from other government agencies, consumer groups and industry sources. Glossary entries include links to more detailed information posted in the Consumer Help Center and to trusted external sources.

• WIM - California Chapter
• Public Lands Interpretive Association    2017

• North Western Research Institute
• Public Lands Interpretive Association - Interactive Information and Maps

• RANGE Magazine web site

• THE CENTER FOR LAND USE INTERPRETATION
• ICMJ's Prospecting and Mining Journal

• JURISDICTION IS THE SOLUTION - A simple, clear, authoritative, and compelling argument for States to immediately assume control of their lands. This short white paper sets aside, for the moment, the issue of "land transfer," and focuses solely on Jurisdiction.  Kirk MacKenzie of DRA

Gator Girl Rocks   More information pages on the ALAA Website

• BLM Junior Explorer Activity Books
• Sample Activity Book - Geology and Fossils  (PDF)
• Sample Activity Book - California - El Mirage Jr Ranger Program  (PDF)

Government for Kids  Visit the government website for each state and the District of Columbia and explore what’s near you!