Frankfort Heritage Lecture Series - Oceans, Glaciers, Rivers & Caves: How the Rocks Under Our Feet Make Frankfort Unique

The rocks under our landscape play a critical role in defining the shape and the characteristics of the land we live on. Landforms, streams, resources, and natural hazards are all related to the geology of an area. This presentation will explore the ancient geologic environments and processes responsible for the rocks and landforms around Frankfort, and discuss how rocks are important to our history, transportation, recreation, and economy.

Dr. Drew Andrews is the Acting Director of the Kentucky Geological Survey (KGS), where he has worked since 1996. Most recently, he was the Head of the Geologic Mapping Section of KGS. With expertise in geographic information systems (GIS), geomorphology, and geologic mapping, Drew is also an adjunct assistant professor of geology at the University of Kentucky's Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences.

A life-long Kentuckian born in Frankfort, Drew received his Ph.D. in Geological Sciences from the University of Kentucky, is a Fellow of the Geological Society of America and the Kentucky Society of Professional Geologists, and is licensed as a professional geologist in Kentucky.