Come to Houston, Texas, 5-9 October 2008, to celebrate the International Year of Planet Earth. Join thousands of scientists in an unprecedented joint technical program featuring papers from all geological disciplines and the soil, agronomic, and crop sciences. There will be hundreds of exhibits, lectures from leaders in these fields, and plenty of special events to enjoy. Professionals, students, and media from all over the world will find something useful, informative, and valuable at this first-ever Joint Annual Meeting. The event will be held at the George R. Brown Convention Center.

The Geological Society of America, Soil Science Society of America, American Society of Agronomy, Crop Science Society of America, and the Gulf Coast Association of Geological Studies with the Gulf Coast Section of SEPM, have joined together for this joint meeting to highlight and stimulate discussions in areas of common interest across the diversity of disciplines and organizations represented by our members. Areas of mutual interest include Energy, Water Resources, Education, and Earth Systems, to name a few. The meeting is hosted by the Houston Geological Society.