Dr. Steve Bergman will present Vashon Geology, exploring the geologic history of Vashon, the glaciation that created the Island, and the resulting issues glacial deposits of sand, gravel and till have created. In addition, the presence of the Seattle and Tacoma Faults and their potential impacts on the Island are examined.

Dr. Steve Bergman has lived on Vashon Island since 2014 and is a local geo-activist (gentleman geologist). He currently serves on the Board of Directors of two nonprofits: Zero Waste Vashon and Vashon Makerspace and participates in local geology activities, including the Antiques RockShow, curating the native rock garden and Geology portion of the Heritage Museum Natural Wonders exhibit, Ellisport Heritage Trail, Chautauqua 2017, and VUG (Vashon Union of Geologists). He was educated at the University of Dayton (BS Geology, 1977) and Princeton University (PhD Geology, 1982) and has worked in exploration research in the industry and taught at UT Dallas.