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This photo was taken at the South Rim of the Grand Canyon after Southwest Biological Science Center, Arizona Water Science Center, and Geology, Minerals, Energy, and Geophysics Science Center briefed USGS Director Ned Mamula on their work at the Canyons.

Left to Right: Darrin Thome (Acting Southwest Regional Director),  Acting Science Center Director Dr. Chris Okubo for USGS Astrogeology is pictured in the middle, Jim Leenhouts (Acting Deputy Regional Director) is on the right.