On June 25, 2005 NOAA’s National Geodetic Survey, along with the Montana Association of Registered Land Surveyors (MARLS) held a Corps of Discovery II Commemorative Marker Dedication at the Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center in Great Falls Montana. William Weikel, Survey Historian with MARLS was Master of Ceremonies and gave a reenactment of surveying procedures during the Lewis and Clark time period. Dave Doyle, from the National Geodetic Survey spoke on behalf of NOAA and did the dedication of the marker. Presentation of Colors was by the Montana Air National Guard Color Guard.

With over 120 in attendance, Great Falls Mayor Randall Gray spoke on behalf of the city that is steeped in Lewis and Clark tradition. Special thanks goes out to President of MARLS North Central Chapter Dale Schaeffer and his staff of volunteers for setting the monument and putting the dedication ceremony together. Thanks also goes out to Paul Lloyd-Davies, U.S. Forest Service Public Affairs Specialist who was very instrumental in making this a successful event.