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December 1, 2016 - Holiday Inn & Suites Marlborough, 265 Lakeside Avenue, Marlborough, Massachusetts 01752
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December 15, 2016 - Holiday Inn Concord Downtown, 172 North Main Street, Concord, New Hampshire 03301
This is a half-day workshop was developed to provide water utility personnel, engineers, hydrogeologists, regulatory officials, and other interested persons in understanding about the sand and gravel and bedrock aquifers their wells are located in and how and why well performance declines over time along with options that are available to rehabilitate your well. The workshop begins with an introduction of the geology and aquifers of New England. From plate tectonics to glacial geology along the effects of weathering that have created the majority of high-yield aquifers located throughout New England. A quick trip through well types, water well terminology, groundwater flow into well screens, and a discussion of specific capacity as it applies to sand and gravel and bedrock aquifers. Specific capacity is easy to calculate and use as a measure of the performance of your well, but something that is often overlooked. Moving forward, there is a segment on declining well performance including a discussion of the chemical, physical, and microbiological factors that are the cause for drop in performance in wells. Improving the performance of your well will be discussed by examining physical and chemical methods to rehabilitate your well and improve specific capacity. Understanding the permitting considerations along with the costs of well rehabilitation services will be discussed. The final segment of the workshop will be case studies on well rehabilitation. This will tie together all of the other segments of the workshop. Registration Fees: $100 AIPG Members / $125 Non-Members | Register online or Registration Form | Event Details | Earn 4 Contact Hours or .4 CEU's, Earn 2 LSP Technical Credits, Earn 4 NH Water Works Operator TCHs.
AIPG
Send in your nominations for AIPG National Awards and AIPG Section Leadership Awards by Jan. 15.
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AIPG
Articles submitted for The Professional Geologist are reviewed by at least two associated editors before printed. AIPG Members that are interested in becoming an associate editor can fill out the required questionnaire. The questionnaire is in pdf format and can be filled out using the Adobe Reader hand tool. After you have filled out the questionnaire save it and email it to aipg@aipg.org.
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AIPG
Annual membership dues are due and payable Jan. 1, in accordance with Article 8, Section 8.2.1, of the Bylaws.
Click on Login to pay dues online with credit card, PayPal, or eCheck (instructions here), make a donation and purchase insignia items. Your login is your email and the system has you setup your password if you haven't already. You must login to pay dues, search the directory, or make changes to your record.
American Geosciences Institute
Aaron Johnson, the new Executive Director of AIPG, shared his experiences at Northwest Missouri State University and their strategies in advising that greatly improved the employability of their graduates and helped grow the department.
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AIPG
I feel honored and privileged to have participated in the AIPG 53rd National Conference student poster contest. As a graduate student, the financial assistance provided through this scholarship assists me with pursuing my professional goals and dreams. Thank you so much for the honor to attend and present at your conference. The information I learned at the AIPG conference has supplemented my work at the University of Northern Colorado's Environmental Geosciences Professional Science Master's program. Thank you again for your generosity. I truly value the award for the poster contest.
Sincerely,
Dina London, AIPG Student Member
AIPG
"The Foundation of the American Institute of Professional Geologists (Foundation) supports a variety of programs of the American Institute of Professional Geologists that include student scholarships, educational programs aimed at practitioners, the public, policymakers and, on occasion, some special needs requested by AIPG," writes Barbara Murphy, CPG-6203, Chairperson, Foundation of American Institute of Professional Geologists. "The Foundation may also support public information forums, public education meetings, teacher seminars and geological seminars for other professionals such as engineers, architects, planners and others; thus coordinating the expertise of several professions for a better understanding of the geosciences and global issues. The Foundation is proud to be able to serve AIPG and the geosciences by providing financial support for these programs."
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AIPG
We would like your help in submitting articles that will assist our student members in knowing what to be prepared for. Students are also encouraged to submit articles. This information will be placed in the upcoming January/February/March 2017 Student Issue of TPG. Your submittal can be a couple of paragraphs, a letter, an opinion piece, an article on what you are currently working on, student chapter information, a geologic field trip or field camp (include photos), etc. Please see the requirements for submitting an article for TPG. The deadline for submitting an article is Dec. 1. Articles are always welcome so if you cannot make the deadline, please send it in when you can. Email articles and photos to aipg@aipg.org.
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Professional Geologists of Indiana
Professional Geologists of Indiana strives to promote the profession of geology and the careers of Licensed Professional Geologists within the State of Indiana. PGI advocates for and supports continuing education opportunities in the geosciences and participates in legislative and administrative activities as they relate to the science and business of Geology. Through discussion between our Board of Directors and several PGI members, and as a response to the momentum within our professional on a National level, PGI is endeavoring to revise and update our Statute (IC 25-17.6) to include the requirements for continuing education, and other pertinent items that are outdated.
The following is a highlight of some of the changes PGI is proposing for revision:
- Definition of the Public Practice of Geology;
- Terms for the Indiana Board of Licensure for Professional Geologists; and
- Continuing Education.
PGI is in the process of identifying appropriate Bill sponsors to support our effort to meet these Statute changes in the upcoming 2017 Legislative General Assembly. A presentation will be provided by PGI at the annual meeting on Nov. 16 covering the importance of Continuing Education, as well as a synopsis of the proposed Statute changes. Please note a two-thirds majority vote of present, paid and current members will be required to overrule the proposed revisions.
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AIPG
Compiled by Mark B. Carpenter and Christopher M. Keane
For more than 40 years, AGI's Data Sheets have been a critical tool for the geoscientist in field, the lab, and the classroom. For decades its bright orange cover and three-ring binding was distinctive in the geoscience community. The book evolved into its current, full-color and spiral bound format with the 2005 debut of the 4th edition.
Now AGI has tapped some of the best minds in the geosciences to produce this 5th edition. Featuring the contributions of over 240 experts worldwide in their respective fields, this new, expanded edition is over 470 full-color pages. Three years of work went into the Handbook to broaden its scope across the disciplines. With more than 170 complete new data sheets, and full revisions of prior data sheets, over 85% of the content is either new or revised for the fifth edition. The Geoscience Handbook is the quick reference tool for key metrics and concepts, a guide to cornerstone papers and recent developments, as well as short tutorials on topics that may not be familiar to all geoscientists.
Hurry and order your copy today!
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AIPG
Overbooked day ahead? This backpack is the right tool for busy people on the go. Whether you fill it with your laptop for a day at the office or books for school, it'll hold everything you need — without slowing you down. This 600D polycanvas backpack ensures durability and sturdiness with a zippered main compartment to hold your 15-inch laptop, a padded section to secure your iPad or tablet and a front pocket that keeps brochures and business cards within reach. It also features earbud access that lets you listen to music on the move and two side pockets to hold beverages and snacks.
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AIPG
Put the moisture-wicking secret weapon of this Rapid Dry technology to work for you. The fabric wicks moisture away from the body to the surface where it evaporates, keeping you comfortable and dry. This soft, breathable fabric is a superstar performer for any situation where you might need a little extra confidence and moisture protection. Available in a variety of colors and sizes. AIPG member price: $33.50, plus shipping.
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AIPG
The "down under" styling adds a sense of adventure to any outing. Heavyweight 100 percent cotton canvas; drawstring with cord locks and fashion brass eyelets. Two-side snaps give the option of wearing the brim up or down. Available colors: canvas/canvas, canvas/navy (navy inside).
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HeritageDaily
Since the 18th century, geologists have struggled to explain how big magma chambers form in the Earth's crust. In particular, it has been difficult to explain where the surrounding rock goes when the magma intrudes. Now a team of researchers from Uppsala University and the Goethe University in Frankfurt have found the missing rocks — and they look nothing like what they expected.
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Gizmodo
Investigating a strange electrical anomaly, geologists have discovered an enormous water reservoir beneath the now-dormant Uturunco volcano in the Bolivian Andes. It's a remarkable find that speaks to the vast amounts of water stored in Earth's deep interior, possibly since our planet was formed.
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The Christian Science Monitor
The 1980 eruption of Washington's Mount St. Helens was the deadliest volcanic event in the history of the United States. But contrary to popular belief, there is no lake of magma within the explosive peak. Instead, geologists say, Mount St. Helens has a cold stone center. In a study published Nov. 2 in the journal Nature Communications, researchers suggest that the volcano actually siphons magma from a distant source.
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The Arctic
The commercial development of new Arctic deposits, particularly those on the Arctic shelf, will not begin until the late 2020s or early 2030s, the news agency TASS reported citing a forecast of scientific and technological development of Russia's fuel and energy industry sectors through 2035, which was approved by Minister of Energy Alexander Novak. The document emphasizes that the preparatory work for potential large-scale development of Arctic deposits needs to start now.
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HeritageDaily
Researchers studing an unusual region on Mars — an area with a high elevation called Thaumasia Planum. They analyzed the geology and mineralogy of the area they termed Great Thaumasia, which is about the size of North America. They also studied the chemistry of this area based on Gamma Ray Spectrometer data collected by the Mars Odyssey Orbiter, which was launched in 2001. What they found was the mountain ridge that outlines Greater Thaumasia was most likely created by a chain of volcanoes.
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Journal of Geophysical Research: Solid Earth via EOS
Earth's gravity is shifting. As new lava flows breach the surface, the polar ice caps melt and different patterns of drought and rain develop, the distribution of the mass of the planet — and therefore local gravity — is constantly changing. To help scientists better map these changes, NASA and the German Aerospace Center launched the Gravity Recovery and Climate Experiment (GRACE) mission in March 2002.
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ZME Science
While taking its usual stroll on Mars, the Curiosity Rover found something unexpected: a dark, smooth meteorite. That in itself wouldn't be too strange because meteorites are quite common on the Red Planet due to its thin atmosphere and relative proximity to the asteroid belt. But this one was unusual.
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Gillette News Record
A new study providing an unprecedented regional view of the Earth's crust beneath Yellowstone National Park was set to begin with a helicopter electromagnetic and magnetic survey with a SkyTEM system Nov. 7. Scientists from the U.S. Geological Survey, University of Wyoming and Aarhus University in Denmark hope to distinguish zones of cold fresh water, hot saline water, steam, clay and unaltered rock from one another to understand Yellowstone's myriad hydrothermal systems.
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Los Angeles Times
They call it the "Hot Tub of Despair." The underwater lake, discovered 3,300 feet below the surface of the Gulf of Mexico, is a pit of super-salty water and dissolved methane that kills any critter unlucky enough to fall inside. Such brine pools offers scientists a glimpse into the odd world of underwater biology and geology.
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The Columbian
The Columbia River Gorge is famous for sweeping dramatic vistas, but new research published by the U.S. Geological Survey reveals a shifting landscape beneath the forest. Three researchers with USGS mapped a history of 215 different landslides across 64 percent of a 86-square-mile area between Prindle and Carson in Skamania County, Washington.
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