Colorado Section
Monthly luncheon meetings are held every third Tuesday,
running from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm, at the
University Club, 1673 Sherman Street, Denver,
except as otherwise noted on the website.
Reservations to be made by calling
David Abbott
303-394-0321 or via e-mail at
dmageol@msn.com
CO-AIPG Sept. Luncheon
(09/04/08)
Date: Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2008
Speaker: Jim Burnell, PhD, Colorado Geological Survey
Title: "Resource Constraints on Alternative Energy Development"
Time: 11:30 AM social gathering; Noon luncheon and subsequent speaker
presentation
Abstract:
Public support is growing for the development of energy generation from
renewable sources. An aspect of renewables that is possibly unknown by many,
however, is the hardware needs for these technologies. The infrastructure
requires mined materials, including imported strategic and critical
minerals. Silica, copper, gallium, indium, selenium, cadmium and tellurium
are required for the dominant photovoltaic technologies. Silver and aluminum
are necessary for "concentrating solar power" technology. Zinc, vanadium,
platinum group metals, and rare earth elements are key components of power
storage, hybrid vehicle, and fuel cell applications. All these materials
must be mined. At present, the U.S. is woefully dependent upon import
sources for most of these materials and demand is already squeezing the
prices. Domestic sources must be found and developed if energy independence
is to be achieved using alternative sources.
The meeting will be held at the University Club, 1673 Sherman Street,
Denver. Please make an advance reservation if at all possible so that
seating and food preparation are adequate to cover attendance. Cost is $25
with advance reservation and $28 at the door. Paid parking is available
along the street (metered) or in the adjacent parking lot.
Contact David Abbott by Noon on Sept. 12 for reservations at
303-394-0321 or via e-mail at
dmageol@msn.com.
Change of Speaker/Topic for Denver Region Exploration Geologists' Society
Sept. Meeting (09/04/08)
Date: September 8, 2008
Social hour: 6:00 to 7:00 p.m.; Presentation: 7:00 p.m.
Topic: An exploration model for Wrangellia's high grade copper deposits
at Kennecott, Alaska
Speaker: Jason B. Price, Murray Hitzman, Eric Nelson, and John Humphrey
Location: Consolidated Mutual Water Company, lower level, 12700 W. 27th Ave,
Lakewood, Colorado.
Abstract:
The high grade copper deposits at Kennecott, Alaska are among the richest
known copper occurrences in the world and are located in the Wrangellia
terrane. The orebodies are stratabound replacement enlarged veins that are
controlled by high angle faults hosted within the structurally deformed
Triassic Chitistone Limestone. The Chitistone Limestone overlies the
anomalously copper-bearing, prehnite-pumpellyite metamorphosed Nikolai
Greenstone (basalt). The vast majority of the known mineralization in the
Kennecott district occurs within 100 m of this basalt-limestone contact.
Field, petrographic, and stable isotope data suggest that the Kennecott
deposits formed in the lowermost Chitistone Limestone when a copper-bearing,
oxic fluid originating from the Nikolai Greenstone mixed in favorable
structural traps with a sulfide-bearing, basinal, anoxic fluid originating
from the Chitistone Limestone. While the original copper-bearing Nikolai
fluid was produced by dehydration reactions during prehnite-pumpellyite
metamorphism at ~200:C, the vast majority of the orthorhombic
chalcocite+djurleite mineralization did not occur until fluid temperatures
were ~90:C. The driving forces for the fluid mixing are envisaged to be a
mixture of gravity and tectonic pumping generated by structural imbrication
during the upper Jurassic to lower Cretaceous orogeny coincident with the
accretion of Wrangellia (~110 Ma).
Exploration criteria for Kennecott-type deposits include (in order of
importance): proximity to a source for the copper, especially intermediate
to mafic igneous rocks or, potentially, redbeds; structurally deformed,
basinal, host rocks that may or may not be metamorphosed; the presence of
hydrothermal dolomite veins or breccia matrices; the presence of
dedolomitized haloes around fluid pathways, particularly veins and faults;
strong geophysical anomalies such as gravity, resistivity, SP, and CSAMT.
DENVER COAL CLUB
Sept. 2008 Luncheon (09/04/08)
Speaker:
Michael Wireman, Hydrogeologist, USEPA
Topic: "Hydrogeologic Characterization of Ground Waters, Mine
Pools, and the Leadville Mine Drainage Tunnel, Leadville, Colorado"
Date & Time: Thursday, Sept. 11, 2008
11:30am - Social; 12:00pm - Lunch; 12:30pm - Presentation
Cost: Lunch: $14.00 (Wine & Beer $2.00)
Place: DAVIS, GRAHAM & STUBBS, 1550 17th Street, Suite
500, Denver, Colorado 80202
[Free parking in garage on first come, first serve basis. ]
RSVP:
dkinnes@highlandgeocomp.com or (303) 915-4640
Please RSVP ASAP so we can order the proper number of lunches.
KY Job Opening (09/04/08)
Kentucky Geological Survey
HYDROGEOCHEMIST (GEOLOGIST V) 8/25/2008, revised
The Kentucky Geological Survey wishes to hire a low-temperature,
hydrogeochemist at the Geologist V level. This senior-level position
requires the PhD. degree or equivalent experience in hydrogeology,
geochemistry, or a related discipline. The successful candidate will have
demonstrated prominent skills in program development, project management,
personnel supervision, budget control, and research activities both in the
field and publication. The candidate must be familiar with hydrogeologic
conditions in clastic and karst rock systems, and should have conducted
research in discovery and characterization of groundwater resources from
both quantitative and water-quality perspectives. The candidate must have
demonstrated the ability to work with diverse groups of people including
local officials, county and state agencies, contractors, and university
researchers.
Preferred technical skills include use of computer geochemical models (e.g.
AquaChem, PHREEQC), research statistics, knowledge of technology to identify
microbial and organic contaminants, ARC GIS, MSAccess, report writing, and
oral presentation. Other skills of interest are remote sensing analysis
(Imagine), numerical and analytical methods for pumping test analysis, and
near-surface geophysics (e.g. GPR, ER, SP). Appointment as adjunct member of
the Graduate Faculty of a department within the University of Kentucky is
possible.
For more details see
www.uky.edu/hr/ukjobs ; job no. SA523288. To apply, a UK Online
Application must be submitted at
www.uky.edu/hr/ukjobs. Applications accepted until the position is
filled. The University of Kentucky is an equal opportunity employer and
encourages applications from minorities and females.
RMAG-PTTC Risk Management Short Course-Registration Deadline (09/02/08)
Early Registration Deadline this
Friday, August 29 for the RMAG/PTTC Risk
Management Short Course!!
This one-day Risk Management Short Course will be presented by
industry-renowned Gary Citron, Rose & Associates, LLP, and John Howell III,
Portfolio Decisions, Inc, on Tuesday, September 23rd at the Denver Marriott.
The course will offer a practical approach to portfolio & risk management
for both conventional and unconventional plays, including unbiased pre-drill
opportunity characterization, and learning from the tracking and measuring
of your predictive performance as a platform for future improvement!
Save if you sign up by Friday, August 29th. Save even more if you also sign
up for the Rocky Mountain Dusters Symposium being held on Monday, September
22nd.
Register online at
www.rmag.org or call RMAG at 303-573-8621.
Job Openings
(09/02/08)
1) We
are assisting Delta Petroleum in Denver Colorado in finding Two (2) Senior
Petroleum Geologist to assist in their growth mode. Please review the 2 job
descriptions below and if you or anyone you know has interest, please send
your resume to
mckeever_m@bellsouth.net.
Senior Geologist (Eastern Texas focus)
We are seeking a Senior Geologist to join our geological team. This position
will be responsible for utilizing standard geological practices to evaluate,
select and present exploration opportunities in existing and new areas. The
position requires an individual with originality, creativity and independent
judgment. The ideal candidate will have a strong work ethic and ability to
work in a team environment while working independently. Candidate must be
willing to travel periodically. Prior experience with formation evaluation,
uncertainty analysis, risk assessment and economic analysis is required. A
minimum of 12 years exploratory geological experience, a bachelor's degree
in geology and domestic experience are required. Masters degree preferred.
Experience with mapping software required.
Senior Geologist (Unconventional focus)
We are seeking a Senior Geologist to join our geological team. This position
will be responsible for utilizing standard geological practices to evaluate,
select and present exploration opportunities in existing and new areas. The
position requires an individual with originality, creativity and independent
judgment. The ideal candidate will have a strong work ethic and ability to
work in a team environment while working independently. Candidate must be
willing to travel periodically. Prior experience with formation evaluation,
uncertainty analysis, risk assessment and economic analysis is required. A
minimum of 12 years exploratory geological experience, a bachelor's degree
in geology and domestic experience are required. Masters degree preferred.
Experience with mapping software required.
Mary McKeever
PCS, Inc. - Petroleum Consulting Service
310 Anchor Road
Casselberry, FL 32707
office 407-688-9283
cell 321-231-4248
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2) I currently have Mine Engineer and Sr. Geotechnical Engineer
positions I'm looking to fill with a very large and productive company in
Alberta province. The mine engineer candidate must have 3-7 years mine
and/or tailings engineering experience. The Sr. Geotechnical Engineer
position must have 10+ years geotechnical engineering experience. Being in
the industry, I was wondering if you could network with me on where I might
be able to get in touch with mine engineers and geotechnical engineers who
might have an interest in a new position.
Christine Seddon
Intellecor
Senior Recruiting Specialist
cseddon@intellecor.com
888-279-4990 ext. 88
www.intellecor.com
Denver Region Exploration Geologists' Society September Meeting (09/02/08)
Date: September 8, 2008
Social hour: 6:00 to 7:00 p.m.; Presentation: 7:00 p.m.
Topic: Geology and discovery of the Cerro Jumil Gold Skarn, Morelos,
Mexico
Speaker: Bill Bond and Paul Bartos, Esperanza Silver Corporation,
Denver
Location: Consolidated Mutual Water Company, lower level, 12700 W. 27th Ave,
Lakewood, Colorado.
Abstract:
The Cerro Jumil deposit, located 12 km SW of the city of Cuernavaca,
represents a new grass roots discovery. The property comprises an erosional
window through Upper Tertiary and Quaternary volcanics and volcaniclastics
exposing Morelos Platform carbonate rocks. These have been intruded by a 500
by 900 meter multi-phase intrusive, primarily composed of feldspar porphyry
and equigranular granite. Temporally related quartz porphyry and andesitic
dikes have also been identified within the intrusive and near the contact
boundaries.
From the late Cretaceous to Early Tertiary, compressional tectonics deformed
the sediments of the Morelos Platform into a series of folds with
northwesterly trending axes. Extensive normal block faulting then followed
the intrusion during the Eocene-Oligocene. The entire area is currently
undergoing uplift and erosion and a thin colluvial cover is present over
most of the district.
Adjacent to the intrusive contact, the limestone has been recrystallized
into marble and varied skarn mineral assemblages that include tremolite,
wollastonite, diopside, and garnet. Weak to intense silicification (jasperoids),
retrograde alteration, and iron oxide replacement occur locally within the
skarn zone. Approaching the intrusive contact, the limestone becomes more
altered and typically reflects the following progression: 1) coarser grained
(recrystallized) grey limestone often containing interbeds of fine to
medium-grained marble, 2) medium to coarse-grained white marble (locally
brecciated), 3) wollastonite (+/- garnet) and/or tremolite/actinolite (+/-
garnet) and 4) garnet (+/- pyroxene). Within the intrusive, there is
pervasive clay alteration of feldspars near the contact that diminishes
rapidly deeper into the intrusive. Skarn zones vary in width from 8 to over
60 meters.
The width of gold mineralization is directly related to the extent of
prograde exoskarn alteration and appears to be controlled by pre-mineral
faults, fractures, and bedding planes, forming bodies that are generally
sub-parallel to the intrusive contact. Some of the greater thicknesses and
highest grades of gold are observed in zones of extensive prograde
alteration. Gold mineralization probably occurred during the later stages of
prograde metasomatism although extensive retrograde alteration has also been
observed. Retrograde alteration resulted in the development of
actinolite-tremolite, epidote, calcite, clay, and jasperoids at the expense
of the primary skarn minerals. Subsequent pervasive supergene oxidation
converted all sulphide minerals to oxides; as a consequence, metallurgical
recoveries are very good.
Mapping and drilling have partially delineated two gold skarn zones referred
to as the West and Southeast Zones that parallel the intrusive contact along
its northwest and southeast contacts. A new area connecting the West and
Southeast Zones, called Cerro Calabasas, has recently been discovered. These
zones have variable thicknesses of gold mineralization which range from 3
meters to over 60 meters in width. In the mineralized zones, gold grades
typically range between 0.3 and 5 g/t, typically averaging above 1.5 g/t Au.
An initial resource estimate is now being completed.
GeoEvents (09/02/08)
(comp. by P. Modreski, USGS-Denver)
Fri.-Sun., Sept. 12-14, Denver Gem and Mineral Show, Denver
Merchandise Mart, 58th Ave. at I-25; sponsored by nine area gem and mineral
societies, and the second-largest mineral show in the U.S.A., with displays
from museums throughout the U.S. and from around the world. The show's theme
this year is "Minerals of Colorado". Admission charge; free parking. For
info see
http://www.denvermineralshow.com/ and for interesting photos of last
year's show,
http://geology.com/articles/denver-gem-and-mineral-show.shtml
At the Denver Gem and Mineral Show, once again, in addition to encouraging
all to visit the show, we can use volunteer help at our USGS-sponsored "Kids
Corner" booth where we display hands-on exhibits about rocks, minerals, and
interactive geophysics demonstrations. We can use help during all three days
of the show--Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, Sept. 12-13-14. You'll receive
from admission to the show as a reward. If you know at least a bit about
rocks, and like talking to people and kids too, please consider offering to
help! Call or write me, Pete Modreski,
pmodreski@usgs.gov, 303-202-4766. (I'll be away on annual leave during
part of the coming two weeks, but I WILL see your email or hear your phone
message, and I will get back to you. Thanks very much!
Taking place along with it is the Colorado Mineral and Fossil Show, Sept
10-14, held at the Holiday Inn-Denver Central (4849 Bannock St. =
frontage road on west side of I-25, just north of I-70); for info see
http://www.mzexpos.com/colorado_fall.htm There's no admission charge,
free parking, and lots of interesting minerals, fossils, and jewelry to look
at and "consider" buying.
The Colorado School of Mines Geology Museum hosts an "all invited"
reception and silent auction fund-raiser the evening of Wednesday,
Sept. 10, in Golden, which will also feature the "Grand Opening" of the
Museum's new gift shop. It's an enjoyable evening and a great chance to see
the museum and meet people:
CSM Geology Museum to Open Gift Shop
The CSM Geology Museum will be opening a gift shop shortly on the lower
level of the Museum. This is the first time that the Museum has had a gift
shop in its new building at 13th and Maple Street. The shop will feature
surplus mineral specimens, lapidary materials and equipment, fossils, books,
fluorescent minerals, starter kits, and related materials. Specimens will
range from "starter" pieces for under a dollar, to fine specimens for the
advanced collector. The Grand Opening of the shop will be in conjunction
with the Museum's
annual open house slated for 6 P.M. on September 10th. Further information
will be available as the event approaches. Phone inquiries can be directed
to Bruce Geller at 303-273-3823.
RMAG Friday Luncheon (09/02/08)
Date: September 5, 2008
Speaker: Cathy Farmer, Exxon-Mobil, Houston, TX
Topic: "Structural and Sedimentological Evolution of the Ultra-Deep Gas
Play Fairway Gulf of Mexico Shelf, Texas and Louisiana"
Abstract:
Ultra-deep drilling activity on the Gulf of Mexico shelf is targeting a new
deep gas play fairway below established older production. The fairway
extends from the Mississippi delta across the Texas shelf in the section
below 25,000 feet. Large relatively simple anticlines with inverted
Paleogene and Cretaceous sediment packages have been identified. These
packages have been mapped regionally and locally to identify isopach thicks
that should be favorable for accumulation of reservoir sandstone. The main
exploration risks identified for the ultra-deep fairway are reservoir
presence and quality.
The targeted deep structures contain sediments that exhibit internal ponded
geometries with thickening axes coincident with present day anticlinal axes.
Closure on many of the deep inversion anticlines formed very early as a
result of initial autochthonous salt withdrawal. The deep structures are
de-coupled from the shallower growth faulted section. Restoration of the
structures through geological time indicates a complex interaction between
salt thickness, depositional thickening and structural geometry. Comparison
of structures across the ultra-deep trend reveals important differences in
the depositional and structural evolution of the anticlines.
Three-dimensional seismic data is being used to identify some of the
differences in depositional and structural history. Internal geometries of
sediment packages are identified in their current structural setting as well
as in their original depositional setting by flattening on major time
horizons. Viewing seismic data in this manner assists in understanding
inversion history related to evacuation of the underlying autochthonous
salt.
Rocky Mountain Association of Geologists luncheons are held in downtown
Denver at the Marriott City Center at California and 17th St. Please
check the event listing in the lobby for the room. Lunch is served at 12
Noon and the Program begins around 12:20 pm.
The price of the luncheon is $30.00. Checks should be made payable to RMAG
If you are using a free ticket for this luncheon, you must state this in
your reservation message or e-mail. No reservation is required for the talk
only and the cost is $5.00.
You can register for lunches Online and pay ahead of time with whatever
credit card you would like! Go to
www.rmag.org, click on Events, Scroll down to Friday lunches and click
on "Online Registration for Friday Lunches". (Remember to "unblock" your
pop-ups in order to see the EventBrite Registration Screen)
Please make your reservation prior to 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, September
3.
If you wish, you may still handle your lunches in our "usual" way by
e-mailing me and paying with a check at the doorthat won't change.
We hope this will make it easier for so many members who have requested
the ability to use any credit card.
You must still register prior to 10:30 am on the Wednesday before the talk
in order to ensure your reservation.
All sales are final
Make sure that you include all the requested contact information so that
we can send you an e-mail confirmation.
If you have any questions feel free to call our office at 303-573-8621. The
Reservation Line is 303-623-5396.
E-Mail Reservations to
staff@rmag.org we will send you a confirmation note when we receive
it. If you don't get a confirmation within 24 hours of e-mailing RMAG or
prior to the Wednesday 10:30 AM deadline, your reservation is not confirmed,
so please call the office.
Please Take Note: If you make a reservation and do not attend the luncheon
you will be billed for the luncheon. Please call us ahead of time if you
know you are unable to attend the lunch cancellations are not guaranteed,
but we will attempt to sell your lunch. If your reservation is not claimed
by 12:00 Noon on the day of the luncheon and you have not called us, we will
bill you and attempt to sell your lunch.
DIPS September Luncheon
(09/02/08)
DENVER INTERNATIONAL PETROLEUM
SOCIETY
Friday, Sept. 12, 2008
Title: "Where Will Tomorrow's Oil Come From?"
Speaker: Philip H. Stark, VP IHS, Denver and Ken Chew, VP IHS,
Killin, Scotland
Abstract:
The discovered conventional proved plus potential (2P) liquids resource base
as of January 1, 2007 was 2,342 Bb. Of this amount, 1,107 Bb had been
produced, leaving 1,235 Bb of remaining resource. International conventional
liquids additions peaked from 1956 through 1965 when more than 506 Bb (50.6
Bb/yr) were discovered. Subsequent discovery rates decreased and averaged
only 9.8 Bb/yr since 1985. Conventional resources are a concern but the
three pillars of future liquid supply growth remaining yet-to-find (YTF)
volumes, field or resource growth and unconventional resources must be
considered to understand the resource potential.
Adding technically recoverable estimates for the three pillars boosts the
high case estimate to 4,010 Bb with 2,900 Bb remaining recoverable resources
Half of the USGS yet-to-find oil resource 788 Bb at end-2006 is in the
Middle East and FSU. Restricted access to these resources heightens the need
to understand geological aspects of accessible resources in deepwater and
frontier areas. Discoveries must accelerate to realize the YTF potential
before 2025. Growth to known fields adds 314 Bb to the high case.
Conventional resources, though, with estimated 6,000 Bbo in place offer
larger upside potential for enhanced recovery. Boosting the average 34
percent recovery factor by 10 percent could replace almost two thirds of the
historic oil consumption. Understanding reservoir geology and
characteristics like porosity, permeability and fluid content is critical to
determine field growth potential and recovery technologies. Reservoirs with
some 960 Bb of 2P resources have characteristics that are suitable for
enhanced recovery by CO2 injection.
Unconventional resources may be the wild card for future oil supplies. Some
565 Bb of recoverable oil from Canadian and Venezuelan oil sands are
included in the high case. Estimated in-place resource of bitumen,
extra-heavy oil and shale oil are about three times greater than
conventional liquids discovered to date. Mining, horizontal wells and
thermal recovery have the potential to boost annual production from Canadian
and Venezuelan oil sands by about 400,000 b/d. Commercial in situ recovery
from oil shales has not been established but China's determination that it
has 241 Bb of technically recoverable oil from shales highlights the need to
understand the geology and reservoir aspects of these important resources.
Geographic and geologic resource distributions impact commercial and energy
security considerations. Onshore discoveries account for 58 percent of
historic liquid resources but deepwater resources are increasingly
important. Over the past decade 88% of large discoveries by super majors and
51 percent by large independents were in deepwater. Recent large discoveries
in the Gulf of Mexico and Brazil highlight the future deepwater potential.
The depositional environment of known reservoirs highlights the importance
of marine conditions for conventional oil accumulation. Shallow and open
marine reservoirs account for 1,052 Bb of 2P oil resources while deltas
account for 231 Bb and other marine for 197 Bb. Fluvial and lacustrine
reservoirs account for 319 Bb with upside as oil shale evolves.
This paper reviews oil resource distributions and factors that impact the
evolution of the recoverable oil supplies.
Wynkoop Brewing Company, 1634 18th Street, Denver
Gather at 11:30 am; Lunch served at Noon; Price: $15.00 for members and $18
for non-members for lunch
Make Reservations with Bob Zilinski at Email:
rezilin@aol.com; Telephone: 303-885-0615;
Reservation deadline is Noon on Sept. 10.
University of Colorado Geosciences Seminars (09/02/08)
Benson Earth Sciences lecture hall (380)
Wednesdays at 4pm
Refreshments are served at 3:30 on the 3rd floor
For more information see:
http://www.colorado.edu/GeolSci/
September 3. Dena Smith, University of Colorado. "Ancient Insects:
Diversification, Preservation and Paleoecology."
September 10. Jason Neff, University of Colorado. "Manifest Dust; the
environmental legacy of the settlement of the western US."
September 17. Karen Chin, University of Colorado. "Using Fossil Feces
to Decipher Ancient Diets and Trophic Pathways."
September 24. Karl Mueller, University of Colorado. "Erosional and
Rheologic Controls on Late Quaternary Shortening in the Western Taiwan
Thrust Belt."
October 1. James Syvitski, University of Colorado. "Sinking Deltas."
October 8. Michael Manga, University of California - Berkeley. "Why
do volcanoes only sometimes erupt explosively."
Job Openings (09/02/08)
We currently have several positions
I'm looking to fill with a very large and productive company in Alberta,
Canada. A partial list of openings is as follows:
Turnaround Technical Coordinator
Turnaround Operations Coordinator
QA/QC Site Manager
Geologist LR
Senior DCS Engineer
Senior Cost Engineer
Mine Engineer JPM
Geotechnical Engineer
Turnaround Planner
Senior Mine Reclamation Engineer / Closure Engineer
Please pass these on to people who might have an interest in a new position
Any help you can provide would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you in advance for your help.
Christine Seddon
Intellecor, Senior Recruiting Specialist
cseddon@intellecor.com
888-279-4990 ext. 88
www.intellecor.com
Rocky Mountain GITA
Workshop (08/04/08)
The Business Benefits of GIS: An
ROI Approach
The GITA Rocky Mountain Chapter presents a Pre-Conference Workshop, "The
Business Benefits of GIS an ROI Approach", at the upcoming GIS in the
Rockies. Led by Ross Smith of PA Consulting Group, join us on Tuesday,
September 9, 2008 for this detailed understanding of PA Consulting Group's
vendor-independent Return On Investment (ROI)-Driven GIS Strategy
Methodology. This end-to-end methodology addresses a means to win the
"hearts and minds" of decision makers and the rest of the business; in
addition to defining the quantifiable benefits which will result in positive
impacts to revenue, cost containment, service excellent, regulatory
compliance, health & safety and so forth.
The cost is $125 per person for GITA Members and $150 per person for
non-Members. The registration fee includes the book (a $24.95 value), free
online templates, and lunch.
To register, see https://www.gita.org/forms/forms/Default/The_Business_Benefits_of_GIS_an_ROI_Approach.aspx
2 Job Openings (08/01/08)
IOWA:
The Iowa Geological and Water Survey of the Departments Environmental
Services Division has an opening for an Environmental Program Supervisor of
the Geology and Groundwater Section. The primary job responsibilities for
this position include:
Provide leadership, administration and coordination for the work of the
Geology and Groundwater (GG) Section. Responsible for supervising and
directing the activities of the GG Section staff and determining project
priorities. Work with section staff and the State Geologist to insure the
appropriate distribution of work and to resolve conflicting project
completion deadlines. Serve as the coordinator for GG services within the
Department and with external users of geologic information. Work with other
departmental staff to assess needs and communicate available geological and
groundwater related services.
Provide expertise in geological and groundwater resources. Identify and help
prioritize the states needs for geologic and hydrologic information. Prepare
and make presentations to internal and external audiences as assigned. Work
collaboratively with the State Geologist and other bureau supervisors on
interdisciplinary projects or studies. Provide geological and groundwater
information to the general public, private industry, department staff, and
other government agencies to inform them of the state's natural resources,
the potential for development, the need for protection, and approaches for
sustainable utilization.
Develop annual goals and performance measures for the Section that are
consistent with the Surveys and Departments mission and plans. Incorporate
those goals, means for measuring progress and mechanisms for reviewing and
updating goals into the performance expectations for staff. Develop and
administer the section's budget to project expenses based upon sound fiscal
reasoning and utilize funding most effectively by determining staff and
resource needs for current and planned projects. Authorize expenditures for
equipment, travel, supplies and outside services. Ensure that expenditures
are consistent with the bureau's goals and the divisions strategic plan, as
well as applicable rules, regulations and the Code of Iowa. Monitor
expenditures against the bureau's budget throughout the year with the
purpose of maintaining a balanced budget and make recommendations to bureau
chief if adjustments are warranted.
Ensure that personnel practices, including hiring, firing, promotions,
reclassifications, leaves of absence, work schedules and assignments,
performance reviews and recognition, training, staff development and exit
interviews are conducted in accordance with departmental policy, contractual
language and DAS/HRE processes and rules. Hear grievances at the first step;
resolve work related problems, and administer other personnel related
policies and procedures, including but not limited to EEO/AA, ADA, FMLA and
FLSA; and approve use of sick leave and vacation. Ensure that Position
Description Questionnaires (PDQ) are rewritten as needed to reflect the
changing needs of the organization, competencies required and the
responsibilities inherent in all positions supervised. Establish and monitor
staff performance plans. Assign duties to each staff person and monitor
their performance. Prepare and conduct a formal performance appraisal for
each employee within the section on an annual basis. All new employees will
have a six-month performance appraisal. Ensure that training is scheduled
for employees in accordance with agency and individual needs, and
availability of funding. Conduct regular staff meetings.
ABILITIES AND SKILLS: Ability to read and comprehend policies, rules,
laws, and technical information related to geology, groundwater, water
resources, and Geographical Information Systems. Ability to use computers
and basic computer software products for the purposes of data management,
performing analytical functions, and generating reports, tables, and charts.
Ability to use computers and advanced computer software products for GG
related projects, mapping, and data analysis, as well as for budget
preparation, monitoring, and review. Ability to write grant applications for
the purpose of securing grants for GG projects.
Broad knowledge of the states geology and groundwater resources and of DNR
programs, policies, operational abilities and regulatory requirements;
ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing with
constituents, legislators, Governor's staff, DNR staff, management personnel
and other state and federal agencies; ability to work independently with
consistent results and minimal supervision; ability to analyze
organizational and operational problems and develop timely and economical
solutions; ability to plan, organize, and effectively supervise the work of
technical staff; knowledge of the principles, techniques and trends of
public administration, including financial management, labor relations and
other resource management; ability to establish program objectives or
performance goals and assess progress toward their achievement; ability to
read and interpret complex federal and state laws, rules and regulations;
capacity to adjust to change, work pressures or difficult situations without
undue stress; must demonstrate initiative, a customer service and team
orientation and display high standards of ethical conduct; position is a
full-time position and as such, requires regular attendance. Ability to
travel with some overnight stays.
Education, Experience and Special Requirements: Applicants must meet
the minimum requirements for an Environmental Program Supervisor based on
education, experience and special requirements, or an acceptable combination
thereof, as established by the Department of Administrative Services.
Applicants with a degree in geology or a closely related geoscience field
are preferred. Applicants must also qualify for the DAS Selective
Certification: #242 Geology, which requires one year of experience,
twenty-four semester hours, or a combination of both, practicing
geosciences, in areas which can include identification, interpretation and
logging of geologic materials, hydrogeology, geologic field work or geologic
mapping.
HOW TO APPLY:
Step 1: Interested applicants must submit a State of Iowa application
form for this position by the close of business on August 8, 2008
Application forms are available from the Iowa Department of Administrative
Services (DAS) web page at
www.das.hre.iowa.gov, from any Workforce Development Center, or at
the DAS-HRE office in Des Moines. Completed applications must be
submitted through the DAS web page or faxed to DAS at 515-281-7970. You must
include the job title and job vacancy number on all applications.
Step 2: In addition, in order to be considered for this position, you
must submit a cover letter, resume and three business references to:
dnr.hiringcoordinator@dnr.iowa.gov or send a hard copy of the
requested materials to: DNR Hiring Coordinator, BR4984, Iowa
Department of Natural Resources, 502 E. 9th St., Des Moines, IA
50319-0034. The requested materials must be received no later than 48
hours (excluding weekends and State holidays) after the closing date.
Please be precise when outlining your experience as related to the position
and any selective(s) noted Failure to follow these instructions will
disqualify you from consideration for this position. For more information
about this position, contact Tim Hall at 515-281-8169 or
tim.hall@dnr.iowa.gov.
SOUTH DAKOTA:
HYDROLOGIST SPECIALIST
Rapid City, SD
Requisition #: 80604
Agency:Department of Environment and Natural Resources, Financial and
Technical Assistance; Geological Survey
Salary:$21.26 - $23.92 per hour, depending on experience T17
Closing Date:Open Until Filled
Position Purpose: This position will be based out of the Department
of Environment and Natural Resources office in Rapid City. Work duties will
be focused on ground-water and surface-water issues related to the Black
Hills and other parts of western South Dakota. Specific duties of this
position will include the following.
7 assisting the State Geologist in anticipating the natural resources
data needs of South Dakota, and formulating and implementing activities to
generate the required information;
7 planning, directing, and performing investigations and data collection
for hydrologic and geologic issues;
7 this work may include the planning and direction of test drilling,
well installation, and water sampling for hydrologic investigations;
7 representing the Department of Environment and Natural Resources in
public forums and functioning as a liaison between the Geological Survey and
public and private organizations in western South Dakota;
7 providing hydrogeologic expertise and assistance to other entities in
State government and other public and private organizations;
7 developing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with
other entities which may include other programs in the Department of
Environment and Natural Resources, the U.S. Geological Survey, the South
Dakota School of Mines and Technology, the West Dakota Water Development
District, cities, and counties;
7 working independently and as part of collaborative teams;
7 writing technical reports and reviewing reports prepared by others
including other Department of Environment and Natural Resources staff
members, the U.S. Geological Survey, and consultants;
7 conveying complex hydrologic and geologic issues to the lay public in
an understandable manner;
7 developing and making public presentations related to hydrogeologic
topics;
7 responding to numerous requests for information from the public,
academia, industry, and consultants.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of:
7 design and implementation of hydrogeologic investigations;
7 ground-water flow in porous media;
7 analysis and interpretation of aquifer-test data;
7 geologic, structure-contour, and isopach maps;
7 water-table and potentiometric-surface maps;
7 evaluating water-quality data;
7 technical report writing and review;
7 Microsoft. software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint);
7 ArcGIS software;
7 making public presentations.
Comments: Degree in hydrology or geology or a closely related science
are preferred. Experience or familiarity with the following topics is
desirable: the geology and hydrology of the Black Hills and other parts of
western South Dakota; Karst hydrology; Tracer tests; Isotope hydrology;
ground-water flow in fractured media; derivative maps such as
aquifer-vulnerability maps; ground-water flow modeling; down-hole
geophysical logs; geophysics Normal work hours will be from 8:00 A.M. to
5:00 P.M., Monday through Friday. Some overnight travel will be required to
attend meetings and conduct field investigations. Most travel will likely be
day excursions ending with a return to Rapid City at the end of the work
day.
The successful candidate must be willing to adjust his/her work schedule to
accommodate attendance at various meetings outside of normal working hours
or to accommodate more than an 8-hour day in the field.
Much of the work will be performed in a typical office environment. Extended
periods in the field will, however, be required performing activities such
as hiking, working with drilling crews, or collecting water samples.
Occasional lifting of up to 100 pounds may be necessary. Field work in
extreme hot and cold weather conditions may occasionally be required.
New Short
Course at Colorado School of Mines (07/14/08)
Uranium Geology and Geochemistry
October 20-21, 2008, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
General Research Lab (GRL) Conference room
Fee: $350 (includes food at breaks, workbook, and PDH certificate)
Instructor: Dr. Sam Romberger (Colorado School of Mines)
Course Content is based on the premise that an understanding of mineralizing
processes is important in developing predictive models leading to
exploration strategies. Course will include a brief review of the nuclear
energy industry and the nuclear cycle. The distribution, geology and
mineralogy of a wide range of types of uranium deposits will be discussed,
including quartz pebble conglomerate, unconformity-related,
sandstone-hosted, vein-type, breccia pipe, high grade metamorphic, magmatic
deposits associated with alkalic plutons and pegmatites, contact
metamorphic, volcanogenic, calcrete, black shale and phosphorite-hosted
occurrences. Emphasis will be placed on structural, lithologic and
geochemical controls important in their formation. The source of uranium and
associated elements, the source of mineralizing fluids, and the mechanisms
of transport and deposition of uranium and associated metals will be
discussed. The role of various structural, lithologic and geochemical traps
will be discussed in the context of understanding processes responsible for
creating metal concentrations. Discussion will include the importance of
various geologic structures serving as fluid conduits and mineral
depositories, and the role of geochemical traps such as redox interfaces,
for the precipitation of uranium and associated elements
Register online:
www.pttcrockies.org
For more information, contact Mary Carr, 303.273.3107,
mcarr@mines.edu
M+M6 Meeting (07/07/08)
For those among you who may have a
serious professional interest in mineralogy, I'd like to call your attention
to the International Mineralogical Association (IMA's) Sixth International
Conference on Minerals and Museums, "M+M6" being held at the Colorado School
of Mines, Golden, Colorado, Sept. 7-9 (plus field trips before &
after), 2008. Full information is on the conference website,
http://www.mines.edu/outreach/cont_ed/ICMM6/ Attendance at this
conference is open to all interested persons who wish to register; no
membership in any particular organization is required.
Please note that the deadline to register to attend the conference
field trips is JULY 10. In fact, field trip signup has been slow and we
still need to meet minimum attendance numbers in order for the trips to take
place, so if you know of any colleagues who might be interested in attending
this conference and in the field trips, please help us by informing them of
the meeting and trips and encouraging them to attend.
The M+M6 meeting includes two full days of technical sessions (some 65 oral
and poster papers being presented), a welcoming party at CSM, and a
reception and dinner at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science. Conference
registration is $425 until Aug. 1, and $475 thereafter (student
attendance is considerably discounted, $175). The field trips are:
Sept. 2-4, Ouray and Silverton area, San Juan Mountains, Colorado
Sept. 4, Cresson gold mine, Cripple Creek, Colorado
Sept. 5-6, Leadville, Colorado
Sept. 7, Pikes Peak batholith pegmatites, Lake George and Florissant,
Colorado
Sep. 10, State Line kimberlite district, Colorado [This last field
trip is not listed on the online registration page, but those who wish to
participate should contact the conference organizers to receive further
information]
FCGS Website (07/07/08)
The Four Corners Geological Society
Website is now UP and RUNNING and Much Improved! CHECK IT OUT at
www.fourcornersgeologicalsociety.org
* Online Bookstore is fully functional
* Pay your Dues or make a Donation online
Please send us photos for the Photo Album (check it out) and
announcements for the Announcements pages. Your help and comments are very
much appreciated. Send to:
tcasey@djsimmons.com
Colorado Mining
Exhibit Foundation (07/07/08)
WE NEED VOLUNTEERS
There is not enough time or money to talk to every voter, visit every
classroom, make a presentation to every Scout group or civic organization,
etc. However, by using our experience in targeting the most influential
segments of the (VOTING) population with properly understood "message
points," we can have a high impact outreach event to educate people about
The Importance of Mining and Minerals to a Strong America.
An example is the award winning exhibit at the Taste of Colorado Festival,
Labor Day weekend in downtown Denver. This project is organized by the
Colorado Mining Exhibit Foundation. More than 500,000 people attend
the four-day event and thousands went through our 40 ft x 40 ft tent
(including hundreds of TEACHERS) in 2007. They tried their hand at free gold
panning, the free fossil hunt, saw the many free educational videos and CDs
that are now available on mining and reclamation and took home free rock
samples and educational material.
We need volunteers for:
1. Loading trucks in Lakewood Wednesday & Thursday, August 27 & 28
2. Setting-up the displays in Civic Center Park Friday morning, August 29
3. Talking to people during 4-hour shifts (11 am to 3 pm, and 2 pm to 6 pm)
in the tent Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday, August 29 - September 1
4. Unloading trucks in Lakewood Tuesday morning, September 2
If you can help, contact Guy Johnson, the Exhibit Coordinator, as soon as
possible at (303) 969-0365 or
GPJ222@aol.com.
Mineral and Mining Job
Openings (06/13/08)
Principal/ Senior Open Pit Mining
Engineer, Denver &Tucson
Principal/ Senior Underground Mining Engineer, Denver
Principal Consultant, Mine, Heap Leach, Tailings and Water, Reno
Principal Mining Economist, Denver
Resource Geologist, Denver & Elko
Principal / Senior Civil Engineer-Storm-water Design & Tailings
Construction, Tucson
Principal/ Senior Geotechnical/ Civil Engineer, Denver & Tucson
Successful candidates for the various Principal positions should have 15+
years of leadership and managerial experience in either open-pit or
underground mining, knowledge of computerized mine planning tools, e.g.
Gemcon, Vulcan or Whittle; or a minimum of 10 years experience for the
Senior Engineer mining positions. The ideal candidate may also have had
previous consulting experience. Geotechnical engineers have experience in
rock mechanics & slope stability experience for open pit operations and
tunneling expertise for hard rock underground mining.
The Principal Mining Economist will have a BS in Mining or Mineral
Processing with an extensive knowledge of the precious and base metals
industries. Having an MBA and/or Certified Mineral Appraiser designation is
a plus. Consideration for staff positions will be based upon educational
background in engineering or geology, the length of previous experience;
and/ or the ability to obtain requisite licensing within one year. It goes
without saying; our client is determined to be the best at what it does;
mining consulting on a world-wide basis.
If you pride yourself on your intelligence, the ability to think
strategically for your clients and have those interpersonal qualities to
work successfully in a competitive team environment then by all means call
us.
ABOUT THE COMPANY:
Our client is an independent, international consulting practice. It provides
focused advice and solutions to clients, mainly from earth and water
resource industries. For mining projects, the company offers services from
exploration through feasibility, mine planning, and production to mine
closure.
We realize that the most important part of being the best at what we do is
you. Offering its team members excellent benefits available including 401K,
medical and dental insurance, liberal PTO, and ESOP. Compensation is
commensurate on background and experience.
Joe Walker
MANAGEMENT RECRUITERS OF LBJ PARK
400 E. Royal Lane, Suite 214, Irving, TX 75039
972-488-1133 Ext. 108; Fax: 972-488-1099
jwalker@mridfw.com;
www.mridfw.com;
www.mrinetwork.com
Position for Geologist at the Questa Mine, Chevron Mining Inc. (05/28/08)
We are considering applications for the position of Mine
Geologist/Exploration Geologist at the Questa Mine just east of the village of
Questa, NM. We are an operating porphyry molybdenum mine in Northern New
Mexico. As such we are part of Chevron Mining Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary
of Chevron Corp. This position is a permanent one for an economic geologist
with mining and exploration experience.
Interested candidates may apply on line for the Exploration/Mine Geologist
position. Get on the internet and type
www.chevron.com on the toolbar and then click on careers. Then, follow
the instructions for applying. To make it easy, the requisition number for
that position is as follows: 03126341
If you or anyone that you know is interested, please go to the above website
and follow the instructions for applying.
Bruce M. Walker, PhD
Senior Mine Geologist
Questa Mine, CMI, P.O. Box 469, Questa, NM 87556
575-586-7628
The Northwest Environmental Training Center presents upcoming courses
in Colorado (04/21/08)
Applied Hydrogeologic Site Characterization & Monitoring Well Construction for
Environmental Professionals
Fort Collins, CO, October 22-24, 2008, More info:
info@nwetc.org
Principles of Scientific Sampling for Environmental Professionals - Study
Design, Data Reporting, and the Appropriate Use of Statistics to Support
Conclusions
Denver, CO, November 18-20, 2008, More info:
info@nwetc.org
NEPA: Writing the Perfect EA/FONSI or EIS
Denver, CO, December 9-10, 2008, More info:
http://www.nwetc.org/pol-302_12-08_denverhtm
Complete Course Calendar:
http://www.nwetc.org/training.htm
GeoEvents (04/14/08)
(comp. by P. Modreski, USGS-Denver)
Geologic Time Chart Posted on the USGS web pages is a new and
up-to-date chart of geologic time; prepared by the USGS in collaboration with
the International Commission on Stratigraphy. The chart can be viewed and
downloaded online as a two-page .pdf file, the first being a description of it
and the second page the full-color chart.
http://pubs.usgs.gov/fs/2007/3015/ or, direct to the pdf file at,
http://pubs.usgs.gov/fs/2007/3015/fs2007-3015.pdf
As you probably know, the nomenclature and exact ages of all the geologic time
periods (Eons, Eras, Periods, and Epochs) are continually revised and updated
as new and more precise data become available; this chart gives the most
current data for all of geologic time. From it you'll see, for example, that
the most current and most precise dates for the duration of the Pleistocene
Epoch are from 1.806 +/- 0.005 million years, to 11,477 +/- 85 years, "b.p."
(before present; and, "present" is defined as the year A.D. 1950 for purposes
of uniformly expressing geologic ages). The chart is designated as USGS Fact
Sheet 2007-3015, published (online) in March 2007.
Precambrian Time--The Story of the Early Earth is another excellent new
USGS brochure--for those who think geology is cool stuff. This 6-page brochure
contains text, photos, a time chart, and references, about the early history
of the earth. It is USGS Fact Sheet 2007-3004, published June, 2007, and can
obtained free of charge as a glossy-paper copy at the USGS Map Store on the
Denver Federal Center, or it can be viewed and downloaded online at
http://pubs.usgs.gov/fs/2007/3004/
Geologic Map of the U.S.: another new USGS publication is USGS Circular
1300, "About the Geologic Map in the National Atlas of the United States of
America", by John C. Reed and Charles A. Bush. This is a 48-page booklet
containing text and color satellite images, describing the kinds of geologic
features that can be seen on the geologic map of the U.S. This Circular is
free, if you request it at the USGS Map Store in Building 810 on the Federal
Center. The map it refers to can be purchased over-the-counter or ordered, for
$7.00; ask for USGS map product #207470, "Geology, the National Atlas of
the United States". This is a poster-sized map depicting a simplified
geologic map of the conterminous U.S. + Alaska and Hawaii The map is described
online at
http://pubs.usgs.gov/atlas/geologic/ , including a link to a .pdf file of
the map (viewable at different scales) at
http://pubs.usgs.gov/atlas/geologic/usgeoplot.pdf
The Map Store is open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays; all items can be
purchased directly over-the-counter, or, there is a $5.00 handling charge per
order, for orders mailed to you. For orders or questions call 1-888-ASK-USGS,
or locally call 303-202-4675 to reach the sales counter.
The USGS has recently published a series of maps about the historic occurrence
of asbestos in mines of different parts of the U.S., the most recent of which
is, Reported Historic Asbestos Mines, Historic Asbestos Prospects, and
Natural Asbestos Occurrences in the Southwestern United States (Arizona,
Nevada, and Utah), by Bradley S. Van Gosen; USGS Open-File Report
2008-1095. This includes a map, text, and pictures, and can be viewed at
various magnifications or downloaded as a .pdf file at
http://pubs.usgs.gov/of/2008/1095/ . Other recently published maps in the
same series cover asbestos deposits in the Eastern U.S.
http://pubs.usgs.gov/of/2005/1189/ , the Central U.S.
http://pubs.usgs.gov/of/2006/1211/ , and the Rocky Mountain States
http://pubs.usgs.gov/of/2007/1182/ ; the Rocky Mountain map includes
Colorado. These are not available as printed maps, only as the downloadable
files.
Subcontract Job Opening (04/04/08)
ERO is an environmental consulting firm headquartered in Denver, with an
office on the Western Slope. We understand that the BLM will be issuing a
request for a proposal for a Resource Management Plan for the Grand Junction
Field Office. As part of the plan, they are looking for a Reasonably
Foreseeable Development scenario for all minerals in their jurisdiction--oil
and gas, oil shale, uranium, gold, silver, etc. We are looking for a geologist
or a minerals economist who would be able to do this portion of the plan, as a
subcontractor to ERO.
Nora Ruppert
Business Development
ERO Resources Corp.
1842 Clarkson St.
Denver, CO 80218
303.830.1188; Fax: 303.830.1199
nruppert@eroresources.com;
www.eroresources.com
Creation "science" in Texas
(03/14/08)
News item from the Association of Women
Geoscientists' Newsletter:
The Institute for Creation Research located in Dallas, TX submitted a proposal
for accreditation of a Master's of Science Education degree that does not
include the teaching of modern geology, biology, or the scientific method.
Recipients of the degree would, however, be eligible to teach science in
private or public schools. A state advisory panel recommended that the Texas
Higher Education Coordinating Board, which makes the final decision, approve
the proposal. The Board has received a large volume of public comment
regarding the proposal and has postponed a final decision on accreditation
until April. You can send comments to the Texas Higher Education Coordinating
Board (THECB) at
http://www.thecb.state.tx.us/Comments/.
Full Texas higher education Rules and Laws available at -
http://www.thecb.state.tx.us/Rules/
OGS Director
Search (03/03/08)
Applications are being solicited for the position of Director, Oklahoma
Geological Survey (OGS). The OGS is located on the University of Oklahoma
campus in Norman, Oklahoma, and is under the direction and supervision of the
Board of Regents of the University of Oklahoma. Organizationally, the OGS is
located within the Mewbourne College of Earth & Energy, which also includes:
ConocoPhillips School of Geology & Geophysics, Mewbourne School of Petroleum &
Geological Engineering and Sarkeys Energy Center.
The Director of the OGS reports administratively to the Dean, Mewbourne
College of Earth & Energy and, depending on qualifications and experience,
will hold a faculty position within the College as an Associate or Full
Professor, renewable term or tenured. Candidates should hold a doctorate or
have the equivalent experience in geology, geophysics, or a closely related
field.
For more information, see
http://www.ogs.ou.edu/directorposition.php
CO-AIPG
Opposition to HB 08-1161 and HB 08-1165 (02/08/08)
The following statement is the Colorado Section's official
position on Colorado House Bill 08-1161 (CONCERNING
AN INCREASE IN THE REGULATORY AUTHORITY OF THE MINED LAND RECLAMATION BOARD
OVER MINING, AND, IN CONNECTION THEREWITH, ENSURING THE PROTECTION OF GROUND
WATER AND PUBLIC HEALTH)::
"The Colorado Section of AIPG unequivocally opposes the passage of HB 08-1161,
which is likely to drastically reduce if not eliminate mining alternatives in
Colorado, reduce severance tax income, increase the workload on the MLRB,
increase the tax burden on citizens, and deter and inhibit the opportunity for
this state and this nation to ever achieve energy independence."
In addition, the following written statement on HB 08-1165 (CONCERNING
AN INCREASE IN THE REGULATORY AUTHORITY OF THE MINED LAND RECLAMATION BOARD
OVER MINING) will be presented to the Colorado House of Representatives
tomorrow (Feb.6) by Lawrence A. Cerrillo, Chair of the CO-AIPG Legislative and
Regulatory Affairs Committee:
"The Colorado Section of the American Institute of Professional Geologists
respectfully submits the following objections to the proposed HB 08-1165:
Although stated as a bill to increase the regulatory authority of the
Mined Land Reclamation Board, it appears to be a bill to prohibit in-situ
mining of uranium and other minerals. It increases government by adding more
members and thus it increases costs to applicants and to taxpayers. In
addition, much of the proposed language merely reiterates what the Board is
already responsible for, or is the responsibility of other State agencies.
Section 7, the provision that essentially gives authority to most any
political subdivision to condition or prohibit any mining activity, operation,
or process is perhaps most troublesome. This provision basically negates
anything the Board may decide and insures that no mineral or energy extraction
will occur within the State.
Section 10 goes even further by enabling "A PERSON AGGRIEVED BY THE
BOARDS FINAL AGENCY ACTION MAY FILE AN APPEAL WITH THE DISTRICT COURT WITHIN
SIXTY DAYS AFTER SUCH ACTION." This provision will surely delay, deter,
inhibit and essentially stop any proposed mineral or energy extraction
activities.
While it is generally admirable to enable government at the local level
to have control over their area of jurisdiction, it is detrimental to the
State and the Nation to enable a local entity or disgruntled individual
citizen to deter, inhibit, or stop mineral and energy development. We
unequivocally oppose the passage of this unnecessary, duplicative and
detrimental bill."
RTD's
Interactive System Map (1/25/08)
Try RTD's new 2008 Interactive System Map. Use the
Interactive Map to pan, zoom, search for addresses and bus routes,
locate bus stops, light rail lines, stations, park-n-Rides, call-n-Rides and
even access schedules at the click of a button.
The Interactive System Map can be accessed at
www.rtd-denver.com > Then click on System Maps, OR access the map at
http://gis.rtd-denver.com
Dan Jackson
Regional Transportation District
Awardees for CO-AIPG
Annual Meeting (12/17/07)
As part of proceedings at the CO-AIPG December Dinner and
Annual Section Meeting, a number of awards will be presented prior to the
speaker's presentation. All outgoing section Board members will be presented
with a service memento by Pres. Dave Rhode. The highest honor that the Section
awards, the Distinguished Service Award, will be presented to Tricia Beaver.
Service to Geology Awards will be given to Logan MacMillan, Peter Barkmann,
and Curtis Johnson. Finally, the first Rex Monahan Scholarship Award for the
Colorado Section will be presented to Laura Pommer (see below for more
information).
Tricia Beaver, CPG-7664, is receiving the Distinguished Service
Award this year in recognition of her years of service to the Section as a
member of the Executive Committee (ExCom) and Past President. She also worked
on the Legislative Reception for a number of years.
Logan MacMillan, Peter Barkmann, and Curtis Johnson are receiving
Service to Geology Awards. Logan for his chairmanship of the
Legislative/Regulations (Leg/Reg) Committee, Peter for service as Section
Editor, and Curtis in recognition of many years as an ExCom member and
generally as a solid supporter of Section activities.
First CO-AIPG Scholarship Awardee:
It is with great pleasure that the Colorado Section of AIPG announces Laura
Pommer as the first recipient of the Rex Monahan Geological Scholarship.
This annual award of $500 is for academic year 2007-2008. Laura is an
undergraduate student at the University of Colorado, in Boulder, and is
currently working toward a dual major in Geology and Integrative Physiology.
In addition to her studies, which include a current structural geology
research project with Dr. Karl Mueller, Laura has served as an undergraduate
learning assistant for an introductory geology class and is currently working
two part-time jobs for work experience and to be able to afford her education
at CU. Laura has expressed an interest in attending graduate school down the
road with an aim to focus on structural geology.
Job Opening
(12/05/07)
The Imperial Irrigation District (IID) just retained us to do
an exclusive nationwide search to find their new Program / Project Manager to
oversee environmental aspects of the IID / San Diego Water Transfer Project in
southern California.
You have probably been following this project in passing over the last few
years; its generated quite a bit of industry and press buzz.
Imperial Irrigation is the largest water district in the United States
(servicing about $1.5 Billion in Agricultural product with some 3.1 million
user acres as well as functioning as one of southern California's largest
power generation companies) and the IID / San Diego Water Transfer is one of
the most high profile water projects currently underway here in North America
The Transfer itself undoubtedly lays the foundation for future water issues
here in California. With the transfer coming into play the IID has been tasked
to implement hundreds of millions of dollars worth of transfer projects as
well as conserve and save hundreds of thousands of acre feet of water a year
in an effort to help offset California's draw from the lower Colorado River;
this while continuously working to conserve or enhance the local and regional
habitat.
With the close knit nature of local biological, planning and environmental
engineering circles there is often extensive overlap in terms of relationships
and projects. District Management is tasking us to identify an Environmental
Project / Program Manager to oversee environmental oversight, assessment and
mitigation projects related to meeting the requirements of the IID / SDCWA
Water Conservation & Transfer Program and Quantification Settlement Agreement
permit. This position is distinct in terms of the required project management,
mitigation implementation and environmental compliance skill set.
Ideally we would be seeking a biology, ecology or related science background
and at least five years of progressively responsible multi-discipline
environmental project management experience. Specifically, the Program /
Project Manager will be required to work in conjunction with the California
Department of Fish and Game, the United States Fish and Wildlife Service as
well as other water agencies, special committees and water task forces to
create and monitor the overall program. This includes planning, scheduling,
coordinating and directing multiple projects involving a host of tasks,
multi-disciplinary teams, district employees and contractors.
In one regard the position requires a Project Manager capable of extensive
management and administration for development and implementation of project
schedules, status reports production and oversight of progress on initiatives;
everything from cost tracking, quality control and scheduling to permitting,
engineering and design construction.
In another it requires an individual capable and knowledgeable of the
principles and hands on practices of biology, science, water and environmental
compliance, including: National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, State and
Federal Endangered Species Acts, Natural Community Conservation Plans (NCCPs)
and Habitat Conservation Plans (HCPs).
There's also focus of developing project definitions, plans and survey
protocols for scopes of work on all the various mitigation undertakings. Some
of the main responsibilities of the position include:
1) Act as the Environmental Program Manager for the Imperial Irrigation
District (IID) Water Transfer Project in southern California.
2) Be responsible under the Water Transfer Program Manager for the
implementation of the $140 million dollar mitigation and habitat restoration
budget as part of the existing Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan
developed for the Water Transfer Project.
3) Management of a large consultant team developing a GIS based habitat and
vegetation database for the Imperial Valley and the development of management
scenarios to minimize impacts to wildlife species covered under the MSHCP.
4) Work with key agency and environmental players on the mitigation effort for
the development of approximately 1200 acres of managed marsh habitat to
compensate for loss of protected species habitat.
5) Lead the consulting team in the development of a Natural Community
Conservation Plan (NCCP) and revision as necessary of the existing Habitat
Conservation Plan for the Water Transfer Project.
6) Develop an adaptive management plan for use in implementing the 45 year
project.
7) Serve as the IID's representative on varied advisory committee as necessary
(i.e. the State's Salton Sea Ecosystem Restoration Program, etc.).
From an experience and exposure profile there is probably no better
opportunity for a dynamic and talented biologist or environmental scientist to
ply his / her trade. This is one of the very highest profile water projects in
the western United States; being involved with it would open a wealth of
opportunity and experience in addition to the rewards of having played a major
role in helping to craft the regions environmental landscape. The position
seems a good match to a senior biologist seeking to find a long term home
working on one of the nations most high profile undertakings. It could also be
the right opportunity for a talented and dynamic mid-level biologist to expand
his / her abilities and grow with the implementation and development of the
project over the years.
Key to personality make up would be someone who is able in skill set and
dynamic of character, but who also has a long term view and approach towards
accomplishing objectives over the life of numerous initiatives in this four
decade project. Serving as a key part of a greater mechanism, this individual
would be responsible for knowledgably and reliably moving environmental
projects ahead in a larger organizational structure that is often slow moving
and requiring patient thoughtful plying.
In terms of salary, the IID is offering very competitive wage and relocation
expenses for the position in Imperial; the goal being to find the most skilled
and able individual. The IID also has probably one of our industries best and
most extensive benefits programs, including: comprehensive Health / Dental /
Vision coverage, Vacation, Sick Leave, 401k with 7% Match and vesting over
three years, Flexible Deferred Spending Program, Group Term Life and
Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance, etc.
For serious and confidential consideration, resumes may be sent to me at:
ctravis@sequencestaffing.com or to my address listed below. Please be
assured that at Sequence, we conduct our executive searches with strict
confidentiality, ensuring both clients and candidates their privacy and
professional integrity.
Craig Travis
Director of Recruiting
Sequence, Executive Search and Staffing
2008 Opportunity Drive, Suite 150
Roseville, CA 95678
Phone: 916-782-6900 x207
Fax: 916-782-6307
E-mail:
ctravis@sequencestaffing.com
www.sequencestaffing.com
Lat/Lon to Elevation
Web Application (10/26/07)
As a part of my GIS Master's program at CU-Denver, I've completed a free,
publicly-available web application that reads in a user-supplied file of lat/lon
coordinate pairs, queries a USGS elevation web service, and downloads a new
file containing the ground level elevation at each lat/lon point in the input
file. The USGS has a similar site, but it only allows one lat/lon point to be
processed at a time. I've found this functionality to be useful in my work as
a hydrogeologist, and thought some of the recipients of this e-mail list might
as well.
The website address is:
www.latlontoelevation.com I've tested the site in Firefox and Internet
Explorer, but hope to gather some user input to improve the site and to
increase its use. Please let me know if you have any questions.
Matt Seitz
seitz18@yahoo.com
Colorado Section of AIPG 2007 SUMMER FIELD TRIP (07/09/07)
Members and friends of the AIPG CO section suited up for a tour of the Cross Gold Mine
Gold Rush from Central City to Caribou
(with tours of the "Glory Hole" near Central City and the Cross/Caribou Mines
near Nederland)
North Central Colorado Front Range
Saturday, July 21, 2007
More on Cave of Giant
Crystals (04/25/07)
Editor's Note: This follow-up information was received from one of our
members:
The cave is definitely real! It's been known for quite some time, but only
now is gaining notoriety. Several of the geologists that work for me here in
Mexico have seen it, the first about ten years ago. What is conveniently
left out in a lot of descriptions is that it is in an active Pb-Zn-Ag mine
and was only found when they mined into it!
Here's an official website with more information. The same geos I mentioned
know someone working in the mine, so we have a tour trade set up for the
near future!
http://naica.com.mx/ingles/index.htm
Ken Balleweg
Exploration Vice President, Alamos Gold Inc./Minas de Oro Nacional
Hermosillo, Sonora
Cave of Giant Crystals
(04/23/07)
Editors Note: I thought this was worthwhile to send out because I have
received the information from a couple friends without the original web
address attached, making one wonder if the cave is real or not. Given that
the below story and pictures are on the National Geographic website, it
should be real.
A Site to See:
http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2007/04/photogalleries/giant-crystals-cave/
Susan Landon Fund Raising Campaign (10/15/05) - Susan Landon Tribute Form (Word doc)
Dear
Friend of
As you
know, Susan suffered a traumatic brain injury while skiing on
Susan is currently at Learning
Services, a rehabilitation facility in
Many of you have asked over the last year if you could assist financially. Until the insurance coverage started to dry up, we could not estimate what her needs might be and how much more care she would require.
Now we have some reasonable estimates of both the recovery time and the cost, which is enormous. We are projecting expenses of $500,000 not covered by insurance over the next five years.
If you would like to make a tax-deductible gift, we have established a fundraising campaign in Susan’s honor with the National Transplant Assistance Fund (NTAF), a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping people who experienced catastrophic injuries. A form with detailed instructions is attached for your convenience. Please call or e-mail me if you have any questions.
Your concern and interest in Susan’s recovery has sustained her brilliantly over the last eight months. I hope that you will continue to help Susan and her dedicated husband, Dick Dietz, with this immense financial burden.
With warmest thanks for your interest and support,
303-382-0910,
silvermanmr@yahoo.com
Susan Landon Tribute Form (Word doc)