Uncovering the Impact of Ancient Earthquakes on Past Civilizations: A Study of Archaeology and Paleoseismology in the Chincha Valley, Perú

Presented by Gladys Pantoja (Clarkson PhD student)

CNYAPG's April Meeting

More information will be available soon!

Instructors
Tom Sale, Ph.D. (Colorado State University)
Dan Kelleher, P.G. (Midwest GeoSciences Group)

Register for this event on Midwest GeoSciences Group Website

Please Note: The April 10-11  Course has Currently reached capacity, but those interested in attending can sign up a second opportunity to attend the course from April 14- 15  here.

NYSCPG Members can Save on this Course by using the promotion code NYSCPG-SAV200

This 2-day course is co-hosted by the Midwest GeoSciences Group and the NYSCPG. The content of this course is designed around the new textbook, Modern Contaminant Hydrology written by Tom Sale and Joseph Scalia (2024). The goal is to advance modern conceptual foundations for contaminant transport in natural subsurface settings in support of better use of finite cleanup resources.

The new textbook moves away from the conceptualization of a homogenous "aquifer", recognizes the capacities of aquifers to passively assimilate contaminants, and stylistically embraces inherent uncertainties. Central themes include:

• The paradigm of modern contaminant hydrology has dramatically evolved in the past few years, partly due to how we approach understanding sedimentary sequences in combination with relating secondary alterations from weathering to contaminant occurrence and migration.
• Subsurface complexities from heterogeneous strata include variability at different scales of transmissive and low permeability zones.
• Diffusion is a critical process governing storage and release of contaminants in low permeability zones.
• Transverse mixing of contaminants in plumes is typically a weak process.
• Blended water quality data from monitoring wells are generally rejected as a basis for studying transport processes.
• All plausible contaminant phases including gas, nonaqueous, aqueous, and sorbed are interdependent and must be recognized.
• Reactions including phase changes, sorption, and biogeochemical transformations need to be resolved to understand the behavior of source zones and plumes.
• Reactions can be distinctly different in transmissive and low k zones.
• The conventional wisdom of absolute characterization of heterogeneous subsurface settings is often functionally impossible and therefore conceptual models with measurable degrees of uncertainty must be embraced.

This 2-day course provides opportunity to earn 16-Professional Development Hours (PDH) plus an optional 1.5 hour post-course online module.

The course also includes a free electronic version of the new textbook, Modern Contaminant Hydrology soon-to-be-announced through Dr. John Cherry's "Groundwater Project". This course preludes with pre-session online assessment for each participant in order to address your questions and topics during the course.

Dr. Tom Sale is internationally-recognized among the most expert authorities on LNAPL science. His research at the Center of Contaminant Hydrology at Colorado State University has created many technology breakthroughs creating a paradigm shift for LNAPL site management strategies.

Dr. Sale is an Associate Professor and Director of Center for Contaminant Hydrology, Civil and Environmental Engineering. He has authored numerous landmark papers and is the driving force behind patented technologies that have changed the direction of the LNAPL industry. He also contributes to LNAPL projects as a consultant and a regulation policy reviewer.

His research and consulting activities are dedicated to finding solutions for anthropogenic releases of contaminants to subsurface environments and their subsequent transport, fate, and management. Specific areas of interest are pragmatic expectations for Nonaqueous Phase Liquid (NAPL) remedies and passive strategies for management of NAPL releases. His collaborations have changed the LNAPL industry along with developments for remediation for both LNAPL and DNAPL.

His inventive mind and collaborative ability has enabled the Center for Contaminant Hydrology to conduct approximately $1.5 million /year in research and support 11 students. Current and recent research sponsors include ExxonMobil, Chevron, Suncor Energy, BP, Shell, CH2M, ARCADIS and the USDoD. He is dedicated to innovative solutions for groundwater contamination and development of groundwater resources.

Dr. Sale has bachelor degrees in Chemistry and Geology from Miami of Ohio (1980), a M.S. degree in Watershed Hydrology from the University of Arizona (1984), and a Ph.D. in Agricultural Engineering from Colorado State University (1998).

Dan Kelleher, PG, CIPM is a hydrogeologist dedicated to hydrogeological and geotechnical analysis of sedimentary sequences, aquifer testing, fractured rock hydrogeology, and predictive ground water modeling. Dan's business acumen promotes personal trust, integrity, and relentless QA/QC.

Dan leads specialized technical teams for challenging projects and facilitates educational courses and webinars for geologists, engineers and environmental scientists.

He and Tim Kemmis co-founded of Midwest GeoSciences Group to simply professionals to do better job of TAKING THE MYSTERY OUT OF THE SUBSURFACE (R), this course is part of the journey.

Register for this event on Midwest GeoSciences Group Website

A Common Sense Guide to Business Practices in New York

Presented By:

LIAPG's April Meeting 

Abstract: The presentations will provide a refresher on the permissible forms of business entities that may practice geology, the Certificate of Authorization and who requires one, and professional conduct. The topics will be presented in the view of the business and how this can affect the individual licensee.

The presentation will also explore topics from design professional ethical guidance, tort law, and generally recognized concepts of the Standard of Care. There will be practical examples of the Standard of Care and how it can apply to various elements of the profession.

Approved For 1 NYS PDH Credit - This Presentation Will Satisfy the One Hour Continuing Education for Professional Ethics Requirement

Please note: This course has been given previously by the NYSCPG at Geology Days 2024. If you attended this course previously and are in the same triennial licensure period, you are only able to claim credit once.

*Bio: John M. Nadeau is a NYS Licensed Professional Geologist with 25 years of focusing on solution mining, salt mining, cavern stability studies, and geologic investigations. He currently serves as the Executive Director of the New York State Council of Professional Geologist (NYSCPG) which is the principal organization of professional geologists responsible for the advancement of the competent and ethical practice of geology in New York State. Mr. Nadeau is also the President of Alpha Geological Services, D.P.C and serves as the Executive Director for the Solution Mining Research Institute (SMRI). SMRI is an international organization that provides specialized education, technical reference information, and current issue research to those in the solution mining and storage cavern industries. In addition to being a registered as a Licensed Professional Geologist in New York, John is a Licensed Professional Geologist in Louisiana, a Licensed Professional Geologist in Utah, a Licensed Professional Geologist in Missouri, and a Licensed Geologist in Nebraska.

Register on the LIAPG's Website Here

Title: Professional Geology and the New York State Design Professions

Presented By:

The NYSCPG is excited to offer our second Quarterly Geo Insights webinar with the opportunity to earn 1 Professional Development Hour (PDH) in Ethics. Check out the Event Page on our website for future webinars in this series.

Member Registration: $10
Non-Member Registration:$15

How is Professional Geology defined and what geological practices are regulated by New York State? What related services and practices do not require licensure? How does the scope of practice differ between professional geologists and engineers? What are the Rules of the Board of Regents regarding professional misconduct? 

NYSED and State Board for Engineering, Land Surveying, and Geology Member representatives will discuss the regulated geological and engineering scopes of practice, and their overlap and interface in New York State. Discussion will include review of the State Education Department PE and PG licensee and business entity rules and regulations as they relate to offering professional design services in New York State.

Following the presentation, 30 minutes are reserved for answering questions.

Attendees must keep cameras on, microphones muted, and answer all questions throughout presentation in order to receive credit.

Connor Hanington (2024 CNYAPG Grant Award Winner)

CNYAPG's May Meeting

More information to be announced soon!

Please register if you are interested in utilizing the Geology Rocks shuttle service from the Capital Region to the Event, the White Plains Train Station to the Event, or Long Island to the Event. The shuttle will return from its set-off location upon the completion of the concert.

This information is necessary so an accurate headcount can be provided.

For any questions, please reach out to support@nyscpg.com, or jnadeau@nyscpg.com

The Long Island Shuttle should arrive at the Park and Ride on the North side of the Long Island Expressway at exit 49.  Please be prepared to meet at the shuttle at 4:45 PM, as the bus leaves at 5 PM sharp.

We invite you to join us for Geology Rocks; a networking and fundraising concert event to support the New York State Council of Professional Geologists. The 2025 concert represents our Fifth-annual music-themed fundraiser event, featuring music of the 80s and 90s.

The Venue
The concert will be held at The Coliseum, located at 15 South Broadway in White Plains, NY. Transportation to and from Long Island, the Capital Region, and the White Plains train station will be available.

Tickets
Tickets for this event are $150 and include food and beverages for the evening. Consider buying tickets for this fundraiser for friends, clients, or co-workers to support NYSCPG. 10 Ticket bundles are available for $1250, and companies that purchase 10 or more tickets will be posted on our Website and LinkedIn!

Come and meet friends, old and new, and  experience why this event has returned 4 years in a row!

Sponsorships

Sponsorship information can be found here or contact Greg Wyka (president@nyscpg.com) or John Nadeau (jnadeau@nyscpg.com) for more details.

All sponsors receive advertisements throughout the event, acknowledgement of sponsorship displayed on NYSCPG Website from date of sponsorship through conclusion of event, and LinkedIn shoutouts.

NYS Licensure Application Preparation

Eric Greppo, PE 

This virtual course is intended for prospective professional geologist applicants and geology and engineering professionals interested in nurturing future Professional Geologists on their team.  It is critical that applicants clearly and thoroughly understand the criteria and processes associated with the NYS Professional Geology licensure application.

This course discusses, in an informal and participatory format, the communication, organization, and expression of experience on the licensure application.  The course reviews the current regulatory requirements, forms, and submission processes necessary for successful application. Attendees of this session will garner a better sense of what is required when applying for licensure, the importance of clear and concise writing skills, and an understanding of other critical success factors.

This course provides resources for licensure, but does not provide PDH credit. Access to the course will be sent out to those who register approximately one week prior to the event.