NEW: Texas Water Journal

A new journal has just been published, called the Texas Water Journal. "The Texas Water Journal is an online, peer-reviewed journal devoted to the timely consideration of Texas water resources management and policy issues from a multidisciplinary perspective that integrates science, engineering, law, planning, and other disciplines. It also provides updates on key state legislation and policy changes by Texas administrative agencies."

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https://journals.tdl.org/twj/index

Pre- Conference Short Course on Microbial Carbonate Buildups, and Reservoirs and Core Viewing of Upper Jurassic Smackover Microbial Reservoir and Asso

Texas A&M University Campus, Pebble Creek Country Club College Station, Texas, 8:30 AM -4:30 PM, May 11, 2010

Instructor: Ernest A. Mancini, Texas A&M University

For information and registration, contact Ernie Mancini, mancini@geo.tamu.edu

AGS POSTER TITLES from March 1, 2010 meeting

Alan Cherepon

Springs of the Austin Area

Eddie Collins

Texas STATEMAP Program

Patricia Dickerson & Eddie Collins

Geologic Map of Mariscal Mt., Big Bend National Park

Eddie Ficker

Promoting AGS Publications using Google Maps

Brian B. Hunt, Nathanael Banda & Brian A. Smith

Three-Dimensional Geologic Model of the Barton Springs segment of the Edwards Aquifer, Central Texas

Brian Hunt

Unusual hydrophysical response in a Edwards Aquifer monitor well: What is going on? 

Vishal Maharaj & Lesli Wood

Depositional Element Morphology and Architecture of the Atoka Interval, Fort Worth Basin, USA

Ann Molineux

University Geology Collections: An Untapped Resource

Mustafa Saribudak (3 posters)

1) An integrated geophysical study: Is there a cave on Bee Cave Road, Austin, Texas?

2) Don’t Mess with a Geophysicist’s House: A Case Study of Ground Penetrating Radar for Concrete Moisture Mapping and Void Detection in the Saturated Soil beneath the Concrete Foundation, Houston, Texas

3) Geophysical mapping of active Hockley growth fault in NW Houston, Texas: A few surprising results

Kadira Singh

Geometry and Nature of Modern and Ancient Mass Transport Deposits Worldwide

Doug Wierman

Hydrogeologic Atlas of the Trinity Aquifer in parts of Blanco and Hays Counties, TX

March 2010 Annual Poster Session

The March 2010 AGS annual poster session was a great success with numerous posters and members attending. Also presenting were area students selected from the Science Fair. A few pictures are posted below.

John Mikels (Education Chair) presented certifications to 4 select science fair students.













Shane Valentine (Past President 2008-9) discusses BMP's with a Science Fair student.













Doug Wierman and Al Broun discuss some of the content of their pending publication: "Hydrogeolgic Atlas of the Blanco, Hays, and Travis Counties."






























Al Cherepon displays his poster of Austin Area springs and a sampling program for pesticides. This work will be an upcoming AGS Bulletin paper. Thanks Al!











Nathanael Banda displays a new 3D geologic model of the Barton Springs segment of the Edwards Aquifer.











Pat Dickerson discusses her work in West Texas.

AGS Annual Poster Session

AUSTIN GEOLOGICAL SOCIETY
ANNUAL POSTER SESSION – MARCH 1, 2010

CALL FOR POSTERS

Reserve your space – e-mail patdickerson@earthlink.net
by close of business on February 24, 2010

WHEN: Monday, March 1, 2010; session starts at 7:00 p.m.
Pizza, conversation, and poster set-up at 6:30 p.m.

WHERE: Bureau of Economic Geology, Pickle Research Campus
Foyer and first-floor conference room

NOTES: BYOT (tacks, tape, etc.)
Space: One poster display board (7.5 ft wide x 6 ft high)
Arrive & complete your set-up before the meeting starts at 7:00

Show your newest research results! Report on your latest project!
Receive feedback on your AAPG or South-Central GSA poster prior to the meeting!

GCAGS Abstracts due Feb 15th

Gulf Coast Association of Geological Societies
and the Gulf Coast Section of SEPM

-- CALL FOR PAPERS --

60th Annual Convention
October 10-12, 2010
San Antonio, Texas

Hosted by the South Texas Geological Society

Welcome back to San Antonio! Our theme this year is “Weathering the Cycles” – a challenge that resource geologists have faced and overcome in the past. How do we weather the economic cycles? We…

• Network with our community
• Experience the latest technology in the technical exhibition
• Take a course or a trip and grow new and diverse skills
• Listen to special presentations on strategies to endure and prosper during an economic downtime and prepare for the inevitable rebound.

By celebrating our successes, facing our challenges, and learning from the research results of our peers, we are paid back many fold by sharing ideas and experiences among our professional community. So come and share your experiences! Suggest a session topic, present an oral paper or a poster, learn about the latest ideas and technologies in our field. Come to San Antonio and enjoy the Gulf’s own geoscience convention!

PROPOSED TECHNICAL SESSIONS INCLUDE…

· Organic ‘Shales’ of the Gulf Coast – Controls on Reservoir Quality and Producibility

· Gulf of Mexico Paleogene – Reservoirs, Events and Controversies

· Eastern Gulf of Mexico – Exploration Potential and Environmental Challenges

· Texas/Mexico Borderlands – Structures, Hydrocarbons, and Lessons Learned

· Unconventional Resources -- Exploration Decisions and Production Issues

· Integration of Seismic Geomorphology and Wellbore Data - Case Studies

· New and Evolving Technologies – Impact on Commerciality

· Horizontal Drilling and Formation Stimulation – Edwards, Wilcox, and elsewhere

· Carbon Sequestration – Risks, Opportunities, and Implications for EOR

· Alternative Energy Solutions – The Role of Geoscience

· Water for a Growing Region – Geology, Water Quality and Resource Management

· Geologic Training and Education – Preparing for the Crew Change

HOW TO SUBMIT:

Abstracts (not more than 250 words) should be submitted for review online to the technical program chair. Papers should have application to Gulf Coast and Gulf of Mexico geology. Include your full mailing address, telephone and FAX numbers, email address, and whether you are submitting for oral or poster or either (preferred).

Submit abstracts by February 15, 2010 to www.gcags2010.com

Notification of acceptance by March 15, 2010. All presenters, both oral or poster, must submit either a paper (10-12 pages) or an extended abstract with key figures for review by April 16, 2010. Full instructions for authors with templates are posted at www.gcags2010.com.

ABSTRACT DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 15, 2010!

Questions or ideas for the technical program should be directed to:

Dr. Mary Feeley, Technical Program Chair, missy.feeley@exxonmobil.com

Dr. Alan Dutton, SEPM C281-654-3588, alan.dutton@utsa.edu