The Hydrogeologistgsahydro.fiu.edu/newsletters/June_2011.pdfHydrogeology Division and the breadth of the science. The Hydrogeology Division is sponsor or co-sponsor of 44 topical sessions

Make your plans now for the GSA Annual Meeting! The proposed topical sessions for the 2011 Fall meeting illustrate the perennial high energy of the Hydrogeology Division and the breadth of the science. The Hydrogeology Division is sponsor or co-sponsor of 44 topical sessions across many spatial scales and subdisciplines including newer focus areas like human health, Marcellus Shale, and climate change, as well as more established areas like contaminant transport and modeling. There are also six sessions related to karst hydrology, perfect for our Minnesota venue! And, the piece de resistance is that we also have a

digital poster session this year on Visualization in Geology. We're hoping that this will be the start of a new trend in using the digital poster venue to showcase hydrogeology research!Remember to keep Tuesday lunch and afternoon open for the Hydrogeology Division Lunch, followed by the division business meeting, the Birdsall-Dreiss lecture and the student reception. We will also be hosting the Darcy lecture, likely on Monday late afternoon, but keep your eye on the schedule when it comes out this fall.

The abstract deadline is July 26.

In This Issue:

Minneapolis 2011 .................................... 1Chair’s Corner ......................................... 22011 Proposed Sessions ........................ 3Have Aquifers Turned Against Us? ........ 4Aquifer Response to Earthquake ............ 5Logo Competition .................................... 6NEW Diodato Fund ................................ 7

Research Survey ................................ 82012 Candidate Bios .......................... 10Where in the World ............................ 11C.F.B. Borden .................................... 12Bulletin Board .................................... 13From the Editor .................................. 13Division Contacts ............................... 14

Minneapolis 2011Archean to AnthropoceneOctober 9-12, 2011

The

HydrogeologistNewsletter of theGSA Hydrogeology Division

Summer 2011Issue No. 73

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logo go?See page 6 for

details

By: Madeline Schreiber

Ed Harvey, ChairGSA Hydrogeology

Division

Hello everyone!

In this edition’s column, I'd like to briefly update you on your Hydrogeology Division's activities over the past few months.

Our Technical Program team of Madeline Schreiber and Alicia Wilson along with the session conveners has assembled a fabulous line-up of technical sessions for the upcoming GSA Annual Meeting in Minneapolis. I invite you to peruse the list of sessions in the newsletter and submit an abstract to one of these sessions. I also encourage you to participate in one of the exciting field trips planned for the meeting.

The Minneapolis meeting is shaping up to be one of the best meetings ever and you won't want to miss it. As a result of new guidelines issued by the Society we will need to redesign our current logo. Division logos may no longer incorporate the shapes or colors of the GSA logo. Thus, we are holding a contest to help us redesign the new logo. You can read about the contest and logo guidelines in this edition of the newsletter. Please consider contributing an idea or sketch.

We are grateful to our friend and colleague David Diodato for his generous gift to the Division this spring to establish a new fund that will provide grants to assist student travel to the Annual Meeting each year, and provide beverages at our student receptions. You can read more about David's gift in this edition of the newsletter. If you would like to contribute to this fund, please contact me or Donna Russell at the GSA Foundation.

Once the new logo is selected, we will be working with Land's End to have it available online to be placed on any item you wish through their online store. This will allow members to purchase a wide variety of Division logo products without the Division having to manage product inventory or transport items to and from our Annual Meetings. We are very excited about this collaboration and hope you will take advantage of it to promote your Division. We'll send additional details on this endeavor to the membership later this summer in time to place your orders prior to the Minneapolis meeting.

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Since the fall 2010 Annual Meeting, the Management Board has engaged in a number of discussions to determine how best to use a recent bequest to the Division from the estate of Francis A. Kohout. After considering many ideas and suggestions from the membership, the Board has decided to create a new Kohout Early Career Award within the Division. The creation of this new award will require an update to both our b y l a w s a n d r u l e s a n d regulations and will require GSA Council approval at the fall Annual Meeting before the award is finalized. If approved, the inaugural award will be made next year. You will be receiving information on this new award and will be asked to vote on the bylaws change to authorize the award in the coming weeks. We are very excited about this new award and are very appreciative to the Kohout family for their gift to make it possible.

In closing, I invite the Division membership to join me in thanking the Management Board and our other Division officers for their continuing commitment to the Division and for their assistance with each of the above projects. They have certainly made my job as Chair an easy one, and greatly value and appreciate their efforts.

Ed

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2011 Annual Meeting in Minneapolis Proposed Topical Sessions for Hydrogeology

T68 Water and Sediment Dynamics in Agricultural Landscapes: Towards Prediction of Watershed Sediment Yield (Posters)

T77 Karst Waters and Culture: Exploring How Karst Water and the Dissolution Landscape Have Impacted Human History and Civilization

T78 Mine Reclamation Researches versus Practices in Emerging World Economy (Posters)T79 Analytic Modeling of Groundwater Flow: Advances and ApplicationsT80 Environmental Problems in Karst Terranes/Terrains and Their Solutions: In Honor of

James F. QuinlanT81 Springs as Sites of Dynamic Physical, Geochemical, and Ecological ProcessesT82 Impact of Winter De-Icing Chemicals on the EnvironmentT83 Pathogens and Fecal Indicators in Soil, Groundwater, and Surface WaterT84 Recent Advances in Studies of Dissolved Arsenic and Other Metals in Global Hydrologic

SystemsT85 Dynamic Gradients in Karst AquifersT86 Groundwater-Surface Water Interaction: Relating Understanding That Spans the Water-

Rich Midwest to the Scarcity of the OutbackT87 Groundwater and Ecosystem Coupling in Glacial EnvironsT88 Identification and Quantification of Groundwater Flow Using Heat as a TracerT89 Innovative Field Investigations to Assess Natural Attenuation and Engineered Remediation

of Subsurface ContaminationT90 Gas Bubbles and Dissolved Gases in GroundwaterT91 Geology in the National Forests and Grasslands: Stewardship, Education and ResearchT92 Buried Valley Aquifers: What Do We Know and How Do We Move Forward for Sustained

Groundwater Management?T93 PseudokarstT94 Advances in Characterization of Groundwater Flow ProcessesT95 Visualizations in Geology: Advancing the Science Using Digital Tools (Digital Posters)T96 Carbon and Water Dynamics in Peatlands and Their Relationship to Climatic ChangeT97 Advances in Understanding at the Groundwater-Surface Water Interface and Challenges

for the Future: A Reflection on Tom Winter’s LegacyT98 Advancements in Subseafloor Hydrogeology: Observations, Monitoring, and ModelingT99 Hydrogeology of Glaciated Terrain: Linking Glacial Geology, Quaternary History, and

Groundwater ResearchT100 Exploration of Karst Aquifer Systems Using New and Innovative Techniques and Methods

(Posters)T101 Problems in Hydrostratigraphy and the Usage of Its NomenclatureT103 Processes within Extreme Lake SystemsT106 The Mono Lake Basin: A Gathering of DisciplinesT116 Geomicrobiology of Toxic Trace Elements in Aquatic EcosystemsT117 Uranium in Groundwater: Biogeochemical Controls on Mobility and PersistenceT118 International Development and the GeosciencesT120 Limits on Human Systems - Lessons from the Geologic RecordT123 Monitoring and Understanding Our Landscape for the Long Term through Small

Catchment Studies: A Tribute to the Career of Owen P. BrickerT126 Marcellus Shale Natural Gas Development: Geology, Geochemistry, and Engineering

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Have Aquifers Turned Against Us?By Harry E. LeGrand, Sr.

Aquifers have many human characteristics, which I have followed in my 65 years of groundwater experience. The fluid behavior of aquifers and that of the human body shows some similarities. From early days I admired aquifers for their cooperative and generous behavior in helping us to find seemingly plentiful water supplies almost on a win-win situation. More recently, however, I have noticed that aquifers seem to have changed and now appear spiteful to us in many ways. Does the aquifer seduce us into doing things that ultimately harm us? This tendency of inanimate objects to turn against us is known as resistentionalism, which is a jocular or mock philosophy that seemingly causes the objects to hate us. A typical example is “the dropped jellied bread hits the floor jelly down.”Some ways in which the aquifer appears not to be in harmony with our best wishes include the following situations, expressed as a tongue-in-cheek manner. The aquifer encourages contaminants in our land wastes to get in cones of depression and areas of influences of some wells. It lets salty water into our fresh-water systems. It seduces us to pump from deeper depths than we would prefer. It behaves contrarily to our wishes during floods (too much water) and droughts (too

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T131 Are There Links between Springs and Archaeological Sites?T139 Extreme Climate and Weather Events: Past, Present, and FutureT181 Teaching and Learning in the Field: Helping Students to “Read the Record” and “Tell the

Story of Earth”T188 Geologic Maps, Digital Geologic Maps, and Derivatives from Geologic and Geophysical

Maps (Posters)T189 Geological Mapping: Key to Successful Management of Water and Land ResourcesT192 From Maps to Apps: Moving Toward a Comprehensive, Linked-Process Modeling

ApproachT193 Complexity in Modeling: How Much is Too MuchT194 Decision Support for the Geosciences: The Interface between Public, Policy and ScienceT203 Climate, Water, and HealthT204 Advances in Characterizing Sources and Release of Naturally Occurring Trace Elements

to Aquatic Systems and Groundwater

ABSTRACT DEADLINE: JULY 26, 2011

little water). It aggravates land subsidence without warning us of the danger. It encourages us to draw more water from storage than can be reasonably recharged. It teases us with groundwater complexities, which causes us to make errors in deterministic models. The aquifer is contrary in preventing us from getting the degree of certainty that we think is needed for some studies, costing the public billions of dollars. Was the aquifer spiteful for not warning us of the multiple groundwater problems that are developing in urban areas? In 65 years I have experienced the drastic change from aquifers filled with abundant good water to the present stage of limitation, remediation, and retrogression that will persist. Do I take this relation of the aquifer and resistentionalism seriously? I do occasionally when I act as the Devil's Advocate on groundwater issues. Yet, being a major part of our natural heritage, the “aquifer” should be respected because of its overall benefit to humankind. The p o e m “ L i s t e n t o t h e A q u i f e r ” -( ) expresses my view now. http:// legrandhydrogeology.blogspot.com

The Aquifer CreedNot easily adapted to human regulations

The aquifer behaves with its own deliberation.

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Water levels in Well J-17, located at Ft. Sam Houston in San Antonio, have been monitored continuously since 1934; and J-17 is one of 52 observation wells operated by the Edwards Aquifer Authority. Because of the long continuous record of water level measurements at the well, J-17 is used as an “Index Well” for the aquifer and water levels are used to trigger a Critical Period (drought) program in the greater San Antonio area. The top of the J-17 well casing is 222.75 meters (730.81 feet) above mean sea level (msl) with the top of the Edwards Limestone at 74.01 meters (242.81 feet) above msl. J-17 is 265.18 meters

Please see on Page 9Earthquake

The Edwards Aquifer is a large karst aquifer located in south-central Texas USA. The Edwards Aquifer is the primary source of water for approximately two million people in the greater San Antonio area and is noted for some of the l a r g e s t y i e l d i n g w e l l s i n t h e U S A (www.edwardsaquifer.org). The Edwards Aquifer extends from the boarder of Mexico at Del Rio, Texas, east beneath San Antonio where it then trends northeast to Austin and Waco, Texas – a distance of approximately 550 kilometers (350 miles). The Edwards Limestone is approximately 140 meters (450 feet) thick and may extend as much as 1,000 meters (3,000 feet) below the land surface and more than 700 meters (2,100 feet) below sea level.

9.0 Magnitude Earthquake Recorded in the Edwards Aquifer, San Antonio, TexasHonshu, Japan Earthquake of March 11, 2011

By Geary Schindel, Mark Hamilton, David Gregory and Rob Esquilin of the Edwards Aquifer Authority

Well J-17

Chart recorder for Well J-17

Do you have an interesting idea for a short scientific article? Perhaps an opinion on a new policy or technique? Any exciting news in your professional life? Upcoming conferece? An announcement of interest to the hydrological community? If so, why not publish it in The Hydrogeologist? Send your submission ideas to [email protected]

STUDENTS, WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU TOO!

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The guidelines for GSA Division/Section Logos have been revised, and now the Hydrogeolgoy Division needs a new logo!

The new designs:

?May NOT use GSA purple or green (Purple = PMS 268, Dark green = PMS 3305)?May NOT incorporate the “swoosh” element of the GSA logo or the belt buckle of the GSA seal in their design?GSA highly recommends that the custom element of component logos be simple and iconic, rather than very busy and detailed. Complex designs do not reproduce well at smaller sizes.?Original vector art is highly recommended (e.g. created with Adobe Illustrator) as opposed to photographic or scanned art (pixels), as eps files are infinitely scalable without loss of resolution (for posters

and large-sized applications).?GSA recommends that custom elements do NOT repeat the Society or Division/Section name in their design?Custom logo elements may be circular, square, rectangular or irregular in shape, as long as they fit into the specified area of the template (as shown on the right, also see the complete guidelines using the link below).?Color is not limited except as noted above. Logos should be able to reproduce well in black and white or grayscale.

GSA Hydrogeology Division’s Logo

CompetitionDo you have incredible artistic or creative

talents? Do you love to doodle?

Can you draw a stick man? No? Well this contest may still be for you!!!

The revision guidelines, in their entirety, are given in the following link: http://www.geosociety.org/aboutus/documents/divlogoguide.pdf.

[email protected]

The winner of this competition will receive a GSA Hydrogeology Division hat in addition to the prestige of being the official GSA Hydrogeology Division’s logo designer! Send your submissions to

before September 30th, 2011.

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David M. Diodato

David M. Diodato is no stranger to GSA, or to the Hydrogeology Division. He is a Fellow of GSA, former Chair of the GSA Geology and Public Policy Committee, a valuable contributor to several editions of The Hydrogeologist, penning the ‘Hydro on the Hill’ articles, and (spoiler alert!) is one of the 2011 recipients of the Hydrogeology Division Distinguished Service Award. His research has focused on qualitative and quantitative analysis of hydrogeolgoical and engineering geologic systems, the use of probabilistic risk assessment in decision making and public policy, and communication of complex scientific and technical issues to non-technical audiences.

David has also served as senior professional staff of the U.S. Nuclear Waste Technical Review Board, and in 2009 was appointed Senior Sustainability Officer for the Board, responsible for supporting an Executive Order to reduce greenhouse gas emissions of the U.S. government.

New Hydrogeology Fund Established:David M. Diodato Hydrogeology Student Travel

and Beer Fund

The David M. Diodato Hydrogeology Student Travel and Beer Fund

This new fund has been established by Mr. Diodato, and will carry forward his legacy of selfless service to the Hydrogeology Division for students and professional members. This fund will provide hydrogeology student travel grants to attend the GSA Annual meeting, student memberships, as well as beer for the annual Hydrogeology Division student reception, held during the GSA Annual meeting.

We encourage you to support the Diodato Fund by following the link below:http://gsafweb.org/funds/diodato-fund.html

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My name is Sarah Ramdeen and I am a Ph.D. student at the School of Information and Library Science at UNC. I am interested in how geologists search for and access physical geoscience samples like cores, cuttings, fossils, water samples and mineral specimen in their work and research. I am currently conducting a survey to learn more about these issues.

Participating in this research study requires you to take a survey which will take approximately 10 minutes of your time. The results of this study will help to better understand the processes used by geologists and the barriers they encounter when searching for physical sample materials.

To participate in this study or for more information, please follow this link: . This survey will close August 1st 2011.

If you have any questions, you may contact be my e-mail at or you may contact my advisor,

Claudia Gollop at This study has been reviewed by the UNC Institutional Review Board, study number 11-0999.

Participants should be at least 18 years of age.

Thank you in advance for your participation,

Sarah

Sarah Ramdeen PhD StudentSchool of Information and Library ScienceUniversity of North Carolina

http://ramdeen.web.unc.edu/

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[email protected]@email.unc.edu.

[email protected]

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Then visit our website at < >, our LinkedIn page at < >,

join the GSA Hydrogeology Division group, and/orfollow us on Twitter < >

to catch up on the latest events or find out how you can become more involved with

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Research Survey on the Use of Physical Sample MaterialsDo you use physical geoscience samples in your work or research? Have you ever searched for existing collections of sample materials in order to do your work or research? If so, please take the time to participate in this study.

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17, there are a number of different water level measuring devices in the well. However, earthquake signals for this well are best exhibited with an analog recorder (Stevens Type A-71 Chart Recorder). During the March 11, 2011 Honshu, Japan earthquake (9.0 magnitude), the chart recorder at J-17 showed the Edwards Aquifer fluctuating approximately 0.3 meters (1 foot) during the initial response and continuing to oscillate for approximately two hours after the event. The timeline is set to Central Standard Time USA and the elevations are measured in feet msl. Note UTC time in the narrative box for comparison. The earthquake seismic water took approximately 15 minutes to arrive in the San Antonio area.

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(870 feet) deep and does not fully penetrate the Edwards Limestone. However, the aquifer is under artesian conditions at J-17 with water levels ranging from a high of 214.37 meters (703.3 feet) msl in 1992 to a low of 186.69 meters (612.5 feet) msl in 1956. In October 1998, San Antonio received 45.90 centimeters (18.07 inches) of rain in two days and water levels in J-17 rose 2.05 meters (6.72 feet) within a 24-hour period. Artesian wells around the world commonly record earthquakes. There is a long record of earthquakes being detected at J-17 including the December 2004 Sumatra earthquake, the January 2010 Haiti earthquake, and the February 2010 Chile earthquake. Because of the importance of J-

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Chair:

Steven E. Ingebritsen, Ph.D. Stanford University, is currently a research hydrologist and formerly a Branch Chief at USGS Menlo Park, California. Dr. Ingebritsen is a hydrogeologist who has been a member of the USGS since 1980. Dr. Ingebritsen is the first author of the widely used textbook Groundwater in Geologic Processes (Cambridge University Press 1998; 2nd edition 2006), former co-Editor-in-Chief of the journals Geothermics and Geofluids, and the current GSA Hydrogeology Division's First Vice Chair. Dr. Ingebritsen is an active member of the GSA, AGU, GRC and Sigma Xi. His research interests include the role of groundwater in geologic processes. Dr. Ingebritsen has received the O.E. Meinzer Award (2003), U.S. Department of Interior Meritorious Service Award (2002), NGWA John Hem Excellence in Science and Engineering Award (2000), and AGU Editor's Award for Excellence in Refereeing (1995), and is a Fellow of GSA and AGU.

Statement of Interest: I have great respect and affection for the GSA Hydrogeology Division and its traditions. It would be a pleasure to serve the hydrogeologic community in this capacity.

Todd Halihan, Ph.D. University of Texas at Austin, is currently an Associate Professor in the Department of Geology at Oklahoma State University. Dr. Halihan is a Hydrogeophysicist with a background in both Physics and Geology. Dr. Halihan is Vice President of Research and Development for Aestus, LLC, EPA Workshop Coordinator (2011), OSU Campus Representative to CUASHI, and is the current GSA Hydrogeology Division's Second Vice Chair. Dr. Halihan is an active member in GSA, AGU, IAH and OGWA. His research interests include the hydrogeology of fractured and karstic aquifers. Dr. Halihan has received the Inventor Recognition Award, OSU (2009), the U.S. Department of Interior Partners in Conservation Award for the Project for the Protection of Aquifer Resources in Oklahoma (2009) and the Sterling L. (Bud) Burks Award for Outstanding Staff Environmental Research (2006).

Statement of interest: The GSA Hydrogeology Division has been my professional home and I would be honored to serve in this role.

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1st Vice Chair:

Elections

2012 Hydrogeology Division Officer Candidates

The 2012 officer elections are just around the corner. These elections will determine the upcoming Hydrogeology Division Officers. Online voting will begin shortly, and paper ballots will be mailed to those who have requested them. The GSA will send an e-mail announcing the beginning of the elections, in addition to a link to the voting website. Here is a preview of the candidates for the 2012 Hydrogeology Division officers:

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Where in the World?

This edition’s photo: In contrast to last edition’s photo, this photo illustrates a very current event. Hopefully you can identify the river, bonus points to those who know what city’s skyline is visible.E-mail with your guesses and/or pictures for upcoming [email protected]

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2nd Vice Chair:

Alan Fryar, Ph.D. 1992, University of Alberta, is Associate Professor and Director of Graduate Studies in the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, KY, where he has been since 1995. He teaches courses in hydrogeology, hydrology, and environmental geology. His research has encompassed recharge, flow, and chemistry in regional sedimentary aquifers; natural attenuation of contaminants; groundwater-surface water interactions; transport of sediments and bacteria in karst aquifers; water resources in developing countries; and the history of hydrology. He has graduated four Ph.D. and ten M.S. advisees, and he currently advises four Ph.D. and two M.S. students. He has authored or co-authored 33 papers in international scientific journals, eight conference papers, and three book chapters. He is a Fellow of GSA; a member of AGU, IAH, and NGWA; former co-editor of Environmental & Engineering Geoscience; and former associate editor of Ground Water. He served on the GSA Publications Committee (2002-06) and the Joint Technical Program Committee (2001-03), including leading the organization of the Hydrogeology Division technical program for the 2003 Annual Meeting. He has convened or co-convened eight technical sessions at GSA annual meetings and two sessions at sectional meetings. He currently chairs the Hydrogeology Division's Historical Committee. He was a Fulbright Senior Specialist to Pakistan in 2009-10.

Statement of Interest: I have been a member of the Hydrogeology Division since 1992. I am indebted to the senior colleagues who encouraged me to become active in the division: I have grown professionally and gotten to know wonderful people as a result. In joining the division's management board, I would seek to (1) assist students and younger professionals, (2) maintain the GSA Annual Meeting as a venue for novel and relevant work in hydrogeology, and (3) broaden our reach internationally, especially in developing countries, where our expertise is sorely needed.

Photo by: Larry Geiger; free for public use however donations to Red Cross or other flood relief organizations are appreciated.

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observe the natural gradient conditions. The dataset has been analyzed and modeled numerous times, resulting in dozens of publications. These include several highly cited articles such as the 1986 article by Sudicky on the role of spatial variability of hydraulic conductivity in the dispersion process, which according to Web of Science currently has over 620 citations, and the 1986 article by Mackay et al discussing the tracer experiment approach and plume movement at the site with over 280 citations.

CFB Borden has also been the site of significant research into groundwater remediation and treatment. It was the location of the first field test for the iron wall treatment system, and several other treatment strategies such as funnel and gate systems have also been tested at the Borden site.

Research is not the only hydrogeological activity that goes on at CFB Borden. It has been the site of Hydrogeological Field Schools for many years. Hundreds of students from all over North America and the world have learned a variety of field sampling techniques at this site, and it continues in this capacity today.

T Alan Fryaro begin, congratulations to of the University of Kentucky for being the first to correctly identify the location of the above photo. Additional congratulations to of Environment Canada and of Oberlin College for also correctly identifying the location. There were several incorrect guesses of other heavily instrumented sites including Cape Cod and Bemidji.

Canadian Forces Base Borden (CFB Borden) is the historic birthplace of the Royal Canadian Air Force. It is located approximately 100km northwest of Toronto, Ontario, Canada, and covers 21,000 acres of land. CFB Borden is the largest training facility in the Canadian Forces, training approximately 15,000 military personnel annually. A portion of the CFB Borden property has been, and continues to be, the site of many important hydrologeological studies. The above photo illustrates the extent of some of the studies that were conducted. One of the most famous studies is the Standford/Waterloo Borden experiment

3conducted in 1982. For this work 12 m of a combined chloride and bromide tracer solution was injected into the shallow water table aquifer to

Jim RoyBruce Simonson

Where in the World?C.F.B. Borden

Previous edition’s photo:

Canadian Forces Base Borden Research Site, Ontario Canada

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From the Editor....

The Hydrogeologist

Welcome to the summer edition of The Hydrogeologist! For me, two things that summer brings are: 1) ridiculous summer heat (I am not built for Kansas summers!) and 2) GSA Elections.

Bios for our Division elections are included in this newsletter. The elections themselves will occur this summer, with the new management taking over during the annual meeting in Minneapolis, October 9-12 (abstracts due July 26th).

If you have any comments, suggestions or an ideas for the upcoming newsletters, let me know at .

Andrea Brookfield, Editor

[email protected]

BULLETIN BOARD

GSA Minneapolis Meeting

Approaching Fast

Don’t forget to submit your abstracts for the u p c o m i n g G S A Annual Meeting in Minneapolis, MN. The online abstract deadline is Tuesday, J u l y 2 6 , 2 0 1 0 . Please visit the GSA W e b p a g e

to review the list of this year’s sessions.

http://geosociety.org/meetings/2011/

AGU Fall Meeting Abstract

Submission Opens

Abstracts for the AGU 2011 Fall Meeting (December 5-9) in San Francisco can now be submitted; deadline is August 4, 2011. For i n f o r m a t i o n o n sessions see the AGU w e b s i t e a t :

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http://sites.agu.org/fallmeeting/

IAH/IAHS GwFR’2012

GwFR2012 focuses on the occurrence and p r o p e r t i e s o f g r o u n d w a t e r s i n f r a c t u r e d r o c k s , nowadays the most dynamic developing field in hydrogeology.

When: May 21-24, 2012W h e r e : P r a g u e , Czech Republic

For more information visit: http://web.natur.cuni.cz/gwfr2012/

PLACE YOUR ANNOUNCEMENT

HERE!

Hydrogeology Division Contacts2011 Management BoardChair: Ed Harvey ([email protected])First Vice-Chair:Steve Ingebritsen ([email protected])Second Vice-Chair: Todd Halihan ([email protected])Secretary-Treasurer: Brian Katz ([email protected])Past Chair: Scott Bair ([email protected])

Standing Committees

Technical Program Committee:Maddy Schreiber - 2011 (Minneapolis)Alicia Wilson - 2012 (Charlotte)

Nominating Committee:Scott Tyler (Chair), Carol Wicks, Scott Bair

Meinzer Award Committee:Mike Edmunds (Chair), Mary Jo Baedecker, Niel Plummer, Don Rosenberry, Bayani Cardenas

Birdsall-Dreiss Lecturer Commitee:Susan Hubbard (Chair), Jeffrey McDonnell, Chunmiao Zheng

Distinguished Service Award Commitee: Ralph Davis (Chair), Ira Sasowsky, Laura Lautz

Ad Hoc Committees

Historical Committee:Alan Fryar (Chair)

Section Representatives:Cordilleran - TBDNortheastern - Todd RayneNorth Central - Maureen MuldoonSouth Central - Marcia SchulmeisterRocky Mountain - Victor HeilweilSoutheastern - Joe Donovan

Representatives to other Societies:American Geophysical Union - TBDAmerican Geological Institute - Dave StephensonNational Ground Water Association - Dave WunschInternational Assoc. of Hydrogeologists - Jack Sharp & Vicky KretsingerSociety for Sedimentary Geology - Gary Weissman

Newsletter Editor: Andrea Brookfield

Web Administrator: Mike Sukop

GSA: Jean Bahr (Past President)

([email protected])

Hydrogeology Division Website: < >http://gsahydro.fiu.edu

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The Hydrogeologist

The Hydrogeologist is a publication of the Hydrogeology Division of the Geological Society of America. It is issued twice a year, to communicate news of interest to members of the Hydrogeology Division. During 1998, the publication moved from paper-based to electronic media. The electronic version may be accessed at: < >. Members of the Hydrogeology Division who have electronic mail will receive notification of all new issues. Other members will continue to receive paper copies.

Contributions are material are most welcome, and should be directed to the Editor. Submission as a Word or WordPerfect document is most expedient.

Andrea E. Brookfield, EditorThe HydrogeologistKansas Geological Survey1930 Constant Avenue, Moore 414 Voice: (785) 864-2199Lawrence, KS Fax: (785) 864-531766047-3726 Email: [email protected]

http://gsahydro.fiu.edu

The deadline for the Fall issue is August 15, 2011.