EES NEWSLETTER
WEEK OF APRIL 9, 2024
EES 5010 Geoscience Seminar – 4/12/2024 - 125 TROWBRIDGE HALL - 3:30 - 5PM
Presenter: Dr. Nicholas Hogancamp - Biostratigrapher - Bedrock and Earth History Research Organization (BEHRO), Pennsylvania
Title: The Applications of Biostratigraphic Data in Earth History Research and Economic Geology
Abstract: Biostratigraphy is a fundamental discipline with geoscience that is responsible for studying the spatial and temporal distribution of fossils in strata. Biostratigraphers support research on the geological timescale, the relative age-dating of strata, stratigraphic correlations, and the reconstruction of depositional environments and ecosystems. This presentation will discuss the numerous ways biostratigraphic data are applied in researching Earth’s ancient history and characterizing bedrock reservoirs that contain economic minerals, fluids, or gases. Examples of previously completed and ongoing research activities will be shared to demonstrate how different kinds of geologists, engineers, data scientists, and non-scientific colleagues can collaborate to solve geological problems.
Student Awards
Congratulations to PhD candidates Ryan Shanks, Joshua Laird, and Nathan Platt, who all received Karl Hirsch Memorial Grants from the Western Interior Paleontological Society. Ryan and Josh are students of Dr. Jonathan Adrain, and Nathan is a student of Dr. Christopher Brochu. Congratulations to all three!
Reminders:
- Early registration - fall 2024: 4/8 - 4/26/24
- Last day to drop a course - undergrad/grad: 4/15/24
- Last day to withdraw without collegiate approval - undergrad/grad: 4/15/24
- Final exam reports due - grad - 4/16/24
- Single thesis deposit (5pm CST) - 4/23/24
- Close of classes: 5/3/24
- Final exam week: 5/6 - 5/10/24
- Commencement: 5/9 - 5/12/24
- First day of summer classes - 5/13/24
Graduate Student Defenses
- 4/16, Tuesday, 9:30AM (CST) - Nathanael Kilburg [Master’s Defense] - 345 Iowa Memorial Union [faculty advisor: David Peate]
- “Age and Petrogenesis of the Matlock ‘Keratophyre’ in Northwest Iowa”
- Mineral exploration cores drilled in 1963 into a magnetic anomaly by the New Jersey Zinc Company in northwest Iowa found the ~2.7 Ga Otter Creek layered mafic intrusion stratigraphically overlain by the ~1.78 Ga Matlock “Keratophyre” (MK). The MK was logged in two of the drilled Matlock cores: C-5 and C-6. The MK was described as a dark gray porphyritic rhyolite unit in the subsurface Precambrian basement of Iowa that grades downward from a crystal-poor tuff (core C-6 and top of core C-5) into a volcanic flow breccia that contains mafic clasts from the underlying 2.7 Ga Otter Creek Layered Igneous Complex (core C-5). This project involved gathering new petrographic and compositional data to investigate the nature and petrogenesis of this highly altered, mixed rhyolite-basalt unit. A PXRF was used to survey compositional variations in the cores to aid sample selection for whole rock geochemistry and U-Pb zircon geochronology (high-Zr core sections). Zircon was recovered from two Matlock C-5 core sections, but the sample of crystal-poor tuff (C-6 core section) was barren. Zircons analyzed by LA-ICP-MS at the Arizona LaserChron Center yielded concordia ages of 1803 ± 4 Ma (sample C5 488-9) and 1810 ± 9 Ma (sample C5 1067), suggesting the MK is older than the previous estimate (~1.78 Ga). The ICP-MS data on 24 whole rock samples shows that the MK is not a keratophyre unit but instead a high potassium rhyolite that has been highly altered and variably leached in alkali elements, and that there are three distinct rhyolite units within the MK unit based on incompatible and immobile element ratios, such as Zr/Nb and La/Sm. The PXRF and whole rock geochemical data highlight an unusual amount of mafic clasts. These whole rock geochemical data and new in-situ zircon U-Pb ages provide additional context about the southern margin of the Superior Craton.
- “Age and Petrogenesis of the Matlock ‘Keratophyre’ in Northwest Iowa”
- 6/6, Thursday, Time TBD (CST) - Samson Bruxvoort [Master’s Defense] - Location TBD [faculty advisor: Bill McClelland]
- Title TBD
JOB OPPORTUNITIES
PROFESSIONAL/POST-GRAD
Two faculty positions at Scripps Institution of Oceanography (SIO) – Solid Earth, Ocean, Atmospheric, Biological or Climate Sciences
The University of California San Diego (UCSD) is forging a new path for engagement and collaboration between STEM/Public Health/Health Sciences and the Social Sciences/Arts & Humanities. We are seeking outstanding candidates for two ladder-rank faculty positions at SIO (one tenured, the other tenure-track), which are part of fourteen such positions across the UCSD campus. These positions are offered with the aim to unite STEM/Public Health/Health Sciences departments and African American and the Black Diaspora Studies through innovative research, coordinated teaching, and targeted service. For more information about the cluster hire visit: https://facultydiversity.ucsd.edu/recruitment/afd_program.html
The successful candidates will establish independent, vigorous, and internationally recognized research programs and provide intellectual leadership in any field associated with the domains of Solid Earth, Ocean, Atmospheric, Biological or Climate Sciences. In addition, candidates should demonstrate or plan engagement with African American and Black Diaspora communities in their research, teaching or service.
Research that addresses ways to increase community resilience/adaptation to climate change or highlights inequities and injustices associated with African American and Black Diaspora communities are of particular interest. Examples of potential areas of research include, but are not limited to, racial disparities linked to climate change, natural hazards, pollution, ecosystem changes and food security as well as issues of racial diversity and inclusion within the scientific community.
Faculty holding these positions will be fully appointed within Scripps Institution of Oceanography and are expected to conduct research and service and teach and mentor within their field; they will also contribute to the African American Studies Minor (AASM) through teaching, service, and mentorship of undergraduate students.
Candidates are required to hold a PhD in an area of Earth, Ocean, Atmospheric, Climate Science, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Engineering, or a related field. Applications for the tenure-track Assistant Professor position will be evaluated based on stated visions and plans for an externally funded, and internationally recognized research program. Applications for the tenured Associate or Full Professor position, will provide documented development of an externally funded, and internationally recognized research program, in addition to examples of leadership activities. All files will be considered based on commensurate levels of: scholarly productivity and impact; teaching, mentoring, and advising at the graduate and undergraduate levels; service and broader contributions to diversity, noting explicit examples of success; activities that advance anti-racism, anti-oppression, and equity with particular focus on communities of the Black Diaspora; other activities that might contribute positively to departmental welfare. Experience in these areas or future plans should be explicitly discussed in Research, Teaching and Contributions to Diversity statements.
We intend to fill two positions - one position at the Assistant level and another position at the Associate/Full level.
For full consideration, please apply by the May 24th, 2024 deadline at:
Assistant Professor: https://apol-recruit.ucsd.edu/JPF03928
Associate/Full Professor: https://apol-recruit.ucsd.edu/JPF03929
Each position requires a separate application submission. Applicants who are competitive at both ranks are encouraged to apply at both the Assistant and Associate/Full level.
The University of California, San Diego is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence.
Stable Isotope Laboratory Manager - The University of Kansas - Lawrence, Kansas
The W. M. Keck Paleoenvironmental and Environmental Isotope Laboratory (KPESIL) in the Department of Geology at the University of Kansas invites applications for a laboratory manager with experience in low temperature stable isotope geochemistry. The successful applicant will be responsible for the daily function of KPESIL and ensures smooth operation of the laboratory that includes two Thermofinnigan MAT 253 isotope ratio mass spectrometers and peripherals including Kiel IV carbonate device. The successful applicant will report directly to the lab director and in consultation, will responsibility and autonomy for day-to-day decisions on laboratory management, including training, supervision and scheduling of GRAs, and student hourly employees.
Field Geologist - Montana Technological University - Butte, Montana
The successful candidate will join a team of geologists with diverse backgrounds who share a love of fieldwork and geologic mapping in Montana, a state renowned for its complicated geology with a stunning backdrop of rugged mountains, pristine river valleys, and expansive plains. The position may entail several weeks of field mapping annually, working alone or with other geologists in remote areas of Montana. The successful candidate will work with MBMG’s geologists, GIS specialists, cartographers, and laboratory technicians to produce and publish geologic maps, analytical data, and associated databases. The candidate will participate in writing proposals, managing projects, disseminating geologic information, and interacting with MBMG’s stakeholders, including the public, members of industry, and the research community. The candidate will also participate in applied projects involving geologic hazards, glacial geology, economic geology, or hydrogeology investigations. The position is based in Butte, Montana, a historic mining city that offers many exceptional recreational opportunities, festivals, and affordable housing. The position is supported by and contingent upon grant money administered by the U.S. Geological Survey’s STATEMAP program. . Visit www.mtech.edu/employment for more information and to apply. EEO/AA
USGS Associate Director for Core Science Systems - U.S. Geological Survey - Reston, Virginia
$191,900 - $221,900 Per Year - Full Time
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) is seeking to fill the Senior Executive Service (SES) position of Associate Director for Core Science Systems to lead the USGS Core Science Systems Mission Area. The position reports to the USGS Director and is responsible for providing executive leadership to the Nation's topographic and geologic maps, real-time collection and distribution of world-wide satellite imaging, access to defense and intelligence remote sensing for Federal civilian use, and national assessments and monitoring of land cover, and land protection and conservation status.
The incumbent carries out the following specific responsibilities:
- Oversees the broad program of natural science investigations and research to provide scientific information, maps, data, and tools as part of the Nation's Spatial Data Infrastructure for emergency responders, resource managers, policy makers, and the public, in promoting conservation, recreation and the safety, security and economic well-being of the Nation.
- Provides executive direction and oversight to establish priorities and ensure effective and efficient program planning, management, and execution of the National Geospatial, Science Synthesis Analysis and Research, National Cooperative Geologic Mapping, National Geological and Geophysical Data Preservation, and National Land Imaging programs as well as the Executive Secretariat for the interagency Federal Geographic Data Committee.
- Directs the planning and development of long-term national and international programs to accomplish the Bureau's mission providing for the capture, maintenance and delivery of world-wide satellite data, and the characterization of the Earth's surface and subsurface through topographic and geologic mapping.
- Strategizes the development and advancement of long-term national and international programs for the Core Science Systems Mission Area that are executed by approximately 1,500 personnel, 10 regionally managed science centers, and dozens of external partners, including other Federal agencies, state geological surveys, private-industry geospatial firms, international partners, and universities.
- Serves as member of the Executive Leadership Team and shares in the planning, direction, and management of the integrated science programs of the USGS including oversight and evaluation of broad natural science programs to ensure the human and fiscal resources, interdisciplinary direction, and bureau-wide coordination.
- Provides executive-level representation for the USGS with Federal, State, and local governments, the scientific community in the private sector and academic institutions, and to customers and constituent groups.
This full-time position is located in Reston, Virginia. Applications can be submitted April 3 through May 3, 2024, at www.usajobs.gov/job/784494700.
Geologic Mapping Lab Manager - University of Idaho - Moscow, Idaho
The Idaho Geological Survey (IGS) is looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Geoscience Manager to join our team and lead and manage the Geologic Mapping Lab.
This position oversees a staff of GIS analysts and cartographers to guarantee operations of a nationally renowned geologic mapping lab; collaborates with geologic staff on federal, state, and industry-funded research projects; advises the IGS Director on scientific and technology needs to continue IGS’s tradition of excellence in geologic mapping and digital publications; and supports the development of the next generation of geologic data products.
The ideal candidate will have:
• Broad geoscience background.
• Experience supervising staff to achieve team objectives.
• An ability to take on large, multi-faceted projects.
• Innovative problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate information and ideas clearly and concisely both verbally and in writing.
• Leadership qualities that motivate others.
• Ability to navigate and manage competing deadlines.
The position is housed on the University of Idaho campus in Moscow, ID (https://visitmoscowid.com), a family friendly community that merges the progressive vibes of the university with the classic and outdoor feel of the beautiful Palouse (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Palouse).
For a more comprehensive list of job duties and responsibilities, please visit https://www.uidaho.edu/research/about/jobs
To apply, please visit https://uidaho.peopleadmin.com/postings/44139
Are you a ready for job that can make a difference? We invite you to bring your expertise and passion to the nation’s most trusted voice on complex issues in science and technology. The work we do not only advances scientific research and understanding but also informs actions taken by Congress, government agencies, industry, and other decision-makers to advance environmental policies, energy choices, land use and agricultural practices, public health policies, manufacturing decisions, and many other realms.
We are seeking a proven, visionary leader with strong scientific, technical, and research credentials who also excels in building relationships with potential sponsors to help shape our work in meeting challenges facing leaders across the globe. You’ll work closely with a group of scientific and other technical experts who volunteer their time to advise on the work of the Boards. You will also lead a team of smart, talented, mission-driven staff who care deeply about the work they do.
The Director will lead two program areas (Boards) that have been at the forefront of the National Academies’ groundbreaking work in climate variability, weather, atmospheric chemistry, air pollution, and the polar regions for more than 80 years. This work, which includes convening experts, holding workshops, and delivering peer-reviewed studies, has advanced understanding and guided future actions on topics including:
• Physical drivers of climate change and extreme weather
• Impacts of climate variability on human health, infrastructure, ecosystems, the economy, and national security.
• Strategies for reducing and sequestering greenhouse gas emissions
• The chemistry and transport of air pollution
• Research in the polar regions
The successful candidate will have a strong technical background in atmospheric, climate, and/or polar sciences; strong executive management skills; proven experience in stewarding and growing relationships with federal, state, and private sponsors; experience supervising staff and fostering their growth; and established networks within the scientific community. The successful candidate will be dedicated to advancing a culture or respect, diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging among the staff and in all activities conducted under the auspices of the two boards. The position reports to the Executive Director of the National Academies’ Division on Earth and Life Studies.
Field Geologist - Montana Technological University - Butte, Montana
The successful candidate will join a team of geologists with diverse backgrounds who share a love of fieldwork and geologic mapping in Montana, a state renowned for its complicated geology with a stunning backdrop of rugged mountains, pristine river valleys, and expansive plains. The position may entail several weeks of field mapping annually, working alone or with other geologists in remote areas of Montana. The successful candidate will work with MBMG’s geologists, GIS specialists, cartographers, and laboratory technicians to produce and publish geologic maps, analytical data, and associated databases. The candidate will participate in writing proposals, managing projects, disseminating geologic information, and interacting with MBMG’s stakeholders, including the public, members of industry, and the research community. The candidate will also participate in applied projects involving geologic hazards, glacial geology, economic geology, or hydrogeology investigations. The position is based in Butte, Montana, a historic mining city that offers many exceptional recreational opportunities, festivals, and affordable housing. The position is supported by and contingent upon grant money administered by the U.S. Geological Survey’s STATEMAP program. . Visit www.mtech.edu/employment for more information and to apply. EEO/AA
INTERNSHIP, RESEARCH, SCHOLARSHIP, FELLOWSHIP, & GRANT OPPORTUNITIES
INTERNSHIP
MSc opportunity: OCEAN sinC - University of Manitoba - Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
The recently funded NSERC Discovery Grant proposal entitled OCEANic organic carbon dynamicS IN the PhanerozoiC (OCEAN SINC) is a multi-year hypothesis-driven approach to understanding ancient oceans and Earth system processes and feedback to climate and environmental change. Our lack of comprehension of how oceanic dissolved organic carbon (DOC) interacts with the atmosphere, biosphere, and hydrosphere severely limits our understanding of how oceans influence climate and environments at timescales of 100’s to 10,000’s of years. Furthermore, our poor grasp of paleo-DOC dynamics makes it difficult to forecast how carbon cycle dynamics will change at civilizational timescales.
Dr. Ricardo L Silva from the University of Manitoba and Dr. Jamie Wilson from the University of Liverpool (UK) are searching for a highly motivated MSc student to conduct a research study on oceanic organic carbon dynamics during several Mesozoic carbon cycle perturbations. The successful MSc student will work on problems related to the processing of oceanic organic carbon and DOC in oceans and assess global paleoenvironmental constraints on regional to global oceanographic processes.
The successful candidate has a 4-year Bachelor's degree in Geology, Earth Sciences, or Oceanography (or equivalent experience) and a solid background in sedimentology and paleoceanography. Experience with Earth system modelling (or awareness of its uses in a paleoceanographic context) and an Honours thesis on these topics is an asset. The successful candidate should have a GPA > 3.0 out of 4.5 (University of Manitoba scale). The position is fully funded via an NSERC Discovery Grant awarded to Dr Silva, and the student will integrate the BETY Lab of the PaleoSed+ Research Group at the Department of Earth Sciences, Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources, University of Manitoba.
Duties and responsibilities
Fieldwork, laboratory work, data analysis, thesis writing, course work, and dissemination (conference participation).
Skills and benefits
The student will be trained in sedimentology and computational Earth system modelling, and the mix between these two components will be flexible and dependent on the successful candidate's skills. The student will also gain experience in project management, report and manuscript preparation, and oral presentation. Graduates from this program are trained for careers in industry, government, or further academic studies.
To apply, please send a CV and a letter outlining your interest in this position to Dr. Ricardo L. Silva at ricardo.silva@umanitoba.ca. Applications will be reviewed starting May 1st and will continue until the position is filled.
For more information: https://umanitoba.ca/environment-earth-resources/earth-sciences/graduate-programs-earth-sciences
PhD and MS Research Assistantships - University of Georgia - Athens, Georgia
The University of Georgia’s (UGA) Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources seeks to recruit one (1) PhD student and one (1) MS student to join Dr. Jaivime Evaristo’s research group beginning Fall 2024 or Spring 2025.
Job Type: PhD Research Assistantship (towards a PhD degree in Water Resources)
Project: TEAROOM (Tracer-EnABled hydRolOgic Modeling)
Research Focus:
- Utilizing tracer data for improving hydrologic models
- Exploring the significance of tree ‘water age’ for forest resilience
Description:
The TEAROOM project seeks a dedicated PhD researcher to explore cutting-edge methodologies for incorporating site-level tracer data into hydrologic models. You are enthusiastic about the outdoors, conducting fieldwork to collect and analyze tracer data from various sites. You are excited and willing to learn about developing, calibrating, and validating hydrologic models using tracer data, among others.
Qualifications:
You should hold a BS or MS in an engineering field, environmental, or geoscience-related discipline. We are looking for dedicated, highly-independent, and team-oriented candidates with excellent verbal and written communication skills, proficiency in computer programming (Python, MATLAB, R), applied statistics and/or experience in data analysis and modeling. You must be fluent in English (oral and written).
Salary and Benefits:
The successful candidate will receive a two-year graduate research assistantship consisting of an annual stipend of approximately $25,000 per year and tuition waiver.
Position: MS Research Assistantship (towards a MS degree in Environmental Hydrology)
Project: STIR WATSOL (Sourcing, Tracing, Integrating, Recording WATer and SOLutes)
Research Focus:
- Investigating the spatial and temporal variations of water and solute sources and sinks.
- Identifying and characterizing 'hot spots' and 'hot moments' for targeted water quality interventions.
Description:
The STIR WATSOL project seeks a motivated Master's student to explore the variability of water and solute sources and sinks across different spatial and temporal scales. You are enthusiastic about the outdoors, conducting fieldwork to collect and analyze tracer data from various sites. The objective of this research is to advance our understanding of how water and contaminants move within the environment under climate and land use change, through the exploration of surface and groundwater dynamics using environmental tracers, including stable water isotopes. The focus is to identify critical ‘hot spots’ and transient ‘hot moments’ within water bodies, and examine the complex dynamics that govern underlying environmental processes.
Qualifications:
You should hold a BS in an engineering field, environmental, or geoscience-related discipline We are looking for dedicated, highly-independent, and team-oriented candidates with excellent verbal and written communication skills, proficiency in computer programming (Python, MATLAB, R), applied statistics and/or experience in data analysis and modeling. You must be fluent in English (oral and written).
Salary and Benefits:
The successful candidate will receive a two-year graduate research assistantship consisting of an annual stipend of approximately $23,000 per year and tuition waiver.
About the PI
Dr. Jaivime Evaristo is an Assistant Professor in the Warnell School at the University of Georgia. His research lies at the confluence of hydrology, geology, and ecology in understanding the spatial and temporal patterns in water partitioning and nutrient (or pollutant) fate and transport. To understand water partitioning across the various components of the water balance, he uses chemical and isotopic tracers in quantifying flow and fluxes at various scales in space and time. To understand nutrient (or pollutant) fate and transport, he uses chemical and isotopic tracers in identifying their sources and in informing the modeling of their fate in the environment. His research approach combines synthesis and reanalysis of datasets from spatially distributed field observations with experiments and field work. He also tests the utility of existing methodologies and approaches, underline their respective strengths and limitations, and identify scenarios where one method may provide more useful information than the other. Prior to joining UGA, he was a tenured Assistant Professor of Sustainable Water Resources Management at Utrecht University for 5 years.
How to Apply:
If you are interested in either opportunity, please familiarize yourself with Warnell School’s admission requirements and deadlines, and send a single PDF containing: (1) a 1-2 page statement of your research interests and a summary of your professional career goals, explaining why [you think] working in the Critical Zone Hydrology Lab will help you achieve these goals; (2) a current CV; (3) unofficial transcripts showing all previous coursework, degrees, and GPA; and (4) contact information of three references to Dr. Jaivime Evaristo (evaristo@uga.edu). If selected to compete for this assistantship, you will be encouraged to submit an application to the UGA Graduate School. Please contact Dr. Jaivime Evaristo with any additional questions.
The positions are open until filled.
RESEARCH
Fully Funded Summer Field Camp Opportunity - Univ of Texas, Permian Basin - Odessa, Texas
Few spots are still available in the Advanced Field Geology Course at UT-Permian Basin. Come join us as we study the fascinating world-class geology of the western United States. The course includes field lessons in the following locations: Big Bend National Park, Guadalupe Mountains, Carlsbad Caverns, White Sands National Monument, Petrified Forest National Park, Meteor Crater Natural Landmark, Grand Canyon, Carrizozo Valley of Fires (volcanic lava flows), and the Arches of Utah. Best of all, Texas students’ tuition and fees are fully covered through a scholarship. We will leave May 13th and come back June 2nd. Contact Dr. Mohamed Zobaa (zobaa_m@utpb.edu) to sign up or for more information.
Promotional Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wzuQ-w-NfA8
UPCOMING EVENTS
CAMPUS EVENTS
UNIVERISTY OF IOWA EARTH MONTH EVENTS
April is Earth Month. Discover an exciting lineup of activities on the UI Earth Month Hub! From nature hikes and litter cleanups to clothing swaps and sustainability lectures, there's something for everyone to celebrate Earth Month.
- Join EES in Trowbridge Hall on Saturday, April 20th, from 1 - 4PM for our Earth Day Open House!
Iowa City Darwin Day: Science Fest events on Friday, April 12 and Saturday, April 13
Please visit https://iowacitydarwinday.org/events/ for more details.
All events are free and open to the public!
There will be two seminars held in Kollros Auditorium (Room 101) in Biology Building East (BBE) on Friday, April 12 with the first talk beginning at 3:30pm (cookies provided by Nodo and coffee will be available before the talks). Additional public lectures are scheduled on Saturday, April 13 in the Phillips Hall Auditorium (Room 100) beginning at 10:00am.
WORKSHOPS/PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES
4TH ANNUAL RESILIENT SUPPLY OF CRITICAL MINERALS WORKSHOP - AUGUST 7 - 8, 2024, MISSOURI S&T
Missouri S&T is excited to host the fourth annual workshop on “Resilient Supply of Critical Minerals.” The workshop series brings together interdisciplinary stakeholders from academia, industry, and government. Our goal is to provide a long-term collaborative platform to help implement action and disseminate research on critical minerals.
Registration opens April 2024
2024 Topical Sessions including:
- The Critical Mineral Potential of the US: Evaluation of existing and exploration for new resources
- Critical Minerals Workforce Development: How to grow the US critical minerals workforce
- Mineral Processing & Recycling: Maximizing critical mineral recovery from existing production streams
- Policy & Supply Chain Economics: Reshoring critical mineral production
Workshop sponsor: National Science Foundation
Iowa Groundwater Association Spring Meeting - APRIL 30TH - INDIAN CREEK NATURE CENTER – CEDAR RAPIDS
Click here to view calendar event, full agenda, and to register
Registration Opens March 5 at 6AM
When: April 30, 2024 8:00am - 5:00pm
Where: Indian Creek Nature Center - 5300 Otis Rd SE - Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
Topics: Drought, Groundwater Levels, and Groundwater Contamination
CEUs for Well Contractors, Water Operators, and Groundwater Professionals will be offered, amount is TBD and will be updated ASAP.
iowa project aware - 21st annual volunteer river cleanup - skunk river - july 7 - 12, 2024
- Volunteer to clean up a river for a day, the whole week, or anywhere in between
- Navigate down a river up to 20 miles a day, loading trash into your canoe as you paddle
- Daily registration fees include catered meals, canoes, and paddles
- Tent camping areas provided each night of the journey
Register online: www.iowaprojectaware.org
Pre-sale deadline: April 15 - $50/day
Early bird deadline: May 15 - $55/day
Regular deadline: June 15 - $65/day
Late deadline: after June 15 - $75/day
Space may be limited, early registration is recommended
For more information, visit www.iowaprojectaware.org, or contact Charlie at charlie@iowaprojectaware.org
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