GANJ XXXIII: 2016 Annual Conference and Field Trip

Emma C. Rainforth, Ph.D., School of Theoretical and Applied Science,
Ramapo College of New Jersey, 505 Ramapo Valley Road,
Mahwah, NJ 07430 Attn: GANJ XXXIII Annual Meeting.

Mailed registrations and registrations with lunch option are due Oct 7^th. Online registrations that do not include lunch will be accepted until Oct. 8^th. After Oct. 8^th, register on-site the day of the meeting if space is available. No refunds after Oct. 8^th.

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Meeting Topic

Shallow subsurface geophysics for environmental applications is the theme for the Geological Association of New Jersey’s (GANJ) 33rd annual meeting and field trip.

Obtaining geologic and hydrogeologic data with borehole geophysical probes, sensors, and other instruments, has many applications as part of environmental investigations. Information may be obtained on structural features, including the location, depth, and orientation of water bearing fractures and zones; lithology and lithologic contacts; aquifer hydraulic characteristics; and general water quality.

A teachers’ workshop is planned that provides a summary of the New Jersey Geological and Water Survey (NJGWS) method of using structural geologic data for rendering features in Google Earth and constructing constrained profile depictions of fractured-bedrock aquifers. The workshop will be led by staff from the NJGWS. Those attending the workshop will need to bring their own laptop computers and to provide their email address so that necessary materials may be provided prior to the workshop.

Speakers for this year are from the NJGWS, academic institutions in the area, and consulting firms that utilize shallow subsurface geophysics in their environmental investigations. There will be a strong emphasis on real-world applications for site characterization and remediation. Our keynote speaker is Richard Lee, P.G., R. GP., President and Principal Geophysicist with Quantum Geophysics. Mr. Lee has almost thirty (30) years of experience conducting geophysical investigations for engineering, environmental, and ground water applications.

Field Trip

The Saturday field trip will begin at the NJGWS garage and workshop where we will see a variety of shallow subsurface geophysical equipment. A significant amount of time will be spent at the Naval Air Warfare Center (NAWC), an active environmental investigation and remediation site. The NAWC is also a U.S. Geological Survey Toxic Substances Hydrology Program contaminated fractured bedrock aquifer research site. This stop will provide an opportunity to see and discuss experimental approaches to contaminated site investigation and remediation. Cores of the underlying geology will be available for viewing and discussion. The formations at the site will be viewed at two (2) other stops, one a Stockton Sandstone quarry and the second a stream traverse to see overturned beds in the Lockatong Formation.

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For the Teacher's workshop, The U.S. Geological Survey New Jersey Water Science Center is located at 3450 Princeton Pike, Suite 110, in Lawrenceville, NJ. It is most easily reached from I-95/I-295.

From I-95/I-295, take Exit 8B for Princeton Pike North/County Road 583 North. After the first traffic light (Lenox Drive), turn right into the 2nd driveway at the 3450 sign. Follow the driveway to the left side of the building for visitor parking.