The first-ever “Geologists’ Day” will be recognized on Thursday, September 20, 2018. Sponsored by the AEG Advocacy Committee, this is a call for all professional, aspiring, and retired geoscience professionals to reach out for our profession. This is a day to do something extra to raise awareness of the value of geoscience in public safety […]
AEG Carolinas Social Outing Place: Birds Fly South, 1320 Hampton Ave Ext, Greenville, SC. Date: Thursday, September 17, 2018 Time: 6 to 9 p.m. Cost: No admission cost. First two drinks provided by Pace Analytical from 6-8 p.m. Reservations: RSVPs preferred, but not required. Please make reservations with Anthony Herrmann by Monday, September 17. MORE […]
The Carolinas Chapter of the Association of Environmental & Engineering Geologists and The Western Branch, North Carolina Section of the American Society of Civil Engineers Speaker: Dave Fenster, AEG National President Presentation: Why is Engineering Geology Important for Nuclear Power Plant Siting? Place: Habitat Brewing, 174 Broadway, Asheville, NC 28801 (parking in the rear) Date: […]
Storms, tsunamis and rising sea levels threaten U.S. coastal communities, ecosystems, and economies. Much of the nation’s existing coastal infrastructure must be adapted to expected future conditions or relocated away from hazards. New coastal development and post-storm reconstruction must be planned, sited and maintained with coastal geologic hazards clearly in mind. The Coastal Hazards Technical […]
Please see below the Clemson announcement of the Summer 2018 online offerings of Environmental Engineering and Science courses. MORE>>
Session Law 2105-286 expanded the availability of risk-based environmental cleanup to virtually all regulated sites (excluding those subject to remediation under the Coal Ash Management Act of 2014 and the requirements of animal waste management systems). Guidance on the administrative requirements for pursuing risk-based remediation under the amended statutes (G.S. 130A 310.68 through 310.77) was […]
The American Geosciences Institute (AGI) has signed a new consensus document, Geoscience Policy Recommendations for the New Administration and the 115th Congress. The document outlines strategies for achieving shared national interests in which geoscience plays a key role, offering recommendations around five high-level thematic areas: Enhancing National and Homeland Security Increasing Economic Prosperity Securing Resources […]