August, 2016 - AIPG-TX

2016 Darcy Lecture: “Rethinking the Relationship Between Data, Models, & Decision-Making” to be Presented in Houston & Austin in September

The Groundwater Division of the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) is pleased to sponsor the 2016 Darcy Lecture, “Rethinking the Relationship Between Data, Models, and Decision-making," presented by Ty Ferré, Ph.D. of the University of Arizona. The lecture will be held on Tuesday evening, September 13, 2016 in Houston and then again on Friday, September 16, 2016, in Austin at the Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Room 170, at 10:00 a.m. Ferré’s lecture will build from the basic concepts of decision science to present concepts and recent developments in optimal design of hydrogeologic monitoring networks. He will also discuss how [...]

By Editor|2025-08-04T19:40:27-05:00August 22nd, 2016|AIPG-TX News|

National AIPG Conference in Santa Fe, NM in Early September

This year the 53rd meeting of the American Institute of Professional Geologists National Conference is being held in the beautiful and historic city of Santa Fe, New Mexico. Set aside September 10th to the 13th to attend this years’ conference, “New Mexico: Land of Geologic Confluences and Cultural Crossroads”. The New Mexico section is co-hosting the event and we are delighted to host and show off our enchanting land. It’s an exciting time for geologists as we are continuously challenged to work with economic resources and environmental responsibilities inherent to our profession. As always, our national conferences provide opportunities to learn [...]

By Editor|2025-08-04T19:41:42-05:00August 15th, 2016|AIPG-TX News|

The Wise Report

On November 21, 2014 the Governor of New York signed Chapter 475 of the Laws of 2014 which provides for the licensure of professional geologists under Title VIII of the Education Law. The Law does not take effect until November 21, 2016. Under the provisions of the new law, Geology has been added to the current State Board for Engineering and Land Surveying (State Board). As of November 21, 2016, the State Board will be known as the State Board for Engineering, Land Surveying and Geology. To assist the Board of Regents and the Department in implementing geology licensing provisions, the Board [...]

By Editor|2025-08-04T19:42:11-05:00August 7th, 2016|AIPG-TX News|