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Presidential Ramblings

Presidential Ramblings AUTUMN 2022

Written in July 2022 By President Jennifer Rhee, MEM-2805

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Greetings Northeast Section,

As I prepare for the birth of my second child, I want to give a huge thank you to Vice President of the section Kelly Weyer! She has been so helpful transitioning early to take over presidential duties while I’m out on maternity leave. I want to thank her on behalf of the Northeast Section not just for her support of the section, but also her tremendous efforts obtaining sponsorship for meetings, leading the ATMGS scholarship committee, and overall

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The NE-AIPG Spring Meeting in collaboration with HMPGA was a success!

By Kelly A. Weyer, CPG-11826, NE/AIPG President-Elect On Wednesday, May 18, 2022, the Northeast Section of the American Institute of Professional Geologists (NE-AIPG), in collaboration with the Hudson-Mohawk Professional Geologists Association (HMPGA), held an in-person Spring Meeting in eastcentral New York. The event was well attended, and the weather was nearly perfect!

NE-AIPG and HMPGA appreciated the support of the event sponsors that helped keep costs down for members and other attendees, and provided a less formal atmosphere to learn more about the services offered by the various companies. Thank you to the event sponsors Alpha Analytical Laboratories, Alpha Geoscience, Regenesis, and York Analytical Laboratories.

The two-part event included a guided mineral spring tasting tour through Saratoga Spa State Park in Saratoga Springs, New York, and ended at the Century House in Latham, New York, for a social hour, dinner, and an evening presentation that was approved for 1 professional development hour (PDH).

The day began around one o’clock in the afternoon, when 16 fellow geologists and associates gathered outside the Creekside Classroom, within Saratoga Spa State Park, where water and a light snack were provided to those in attendance.

Before the guided walking tour began, the group moved inside the Creekside Classroom, and utilized the fantastic accommodations available for a brief introductory presentation on the regional geology and discussions about the speculations on the origins of the regional mineral springs.

Although several available research papers speculate on the origins and underlying mechanics involved to generate the properties of these unique waters, there is yet to be a consensus among the researchers. What appears to be the unique aspect and the cause of dispute in the origins of the spring waters in the region of Saratoga Springs, New York, is the high mineral and CO2 content and local

(continued from page 12) variability in these cold-water springs, which is more typical of hotwater springs elsewhere.

The guided tour included discussions of individual mineral springs with opportunities to sample the water at each stop on the tour. The tour was designed to move from mild to stronger tasting springs. After the tasting portion of the tour, most of the group continued to an added bonus portion of the tour that included a discussion of the history and a walk past the bath houses that are still in operation today within the State Park property.

Photos of the Mineral Tasting Tour in Saratoga Spa State Park

(Ramblings continued from page 11) dedication to the Section. I truly appreciate the support and know you will continue to do amazing things for the Section, Kelly.

There are exciting events coming up including the NYSCPG’s First Annual Geology Days Conference hosted in Saratoga Springs, New York, from October 17-19, 2022. We will share more details on Page 60, as it promises to be an exciting event. For additional details, including sponsorship and technical paper submissions, you can contact John Nadeau jnadeau@nyscpg.com.

As a reminder, the AIPG 2022 National Meeting “Geology: The Cornerstone of our Future,” was hosted August 6-9, 2022 in Marquette, MI, at Northern Michigan University. Geology plays a significant role in today's society and will become even more important in the years to come. Our reliance on basic resources and building materials, such as sand and gravel for roads, limestone for concrete, iron for structural purposes, and other base metals for electronics and other applications, will not diminish. In addition, the need for rare earth elements as well as reliable sources of fresh water are in high demand. The conference explored these topics and more in what was the perfect time to visit Michigan's Upper Peninsula. For additional information, see Kelly Weyer’s article on Pages 56, 63, & 77, which provide a first-hand account of her participation in the 2022 National Conference.

In addition, the Northeast Section has a few spots opening on the Executive Committee, including Vice President and At-Large Member positions. Anyone interested in serving and being a part of the committee please reach out to Kelly Weyer at info@ne-aipg.org.

Enjoy the rest of the summer, Jennifer Rhee

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The evening event was enjoyed by those in attendance. Prior to the dinner service, attendees gathered for a social and networking hour to discuss current happenings and advancements in the field, in business, and of the day.

After dinner was served and enjoyed, a presentation revealing current advancements in the remediation of the Navy Grumman Groundwater Plume on Long Island was given by co-presenters Jason Pelton (P.G. Section Chief, Remedial Bureau D, Section B, NYSDEC), remotely, and Dan St. Germain (P.G. Senior Hydrogeologist, HDR), in-person. The presentation was followed by several interesting questions and discussions.

Overall, this was a successful event and opportunity to gather with colleagues! As everyone is slowly becoming more active after the slow down during the pandemic, NE-AIPG hopes this is only the beginning of reconnecting with members and associated professional organizations in the region. Stay tuned to emails and newsletters for updates and announcements on upcoming activities!

Top: The added bonus tour for the history of the bath houses in Saratoga Spa State Park Bottom: The group during the evening presentation at the Century House in Latham, New York

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