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INTRODUCING THE 2020 - 2021 MBGS EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBERS
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President – Chris Christensen, Michigan Dept. of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy
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Vice President – Adedoyin S. Adeyiloa, Central Michigan University
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Secretary – John Yellich, Michigan Geological Survey
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Treasurer – Peter Rose Michigan Department of Natural Resources
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Business Manager – Peter Rose, Michigan Department of Natural Resources
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Past President – Jennifer Trout, Western Michigan University
Membership Dues
Professional
Student
MBGS continues to strive to provide a platform for geologist and environmental professionals to connect and offer learning and field trip opportunities. For 2021-2022, our annual dues will increase to $35 for members. Student dues will remain at $10. Renewal notices are included in the newsletter.
ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR THE 2021 MBGS E.Z. MANOS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
The Michigan Basin Geological Society will award two scholarships up to $500 each to students conducting graduate or undergraduate research in geology related to Michigan. The scholarships will be awarded at an upcoming MBGS meeting and the winner(s) will be notified In December.
We hope recipients can attend a spring MBGS meeting to present their research topic.
Candidates should complete and submit the MBGS scholarship application form by November 27, 2021 to John A. Yellich, MBGS Secretary, at john.a.yellich@wmich.edu with subject Line: MBGS Scholarship 2021.
Applications and more information can be found on MBGS’s Scholarship Page
OTHER NEWS: MBGS HISTORICAL PUBLICATIONS ARE NOW AVAILABLE ON USB FLASH DRIVES (8GB).
MBGS Publications ‐ There are two (2) new publications available! See details on the Publications page
MBGS On-line Store - Shop for shirts, hats, bags and other items. Check it out at: http://www.cafepress.com/mbgs
MBGS has monthly meetings typically on the 2nd Wednesday
of each month from September - May
Next Meeting
Please join us for the first Michigan Basin Geological Society’s membership meeting for the 2020-2021 year.
MBGS Virtual Membership Meeting, Wednesday October 13th, 7:00 PM, 2021
SPEAKER: Adedoyin Adeyilola, Phd candidate, Department of Earth and Atmospheric Science, Central Michigan University
TOPIC: Hydrocarbon Potential and Organofacies of the Devonian Antrim Shale, Michigan Basin
LOCATION: his will be a virtual Zoom meeting. Please RSVP to Jennifer Trout at:
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Abstract:
The Devonian Antrim Shale is an unconventional biogenic gas accumulation with a technical recoverable resource of 19.9 Tcf. However, major knowledge gaps remain regarding understanding of the source rock potential, organic facies assemblages and paleo-depositional conditions of the Antrim Shale members. This work utilized Rock-Eval pyrolysis, reflected light microscopy and solid bitumen reflectance to characterize the source rock quality, organo-facies assemblages, and thermal maturity of the various Antrim Shale members at three different localities in the Michigan Basin. Results showed that the Lachine and Norwood members are richer in organic matter (up to 24wt%) than the Upper and Paxton members (< 8wt%). Organic matter in the black shales of the Lachine and Norwood members is mainly dominated by marine Type II kerogen, and Type II and Type II/III in the Paxton Member. Telalginite, which is represented mainly by Tasmanites and Leiosphaeridia cysts, is the dominant organic matter in the black shale members where they account for about two-thirds of the organic matter composition. Solid bitumen, which accounts for less than one-third of the organic matter composition, is second after alginites. Both alginites and solid bitumen populations decline in abundance progressively in the Upper and Paxton members at the expense of inertinite and vitrinite. The dominant organofacies groups in the studied Antrim Shale members can be assigned to the BP type B and type D/E. Organic matter maturity determined from Rock-Eval Tmax and bitumen reflectance varies from immature to marginally mature across the Michigan basin. The results confirmed that sediment burial depth and lateral positions in the basin controlled organic facies assemblages within the Antrim Shale members.
Biography:
Adedoyin is a PhD student in the Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences at Central Michigan University (CMU). He earned his B.S. degree in Geology from Obafemi Awolowo University (Nigeria) and his M.S. degree in Geology from the University of North Dakota (USA). In between his Bachelors and Masters, he worked as a petroleum geologist in Nigeria for 3 and half years where he utilized seismic data, well logs and other subsurface data for prospects evaluation. He is currently working on the petrographic, petrophysical and geochemical studies of the Antrim Shale in the Michigan Basin.
Geology in the News
New Survey Publication – An Updated Bibliography of Michigan Geology
John Yellich and Peter Voice, Western Michigan University Department of Geological Sciences and Michigan Geological Survey
The Michigan Geological Survey is proud to announce a new publication: Michigan Geology: A Bibliography, the second volume in the Michigan Geological Survey Data Compilation Series. This updated compilation lists over 7,700 references from all known Michigan sources, including industry, professional associations and universities and includes publications from 1818 to present. This report documents 200 years of Geological Research in Michigan. The Bibliography is sorted into four general categories – Precambrian, Basin, Quaternary, and Other.
This updated version of the bibliography also includes a short section on Michigan Stratigraphic Nomenclature, as well as brief discussion of historical trends in publication frequency in Michigan.
The report is free to download at the Michigan Geological Survey’s webpage: https://wmich.edu/geologysurvey/research/publications.
DOUGLAS HOUGHTON MEMORIAL
Douglass Houghton, Michigan’s first State Geologist, was honored on September 10, 2016 by
the placement of a State of Michigan Historical Marker commemorating his accomplishments. The
effort was led by Arlene Anderson‐Vincent, members of the Michigan Basin Geological Society,
Keweenaw County Historical Society and faculty at Western Michigan University and Michigan
Technological University. The dedication was incorporated into a MBGS field excursion led by
Professor Ted Bornhorst of Michigan Technological University and Lawrence Molloy, President of the Keweenaw County Historical Society. The two led a field excursion that covered the geology and history of sites from Houghton to Copper Harbor and wove a tale of the rise and fall of mining in the copper range. The field excursion included the dedication of the marker, which is located in Eagle River, Michigan at the Keweenaw County Historical Museum. The dedication had many speakers and a special appearance from Kyle Bagnall, who portrayed Bela Hubbard who told the story of Douglass Houghton’s 1840 expedition along Lake Superior. Douglass Houghton died in 1845 when the boat carrying himself and his crew capsized during a storm on Lake Superior near Eagle River.
Michigan Basin Geological Society
The Michigan Basin Geological Society (MBGS) was founded in 1936 as an affiliated non-profit organization of the American Association of Petroleum Geologists (AAPG) to provide a forum for the exchange of ideas relating to the field of petroleum geology through field excursions and meetings.
Throughout the years, the role of the society has changed, and both meetings and field excursions now address a wide range of topics pertaining to the study of geology of Michigan and the great lakes area, and is open to anyone interested in geology.
MBGS has monthly meetings typically on the second Wednesday of each month from September through May. These meeting consist of a lecture on a wide variety of Michigan geology related topics. The meetings are open to all. The Executive Committee Officers meet prior to the meeting to discuss Society issues and is open to anyone interested in attending. The society has 1-3 geological field trips per year.
MBGS members are geologists, work in a geology related field, or are a geology student or hobbyist. The Society is dedicated to the advancement of the science of geology and related fields, disseminating knowledge of geology or related fields for the benefit of its members, and promoting the education of geology in Michigan. Annual dues are $35 per person and $10 per student.
Upcoming Events
October 13, 2021: Michigan Basin Geological Society Membership Meeting: MBGS Monthly Membership meeting (virtual)
Oct. 2-3: TRAVERSE CITY, MI Grand Traverse Area Rock & Mineral Club Annual Show. Sat 10-5; Sun 11-4. Cherryland VFW Hall, 3400 Veterans Dr., Traverse City. Contact: Jared Bowen, (269)303-5732; jaredjbowen@gmail.com
Oct. 2-3: BELLEVILLE, MI Midwest Mineralogical Lapidary Society Rock Swap. Sat 10-5; Sun 10-4. Wayne County Fairgrounds, 10871 Quirk Rd., Belleville. Contact: Bill Barr, (505) 803-4888; wbarr@umich.edu
Oct. 8-10: WARREN, MI Michigan Mineralogical Society Annual Show. Fri 9-6; Sat 10-7; Sun 11-5. Macomb Sports & Expo Center-Bldg P, 14500 E. 12 Mile Rd, Warren. Contact: John Peters, (313) 255-7774; joopett13@hotmail.com https://www.michmin.org/show-info
Oct. 15-17: FORT WAYNE, IN Three Rivers Gem & Mineral Society Annual Show. Fri/Sat 10-6; Sun 10-5. Allen County Fairgrounds, 2726 Carroll Rd., Fort Wayne. Contact: Bev Jenkins, (260) 639-0727;cabsbybev@gmail.com
Oct. 16-17: CLIO, MI Flint Rockland Gem Club Anual Show. 10-5 both days. Carter Middle School, Rogers Lane Dr., Clio. Contact: Bill Wendling, (810) 638-5796; bwrockbarn@centurytel.net
December 6-10, 2021, 2021: Great Lakes PFAS Summit, virtual, EGLE - 2021 Great Lakes PFAS Summit (michigan.gov)
October 8, 9, 10, 2021: Michigan Mineralogical Society’s Greater Detroit Gem, Mineral and Fossil Show Macomb Community College, South Campus Expo Center 14500 E. 12 Mile Road, Warren, MI 48088 Info: www.michmin.org/show-info
Oct 23-26, 2021: Annual National AIPG Meeting, Sacramento, CA; American Institute of Professional Geologists (aipg.org)
November 27, 2021: MBGS Scholarship Applications Due. Applications are available on the website at www.mbgs.org
December 9th, 2021: MAEP Annual Meeting, Ann Arbor, Michigan Association of Environmental Professionals - 2021 MAEP Annual Meeting
November 10, 2021: Michigan Basin Geological Society Membership Meeting: MBGS Monthly Membership meeting (virtual)
December 8, 2021: Michigan Basin Geological Society Membership Meeting: MBGS Monthly Membership meeting (virtual)
January 12, 2022: Michigan Basin Geological Society Membership Meeting: MBGS Monthly Membership meeting (virtual)
February 9, 2022: Michigan Basin Geological Society Membership Meeting: MBGS Monthly Membership meeting (virtual)
March 9, 2022: Michigan Basin Geological Society Membership Meeting: MBGS Monthly Membership meeting (virtual)
April 13, 2022: Michigan Basin Geological Society Membership Meeting: MBGS Monthly Membership meeting (virtual)
May 11, 2022: Michigan Basin Geological Society Membership Meeting: MBGS Monthly Membership meeting (virtual)
June 21-22, 2022: Environmental Risk Management Workshop at the Ralph A. MacMullan Conference Center, Roscommon, Michigan.
August 6-9, 2022: 58th Annual AIPG Meeting to be held in Marquette, Michigan.
EGLE Calendar of Training and Workshops
https://www.michigan.gov/egle/0,9429,7-135-3308_3333---,00.html
Michigan State University, College of Natural Science, Department of Earth and Environmental Science,
Events https://ees.natsci.msu.edu/events/
Michigan Tech – Geoseminars ‐ http://pages.mtu.edu/~raman/SilverI/Geoseminar/Welcome.html
University of Michigan Earth and Environmental Science
Events https://lsa.umich.edu/earth
Western Michigan University, Geological and Environmental Sciences
Events https://wmich.edu/geology/events
