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INTRODUCING THE 2022 - 2023 MBGS EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBERS
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President – Jennifer Trout, Western Michigan University
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Vice President – Andrea Munoz-Hernandez, Ph.D., GISP. Mich. Dept. of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy
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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 – Chris Christensen, Michigan Dept. of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy
MBGS has monthly meetings typically on the 2nd Wednesday
of each month from September - May
ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR THE 2022 MBGS E.Z. MANOS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
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 December 20, 2022 to John A. Yellich, MBGS Secretary, at john.a.yellich@wmich.edu with subject Line: MBGS Scholarship 2022.
Applications and more information can be found on MBGS’s Scholarship Page
MBGS MEMBERSHIP DUES
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 are $35. Student Membership is free. Email any one of our officers if you are a student and would like to be a member. We now offer the option to renew your professional membership via PayPal. Please refer to the renewal notices that are included in the newsletter. Student Membership is free.
MBGS Survey
In an effort to better fulfill our mission of providing a forum for the discussion and study of the geology of Michigan and the Great Lakes area through meetings and field trips, we are asking for your input. Please fill out a questionaire at Survey Monkey https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/JY9V385. There is a copy of the survey included in the newsletter.
Professional Membership Dues
MBGS continues to strive to provide a platform for geologist and environmental professionals to connect and offer learning and field trip opportunities. For 2022-2023, our annual dues will increase to $35 for members. Student memberships are free, but they
need to fill out the Student Membership Registration Form (above). Renewal notices are included in the newsletter.
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
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Next Meeting
Please join us for the Michigan Basin Geological Society’s membership meetings for the 2022-2023
MBGS Membership Meeting Wednesday, March 8th, 2023, 7:00PM
Zoom Meeting
Speaker: Evangelia (Evie) Murgia, Michigan Geological Survey
Topic: Michigan Geological Survey – Tools and Programs at Your Fingertips
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Abstract: Michigan Geological Survey – Tools and Programs at Your Fingertips
The Michigan Geological Survey (MGS) collects, archives, and disseminates geological information to advance the understanding and responsible use of Michigan's geologic resources. As part of our mission, the MGS YouTube channel serves as a valuable tool
for education and outreach efforts to the general public, students, and other stakeholders. The MGS YouTube channel is designed to provide engaging, educational content that highlights the diverse geological features of Michigan and the important role they play in our daily lives. Our videos cover topics such as mineral resources, groundwater, geologic hazards, and
Michigan's unique geology and landscapes. The channel also features video tours of the Michigan core repository and laboratory facilities (Michigan Geological Repository for Research and Education), as well as presentations by MGS scientists on their research and findings. In addition to our YouTube channel, MGS is dedicated to improving geoscience accessibility for all. One of our most recent efforts is a pilot program that displays state park and recreation trail maps as 3-dimensional topographic maps. This tool allows visitors to better plan their routes and moderate expectations based on personal limitations by more directly
seeing physical obstacles. This product is accomplished by 3-D rendering a georeferenced DNR park trail map to local lidar generated topography maps and is publicly available as an online web application, hosted through ArcGIS. This pilot program enhances accessibility by providing additional tools such as measuring ability, a transparency meter of the park trail map over
aerial imagery, and feature layers for potential physical obstacles. This product is available for popular destinations across Michigan, including but not limited to Porcupine Mountains State Wilderness Park, Tahquamenon Falls State Park, Muskegon State Park, and the Pigeon River Country State Forest. Potential future developments of this project include the expansion of
state parks and recreation areas to be included in the service, and the addition of a public comment platform for personal sharing of service case usage. The MGS YouTube channel and our pilot program for enhanced accessibility park and recreation maps are two valuable tools for education and outreach. Our YouTube channel provides engaging and informative content,
while our pilot program empowers park visitors to better plan their trips with a greater level of knowledge and confidence in their abilities relative to the location. MGS is dedicated to improving geoscience accessibility for all, and we look forward to
future developments in this area.
Biography: Evangelia (Evie) Murgia
Evangelia (Evie) Murgia is a hydrogeologist and project manager for the Michigan Geological Survey in Kalamazoo, MI. Her work with MGS over the last three years has involved managing multi-phase projects and bringing them to successful completion. Currently, she is overseeing a project that deals with Michigan’s statewide water well database. This project includes
automation of validation processes using ArcPython, hydrogeologic mapping, and production of educational and training content. Evie earned her Master of Science in Earth Science from Western Michigan University in 2022, studying fracture network modeling of contaminant transport in columnar jointed bedrock, as well as the effectiveness of varying methods for
early geoscience professional training. Prior to that, she received her Bachelor of Science in Geology from Western Michigan University in 2019, where her research focused on the fundamental controls of dessication cracks in clay-rich sediments. Through her academic and professional experiences, Evie has developed a strong foundation in hydrogeology, project
management, and geoscience education.
Below are links to recordings of the past (3) MBGS meetings
A 3-D Bedrock Geologic and Hydrostratigraphic Model of Southern Ontario
Date: April 13th, 2022
Meeting Recording:
Below are the 2 original presentations that Terry presented:
A Revised 3-D Geologic Model of the Bedrock of Southern Ontario and Progress on Development of a 3-D Hydrostratigraphic Model
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H0VZLNMxpKU&list=PLdapv5BeduhV3JoX6F4giIHGRgYI6Bkag&index=2
A 3-D Bedrock Hydrostratigraphic Model of Southern Ontario
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GgJmOHYZtak&list=PLdapv5BeduhXJZedclmAYiccOCcSuYsMW&index=20
Articles referenced in the presentation:
A Hydrostratigraphic Framework for the Paleozoic Bedrock of Southern Ontario
https://journals.lib.unb.ca/index.php/GC/article/view/31465/1882527052
A Three-Dimensional Geological Model of the Paleozoic Bedrock of Southern Ontario, Groundwater Resources Study 19 Geological Survey of Canada, Open File 8618
http://www.geologyontario.mndm.gov.on.ca/mndmfiles/pub/data/imaging/GRS019//GRS019_Report.pdf
Lake Michigan Shorelines, Catastrophic Failure or Stable, That is the Question, Date: Jan 12, 2022
Meeting Recording:
https://us06web.zoom.us/rec/share/-Gr3efOHXLqk_SSFJqsMG9VpAk8sbQc9WWZDroawji1DYfjnD84IfzTSsc3XYh78.zXGywtGcpy1j0c_B
Grand Canyon MBGS Field Excursions, Date: Feb 9, 2022
Meeting Recording:
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.
DOUGLASS 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
March 8, 2023: MBGS Meeting
April 12, 2023: MBGS Meeting
April 11-12, 2023: EGLE MI Healthy Climate Conference, MI Healthy Climate Conference - Michigan Department of
Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (idloom.events)
April 23-26, 2023, Institute on Lake Superior Geology, Eau Claire, Wisconsin,
May 4-5th, 2023, GSA 2023 North-Central Section 57th Annual Meeting Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA,
https://www.geosociety.org/GSA/Events/Section_Meetings/GSA/Sections/nc/2023mtg/home.aspx
May 10, 2022: MBGS Meeting- tentative
May 19-21, 2023, 58th Midwest Friends of the Pleistocene field conference :The Glacial and Geomorphic Evolution of the Houghton Lake Basin Roscommon, Mi.
June 13-14, 2023, AIPG Environmental Risk Management Workshop, Roscommon, Mi
June 21-22, 2023: Michigan Environmental Justice Conference Michigan Environmental Justice Conference - Michigan
Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (idloom.events)
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
