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Governor open to change on geology de-licensing bill 

The Arizona House Commerce Committee this week approved HB2613, on a partisan vote of 5-3, to de-license a number of professions including geologists.    The bill is opposed by a broad coalition of professional organizations including the Arizona chapters of American Institute of Professional Geologists and Association of Environmental & Engineering Geologists as well as the Arizona

Reviewing Key Development Agreements of 2015 

2015 has been a significant year for global development efforts, with major agreements on disaster risk reduction, sustainable development and climate change. The hard work has only just started, with significant work needed over the coming years and decades to deliver real, positive change. Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) 2015-2030 Agreed in March 2015, this framework aims to substantially ‘reduce disaster risk and losses in lives, livelihoods and health and in the [...]

Back to Basics – Geology and International Development (Part 2/4) 

How can an understanding of geology support and strengthen international development? #4 – Geotourism. Many geological features carry enormous value, not just in terms of their scientific importance, but also as an attraction to domestic and international visitors. Unusual rock formations, key geomorphic features, volcanic landscapes etc are all destinations that may help countries generate income and livelihoods. If it is done well, this can help support geoconservation of key sites for [...]

2015 AEG Shlemon Specialty Conference – “Time to Face the Landslide Hazard Dilemma: Bridging Science, Policy, Public Safety, and Potential Loss” 

The 2015 Shlemon Specialty Conference, organised by the Association of Environmental and Engineering Geologists, is entitled "Time to Face the Landslide Hazard Dilemma: Bridging Science, Policy, Public Safety, and Potential

The 57th Annual Meeting of the Association of Environmental & Engineering Geologists (AEG) 

Last week was the 57th Annual Meeting of AEG in Scottsdale, Arizona. It was a spectacular meeting and one that I was proud to be a part of. For me, the most significant part of the meeting is that I officially became the 58th President of AEG. It is quite an honor to President of such a great organization and to ‘join the club’ of the many prestigious individuals who have served as

About Me 

This post serves as a basic introduction to who I am Professionally and Personally. I am a member of the Association of Environmental & Engineering Geologists (AEG) and a registered professional geologist in Arizona. In September 2014 I become President of AEG. I am Senior Geologist with AMEC Environment & Infrastructure, Inc. (AMEC) in Phoenix, Arizona, though I reside in

Back From The Dead 

I figure it's about time to resurrect this blog and develop a new purpose. At the moment I (Ken Fergason) am the Vice President/President-Elect of the Association of Environmental & Engineering Geologists (AEG) and I will become President at our Annual Meeting in September (It's in Scottsdale, AZ and it's going to be an awesome meeting). I am going to utilize this blog to document my

Meeting, AEG-BWH, TOPIC: Evolution of Aggregate Supply to Baltimore, Maryland 

Meeting of the BWH Section of the Association of Environmental & Engineering Geologists _www.aegweb.org_ (http://www.aegweb.org) Date: WEDNESDAY, May 21, 2014 TIME: 6:00 p.m. to 8:45 p.m. RESERVATIONS: To reserve a seat, please email Kris McCandless up until Noon on Tuesday, … Continue reading

Call for papers - 9th Annual AEG Student Night 

An Event for All Arizona Students and Professionals in Geology, Groundwater, Environmental & Engineering Geology, Geotechnical Engineering and Geological Engineering Fields The Arizona Sections of the Association of Environmental and Engineering Geologists (AEG) and the American Institute of Professional Geologists (AIPG), and the Arizona Hydrological Society (AHS) are co-hosting the

Phoenix geologist candidate to head AEG 

Ken Fergason, with AMEC Environment & Infrastructure in Phoenix, is running unopposed for Vice President/President-Elect of the Association of Environmental & Engineering Geologists (AEG). Ken's been particularly active, including helping establish Arizona Chapter in

Alberene Soapstone Company Mill Field Trip 

Field Trip to the Alberene Soapstone Company Mill and Quarry in Schuyler, VA Announcement from the BWH Section of the Association of Environmental & Engineering Geologists Saturday, March 23, 2013 – Rendezvous at 10 AM, trip from 11 AM – … Continue reading

AEG Christmas and Holiday Party 

“Holiday and Christmas Party” Announcement from the BWH Section of the Association of Environmental & Engineering Geologists Date: Thursday, Dec. 20, 2012 Join your AEG-­‐BWH friends for a night of good laughs, great company, cool gifts, and yummy food. Then … Continue reading

AEG field trip: Back to the Tonian! 

Notice of Field Trip At the Lehigh Cement Mill & Quarry, Union Bridge, MD Announcement from the BWH Section of the Association of Environmental & Engineering Geologists Saturday, October 27, 2012 10 AM – 3 PM **************************************************************** A Trip Back … Continue reading

AEG's online geoscience library 

The Association of Environmental and Engineering Geologists (AEG) has launched an online Geoscience Library of Applied Technology. It is the goal of the Geoscience Library of Applied Technology to create and maintain a central source of materials held to be essential to the practice of Engineering Geology and its sister disciplines in the Applied Geosciences.  It is our wish

AEG 2014 annual meeting to be held in Scottsdale 

The Arizona Section will be hosting the 2014 Association of Environmental and Engineering Geologists (AEG) Annual meeting in Scottsdale Arizona at the Doubletree Hilton from Sept 20-28, 2014.   They expect more than 400 participants from all across the country.  There will be numerous technical sessions, poster presentations, exhibitor booths, and field trips.  Jessica Humble and Pancho

Renewable energy and geology in Arizona 

I had the privilege of giving the keynote address to the Shlemon Specialty Conference in Tempe this morning on "Opportunities for Alternative Energy Development in Arizona and the Southwest– Geologic/Hydrologic Considerations." The event was organized by the Association of Environmental and Engineering Geologists (AEG) and the Arizona Land Subsidence Group. The technical conference

UA AEG Meeting March 24th 2011 

University of Arizona Association of Environmental and Engineering Geologists Call and Nicholas, Inc.International Geotechnical Consultants Invites You to a Presentation byRobert Pratt, PE onRock Mechanics and Slope Stability Free Brooklyn Pizza and Soda Provided by Call

UA AEG Meeting March 24th 2011 

University of Arizona Association of Environmental and Engineering Geologists Call and Nicholas, Inc.International Geotechnical Consultants Invites You to a Presentation byRobert Pratt, PE onRock Mechanics and Slope Stability Free Brooklyn Pizza and Soda Provided by Call

Engineering Geologists vs Geological Engineers vs Geotechnical Engineers 

So what’s the difference between Engineering Geologists, Geological Engineers and Geotechnical Engineers?  That’s not the beginning of a geeky joke.  But in most professional circles in this industry, it’s a question where the nuances of the answer seem to be lost on people.  My degrees were in Geological Engineering, but I’ve been practicing as a Geotechnical Engineer for most of my professional career.  But I get called a geologist, geotech, Civil Engineer, dirty guy…and [...]

AEG: Nuts & bolts at Cape Fear 

Notice of Meeting – Announcement from the BWH Section of the Association of Environmental & Engineering Geologists Date: Thurs., February 17, 2011 (Snow Date of February 24, 2011) SECTION MEETING Baltimore MD – Washington DC – Harrisburg PA www.aeg-bwh.org PRESENTER: … Continue reading