The next Atlanta Geological Society Professional Geologist Workshop will be held Saturday, February 27, 2010 from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm at the Fernbank Science Center. The Fernbank Science Center is located at 156 Heaton Park Drive, Decatur, Ga. The class will be held in the Bird classroom in the annex behind the main building near the forest gate.
The subject of the workshop will be groundwater hydrology. The presenter will be Dr. James Kennedy, PhD, P.G. Dr. Kennedy is the State Geologist of Georgia and holds B.S. and M.S. degrees in physics and geophysical sciences from Georgia Institute of Technology and a Ph.D. in geology from Texas A&M University where he did research on reclaimed lignite mines. As State Geologist, Dr. Kennedy has worked on the Coastal Sound Science Initiative to manage salt-water intrusion into the Upper Floridan aquifer, permitting of coastal groundwater supply wells, and the State Water Plan. He also has provided expert testimony at the Office of State Administrative Hearings in support of landfill, quarry, and water withdrawal permits issued by the Georgia Environmental Protection Division. Prior to joining the EPD, Dr. Kennedy worked as a consultant and conducted engineering geology, groundwater supply, and environmental remediation projects in various areas of the United States and Europe.
Please forward this message to anyone interested in becoming a Georgia Registered Professional Geologist, or anyone who might be interested in the topic. Two Professional Development Hours are available for attendees of the class. The classes are open to all, membership in the AGS is not required, but for $25 per year ($10 for students) it is quite a bargain. Please consider joining.
Coordinated by: Ken Simonton 10:00 am - 12:00 noon
Held in the Classroom Annex of the Fernbank Science Center 156 Heaton Park Dr. NE
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