The Environmental and Engineering Geophysical Society (EEGS) Past Events
Since October 1998, the American Geosciences Institute has organized this national and international event to help the public gain a better understanding and appreciation for the Earth Sciences and to encourage stewardship of the Earth. This year`s Earth Science Week will be held from October 8-14, 2017 and will celebrate the theme "Earth and Human Activity." This year’s event, the 20th annual Earth Science Week celebration, promotes awareness of what geoscience tells us about human interaction with the planet’s natural systems and processes.
The Critical Zone (CZ) is a dynamic region where rock, soil, water, air, and living biota interact to shape Earth’s surface. The Critical Zone ranges from the tops of the trees to the bottom of groundwater. The field of hydrogeophysics employs geophysical methods to determine parameters and monitor processes associated with water resources, the water cycle, and contaminant transport to inform hydrogeological studies. All of CZ science could benefit from the temporal and spatial information provided by hydrogeophysics; however, to date the two fields have evolved largely in parallel. In this workshop, we propose to develop a framework for advancing both hydrogeophysics and CZ science through communicating and coordinating research agendas. New insights into CZ processes will be gained through the enhanced use of hydrogeophysics, and the detailed interdisciplinary observations made in CZ studies will provide opportunities for advancing hydrogeophysical methods.
Local organizers Jeff Paine (General Chair), Doug Laymon, and Dennis Mills have worked with EEGS staff to infuse a uniquely “Austin” experience into the 28th edition of the next Symposium on the Application of Geophysics to Engineering and Environmental Problems (SAGEEP) in Austin, Texas March 22-26, 2015 while simultaneously putting together a strong technical program under the guidance of Brad Carr (Technical Chair). Be sure to review the Schedule at a Glance and register online or by submitting a printed form now!
