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AIPG National Executive Committee


PRESIDENT -Adam W. Heft, CPG, WSP USA O: (517) 886-7400, Michigan Section adam.heft@wsp.com


PRESIDENT-ELECT - R. Douglas Bartlett, CPG, Clear Creek Associates O: (480) 659-7131, Arizona Section dbartlett@clearcreekassociates.com


PAST PRESIDENT- Helen V. Hickman, CPG, Aquatech GeoSciences, Inc. O: (561) 307-2369, Florida Section hickmanhydro@att.net


VICE PRESIDENT - John M. Stewart, CPG, ECS Carolinas, LLP O: (336) 856-7150, Carolinas Section jstewart1@ECSLimited.com


SECRETARY - Keri A. Nutter, CPG, DOWL O: (907) 562-2000, Alaska Section knutter@dowl.com


TREASURER - James R. Burnell, CPG, O: (303) 278-4521, Colorado Section dialjeem@gmail.com


EDITOR - John L. Berry, CPG, O: (512) 452-8068, Texas Section jlbassoc@flash.net


ADVISORY BOARD REPRESENTATIVES Jeffrey J. Frederick, CPG, Louis Berger Group O: (914) 798-3762, Northeast Section jfrederick@louisberg.com


Mehmet Pehlivan, MEM Bays Environmental Remediation Management O: (888) 511-5335, California Section mehmet@baysgrp.com


John (Rusty) Sewell MEM, Marion Environmental, Inc, H: (423) 499-4919, Tennessee Section rsewell@marionenv.com


Nancy J. Wolverson, CPG, O: (775) 770-4615, Nevada Section nancyjeanw@aol.com


NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS


12000 Washington St., Suite 285 Thornton, CO 80241


7:30 AM - 4:30 PM MDT; M-F


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EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR - Aaron W. Johnson, MEM - awj@aipg.org ASSISTANT DIRECTOR - Wendy J. Davidson - wjd@aipg.org PROFESSIONAL SERVICES MGR - Cathy L. Duran - cld@aipg.org MEMBERSHIP SERVICES MGR - Dorothy K. Combs- dkc@aipg.org OFFICE ASSISTANT - Cristie J. Valero - cjv@aipg.org OFFICE ASSISTANT - Lindsay Mota - officeadmin@aipg.org


ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT - Ramona J. Scott - rjs@aipg.org


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AIPG Publication Policy, October 4, 2010. AIPG encourages submission of articles and editorials for publication in TPG on topics related to the science and profession of geology. Submittals shall be of interest to the members of AIPG, other professional geologists, and others interested in the earth sciences. Articles and editorials may be noted as follows at the discretion of the Editor, “The opinions, positions and conclusions presented herein are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the opin- ions, positions or conclusions of the American Institute of Professional Geologists.” All materials submitted for publication, includ- ing author opinions contained therein, shall include accurate and appropriate references. The Editor has the authority to solicit, edit, accept, or reject articles and editorials and other written material for publication. The Executive Committee has the authority if it so chooses to act on any particular case to support or overrule actions of the Editor regarding the solicitation, editing, accep- tance, or rejection of any particular article, editorial, or other written material for publication.


American Institute of Professional Geologists (AIPG) is the only national organization that certifies the competence and ethical conduct of geological scientists in all branches of the science. It adheres to the principles of professional responsibility and public service, and is the ombudsman for the geological profession. It was founded in 1963 to promote the profession of geology and to provide certification for geologists to establish a standard of excellence for the profession. Since then, more than 10,000 individuals have demonstrated their commitment to the highest levels of competence and ethical conduct and been certified by AIPG.


The mission of the American Institute of Professional Geologists (AIPG) is to be an effective advocate for the profession of geology and to serve its members through activities and programs that support continuing professional development and promote high standards of ethical conduct.


The Professional Geologist (USPS 590-810 and ISSN 0279-0521) is published quarterly by the American Institute of Professional Geologists,12000 Washington St., Suite 285, Thornton, CO 80241-3134. Periodicals Postage Paid at Denver, Colorado and additional mailing offices.


POSTMASTER: Send address changes to The Professional Geologist, AIPG, 12000 Washington St., Suite 285, Thornton, CO 80241


Subscriptions for all Members and Adjuncts in good standing are included in annual membership dues. Subscription prices are $20.00 a year for Members’ additional subscriptions and $30.00 a year for non-members for 4 issues (for postage outside of the U.S. add $10.00). Single copy price is $5.00 for Members and $8.00 for non-members. Claims for nonreceipt or for damaged copies are honored for three months.


Entire contents copyright 2017 by The Professional Geologist. Original material may be reprinted with permission. Deadline for articles and advertisements is six weeks preceding publication. Advertising rates available upon request. Opinions and views expressed by the authors are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the American Institute of Professional Geologists, its staff, or its advertisers.


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DEPARTMENTS


4 AIPG Foundation 24 In Memory 26


Letter to the Editors


30 Executive Director’s Message 31 President’s Message 34 Test Your Knowledge 35 Editor’s Corner 37 Professional Ethics and Practices 40 Educator’s Page 44 Membership Totals 45 Online Courses 46 Professional Services Directory


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