2008 Aasg Centennial Conference

2008 AASG CENTENNIAL CONFERENCE ASSOCIATION OF AMERICAN STATE GEOLOGISTS MINUTES FOR CLOSING EXECUTIVE SESSION TUESDAY, 01 JULY 2008, 10:00 A.M. – NOON SHEPHERDSTOWN, WEST VIRGINIA

1. AASG Foundation Update - Price a. Phil LaMoreaux Memorial – contributions to AASG Foundation – marked to the memorial – LaMoreaux family will be kept apprised of the foundation b. Foundation received contributions to boost total assets to $112,000 2. Honorary Member Committee – Price a. Nomination of Mimi Garstang, SG of Missouri, for Honorary Membership pending retirement in August 2008 – motion and second – passed b. Nomination of Bill Shilts – SG of Illinois – for Honorary Membership immediately due to change in position to Director of Natural Resource Institute at University of Illinois - motion and second – passed c. Recommendations to AASG: i. Speakers Bureau be put into place and to engage the Honorary Members – focusing on the AASG Position Papers ii. ExCom consider asking AASG Foundation to pay for travel reimbursement for Honorary ExCom representative when needed iii. Pleased with the communications from ExCom and AASG and please keep them coming iv. Appreciate the organization of the Centennial meeting – especially the breakout sessions and encourage keeping the costs down v. Appreciate a less noisy meeting room or better batteries for hearing aids vi. Bring back the Hospitality Suite vii. Thanks to Jim Cobb and Texas Bureau for great job on the AASG Centennial Volume 3. Cluster Reports a. Eastern – Kelly i. Tried to have cluster meetings at NE GSA meeting – actually split into two geographic sections – one with Kelly arranging for NE surveys and one with Ken Taylor arranging for the SE surveys 1. no one was able to attend the GSA meeting but conducted meeting via email – may try to keep the meetings via remote electronic venue – will inform President Tew of decisions b. Central - Libra

1 2008 Annual Meeting Closing Business Meeting i. Met last fall (2007) in Golden, CO hosted by USGS and CGS – updates and field trip – considering holding a meeting in Iowa City in 2008 c. Western – Teissere i. Met in conjunction with National EQ Conference in Seattle, WA – good turnout – discussed funding formula for StateMap – main focus to get better understanding of Western USGS realignment – basically biologists and everyone is acting – very challenging communications – Bob Swenson, AK, new Western Cluster Chair 4. Reports from AASG representatives to affiliated organizations a. Advanced National Seismic System (ANSS) Steering Committee – Matthews i. ANSS appropriations no where close to authorization – resulting in cutback – no national broadband network – cutbacks on strong motion instrumentation of buildings – external grant program cut in half – USGS indicates they want to continue but are lacking the funding ii. Earthscope seismic campaign offers advantages for more permanent stations 1. IRIS has identified those national broadband locations in east and paid to occupy them at least until 2013 2. Those existing stations in the footprint of Earthscope will be left after campaign 3. Surveys can purchase the networks or take over the cellars and stations 4. Or you can be a host a station (means you are supplying technical support to maintain operability) the station will be left b. Edmap Review Panel – Deal i. Iles will be taking over on panel ii. 43 proposals – 37 funded for total 55 students - down considerably from Deal’s first year on panel iii. $665,000 requested but only $492,000 available c. Fedmap Review Panel – Swenson i. 31 projects – total funds distributed $16.6M – many projects sunsetting ii. Encourages SGs to review and provide input on projects in your areas iii. Notes the difference in FedMap and StateMap – especially the lack of completion of projects and deliverables iv. Notes that USGS laboratories are funded out of the FedMap – there isn’t a review of the labs either v. Peter Lyttle will be asking the Regional Managers as well as Project leaders attend the review process – most funds to staff support – seems little leverage to get the product out vi. Question – can AASG suggest projects for FedMap? Answer – the opportunity is through reviewing the proposals d. Western States Seismic Policy Council (WSSPC) – Allis i. Mix of geologists, emergency managers, earthquake specialists ii. Passes polices – find details on WSSPC website – four policies updated: 1. Improving tsunami mitigation 2. Definition of Basin and Range fault activity 3. EQ monitoring networks 4. Identification and mitigation of Unreinforced Masonry Structures

2 2008 Annual Meeting Closing Business Meeting iii. Hands out national awards at annual EQ conferences – overall award went to WA emergency management division for Map Your Neighborhood outreach brochure iv. 2009 Conference in Salt Lake City and team with EERI v. Allis and Matthews leaving WSSPC Board – McConnell and Swenson are coming on e. USGS Coalition – Teissere i. Excellent reception on Hill 2007 Fall Liaison ii. Good communication with Craig Schiffres – distributing email to all – lots of timely and important info in those emails – make sure you pay attention to them and act on them when necessary iii. Teissere will be leaving and ExCom will determine next contact f. AGI – Becker i. Will be attending Government Affairs transition meetings to focus on issues for new administration – covering climate change, energy, water, waste, hazards, structure, raw materials, work force ii. New Chair to Advisory Committee to AGI Government Affairs will be Mary Lou Zoback iii. Change the name of Geotimes to Earth iv. AASG serves as conferees on GSA’s Geology and Public Policy Committee - Jim Davis and Rex Buchanan now on committee and are preparing a transition document as well

5. Necrology – a most solemn part of our agenda. See attachments for full remembrances as presented by Wunsch, Allis, and Tew. a. Gene Boudette - Wunsch b. Don McMillan – Allis c. Phil LaMoreaux - Tew

6. Awards a. AASG Member recognition – Talley i. First AASG Lifetime Achievement Award goes to Charles Mankin ii. Don Haney, Jim Williams, Larry Fellows, Morris Leighton, Bob Fakundiny all received the AASG Distinguished Service Award for 2008 1. This is a thank you and tribute to those individuals who have contributed mightily to AASG iii. Jim Cobb was selected to receive an award for his contributions to the AASG Centennial History Volume iv. Two members of Internal/External Awards Committee have been selected to review papers for John C. Frye Environmental Award – Jointly awarded by AASG and GSA – excellent nominations – notes that state surveys are the largest producers of environmental papers and practical geology – 11 pubs evaluated with 10 from state surveys – and the winner is – Dan Carry, Kentucky GS v. Notes that on the AASG website there is an section that lists all the honors and awards that SG and Honoraries have and are being awarded – have a look

3 2008 Annual Meeting Closing Business Meeting vi. Awards Committee will begin to maintain the comprehensive list of selected awards and medals that Don Haney created. It is noted that state survey awardees this year are. 1. Maria Masculars, KGS – Gilbert H. Cady – GSA Coal Geology Division Award 2. Lee Allison – John T. Galey Sr. Memorial Public Service Award 3. The list can be viewed on the public section of the AASG website b. Campbell Medal – Haney i. Checked with GSA Foundation and fund has $41,000 in it – twice the goal amount ii. Fund used to support the expenses of the Award and travel expenses for Awardee if necessary iii. Have requested that GSA automatically report to AASG the fund amounts iv. Had good and bad nominations – and incompletes – and some confusion about who can nominate, only from member socieities v. Keeps all AASG nominations in queue for three years – 11 past SG have received the Campbell Award – chosen by secret ballot vi. Any AASG or Honorary Member can nominate – Haney asked what about Associates? Suggests about a 3 page nomination letter, 2 strong supporting letters – make sure it is complete vii. AASG recommendation through the ExCom – Larry Woodfork this year who will be the Campbell Award recipient -

7. Reports a. Auditing Committee Results – Kuzila i. Committee consisted of Kuzila, Erb, Murphy – two Ed’s are better than one ii. Kudos to recent treasurers – notes that books will be less complicated now that AASG Foundation funds have been transferred to foundation account and responsibility of foundation treasurer iii. Kudos to Matthews for investing in Forever stamps iv. Accounting books go to new Treasurer Thorleifson with recommendations from committee b. Future Meetings Committee – Scholle absent – John submits report i. 2009 – Utah, 2010 - NJ, 2011 - Iowa, 2012 - TX, 2013 - SD, 2014 - AZ c. Balloting Committee – Deal i. John Parrish, Libra ii. Electronically, Texas tracked the votes, winners: 1. President – Nick Tew 2. President-elect – David Wunsch 3. Vice President – Jim Cobb 4. Secretary – Vicki McConnell 5. Treasurer – Harvey Thorleifson 6. Statistician – Bob Swenson 7. Historian – Bill Kelley d. Resolutions Committee – Jess i. Six resolutions submitted:

4 2008 Annual Meeting Closing Business Meeting 1. Jay Parrish – support National Lidar 2. Jamie Robertson – draft resolution to recognize Wisconsin staff member for designing AASG logo and Centennial logo 3. Recognize USGS and NPS as sponsors for the Centennial Meeting 4. Identifying individuals from surveys and USGS that helped organize the Centennial Meeting 5. Recognize all individuals that contributed to the AASG Centennial Volume 6. Recognize Honorary Members ii. John asks for blanket motion to adopt subject to editorial corrections – passed

8. 2009 Annual Meeting Status – Allis a. Notes that everyone should have received the brochure – Park City, UT b. Discovered that the dates overlap with annual AAPG meeting – will try to change to a week later c. Major pre- and post-conference field trips, mid-conference field trips, guest activities d. Everything is arranged at the hotel including a hospitality suite e. Trying to keep costs down – Government Rate is $80/day f. Mid-conference to Bingham Copper open pit mine + main geologic features g. Pre-conference – 4 days – Bryce, Zion, etc. NPS will be helping with costs h. Post-conference – 5 day - Arches, Canyonlands, San Raphael Swell i. Limiting big field trips to one bus

9. New business a. Several AASG Centennial Volumes passed around for SG signatures – one will be for archives and one for Jim Cobb and one for Honorary Member, Bill Fisher, retired SG of TX b. Any of the three volumes not picked up at the meeting will be mailed to individual surveys c. Cobb notes the price for the remaining volumes will be $50 + postage and handling from Kentucky GS 10. Presidents closing remarks – John a. John remarks that he has been honored and humbled serving as President the last year b. Thanks to the team efforts of the ExCom and Executive committee members c. Thanks to all who answered calls for help and assistance d. Benefited most in his career from membership in AASG in profession – thanks again

11. Host announcements - Jay Parrish/Hohn a. A very amusing effort by Jay Parrish to herd all members for official photographs that involved numbered sheets and dual photos (see following image). Actually worked well and kudos to Parrish and Hohn for their patience with the good natured ribbing.

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Eugene L. Boudette (1926-2007) State Geologist of New Hampshire 1986-2000

Eugene L. Boudette, better known as Gene, died on November 10, 2007, in Concord, NH. Gene Boudette was a New Hampshire boy through and through. He was born in Claremont, NH, on Aug. 24, 1926, the son of the late William E. and Ida (Young) Boudette. He grew up in Claremont and North Charlestown and graduated from Holden High School in Charlestown in 1944. Following graduation at age 18, he entered the U.S. Navy and served until 1946. He was trained in aircraft electronics at the Naval Air Station in Jacksonville, Florida, and served in Saipan, the Marianna Islands and Quonset Point, R.I.

He was awarded the World War II Pacific and American Theater Service Medals and the Victory Medal. Following his discharge, he enrolled at the University of New Hampshire, earning a Bachelor of Science in geology in 1951. He accepted a position with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and worked on projects in Greenland and around New England, including the construction of Pease Air Force Base.

In 1953, he accepted a position with the U.S. Geological Survey, which he held until 1985. He participated in the U.S. Antarctic Research Program (1959-60 Birdland Traverse). His work there was to determine if geologic mapping was feasible and to see what type of research program could be planned. Gene was part of a group of early explorers that set up a long-term field camp in the Trans- Antarctic Mountains, and traveled day to day. Their existence depended on finding casks of fuel that were placed the prior year, and finding these supplies was performed by navigation done by solar line of position and time fixes by radio. Your life depended upon competent mapping and navigation. For his accomplishments, he was awarded the Antarctic Service Medal by the Department of Defense.

He also spent part of his USGS career in the Trace Element Program Cooperative (TEPCO). Maintaining his NH connection, and while working for the Geological Survey, he completed his master's degree at Dartmouth College in 1959 and his Ph.D. at Dartmouth in 1978.

One of Gene’s most notable accomplishments while working at the USGS, was serving as a member of the Apollo field geology investigation team for Apollo missions 15, 16 and 17, and helping to train astronauts to perform geologic sampling on the moon. He became close personal friend and professional colleague of legendary planetary geologist Gene Shoemaker, and from this association Gene Boudette also had a great fascination with meteorites and impact structures, and their part in terrestrial mineral deposits.

Gene was considered sort of a sage when if came to the geology of New Hampshire. One of his greatest accomplishments was working with the various mapping geologists, and helping to compile the information that contributed to the 1:250,000 Bedrock Geologic Map of New Hampshire, which

7 2008 Annual Meeting Closing Business Meeting was published under his tenure as State Geologist. This was a monumental piece of work and has greatly benefited the state of NH. Working in cooperation with then Governor Sununu’s office, Gene played a key role in defeating the DOE efforts to place a high-level nuclear waste storage facility in the granitic plutons in NH.

From a more personal note, Gene probably forgot more about the bedrock geology of the state than this State Geologist will ever know. Gene provided me extremely valuable advice and insight when I became State Geologist in setting up the New Hampshire Geological Survey. Gene and I used to meet for lunch, where he provided me insights as to who were political friends to the geology program, and who was not, and he was usually spot on. In the Live Free or Die state, a state which is known for its conservative nature and minimal state government, Gene kept the State Geologist’s position a prominent part of state government despite his ill health, and his efforts set the foundation for the successful, blossoming State Geological Survey we have today. While not being recognized as a prominent member of AASG, Gene was viewed as a giant in geology in New England and in other circles as well.

Gene is survived by his Beatrice (Bea), his wife of 47 years, two children, and grandchildren. Gene was a kind, gentle man with a keen eye and a sharp wit, and was well respected, admired, and loved by the community of professional geologists in NH, and he will be greatly missed.

Respectfully Submitted,

David R. Wunsch State Geologist of New Hampshire

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Donald McMillan

Donald Theodore McMillan, State Geologist and Director of the Utah Geological and Mineral Survey (UGMS) between 1974 and 1981, passed away in Tucson, Arizona October 27, 2007, at the age of 91.

Donald T McMillan was born in Scarsdale, NY in 1916, and raised in a suburb of New York City. As a boy, he developed a lifelong affinity for the outdoors, which propelled him to his future career as an exploration geologist. He received his bachelors degree from Williams College in Williamstown Massachusetts, an MA in 1938, and a masters degree in geology from the Montana School of Mines in 1939. With jobs scarce, his first paycheck came from working as a miner in the copper mines for Anaconda Company in Butte MT.

Immediately after Pearl Harbor, Don enlisted in the Army Air Corps. On the day he got his wings, he married Elizabeth Keefe. He subsequently flew in the Pacific Theater, and after the bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, led the first American planes onto Japanese soil to bring supplies to the country’s citizens. He retired with the rank of Lieutenant Colonel in the USAF Reserve.

Don returned to Butte after the war and started his career as a professional geologist. He moved his family throughout the West, including stints in Zacatecas, Mexico, where he became bilingual, and Tucson, AZ , the city he would return to later in life. Throughout the 1960s, he worked for Strauss Exploration, becoming Vice President of Exploration. This allowed him to travel to places such as Panama, Columbia, Peru and Ghana.

In 1974 he was appointed Director of the Utah Geological and Mineralogical Survey, becoming Utah’s third State Geologist. In his seven years with the Survey, he oversaw expansion of the Applied Geology Program, increasing the Survey’s role in investigating geologic hazards and performing engineering-geology work. During this time he often assisted with engineering-geology investigations, with a notable one being his evaluation of the loss of salt from the Bonneville saltflats between the 1960s and 1970s. In 1976 Don moved the UGMS from its cramped quarters on the University of Utah campus into University of Utah’s Research Park.

After his retirement from the UGMS in 1981 Don shifted to Tucson, AZ. Along with a love of travel, Don’s favorite activities were skiing and sailing, passions he passed on to his children. He is survived his wife Betty, his sister Helen Routh, four daughters, five grandchildren, and six great grand- grandchildren.

Sources: Obituary in Mining Engineering, Society for Mining, Metallurgy and Exploration, February 2008, page 97. Retirement article, Survey Notes, Vol. 15, No. 2, Utah Geological and Mineralogical Survey, May 1981.

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Dr. Philip E. LaMoreaux, Sr., age 88, died at home on June 23, 2008.

Survivors include his wife of 65 years, Bunnie LaMoreaux; brother, David of Cleveland, Ohio; children, Philip E. LaMoreaux, Jr. (Rebecca), James W. LaMoreaux (Nicole), and Karen LaMoreaux Bryan (Hobson); grandchildren, Philip E. LaMoreaux, III, (Mary Morgan) of Memphis, Tenn., Thomas LaMoreaux, Helen Schadt of Birmingham, Ala., Elizabeth Gordon (Grant), Nicole LaMoreaux of New York, N.Y., Susan LaMoreaux, Rebecca Searcy, Sara Munro Pasquier (Guillaume) of Paris, France, and Hobson Bryan III; and great grandchild, Rooksby Gordon.

LaMoreaux was born in Chardon, Ohio, May 12, 1920. He graduated from Denison University (B.A., 1943); University of Alabama (M.S., 1949); Honorary Doctor of Science from Denison University (D.Sc.,1972). He occupied a central role in the development of hydrogeology and environmental geology, one of the most dynamic and sought-after disciplines in geology in the world.

He began his career in hydrogeology with the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, in 1943. From 1945 to 1958, he was District Geologist of the USGS's Ground Water Office in Alabama. During this time, he became a strong advocate of the Coop Program and developed grass-roots support for Survey activities. LaMoreaux' successes led to an increase in the Alabama's Coop Program from a few thousand dollars to five million annually within 15 years.

In 1954, LaMoreaux provided the Government of Thailand and US AID/Bangkok with recommendations for organizing and training a ground water staff and for expanding ground water exploration and development in the Khorat Plateau of northeastern Thailand. At the request of US AID/Bangkok, LaMoreaux visited the Khorat Plateau in 1961 to review the results of his 1954 recommendations.

In 1958, LaMoreaux was appointed Division Hydrologist in charge of water resources programs in the 14-state mid-continent area, and a year later, became Chief of the Ground Water Branch of the USGS in Washington, D.C. In that capacity he strengthened and improved project management procedures. During his tenure as Branch Chief, he identified hydrologists who showed exceptional promise as leaders, and new procedures, and provided a reservoir of names and information on dates of project completion and, hence, available to each project chief. LaMoreaux, by personal experience and academic training, was acutely aware of the training needed in hydrogeology, and became a leader and active participant in early Ground Water Branch short courses.

In 1961, he was appointed Alabama State Geologist and Oil and Gas Supervisor through the encouragement of Dr. Frank Rose, President of the U of A and Alabama Governor John Patterson. During his 15-year tenure as state geologist, the Alabama State Survey grew to become one of the leading state surveys in the nation. The Survey produced topographic, geologic, minerals, and water resources reports for all the counties in the state. From 1945 to 1983, he also served as adjunct professor in the U of A Geology Department.

In 1959, the United Arab Republic (UAR) created the General Desert Development Authority (GDDA) and requested LaMoreaux' assistance through the USGS and U.S. State Department to design a program of ground water investigations in an area encompassing Kharga, Dakhla, Bahariya, and Farafra Oases, collectively designated as the New Valley of the Western Desert of Egypt.

LaMoreaux was certified as a professional geologist in 14 states and nationally with the American Institute of Professional Geologists; American Institute of Hydrogeologists; the American Association of Petroleum Geologists; and a Senior Fellow of the Geological Societies of London, Thailand, and the Geological Society of America (GSA). He has served as a hydrologist in 31 foreign countries.

In 1976, LaMoreaux incorporated the consulting firm of P.E. LaMoreaux and Associates, Inc. (PELA), serving as President (1970-1987), Chairman of the Board (1987-1990), and Senior Hydrogeologist (1991-2008). In 1983, at the request of the U of A, he accepted the position as Director of the Environmental Institute for Waste Management Studies (EIWMS) and continued in that position until 1989. He obtained finances and developed 11 2008 Annual Meeting Closing Business Meeting and managed the EIWMS, bringing together a "think tank" of leading scientists from ten major universities in the USA. This group produced a series of papers and guidelines that were used as a basis for environmental actions during the early part of the environmental movement in the USA. He also obtained funds to create the Chair of Hydrogeology at the U of A.

In 1986, LaMoreaux was presented the Award for Distinguished Service in Hydrogeology by GSA; in 1990, he was the recipient of the Ian Campbell Award of the American Geological Institute (AGI), given in recognition of singular performance in and contribution to the profession of geology. In 1989, he was elected to the National Academy of Engineers. He received the "Commanders Medal" of the U.S. Corps of Engineers, the William B. Heroy Award of AGI, and a gold medal from the Russian Academy of Science. He served as the United States Delegate to the International Hydrogeological Map Commission of the International Union of Geophysics in Ireland, Greece, and France. During 2006, he received the Pillars of West Alabama and the Governor of Alabama's International Trade Excellence Award.

He was an Ex Officio member Alabama Water Improvement Commission now Alabama Department of Environmental Management, Scout Master of Troop 2, Deacon First Presbyterian Church, and long time member of the Black Warrior Boy Scout Council Advisory Board. He was extremely proud to have been the first Boy Scout in America to attain all ranks in scouting from Cub to Eagle. He was a member of the Tuscaloosa Kiwanis Club and avid promoter of Alabama and the southeast USA, giving hundreds of speeches to civic, social, educational, and religious groups on the importance of geoscience to society, and water, mineral, and energy resources of Alabama and the southeast.

Phil and wife, Bunnie, maintained a rather rigorous travel schedule to conferences around the world. They traveled by elephants in Thailand, camels in Egypt, 4x4, airplane, and boat in America, Asia, and the Middle East. One recent trip of 2000 kilometers circumnavigated the Western Desert of Egypt, the hottest and driest place on earth, to review a large ground water project – bringing artesian water to those who live in this area. Over the years, he has written over 150 technical reports and books. Two recent books include Exodus: Myth, Legend, History and Famous Springs and Bottled Waters of the World. He also co-authored Field Methods for Geologists and Hydrogeologists and Environmental Hydrogeology.

He continued his professional career after retiring as State Geologist, as Editor-in-Chief of the international journal, Environmental Geology, with an international staff from nineteen countries. The journal is published twelve times a year and distributed worldwide to scientists and libraries by Springer-Verlag in Heidelberg, Germany

Nationally and internationally, LaMoreaux contributed to the profession of geology through involvement with major geological societies as President: of AGI, American Association of State Geologists, and IAH; as Chairman of the GSA's Hydrogeology Division and American Geophysical Union's Hydrology Division, Chairman of the Commissions on Karst and on Mineral and Thermal Waters of IAH. He was also Chairman of the Environmental Awareness Committee of AGI and is included in American Men of Science, Who's Who in the Southeast, U.S.A., and Who's Who in America.

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