AGS members Robert Mace and Doug Wierman (and Sharlene Leurig and Harry Seely) have recently published a fascinating and important report on the hydrogeology of Comanche Springs in Pecos County, Texas. As you know these are the iconic and now infamous springs of west Texas that were “dried up” by the pumping of groundwater upgradient for agriculture use. It is the poster child of the “rule of capture.” and lead to significant Texas Supreme Court rulings. The report is a historical, hydrogeologic, policy, and economic review meant to inform what it would make the springs flow again.
AGS member Jim Sansom interviewed about Inner Space Cavern Discovery
Jim Sansom was interviewed about Inner Space Cavern Discovery. The interview was by Sydney Decker of Root Story Studios of Hipp Radio Network in Georgetown. Click here to listen.
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AGS Member Dr. Pete Rose awarded 2019 GCAGS President's Award
Dr. Rose has been awarded the 2019 GCAGS President's Award for his publication NEOGENE EVOLUTION OF CENTRAL TEXAS LANDSCAPE AND THE EDWARDS AQUIFERS AFTER BALCONES FAULTING.
Congratulations and well deserved Pete!
AGS creates Minorities in the Geosciences Textbook Scholarship
Minorities in the Geosciences Textbook Scholarship
The Austin Geological Society has put forth $2500 to establish “The Austin Geological Society (AGS): Minorities in the Geosciences Textbook Scholarship”. We will offer a $250 scholarships to students who are enrolled in a geoscience-oriented STEM program at a university or college in the state of Texas. At least 10 scholarships will be awarded and we are seeking matching funds from AGS members to increase the number of scholarships we can distribute. This fund is in recognition of the financial hardships due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Applications will be accepted now until September 15th. Awards will be distributed before October, 1st. Download application here.
If you would like to donate to the scholarship, please click here.