News

Professional Licensing of Geologists in New York State:

Update on Professional Licensing of Geologists
in New York State, 04/08 (Download pdf)

Letter to regent Dawson, 04/08 (Download pdf)

New NYSCPG Poster (Download pdf)

Dinner Meetings

"Sonic Drilling Technology: Applications and Benefits"

Len Rexrode and Bill Poupis
Aquifer Drilling and Testing Inc. (ADT)

Choosing the right technology for sample collection and well installation has always been a challenge when working in the greater New York City Area. It is not unusual to employ multiple techniques at the same site in order to complete a task. With the introduction of Sonic Drilling the need to utilize multiple techniques has been greatly reduced. A recent example highlighting this benefit was seen at a site in Brooklyn where previous mobilizations included Hollow Stem Auger, Mud Rotary, Air Rotary and Drive and Wash methods. Ten (10) wells to 70-feet continuously sampled would take between 3-4 weeks to complete because of refusals, changing drilling methods and re-clearing new drilling locations. That same scope of work took less than 2 weeks to complete using a Mini Sonic rig. No refusals were encountered which meant that the need to re-clear (vactron/GPR) locations was not necessary.

Len Rexrode and Bill Poupis combined have over 60 of years drilling experience in the environmental, geotechnical, geothermal and oil & gas industries. Lenny is the owner and president of Aquifer Drilling & Testing, Inc. (ADT) and Bill Poupis is the Vice President/General Manager. ADT has been serving geologists and engineers in the Northeast since 1988. Their services include Sonic, Air/Mud Rotary, Geoprobe, Drive and Wash and Hollow Stem Auger drilling. Vactron Utility Clearance, Geophysical Services (GPR) and Test Pitting are other services provided by ADT and their affiliate companies Diversified Geophysics and Environmental Closures.

Thursday, September 23, 2010

Cocktails/Networking 6:00 p.m.: Dinner 7:00 p.m.: Presentation 7:45 p.m.
at
Holiday Inn, Plainview
215 Sunnyside Blvd.
Exit 46 on the L.I.E., just off the service road.
516-347-7400

Reservations required by Monday, September 20, 2010.
Preregistration: $40.00 members, $50.00 non-members. Dinner and cash bar.

Registration at the door $45.00 members, $55.00 non-members (cash).

We would like to encourage attendance by local regulators. The LIAPG members will underwrite the cost for up to two members from each of the Suffolk County and Nassau County Health Departments and the NYSDEC. Please contact Cheryl Neary (631-586- 4900) to sign up under this special arrangement.

Companies and agencies may sponsor and host geology students at this meeting. If you would like to sponsor a geology student, please call Cheryl Neary (631-586-4900) for information, or pay for and note that you are supporting a student on your registration form. Students may be sponsored at the $40.00 rate.

Make your reservations by sending a check for $40.00 / $50.00 per participant made out to LIAPG.

Send checks to: LIAPG c/o Cheryl Neary, 42 Jefferson Avenue, Patchogue, NY 11772-1008
RSVP by phone to Cheryl Neary: 631-586-4900, at Fenley & Nicol Environmental, Inc

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Click to Pay $40 Member Price for LIAPG / AIPG Dinner

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Conferences and Field Trips

Short Courses

Professional Credit Development Services:
Operator Training Class

Introduction to Groundwater and Wells on Long Island

2.5 Hours, Professional Engineers, Architects, Land Surveyors, Water Treatment Operators

Tuesday, May 18, 2010
6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Location: Holiday Inn, Plainview – Conference Room
3215 Sunnyside Boulevard
Plainview, NY

Information and Registration

Events

Long Island Association of Professional Geologists Greetings! Time for some fun in the Sun - The Fourth Annual LIAPG Golf Outing - Wednesday, June 9, 2010, 1:30 PM, once again at the beautiful Crab Meadow Golf Course in Northport. This course is hilly and includes some natural water hazards, running right down to the salt water marsh on the Long Island Sound. Best of all (for some), the course is all organic! Cost is $125 which will include lunch, soft drinks, and a post golf buffet. Prizes will be awarded for several categories! See www.crabmeadow.com for information on the golf course. Sponsors for a beer cart, tee signs, hole signs and food please contact Ivy, Scott or Cheryl. 4th Annual LIAPG Golf Outing Golf and cart fees, food, fun and prizes at the Third Annual LIAPG Golf Outing, Crab Meadow Golf Course, Northport Wednesday, June 9th, 2010; 1:30 P.M. start - consecutive tee Golf Outing Cost $125 USD Buy Now We look forward to seeing all who can make it to the 4th Annual LIAPG Golf Outing! Last year was the best one yet! Please forward to your colleagues and any other interested parties. Sincerely, Ivy Hidalgo-Olberding and Scott Yanuck Long Island Association of Professional Geologists email: liapgpres@gmail.com phone: 631-673-0612 web: http://www.liapg.org

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