University of Northern Iowa - Earth Science Update Workshop 2013
Sponsored by the Iowa Limestone Producers Association ILPA
Presentations April 26, 2013
8:30-9:00 Check-in and opening activities
9:00-9:15 Earth Sciences - Their Societal and Academic Importance (Chad Heinzel) 9:20-9:50 Manson and Decorah Impact Structures (Ray Anderson)
9:50-10:20 Mineral Exploration in Northeast Iowa (Ray Anderson)
10:30 -11 Iowa’s Fossil Record and their Importance (Paul Liu)
11:00-11:30 Freeware! GIS and the Iowa DNR GIS Library (Chad Fields)
11:30-12 Water quantity and quality in Iowa (Robert Libra)
12:00-1:00 Lunch Provided by the Iowa Limestone Producers Assoc.
1:00 –1:30 Travel time to Quarry approx. 30 min.
1:30 – 3:00 Introduction to Steinbron Quarry (Jim Walters and Sherman Lundy)
Collection of samples…
3:00-3:30 Travel time back to Latham
3:30 to 4:30 Sample identification, organization, and activity development
Resources, internet
Annual Report of the Iowa State Geologist
Bedrock Geologic Map of Iowa Explanation
UNI Earth Sci. Update links page
Current events
Iowa Meteorite Crater Confirmed!
Video's discussed
Iowa Limestone Producers Association