KSPG and AIPG-KY 2006 Joint Annual Fall Field Trip

Geomorphology and Quaternary Geology of the Lower Ohio River Valley: Mapping and Applications

October 5-7, 2007, Henderson, KY
Field Trip Leaders: William Andrews, Steve Martin, Ron Counts, Michael Murphy, Glenn Beck (KGS),
Dr. Jim Durbin and students (USI), and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

Download the field trip registration form HERE. (PDF file)

Overview
The field trip will focus on Quaternary landforms, deposits, and soils in and near the Ohio River valley in Henderson and Daviess Counties, Kentucky. We will discuss landscape evolution, depositional patterns, economic geology, land-use implications, geotechnical and engineering considerations, as well as seismic and flood hazards in the field trip area. Travel will be in luxury motor coaches. Please bring comfortable shoes and a HARD HAT if you have one; a limited number of extra hard hats will be available.

For more info, contact William Andrews, 859-257-5500 x138 or wandrews@uky.edu

There will be a pre-trip Soil Characterization Workshop with USDA and KGS personnel on Thursday, October 5, at the KGS Henderson Office from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Workshop registration is $20 (must pre-register), and includes lunch and materials.

Itinerary
Thursday, October 5
9:00 AM to 4:00 PM - Soil characterization workshop, KGS Henderson Office
6:00 to 9:00 PM - Icebreaker/welcome reception, Ramada Inn

Friday, October 6
8:00 AM to 5:30 PM - Field trip, Part 1, depart from Ramada Inn
6:00 PM - Banquet, Ramada Inn Ballroom

Saturday, October 7
8:00 AM to NOON - Field trip, Part 2, depart from Ramada Inn

Lodging
A block of rooms has been reserved at the Ramada Inn, 2044 US Highway 41 N, Henderson, KY, at a discounted rate of $65/night. Call 270-826-6600 and mention "KSPG" to get the field-trip discount. Reservations must be made before September 20. Other nearby hotels include:

Registration
Field trip, members: $60.00 (Includes icebreaker, guidebook, Friday lunch, and snacks)
Field trip, non-members: $70.00
Banquet: $20.00
Students: $45.00 (includes banquet and field trip)
Soil workshop $20.00 (pre-registration required; includes Thurs. lunch & materials)

Download the field trip registration form HERE. (PDF file)

Please return registration form with payment by September 22nd, OR
at the very least, please RSVP by this date to assist planning.