Geology and Groundwater Studies Section This section analyzes all parameters of geologic and hydrogeologic conditions, water resources budget relationships between supply and demand, economic mineral resources, geologic hazards, and defines the extent, recurrence interval, and impact of local and/or regional water development. Comprehensive data collection and investigative programs are developed and implemented to enhance the state's geologic and water resources databases. Site specific and areal information services are provided to well contractors, engineering firms, municipalities, and the private sector for water supply development and management, mineral extraction, construction projects, and other aspects of resource management . Data review and interpretation are provided to DNR's Environmental Services Division to assist in regulatory decisions relative to water withdrawal permits, well-interference problems, waste disposal sites, and other permitted facilities.  Research and applied studies are planned and implemented to investigate and monitor water quality degradation related to agricultural and industrial chemicals, leaking underground tanks, sanitary landfills, and waste-water lagoons. DEBORAH J. QUADE, Section Supervisor, Research Geologist, M.S. (The University of Iowa) (Deborah.Quade@dnr.iowa.gov) Major Responsibilities: Plan and undertake field surface and subsurface studies of glacial and post-glacial deposits and soils in Iowa and prepare related technical reports. Perform surficial geologic mapping of selected areas in Iowa. Surficial mapping includes the use of on-screen mapping procedures and the development of derivative maps for land use planning, hazard assessment, and geologic resource assessment using GIS tools. Responsible for the development, coordination, and maintenance of a Quaternary database. Installation of shallow groundwater monitoring wells. Respond to information requests on Quaternary deposits, soils, well records, and groundwater supplies. Assists in collection of surface and groundwater samples for water quality investigations. Current Projects: Surficial geologic mapping in Linn County (STATEMAP); hydrogeologic studies and surficial geologic mapping of Camp Dodge, Iowa (funded by DOD Legacy grant); preliminary stage of surficial geologic mapping of Hancock, Humboldt, Kossuth, and Wright counties on the Des Moines Lobe (STATEMAP); hydrogeologic field investigations of large-scale confinement operations; field investigations of geology, hydrogeology and geomorphology of Holocene and Pleistocene sediments relative to water resource, environmental and landscape evolution studies. Research Interests: Surficial geologic mapping; fluvial geomorphology; alluvial stratigraphy; geomorphology and Quaternary stratigraphy. Professional Affiliations: Iowa Groundwater Association; American Quaternary Association; Geological Society of Iowa; and Sigma Xi RAYMOND R. ANDERSON, Geologist 3, Ph.D. (The University of Iowa) (Raymond.Anderson@dnr.iowa.gov) Major Responsibilities: Managing the Oakdale Rock Library and Research Facility for the Iowa Geological Survey.  Develop natural resources information from various sources, interpreting data to extract desired information, and synthesizing data and results into the appropriate format so that the information can be appropriately applied to the development , management, and conservation of the State’s natural resources.  Provide natural resource information to the general public, private industry, department staff, and other governmental agencies in order to inform them of the State’s natural resources, the potential for development of those resources, and the best way to utilize them.  Serve on one or more of a variety of task groups or committees to make recommendations on desirable or necessary actions in regard to the natural resources of Iowa, representing IGS-DNR at government, public, and professional meetings so that appropriate expertise is available to address natural resource information needs and issues. Current Projects: Working on a series of contracts with the USGS STATEMAP Geologic Mapping Program to compile data and produce a series of regional, digital maps of the bedrock geology and bedrock topography in Iowa; working on the Precambrian and Jurassic sections of the on-line Lexicon of Iowa Geology; preparing a series of PowerPoint presentations on various aspects of Iowa Geology for downloading from the IGS web site and use by Iowa public schools and other educational organizations or the general public; planning and conducting geologic field trips in various regions of Iowa. Research Interests: Precambrian geology; terrestrial impact structures; Jurassic stratigraphy and evaporite sequences, geophysics (primarily potential field); economic minerals; earthquakes; structural geology, geologic education. Professional Affiliations: Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Geology Department, The University of Iowa; active participant in the Geological Society of America (national and regional meetings), Iowa Academy of Sciences (Academy President), and Geological Society of Iowa (coordinates field trips); peer reviewer for journals and granting institutions. MICHAEL BOUNK, Geologist 2, Research Geologist, M.S. (The University of Iowa) (Michael.Bounk@dnr.iowa.gov ) Research Interests: Cave and karst development. Professional Affiliations: Geological Society of Iowa, National Speleological Society, Iowa Academy of Science. RYAN J.CLARK, Geologist 2, Research Geologist, M.S. (The University of Iowa) (Ryan.Clark@dnr.iowa.gov) Major Responsibilities: Interpretation of geologic and hydrologic data throughout Iowa via borehole logging information and field data; focusing on bedrock geologic features, stratigraphy, and aquifer characteristics. Conduct research and present findings regarding geologic and hydrologic aspects of Iowa to general and technical audiences. Perform field investigations, geologic mapping, logging of chip and core samples, and construction of lithic logs for GEOSAM. Assess environmental and hydrologic aspects of proposed water supply well sites for private and municipal clients in conjunction with the sourcewater protection plan. Develop understanding of the risks/rewards associated with Iowa's geothermal energy capabilities. Provide support and assistance for a variety of geologic and hydrologic issues via email, telephone, and personal meetings. Current Projects: Source Water Assessment and Protection Program, Geothermal Assessment. Research Interests: Bedrock geology and economic resources of Iowa, geothermal analysis. Professional Affiliations: Licensed Professional Geologist (Illinois), Certified Groundwater Professional (Iowa), Chair of the U of Iowa Geoscience Alumni Advisory Board (GAAB). CHAD FIELDS, Geologist 2, Research Geologist, M.S. (University of Northern Iowa) (Chad.Fields@dnr.iowa.gov) Major Responsibilities: Providing new and updating current source water delineations for Iowa’s public water supplies; providing well forecasts and water supply information to the general public; completing accurate source water reports; maintaining and improving well and aquifer information throughout Iowa.  Current Projects: Source Water Assessment and Protection Program; Sny Magill National Monitoring Project; well forecasts; proper well locations. Research Interests: Nonpoint source impacts on surface water and groundwater; groundwater modeling; statewide water quality trends. Professional Affiliations: Geological Society of America; Geological Society of Iowa. J. MICHAEL GANNON, Geologist 3, M.S. (University of Arizona) (Mike.Gannon@dnr.iowa.gov) Major Responsibilities: Compile geologic, hydrogeologic, and land use data on public water supplies for development of a statewide sourcewater protection plan. Test and implement groundwater flow models for use in sourcewater zone delineation. Conduct contaminant source inventories using available contaminant databases supplemented with knowledge supplied by local municipalities. Assist municipalities in performing susceptibility analyses for each public drinking water well. Give presentations involving the source water program at local, state, and national meetings. Research Interests: Natural attenuation of petroleum contamination at leaking underground storage tank sites; hydrogeology of fractured glacial tills and the effect on impoundments and landfill sites; hydrogeology of fractured rock and karst terrains; agricultural drainage wells in Humboldt and Pocahontas counties and the effect on local groundwater quality; groundwater quality in northwest Washington County and its possible effect on the local cancer rate. Professional Affiliations: Professional Geologist (American Institute of Professional Geologists), Certified Groundwater Professional (Iowa), Professional Geologist (Wisconsin), Iowa Groundwater Association. H. PAUL LIU, Geologist 3, Research Geologist, Ph.D. (University of Nebraska) (Paul.Liu@dnr.iowa.gov) Major Responsibilities: Collection, analysis, and interpretation of Iowa geologic and hydrogeologic data, especially on stratigraphy, paleontology, sedimentology, bedrock geology, and well construction. Conducting geologic and stratigraphic investigations and research including field, laboratory, and office studies. Producing, editing, and reviewing geologic maps, reports, and other publications. Identifying mineral, rock and fossil specimens. Providing, illustrating, and presenting general geologic information and research results to public and professionals. Current Projects: Surficial and bedrock geology mapping project (STATEMAP) in northeast and central east Iowa areas; EPA 319 bedrock geology mapping project in Upper Iowa River basin; Iowa water plan project; Middle Ordovician Winneshiek Lagerstätte and Early Paleozoic paleoenvironments and stratigraphy studies in northeast Iowa. Research Interests: Iowa bedrock geology; Paleozoic and Cretaceous stratigraphy; invertebrate and microfossils especially on graptolites, sponges, arthropods, conodonts, and calcareous nannofossils; marine geology, paleoecology and sedimentology; GIS 3D mapping and analysis. ROBERT M. McKAY, Geologist 3, Research Geologist, B.S. (Tulane University) (Robert.McKay@dnr.iowa.gov) Major Responsibilities:  Provides mineral and groundwater resources information to industry through letters, telephone responses, and technical reports; monitors and inspects oil exploration sites and related well-plugging operations; provides stratigraphic and geologic data to water well drillers, environmental and mineral resource consultants. Maintains the non-coal underground mine map files. Geologic advisor to the State Preserves Advisory Board. Participates in geologic investigations of bedrock units throughout the state. Current Projects: Upper Iowa River Basin Mapping Project, Yellow River Basin Mapping Project, USGS Statemap Project staff. ROBERT D. ROWDEN, Geologist 3, Research Geologist, M.S. (The University of Iowa) (Robert.Rowden@dnr.iowa.gov) Major Responsibilities: Providing new and updating current source water delineations for Iowa’s public water supplies; assist Contaminated Sites (Brownfields Program) and Solid Waste sections with geologic and hydrologic site assessment and site monitoring; development of Geographic Information System (GIS) coverages associated with major aquifer systems of Iowa; data collection, compilation, analysis, interpretation and report and map preparation for various geologic and hydrogeologic investigations; development of database and compilation of data for the State-wide soil sampling for metals project in cooperation with the USGS; conducts and coordinates field sampling; provides technical assistance and support to coworkers and students employed by the Geological Survey; technical review of publications; cooperates with state and local agencies on water quality and water resources investigations; provides client services for well searches, well forecasts, and water-supply/water-quality problems; review of site plans of various facilities and construction projects to assess potential environmental impacts; educating the public about the effects of non-point and point source contamination on surface water and groundwater resources; development of educational materials; assist other network representatives with installation and maintenance of hardware and software associated with Geological Survey computer network; collection of shallow subsurface unconsolidated geologic samples and installation of shallow monitoring wells utilizing a Giddings drill rig; maintains the Iowa Geological & Water Survey website and the Iowa Geological & Water Survey portion of the IDNR Content Management System website. Current Projects: Source Water Assessment and Protection Program; Brownfields geologic and hydrologic site assessments; development of statewide GIS coverages of major aquifer systems (Mississippian, Silurian-Devonian, and Jordan) and water-quality and quantity of the systems within Iowa; bedrock mapping and shallow drilling associated with STATEMAP geologic mapping program. Research Interests: Development of materials to educate the public about Iowa’s natural resources with emphasis on groundwater and surface water; hydrologic investigations of impacts of non-point and point source contaminants on surface water and groundwater resources, with emphasis on monitoring surface water and groundwater discharge, water quality, and computation of flow-weighted contaminant discharge; interaction of surface water, groundwater and agricultural contaminants in karst terranes. Professional Affiliations: Certified Well Contractor (Iowa); Certified Hazardous Waste Site Worker (Iowa); MSHA (Part 46) 8 hour annual refresher course (Iowa). KEITH E. SCHILLING, Geologist 3, Research Geologist, M.S. (Iowa State University) (Keith.Schilling@dnr.iowa.gov) Major Responsibilities: Provide delineations of source water protection areas for water supplies; groundwater modeling for wellhead protection areas; plan and conduct data collection, analysis and reporting for the Walnut Creek Nonpoint Source Pollution Monitoring Project; data collection, analysis and reporting for various hydrogeologic investigations; installation, development and sampling of monitoring wells; field sampling for various water quality projects. Current Projects: Walnut Creek Nonpoint Source Pollution Monitoring Project (Jasper County); Source Water Assessment and Protection Program; field investigations of geology and hydrogeology of Holocene and Pleistocene sediments. Research Interests: Hydrogeology of Quaternary materials; agricultural impacts on surface water and groundwater quality; hydrogeology of carbonate aquifers; groundwater modeling; hydrogeologic investigations at waste disposal sites, intrinsic bioremediation. Professional Affiliations: Geological Society of America; National Ground Water Association; Geological Society of Iowa. STEPHANIE A. TASSIER-SURINE, Geologist 3, Research Geologist, M.S. (University of Massachusetts) (Stephanie.Surine@dnr.iowa.gov) Major Responsibilities:  Researches and conducts field investigations on the Quaternary deposits and stratigraphy of Iowa, with a focus on the Pre-Illinoian. Collects, describes, and analyzes surface and subsurface geologic samples (both in the field and the laboratory) and interprets the results for use in surficial mapping, Quaternary stratigraphy, and hydrogeologic studies.  Provides information on the Quaternary geology of Iowa to the general public and individuals. Current Projects: Surficial geologic mapping in Johnson County as part of the USGS STATEMAP program; field investigations of surface and subsurface geologic materials as related to stratigraphy and hydrogeology. Research Interests: Quaternary stratigraphy and paleoclimate interpretations, surficial processes and mapping, hydrogeology, clay mineralogy, aqueous and sedimentary geochemistry. Professional Affiliations: Geological Society of America , American Quaternary Association, Geological Society of Iowa, Clay Minerals Society. PAUL VANDORPE, Geologist 3, Research Geologist, M.S. (Wayne State University) (Paul.VanDorpe@dnr.iowa.gov) Major Responsibilities: Maintains Iowa's Municipal Water-Supply Inventory (MWSI) database; provides client services for well searches, well forecasts, water-supply problems, and other geologic requests; compiles and synthesizes hydrogeoologic data for reports on the occurrence, quality, availability, and use of groundwater in Iowa; provides information on coal mine subsidence; serves on a variety of committees and boards: Iowa Groundwater Association, Iowa Children’s Water Festival, Pump Installers Committee, Heat Pump Regulation Committee. Current Projects: Reviewing Iowa Geological Survey (IGS) strip logs and well folders for additional information to add/correct/update municipal wells in the MWSI database; add well numbers (W-numbers) for all municipal wells without one; add municipal water-quality analyses, correctly identified by well, to the MWSI water-quality database. Coordinates well search requests. Reviewing and analyzing arsenic occurrences in wells and groundwater. Research Interests: Education; hydrogeology of Iowa's aquifers; database management; coal-mine subsidence; arsenic in Iowa’s groundwater resources. Professional Affiliations: Geological Society of Iowa; Iowa Groundwater Association; Iowa Groundwater Quarterly; Iowa Academy of Science; Iowa Children’s Water Festival. JASON VOGELGESANG, Geologist 2, Research Geologist, B.S. (The University of Iowa) (Jason.Vogelgesang@dnr.iowa.gov) Major Responsibilities:  Coordinates and conducts geophysical field investigations to determine subsurface geologic or hydrogeologic conditions. Interprets and presents findings on electrical resistivity and electromagnetic geophysical data. Interprets geologic and hydrologic data throughout Iowa using geologic databases, field data and GIS tools. Compiles geologic and hydrogeologic data on public supply systems for the Source Water Assessment and Protection Program and assists with creating capture zones. Obtains, interprets and integrates geophysical field data for State Water Plan alluvial aquifer study areas. Provides assistance in management and quality control of the statewide geologic sample database, GEOSAM. Current Projects: IGWS geophysical investigations, State Water Plan, Source Water Assessment and Protection Program, Okoboji shallow groundwater quality project, National Geological and Geophysical Data Preservation Program. Research Interests: Electrical resistivity and electromagnetic geophysical processes and their relation to subsurface geologic and hydrogeologic conditions; statewide groundwater quantity and quality trends. Professional Affiliations: Geological Society of Iowa (Secretary/Treasurer), MSHA (Part 46) 8 hour annual refresher course (Iowa).