Optional Field Trip: Knox-Gallupville Plateau
Summary: This area encompasses the second most concentrated set of caves in the northeastern United States and is extremely vulnerable to groundwater contamination. 8 Professional Development Hours (PDHs) are available upon completion.
Short Courses
Summary: Attendees are able to choose an included morning and afternoon short course. The four courses to choose from are: "Contaminant Hydrogeology of Karst", "Karst Database Development", "When Sinkholes Become Legal Pitfalls" and "Modern Techniques in Sinkhole Data Collection". 4 Professional Development Hours (PDHs) are available upon completion of each short course.
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Presentations and Keynote
Summary: All presentations will be held in one room so that participants can learn about multiple disciplines and techniques related to solving karst problems. Karst Clips are shorter talks that do not have a full paper.
Banquet, Presentations, Karst Clips and Poster Session
Summary: In addition to presentations and karst clips there will be a banquet lunch and a presentation given by Dr. Michael Sukop. The day will conclude with a poster session.
Optional Field Trip: Geology of Howe Caverns
Summary: This field trip will include a disucssion of engineering challenges on karst, geologic history of the area and a guided tour of Howe Caverns. 3 Professional Development Hours (PDHs) are available upon completion.