Tag: The Outcrop 2013

Energy Map of Southwestern Wyoming-Energy Data Archived, Organized, Integrated and Accessible

August 28, 2018

Title: Energy Map of Southwestern Wyoming-Energy Data Archived, Organized, Integrated and Accessible: USGS General Information Product 145 Publication: The Outcrop, June 2013, p. 8 The Wyoming Landscape Conservation Initiative (WLCI) focuses on conserving world-class wildlife resources while facilitating responsible energy development in southwestern Wyoming. To further advance the objectives of the WLCI long-term, science-based effort, a comprehensive inventory of energy resource and production data is … More Energy Map of Southwestern Wyoming-Energy Data Archived, Organized, Integrated and Accessible

President’s Column – June 2013

August 28, 2018

Title: A Great Combination… Golf, Biking & Publications! Author: Debra Higley Publication: The outcrop, June 2013, p. 6, 8 June 27th is the Annual RMAG Golf Tournament at Fossil Trace golf course in Golden (image modified from http://www.fossiltrace.com). Velociraptors and the golf course probably weren’t present in the Pierre seaway 70+ million years ago–before the existence of putting … More President’s Column – June 2013

Board of Directors Meeting – April, 2013

August 28, 2018

Title: RMAG April Board of Directors Meeting Author: Jacinda Nettik Brown, Secretary Publication: The Outcrop, June 2013, p. 4 The Board of Directors meeting was held on April 17th, 2013 at the RMAG office. We began this meeting with guest, John Robinson, requesting permission to borrow RMAG Awards Committee to help with nominations for the 2017 Houston Museum of Natural Science exhibit which … More Board of Directors Meeting – April, 2013

In Memoriam: Don L. Kissling

July 5, 2018

Title: In Memoriam: Don L. Kissling Author: Jim Ehrets Publication: The Outcrop, May 2013, p. 38 Don Kissling, past RMAG member and longtime consultant in the Denver area, passed away at his home in Berthoud, Colorado on 10 April. Don has countless former students worldwide who remain active in the oil & gas industry, and will be remembered as mentor and friend … More In Memoriam: Don L. Kissling

THANK YOU to Vince Matthews

July 5, 2018

Title: THANK YOU to Vince Matthews Authors: Laura Wray and Matt Silverman Publication: The Outcrop, May 2013, p. 36 In the coming months, the Colorado Geological Survey (CGS) is scheduled to move to the Colorado School of Mines campus, separating it from the other Department of Natural Resources’ agencies located near the State Capital. Though we do not yet know all the … More THANK YOU to Vince Matthews

Dinosaur Ridge Boy Scout Day – 2013

July 5, 2018

Title: Dinosaur Ridge Boy Scout Day Author: Gregg Guyer Publication: The Outcrop, May 2013, p. 34-35 Growing up here in Colorado I was exposed to so many different experiences. Many of those experiences were because of my involvement in Scouting. I remember learning about Geology, and Paleontology in Scouts and taking many day trips to Alameda Ave and the Dakota Hogback to look at … More Dinosaur Ridge Boy Scout Day – 2013

Luncheon – May 8, 2013

July 5, 2018

Title: Oil Spills, Ethics, and Society: How They Intersect and Where the Responsibilities Reside Speaker: W.C. “Rusty” Riese Date: May 8, 2013 Publication: The Outcrop, May 2013, p. 32 Increasing global demand for energy has forced societies the world over to look for and use ever more diverse and expensive forms of energy to fuel their economies. Oil is a key part … More Luncheon – May 8, 2013

AAPG Distinguished Lecture – May 1, 2013

July 5, 2018

Title: Petroleum Systems Modeling — State of the Art and Future Directions Speaker: Marek Kacewicz Date: May 1, 2013 Publication: The Outcrop, May 2013, p. 30, 33 Petroleum systems modeling (PSM) is an integration of different geological disciplines to analyze the formation and evolution of sedimentary basins and to study processes such as generation, migration, entrapment and preservation of hydrocarbons. … More AAPG Distinguished Lecture – May 1, 2013

Mountain Geologist Welcomes New Assistant Editor

July 5, 2018

Title: Mountain Geologist Welcomes New Assistant Editor Publication: The Outcrop, May 2013, p. 29 The Mountain Geologist’s new Assistant Editor is Dr. William R. (Dick) Keefer, retired USGS geologist, editor, and exploration geologist. Dick has a lot of experience with editing, and he will be a great addition to the team. William R. (Dick) Keefer is a retired geologist from the U.S. Geological Survey. He  … More Mountain Geologist Welcomes New Assistant Editor

NioFracture Initiative at the University of Wyoming: GIS Analysis of Natural Fractures in the Rocky Mountains

July 5, 2018

Title: NioFracture Initiative at the University of Wyoming: GIS Analysis of Natural Fractures in the Rocky Mountains Authors: Eric A. Erslev, Adjunct Professor; Laura Kennedy, Research Scientist; Department of Geology and Geophysics, University of Wyoming, Laramie, WY Publication: The Outcrop, May 2013, p. 9, 11-15 Introduction to NioFracture Understanding fractures in units that host unconventional resources (e.g., the Niobrara Formation) is … More NioFracture Initiative at the University of Wyoming: GIS Analysis of Natural Fractures in the Rocky Mountains