texascavers Digest 25 Nov 2011 20:40:48 -0000 Issue 1440
Topics (messages 19089 through 19091):
Laos and Vietnam Karst Reconnassiance
19089 by: dirtdoc.comcast.net
Ice caves conference and karst professor job
19090 by: George Veni
New park land purchase will bridge Hamilton Pool, Reimers Ranch Park :
19091 by: Jerry
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I will try and post periodic updates from Laos and Vietnam on our exploratory
travel trip here to the Cave Chat bulletin board:
http://www.forums.caves.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=13148
You should able to view it even if you are not a member.
You are welcome to pass this information on to anyone else you think might be
interested.
Dwight and Mary
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Dear Friends,
Below are two announcements of interest. One is for a conference next year
and the other is for a Karst Hydrogeology Professor position that is open
for applications. Please send this message to anyone you think may be
interested, and contact the websites below for more information.
George
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5th International Workshop on Ice Caves
Barzio, Italy
September 16 - 23, 2012
http://users.unimi.it/icecaves/IWIC-V/index.html
These are workshops entirely devoted to the study of ice deposits in caves
to discuss the state-of-the-art in research and boost international
cooperation. We welcome contributions related to any aspect of ice cave
research, and particularly:
- Ice cave climatology and the relationship between hypogean and epigean
environments
- Morphology and mass balance of cave ice deposits
- Stratigraphy and internal structure of cave ice deposits
- Ice sampling methods
- Cave ice crystal fabric
- Chemical and isotopic studies of cave ice and its fluid inclusions
- Applications of radiometric methods
- Palynology, dendrochronology and other biology-related studies applied to
ice cave research.
This 5th International Workshop on Ice Caves is organized under the auspices
of the Glacier, Firn, and Ice Caves Commission of the International Union of
Speleology.
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THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT SAN ANTONIO
DEPARTMENT OF GEOLOGICAL SCIENCES
KARST HYDROGEOLOGY
The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) invites applications for a
tenured position at the Associate Professor or Professor level, or a
tenure-track position at the Associate Professor level, depending upon
qualifications, beginning in Fall 2012 in Karst Hydrogeology.
This faculty position is in the Department of Geological Sciences, which
offers Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Geology. Faculty also supervises
students in the Environmental Science M.S. program and in the Environmental
Science and Engineering doctoral program. Opportunities exist for
multi-disciplinary collaboration with faculty and students in Chemistry,
Civil and Environmental Engineering, and Environmental Science.
Responsibilities include: 1) research, including multi-disciplinary and
collaborative projects, 2) teaching courses in introductory geology and
undergraduate and graduate courses in hydrogeology and related geology
courses, and 3) service for the Department of Geological Sciences, the
College of Sciences, and the University. The successful candidate is
expected to perform a key role in the Center for Water Research
Required qualifications for Associate Professor: Applicants must have a
Ph.D. in Geoscience or a closely related discipline with experience in
applications to geological problems. Preferred qualifications: A strong
record of research productivity to include a record of peer-reviewed
publications and demonstrated successful in attracting extramural funding.
An outstanding record of teaching and graduate student supervision.
Required qualifications for Full Professor: Applicants must have a Ph.D. in
Geoscience or a closely related discipline with experience in applications
to geological problems.
Preferred qualifications: A nationally/internationally recognized record of
research productivity. Successful candidate will exhibit an outstanding
record of peer-reviewed scholarship, grant activity record commensurate with
academic rank, a sustained record of leadership in the field, a sustained
record of outstanding teaching and graduate student supervision.
UTSA is one of the largest public universities in south Texas serving more
than 30,000 students with two campuses, a main campus and a downtown campus.
Nearby higher education and research institutions include the UT Health
Science Center and the Southwest Research Institute. The city of San
Antonio, the seventh largest city in the United States, blends cosmopolitan
progress with a rich sense of history and tradition.
Qualified applicants must submit: 1) an original signed letter of
application including an indication of the level of position for which
applying, 2) a curriculum vitae, 3) a statement of research and teaching
interests and experience, 4) two representative publications and 5) the
names, addresses (postal and e-mail), and telephone numbers of at least
three references. Applicants who are selected for interviews must be able to
show proof that they will be eligible and qualified to work in the United
States by time of hire. Tenure is contingent upon Board of Regents approval.
Applications: Please submit all applications in PDF format to email address
geoscien...@utsa.edu. Review of completed applications will begin on
December 15, 2011, and continue until position is filled.
The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) is an Affirmative Action/Equal
Employment Opportunity Employer. Women, minorities, veterans, and
individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Further information
about the participating departments and UTSA is available on our Web page:
http://www.utsa.edu/geosci/.
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George Veni, Ph.D.
Executive Director
National Cave and Karst Research Institute
400-1 Cascades Avenue
Carlsbad, New Mexico 88220-6215 USA
Office: 575-887-5517
Mobile: 210-863-5919
Fax: 413-383-2276
gv...@nckri.org
www.nckri.org
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New park land purchase will bridge Hamilton Pool, Reimers Ranch Park
by SHELTON GREEN / KVUE News
Posted on November 23, 2011 at 8:38 PM
Updated yesterday at 11:31 AM
Updated yesterday at 11:31 AM
AUSTIN -- A $20 million transaction approved by Travis County Commissioners to
buy private land between Milton Reimers Park and Hamilton Pool will bridge the
gap between the two natural hot spots located about 40 minutes west of Austin.
“You almost don't feel like you're in Texas because there's so many leaves
turning this time of year and the weather right now is perfect,” said John
Pugh, a Lake McQueeney resident who brought his family to Reimers Ranch Park on
Wednesday.
An 800-acre tract belonging to the Reimer family will eventually bridge Reimers
Ranch Park to Hamilton Pool, creating a 3,500 acre park with contiguous natural
space.
Travis County voters approved the item in a 2005 bond election.
Eventually park goers will have 1.5 more miles of the Pedernales River to enjoy
along with more mountain biking and hiking trails.
But Laura Huffman with the Nature Conservancy says this acquisition is much
more than just about preserving natural space.
“The most important benefit is to protect fresh water. There's just no
question. Austin's got a long history of doubling in size every 20 years, and
anything we can do to protect our water is important not only for biodiversity
but also to make sure the people have access to clean water,” says Huffman.
Water will filter naturally through the 3,500 acres in to the Edwards Aquifer
which provides water to two million Central Texans.
A spokesperson with Travis County Parks said it could be another year or two
until parkgoers are able to go back and forth from Reimers Park to Hamilton
Pool.
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Milton Reimers Ranch Park
Directions
Travis County Milton Reimers Ranch Park is approximately 30 miles southwest of
Austin. Take Highway 71 west of Austin through the town of Bee Cave and turn
left onto FM 3238 (Hamilton Pool Road). Travel 12 miles to the Park entrance,
on your right.
Map (PDF file)
Hours of Operation
8:00 AM to civil twilight (dark).
Entrance Fees
$10.00 per vehicle.
Description
This pristine parkland, open space and reserve land in western Travis County
with almost 3 miles of continuous frontage along the Pedernales River is the
largest parkland acquisition in the history of Travis County
The Reimers Ranch parcel is already well known and well loved by many potential
park users. The sizeable Central Texas rock-climbing community views Reimers
Ranch as a destination with world class rock climbing. The active local
mountain biking community likewise enjoys Reimers Ranch’s over 18 miles of
trails through the classic Central Texas landscape. Local anglers have come to
Reimers’ for generations to fish for white bass in the Pedernales River. The
Pogue Springs Preserve/Hogge Reserve component of the land acquisition is less
known but equally spectacular with Pedernales River frontage, deep canyons and
panoramic views of the Texas Hill Country.
The land acquisition includes 1,267 acres purchased from Milton and Joy Reimers
and a contiguous 1,160 acres purchased from Hogge Canyon Springs, Ltd., a Texas
limited partnership. The acquisition consists of 505 acres of the Reimers tract
along the Pedernales River, which will become the Travis County Milton Reimers
Ranch Park, along with a 29 acre tract for public access, 733 acres of Reimers
Parkland Reserve, 500 acres of Pogue Springs Preserve and 660 acres of Hogge
Parkland Reserve, for a total acquisition of 2,427 acres of parks and open
space.
Acreage: 2,427
Available Activities
rock climbing
picnicking
hiking
mountain biking
fishing
wildlife/nature observation
Available Activities
rock climbing
picnicking
hiking
mountain biking
fishing
wildlife/nature observation
http://www.co.travis.tx.us/tnr/parks/reimers_ranch.asp
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