Join Us for Talk III
South Dakota's Ground Water
Wednesday, March 20, 2013 at 4:30 pm, Room 107 Lee Med
It’s probably safe to say that many of us take our drinking water for granted. This presentation will show why ground water is important to South Dakota and will briefly examine the major sources of ground water in the state. Some potential sources of ground-water contamination will be mentioned and an example of the vulnerability of one of the state’s major aquifers to contamination will be shown. Lastly, some results of testing from one of the best ambient ground-water quality monitoring networks in the country will be given.
Derric Iles
Derric Iles is the State Geologist and Administrator of the Geological Survey Program, South Dakota Department of Environment and Natural Resources. He has held this position for 15 years and is responsible for the planning and direction of the activities of the Geological Survey Program. He received a B.A. in Geology in 1975 from the University of Northern Iowa and an M.S. in Geology in 1977 from Iowa State University. Previous work experience includes employment with the Geological Survey from 1977-1984 and 1986-1998 as a geologist and hydrologist, and with Twin City Testing Corporation from 1984-1986 as a senior hydrologist/project manager. Mr. Iles is a certified professional geologist and is a member of the American Institute of Professional Geologists, the Association of American State Geologists, and the National Ground Water Association.
