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Meetings & Events

If you would like to present at a future chapter meeting, contact us at [email protected]. Note that we can no longer issue refunds for cancellations; in addition, you must pay in advance — we cannot take payments at the door or invoice you after an event.

Join the Flagstaff chapter for an evening with Dr. Ty Ferré, who will be speaking on the UA’s new master’s program. To attend (and get the address), you will need to RSVP to John Noll (see details below).

November 2024 Chapter Meeting

  • Date: November 14, 2024
  • Time: 6:00–7:30 PM (a short chapter business meeting will be held at 6:00 PM, before the talk.)
  • Place: Marvin Glotfelty’s Flagstaff container home — RSVP to [email protected] for the address

Speaker: Dr. Ty Ferré

Ty Ferré is a distinguished professor in the Department of Hydrology and Atmospheric Sciences at the UA. The 2016 Darcy Lecturer, he has presented over 100 talks on the topic of the improved use of groundwater models to address multiple stakeholder water issues.

Abstract: We need your help! — defining the core knowledge and skills needed to enter the profession of hydrogeology, and how the UA’s 1-year MS will deliver on those needs

A community-wide effort is in progress to define what should be included in MS-level hydrogeologic education. In this talk, Ty will discuss why this effort is needed (have you tried to hire a hydrogeologist lately?), its expected benefits, and ways to get involved. Come prepared to be inspired to shape the future direction of hydrogeologic education! The discussion will end with a description of the new 1-year, in-person, MS in hydrogeology at the UA.

This is a ground-up rethinking of the MS, designed to fast-track students from any undergraduate degree in science or engineering or related disciplines to enter the profession or continue on to a PhD. Be sure to attend if you are interested in pursuing a MS or if you know someone who is!

Chapter Officers & Board Members

2024 Officers

  • President: Lauren Baader, ADEQ
  • Vice President: Sharon Masek-Lopez
  • Treasurer: Erin Young, City of Flagstaff
  • Secretary: John Noll, Geologist (retired)

2024 Corporate Board Members

Board Member:  Paul Whitefield, Retired National Park Service

You can contact board members via email at [email protected].

Chapter News

  • Congratulations to Our 2024 Avery Intern Scholar, Heather Elliott
    The Flagstaff chapter is pleased to announce that it has selected the Charles Avery Intern Scholar for 2024.  Heather has strong passion to continue her academic and professional career path towards work in the hydrological sciences. Knowing the shortage of and need for water resources professionals in Arizona and the…
  • NAU Student Water Symposium a Success!!
    The 2024 Student Water Symposium at NAU was a great success, featuring with 36 oral presentations and 7 poster sessions.  The quality of presentations was high, and evaluators included three Flagstaff chapter members — Don Bills, Marvin Glotfelty, and John Noll. The Flagstaff chapter sponsored this event. Congratulations to this year’s…
  • AHS Avery Intern Scholar Recap
    —Micah Fennessy-Butters I was nominated as this year’s Charles C. Avery intern scholar. This scholarship provides a student with the opportunity to be hosted under professional hydrology-related organizations to gain practical working experience and mentorship. As this year’s Avery intern scholar, I worked with many organizations and gained experience that…
  • Darcy Distinguished Lecturer, Matt Becker, to Speak at NAU on February 2
    Matt Becker is currently the Conrey Chair in hydrogeology and professor of Earth sciences at California State University, Long Beach, and has previously worked with NASA, Los Alamos National Laboratory, the U.S. Geological Survey, and the University at Buffalo. Becker earned his Ph.D. and M.S. in civil engineering from the…
  • 2023 Avery Intern Scholar Announced
    The Flagstaff chapter is pleased to announce that the 2023 Avery Intern Scholarship awardee is Micah Fennessy-Butters. Micah grew up in Flagstaff and is currently a senior at NAU pursuing a degree in geology with a potential path toward grad school. Micah is interested in biology and in learning more…
  • Recap of the Northern Arizona Water Professionals Appreciation Event
    — by Erin Young, Flagstaff chapter In Flagstaff, water professionals congregated at the Museum Club, where the marquee read “Tremendous H2O Pros” to honor the hard work and dedication of those delivering and ensuring safe and sanitary water services across Arizona. Keep up the great work! Arizona Water Professionals Appreciation…