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Researching the Environmental Geology of Your Home

Researching the Environmental Geology of Your Home. Geology 1007 Environmental Geology. Your Report Overall. Spelling, Grammar & Structure follow IVCC’s guidelines have someone qualified review the final draft Be sure to include all of the information listed in the course outline

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Researching the Environmental Geology of Your Home

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  1. Researching the Environmental Geology of Your Home Geology 1007 Environmental Geology

  2. Your Report Overall • Spelling, Grammar & Structure • follow IVCC’s guidelines • have someone qualified review the final draft • Be sure to include all of the information listed in the course outline • Grade yourself with the page included in the course outline • Cite your references • Use maps & photos to illustrate your key points • Show me you were out looking around

  3. Topics • Introduction & Background • Natural Resources • Natural Hazards • Human-Induced Hazards • Planning • Conclusions

  4. Introduction & Background • What to include • location & description of study area • include a copy of the topographic map • longitude & latitude OR tier, range, section • geology (surficial materials & bedrock) • past & present land use (farming, residential, commercial, industrial) • topography: flat, hilly, etc. (include your profile) • overview of findings • summary of KEY findings • pick out the most interesting and important • resources • hazards • planning information

  5. Introduction & Background • Sources of information • topographic map (include a copy!) • geologic maps (you should have turned in this information already) • local residents • library local history room • YOU (look around!)

  6. Natural Resources • What to include • What was, is, and could be mined, such as: • sand & gravel • coal • silica sand (industrial/glass sand) • limestone for • cement & quick lime • aggregate (crushed stone) • lime (fertilizer) • Water (where does your water comes from?) • Soil (how is this used in your area?) note: Everyone should discuss soil & water resources, the rest depends on where you live

  7. Natural Resources • Sources of information • internet sources • local residents • local mine owners/operators (call them) • library local history room • YOU again!

  8. Natural Resources • How to include it • You should have a paragraph describing each resource in your area • location • use (past, present, future) • Include a map or maps showing where these resources are located • Be sure to cite your references

  9. Natural Hazards • What to include • natural earth hazards that impact your area • radon gas, earthquakes, steep slopes, flooding, soil erosion, shoreline erosion (rivers & lakes) • how the hazards are (or are not) being dealt with • by you & your family • by the community note: everyone should include radon gas, earthquakes, and flooding

  10. Natural Hazards • Sources of information • internet sources • local government officials • city hall/courthouse • fire chief • US Department of Agriculture, Soil & Water Conservation District Office • the county office will have the flood maps for your county • http://oip.usda.gov/scripts/ndISAPI.dll/oip_public/USA_map • local residents (again) • YOU (yet again)

  11. Natural Hazards • How to include it • You should have a paragraph describing each hazard in your area • location • use (past, present, future) • Include a map or maps showing where these hazards are located • Be sure to cite your references

  12. Human-Induced Hazards • What to include • human-induced hazards that impact your area (past and present) • any place that handles (or handled in the past) hazardous substances: industrial sites, gas stations, leaking underground storage tank (LUST) sites, dry cleaners, sewage treatment plants, mines, etc. • how the hazards are (or are not) being dealt with by the business and the community & government • a description of where the waste water from your house goes • undermined areas (where applicable) note: everyone should include the nearest LUST or gas station, USEPA listed site, and waste water info

  13. Human-Induced Hazards • Sources of information • internet: USEPA Enviromapper, IEPA LUST list, Sanborn Fire Insurance Maps • fire chief • local residents • YOU

  14. Human-Induced Hazards • How to include it • You should have a paragraph describing each hazard in your area • location • use (past, present, future) • Include a map or maps showing where these hazards are located • hint: use the web resources to generate maps! • Be sure to cite your references

  15. Planning • What to include • a discussion of the plans (if any) for your area • businesses • resource use • residentail use • farming • who is responsible for making the plans • what YOU think the plans should be • based on what you learned in class • including your personal ideas

  16. Planning • Sources of information • county or city government • local residents & businesses • How to include it • at least one paragraph describing future plans (official & unofficial) • cite you references • at least one paragraph describing what you think should be done • be sure to address the resources and hazards you discussed earlier

  17. Conclusions • Summarize the key points • Highlight the hazards, resources and plans that you think are the most important • Refer back to the information you already included (there should be no new information here)

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