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inside of Big Brutus's shovel

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Participants visiting the museum at Schermerhorn Cave

 

Registration is now open for the 2023 Kansas Field Conference

Join us for the 2023 Kansas Field Conference! The Kansas Field Conference is organized and led by the Kansas Geological Survey each year to a different area of the state. The conference targets state legislators, governmental agency officials, business leaders, environmental leaders, and others in positions that make or influence state policy. The primary objective is to present policy makers with balanced, unbiased information about Kansas's natural resources. This year, the Kansas Field Conference will be headed to southwest Kansas!

Conference Dates: June 7 – 9, 2023

Registration Fee: $150

Lodging for the field conference will be at the Hampton Inn, Dodge City the first night and the Sleep Inn and Suites, Garden City the second night.

Please use this form to register for the conference.We have 40 slots available on a first-come, first-served basis. However, priority will be given to individuals who can attend all 3 days. You will receive an email confirmation of your placement after registering, and anyone who registers after the slots are filled will be placed on a waiting list. Registration closes on May 15, 2023.

See a summary of the stops slotted for this year’s conference. Some examples of our stops this year include:

á      Big Basin Prairie Preserve: A circular depression over one mile in diameter and 100 feet deep and the location of the famous St. Jacob's Well!

 

á      Playas in Gray County: Playas have emerged as a key element to slowing the decline of the High Plains Aquifer. Learn about the important role that playas serve both geologically and biologically.

 

á      Patterson Wells: Come see examples of a tank battery, injection well, and production well!

 

á      Kearny-Finney Index Well: This stop will give you an up-close look at how the KGS monitors the High Plains Aquifer in real-time.

 

Please contact Dr. Blair Schneider at blair.schneider@ku.edu if you have any questions. We hope to see you there!

 

Thank you to our sponsors