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Technical Reports

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Technical Reports consist of reports by consultants, in-house reports and poster presentations for specific geologic and societal issues.

VGTR2023-1: Bachman, N., Kim, J.J., and Romanowicz, E., 2015, A Geothermal Investigation of 18 Bedrock Wells in Vermont, Vermont Geological Society Technical Report VGTR2023-1, 1 Plate (poster).

VGTR2022-3: Kim, J., Ryan, P.C., Boyles, J.L., and Romanowicz, E., 2022, How Does Groundwater from the Fractured Bedrock and Surficial Aquifers Affect Nutrient Levels (i.e., Phosphorus and Nitrate) in Surface Waters from the Lake Carmi Watershed?: Vermont Geological Survey Technical Report VGTR2022-3, 48 p.

VGTR2022-2: Kim, J., Klepeis, K., Ryan, P., Romanowicz, E., Boyles, J., and DeJong, B., 2022, A Conceptual Site Model for the PFAS-Contaminated Fractured Rock Aquifer Beneath the Rutland- Southern Vermont Regional Airport (RSVRA), Vermont: Vermont Geological Survey Technical Report VGTR2022-2, 28 p.

VGTR2022-1: Klepeis, K.A., Kim, J.J., Boyles, J., and Robinson, E., 2022, Rockfall Hazard Maps for the Wrightsville Dam Spillway-  A Framework for Geotechnical Mitigation: Vermont Geological Survey Technical Report VGTR2022-1, 1 plate (poster).

VGTR2021-4: Kim, J., Springston, G., Klepeis, K., Boyles, J., and Robinson, E., 2021, Monitoring of Landslides in Vermont Using Drone and Geologic Surveys: Vermont Geological Survey Technical Report VGTR2021-4, 1 plate (poster).

VGTR2021-3: Mehrtens, C., Maguire, H., and Brink, R., 2021, Stratigraphy of the Monkton Formation, Northwestern Vermont: Vermont Geological Survey Technical Report VG2021-3, 23 p., 3 plates.

VGTR2021-2: Springston, G., Wright, S., Boyles, J.L., and Kim, J.J., 2021, The Cotton Brook Landslide in the Mount Mansfield State Forest, Waterbury, Vermont: Vermont Geological Survey Technical Report VGTR2021-2, 1 plate (poster).

VGTR2021-1: Kim, J.J., Springston, G., and Boyles, J.L., 2021, Cotton Brook Landslide and Delta Monitoring Presentation: Vermont Geological Survey Technical Report VGTR2021-1. 

VGTR2020-2: Loewald, A., Ryan, P.C. and Kim, J.J., 2020, A Review of Phosphorous and Nitrogen in Groundwater and Lakes, Vermont Geological Survey Technical Report VGTR2020-2, 36 p.

VGTR2020-1: Kim, J.J., Romanowicz, E.A., Ryan, P.C., Klepeis, K.A., Boyles, J., Cobb, A., and Valentine, G., 2020, Physical characterization of the PFAS-contaminated fractured rock aquifer beneath the Rutland-Southern Vermont Regional Airport: Vermont Geological Survey Technical Report VGTR2020-1, 1 plate (poster).

VGTR2019-1: Portnoy, S., Kim, J.J., Klepeis, K., and Van Hoesen, J., 2019, Using Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Photogrammetry to Revisit a Classic Outcrop: Shelburne Boat Access (SBA), West-Central Vermont: Vermont Geological Survey Technical Report VGTR2019-1, 1 plate (poster).

VGTR2018-8: Maguire, H., Mehrtens, C., Chiarenzelli, J., Webb, L., 2018, Detrital Zircon Ages for the Cambrian Monkton and Danby Formations, Champlain Valley, Vermont: Vermont Geological Survey Technical Report VGTR2018-8. 2 plates.

VGTR2018-7: Maguire, H., Mehrtens, C., Kim, J., Romanowicz, E., 2018, Lower Cambrian Gamma Log Data from Wells in Western Vermont and Northeastern New York: Vermont Geological Survey Technical Report VGTR2018-7. 2 plates, Well Log Data (.xlsx).

VGTR2017-2: Springston, G.E., Gale, M. and Ryan, P. C., 2017, Distribution of major and trace element geochemistry of till, Montpelier 1:100,000 sheet, central Vermont: Vermont geological Survey Technical Report VGTR2017-2 (poster). Data (excel)

VGTR2017-1: Remington, C., Kim, J.J., Klepeis, K., and Van Hoesen, J.,  2017, Using Drone Surveys to Interpret the Geometry and Kinematics of a Mesozoic Fault Zone in Dolostones of the Champlain Valley Belt of West-Central Vermont II: Vermont Geological Survey Technical Report VGTR2017-1 (poster).

VGTR2016-2: Chirigos, M., Kim, J. J., Klepeis, K., and Van Hoesen, J., 2016, Using Photogrammetry to Analyze Structures in a Tectonic Sliver in the Foot Wall of the Champlain Thrust, Shelburne, Vermont II: Vermont Geological Survey Technical Report VGTR2016-2 (poster).

VGTR2016-1: Van Hoesen, J. Anderson, O., and Duncan, J., 2016, Final report summarizing the efficacy of GIS-based modeling of landslide susceptibility, Addison County, Vermont:  Vermont Geological Survey Technical Report VGTR2016-1.

VGTR2015-1: Strathearn, C., Klepeis, K., Kim, J., Gombosi, A., Langworthy, M., Johnson, E., and Schachner, B., 2015, Detailed Analysis of Structures in the Foot Wall of the Champlain Thrust at Lone Rock Point II: Vermont Geological Survey Technical Report VGTR2015-1, 1 plate (poster).

VGTR2013-2: Gale, M, Ruksznis, A, and Becker, L, 2013, Geochemical and thermal conductivity data of selected Vermont bedrock formations: Vermont Geological Survey Technical Report VGTR2013-2. 

VGTR2013-1:  Lens, J and Springston, G, 2013, Report on the comparison of shear wave velocity measurements with Multispectral Analysis of Surface Waves (MASW) along with Microtremor Array Method (MAM), Seismic Cone Penetration Tests (SCPT), and Standard Penetration Tests (SPT) for the Burlington and Colchester, Vermont USGS 7-1/2 minute quadrangles. (Also see Open File Report VG13-3)

VGTR2012-2: Ruksznis, A., Kim, J., Klepeis, K., and Webb, L., 2012, Integration of Structural Analysis, EMI and GPR Surveys, and Hydrogeology in the Plainfield Quadrangle, Central Vermont II: Vermont Geological Survey Technical Report VGTR2012-2, 1 plate (poster).

VGTR2012-1:  Clift, A and Springston, G, 2012, Protocol for Identification of Areas Sensitive to Landslide Hazards in Vermont. This report is part of the State Hazard Mitigation Plan by the Vermont Dept. of Public Safety, Division of Emergency Management and Homeland Security

VGTR2011-1: Gale, M, Becker, L, and Kim, J, 2011, Vermont Bedrock and Its Potential for Sequestration of Carbon Dioxide: Vermont Geological Survey Technical Report VGTR2011-1.

VGTR2009-1: Springston, G, 2009, Smugglers Notch Slope instability Report: Vermont Geological Survey Technical Report VGTR2009-1. Report plus Plates 1,2; Plates 3,4,5

VGTR2007-2: Kim, J. J., 2007, Bedrock Structural Control in the Waterbury Dam Area: Vermont Geological Survey Technical Report VGTR 2007-2.

VGTR2007-1: Springston, G, 2007, Report on streambank stability assessment techniques: Vermont Geological Survey Technical Report VGTR2007-1. 

VGTR2000-1: Stone Environmental, 2000, Final Report for Watershed Hydrology Protection and Flood Mitigation: Phase I (submitted in 1998): Vermont Geological Survey Technical Report VGTR2000-1.

VGTR2000-2:  Center for Watershed Protection and others, 2000, Watershed Hydrology Protection and Flood Mitigation Project: Phase II- Technical Analysis (submitted in 1999): Vermont Geological Survey Technical Report VGTR2000-2.

VGTR2000-3: Center for Watershed Protection and others, 2000, Impact Assessment of Instream Management Practices on Channel Morphology (submitted in 1999): Vermont Geological Survey Technical Report VGTR2000-3.

VGTR1998-1: Kim, J, 1998, Magnesium Extraction from Asbestos Mine Tailings: Vermont Geological Survey Technical Report VGTR1998-1.

Other reports and documents:

Impact of Tropical Storm Irene on Streams in Vermont - a power point presentation by George Springston and Kristen Underwood, 2011