Since 1991, the Four Corners Geological Society and its Foundation have given financial aid to master’s degree candidates working on geologic theses in the states of Utah, Colorado, New Mexico and Arizona.  This year the amount of the grant(s) will be up to a maximum of $1,000.00. In order to be considered, a thesis must contribute to regional geologic knowledge in at least one of these states and be acceptable to the selection committee.  Thesis disciplines may include (but are not limited to) general geology, geophysics, mining engineering, environmental geology and hydrology. Please apply by no later than April 20th, 2019.

Join us on this day trip around Durango, CO as we discuss the hydrology and methane seeps in the area.  The timing, in mid-May, coincides with spring high water tables that showcase bubbling methane seeps along the Fruitland coal outcrop that rims the northern San Juan Basin.

This 2-day trip will explore geologic history of the Ouray area which spans 1700 Ma and preserves a nearly complete Paleozoic to Cenozoic history punctuated by mountain-building events, magmatism, and mineralization.