Activity in the Bakken Formation
January 3, 2012 | Globe and Mail
Lynn Peterson, CEO of Kodiak Oil & Gas gives an overview of current activity in the United States portion of the Bakken Formation. |
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Mineral Clubs and Organizations Worldwide
December 30, 2011 | The-Vug.com
The-Vug.com has an impressive listing of mineral clubs organized by state. You might be surprised at how many clubs are listed and there is probably one that meets within a short drive of your home. |
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Roadside Geology Guides
December 11, 2011 | Geology.com Store
Since 1972 the “Roadside Geology” series has provided introductory information on the geology of states and small regions of the United States. The books provide a combination of maps, travel logs, photos and commentary for the geology that can be seen along highways or visited at parks and public viewing areas. They are popular with geologists and others who are interested in the Earth. |
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Supersized Topographic Maps
December 4, 2011 | MyTopo.com
The folks at MyTopo.com are now printing supersized topo maps – large enough make a huge 5′ x 8′ (or 8′ x 5′) map that will look fantastic on the wall of your office, conference room, lobby, cabin or den. These maps are custom-centered on any location that you pick using their online map-making tool. Lots of smaller sizes are also available.
We are affiliates of MyTopo.com and receive a commission on sales. |
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United States Hydroelectric Capacity
November 29, 2011 | Energy Information Administration
The Energy Information Administration has an article with maps and graphs that explores hydroelectric capacity in the United States. |
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Part of an exploration map - Wyoming Geological Survey
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United States Diamond Production
November 14, 2011 | Geology.com
The United States is the world’s leading consumer of diamonds, spending billions of dollars per year on the gem. Although domestic production is currently just a few hundred carats, there is a potential for production in several states. |
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How Much Oil is in the Bakken?
October 4, 2011 | Wall Street Journal
Although the United States Geological Survey estimates that the Bakken Formation beneath parts of North Dakota, Montana and Canada might contain over 4 billion barrels of oil, Harold Hamm, believes that it might contain up to 24 billion barrels. |
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Local Emergency Management Agencies
September 20, 2011 | Ready.gov
Ready.gov is a website that connects visitors to state, county, regional, tribal and other emergency management agencies in all fifty states. |
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Carbon Dioxide Pipeline for Enhanced Oil Recovery in Wyoming and Montana
August 4, 2011 | Billings Gazette
A 232-mile pipeline is being built across parts of Wyoming and Montana to transport carbon dioxide gas to the Bell Creek oil field in southeastern Montana. The carbon dioxide will be pumped into the oil reservoir and the pressure produced will force oil up to the surface. |
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Photo by David Wright, USFS
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Yellowstone Should Expect More Large Fires as Earth Warms
July 26, 2011 | MSNBC
Large fires have burned the Yellowstone region every few hundred years but with a warming climate these large destructive fires are expected to occur more frequently. |
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Oil Spill in the Yellowstone River, Montana
July 4, 2011 | ABCNews.go.com
A pipeline crossing the Yellowstone River ruptured near Billings, Montana, spilling about 1000 barrels of oil into the stream. |
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Missouri River Flooding From Rain and Snowmelt
May 31, 2011 | MSNBC
Recent rain and snowmelt have caused flooding in North Dakota, South Dakota, Montana, Wyoming and other states along the Missouri River. |
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Record Snowpack in Western States Has Disaster Experts on Edge
May 24, 2011 | New York Times
An article in the New York Times explains how record snowpacks that have persisted into late spring are a flooding threat throughout the western United States. |
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Brine Contamination Associated with Oil and Gas Production in the Williston Basin
May 24, 2011 | USGS
“U.S. Geological Survey scientists and cooperating partners are examining the potential risk to aquatic resources by contamination from saline waters produced by petroleum development in the Williston Basin of Montana, North Dakota, and South Dakota.” Quoted from the USGS publication release. |
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Bakken Formation Oil and Gas Reassessment
May 20, 2011 | UPI
In the past three years oil and natural gas production from the Bakken Formation of North Dakota and Montana has increased dramatically causing the United States Geological Survey to launch an update of its last assessment that was completed just three years ago. |
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USGS Battles Bullfrogs in Montana
May 17, 2011 | Billings Gazette
USGS biologists are working with staff of the Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks department to eradicate the American Bullfrog (an invasive species) from the Yellowstone River. |
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Radionuclides in Montana Ground Water
May 8, 2011 | NBC Montana
A study of ground water in southwest Montana, United States Geological Survey researchers found levels of radionuclides that exceed EPA’s safety standards in 29% of wells sampled. In response a county sanitarian found that installing reverse osmosis systems in well-water homes reduced the radionuclide levels. |
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Royalties for Minerals Extracted from Federal Lands
February 17, 2011 | New York Times
The New York Times has an article titled “Federal Royalties for Gold and Copper?”. It explores the idea of the federal government collecting royalties on mineral extracted from federal lands. Since passage of the 1872 mining law, royalties have not been paid.
“The General Mining Law of 1872 declared all valuable mineral deposits in land belonging to the United States to be free and open to exploration and purchase. This law provides citizens of the United States the opportunity to explore for, discover and purchase certain valuable mineral deposits on the public lands.
The 1872 Mining Law also provided for the transfer of the land upon which a mining claim has been filed – as opposed to the minerals which were claimed – from federal to private ownership provided certain provisions were met. Transfers of land ownership – acquiring a patent to the land – are currently prohibited by a congressionally-imposed moratorium until Congress determines whether the law should be changed.” Quoted from the Bureau of Land Management website. |
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