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John Talley to head Delaware Geological Survey
Talley replaces Robert R. Jordan, longtime director and state geologist, who announced his retirement Feb. 7, 2003. Talley also is associate professor in the Department of Geology. “John Talley is an outstanding administrator and a dedicated professional who has served the Delaware Geological Survey with distinction for 32 years,” Rich said. “He has earned the respect and admiration of colleagues within the survey and across the University, and he enjoys strong support from state leaders. “As interim director, John provided excellent leadership for the survey, and I am very pleased that he has accepted the appointment as the new director and state geologist. I am confident that the Delaware Geological Survey will flourish under John’s leadership and that it will continue to be a valuable asset of the state of Delaware,” Rich said. “I am honored to have been selected as director of the DGS. I am looking forward to continuing to lead the DGS in its expanding role of providing objective, scientific information related to geology, hydrology, natural hazards and mapping to support expanding stakeholder needs. “We will continue a tradition established during the tenure of former Director Jordan to demonstrate a very strong commitment to ensuring that Delaware’s citizens benefit from a service-oriented technical organization that addresses quality-of-life issues in geology, hydrology, natural hazards and geospatial data,” Talley said. The Delaware Geological Survey is responsible for investigating the geology of Delaware, including its structure, rocks, water and other mineral resources and geologic hazards, as well as disseminating findings to citizens in publications and through personal contact. The scientific information is used to advise, inform and educate stakeholders about the important roles that the Earth sciences play in such issues as water resources, public health, agriculture, economic development, land-use planning, environmental protection, geologic hazards, emergency management, spatial data coordination, energy and mineral resources, and recreation. A 1969 UD graduate in geology, Talley earned his master’s degree in geology at Franklin and Marshall College. After serving as an engineering geologist with a soil and foundation consulting firm, he joined the Delaware Geological Survey as a project geologist in 1972. He became associate scientist in 1974, scientist/hydrogeologist in 1980, senior scientist/hydrogeologist in 1986, associate director for hydrology and geophysics in 1992, and associate director in 1996. Talley is the author or coauthor of more than 50 publications and reports pertaining primarily to the applied geology, hydrology and geologic hazards in the Atlantic Coastal Plain and Piedmont. In addition, he has presented papers at professional meetings and conferences, including the Geological Society of America, the American Geophysical Union, the American Water Resources Association and the American Society of Civil Engineers, and he has lectured extensively on the geology and hydrology of Delaware. A registered geologist in Delaware and Pennsylvania, he is a certified professional geologist of the American Institute of Professional Geologists. Talley has served on dozens of boards, committees and task forces for University, state, county, municipal, and federal agencies, as well as professional organizations. He has served as both a member and chairperson of the Delaware State Board of Geologists. Photo by Kevin Quinlan To learn how to subscribe to UDaily, click here. |
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