Upcoming Meetings
Future Meetings
- May 23, 2026 Hike & Brew @ Clark Regional Park and Fullerton Brew Co.
- June 6, 2026 Geology Hike @ Little Corona del Mar Beach with Dr. Rick Behl and LABGS, Newport Beach
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June 10, 2026 @ Joint meeting with SDAG at El Adobe restaurant in San Juan Capistrano
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July 6, 2026 @ Online
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Aug 3, 2026 @ Dave & Busters, Orange, CA 92868
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Sep 7, 2026 @ Dave & Busters, Orange, CA 92868
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Nov 2, 2026 @ Dave & Busters, Orange, CA 92868
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Dec 1, 2026 @ TBA
SCGS Geology Hike
Saturday, June 6 at 8:30 AM
South Coast Geological Society invites you to attend a Geology Hike along with Los Angeles Basin Geological Society (LABGS), led by Dr. Rick Behl of California State University-Long Beach!
Rick will lead an informal geology field trip/beach walk/coastal scramble. We will examine the complexly folded Monterey Formation between Little CDM Beach and Crystal Cove State Beach to try to discern synsedimentary from tectonic deformation.
The meeting is coordinated with low tide and will involve hiking/scrambling over wet outcrops and tidepools, so adequate hiking footwear is required.
Registration is limited to 20! To view more information and register by June 5, click the Eventbrite link below!
SCGS July Meeting (Vitrual)
Monday, July 6 at 6:00 PM
South Coast Geological Society invites you to attend our July 2026 virtual (Zoom) meeting and lecture! Jeff Bennett, Vice President, Geologist at WSP USA Earth & Environment, will present his lecture titled: Tales from the Trenches of an Environmental Geologist/Hydrologist.
Please register by July 6 using the Eventbrite link below.
Abstract:
Miners are great at mining and are trained to identify, extract and refine a variety of mineral commodities. Unfortunately, that doesn’t automatically make miners great at navigating environmental regulations or understanding the ins-and-outs of waste classification and management. Factor in a leak or a release and things can get complicated quickly. We will review case studies and lessons learned that are based on real-world projects at facilities throughout the southwestern US to explore the relationship between mine operators and external consultants. Engagements can range from a simple conversation clarifying a regulatory interpretation to providing in-depth evaluation and staff training regarding a facility’s environmental programs. Extreme examples can involve mobilization of a sampling and remediation crew to assist mine personnel in responding to an incident. Through discussion regarding these topics, we’ll explore how engaging an external consultant may incur short term cost but will reap long-term benefits that can streamline operations and ultimately save money by avoiding duplicated efforts or costly monetary penalties.