Hike Around Angel Island
Friday, October 2, 2015
Join NCAl PEMA and friends on a fun hike and Geological tour around the historic Angel Island
Friday October 2nd, 2015
9:00am - 4:00 pm
Guide:
Bill Motzer, Senior Geochemist
TODD Groundwater
Dr. Motzer has over 34 years of experience as a Professional Geologist and more than 26 years of experience in conducting surface, subsurface, and environmental forensic investigations. He is a recognized expert in water quality and forensic geochemistry, with particular expertise in stable and other isotopic "fingerprinting," age dating techniques, and water quality/contaminant geochemistry, particularly with regard to NDMA, pharmaceuticals, perchlorate, hexavalent chromium, arsenic, lead, mercury, and nitrate. Bill has been responsible for the management of environmental audits, site assessments, and investigations on more than 400 projects throughout California and other western states for attorneys, private corporations, water districts, municipalities, and state agencies. In addition, he has 10 years experience as a minerals/mining exploration geologist, specializing in base and precious metal deposits, and has been retained as an expert witness for mine litigation issues. He has contributed to several book chapters and is the author of numerous journal articles.
Bill has contributed significant time and energy to several professional organizations, including GRA, where he served as San Francisco Bay Branch President in 2007 and 2008. He regularly contributes articles to the GRA’s publication HydroVisons, and is past co-chair of the Technical Committee. He is a past Board Councilor and Vice President for the SEGH (2008-2012), Northern California Section Chair (2010-2012) for SME, and is a contributing editor for the California Section of ACS newsletter, The Vortex.
RAIN CANCELS THE HIKE
Cost:
All Participants - $45
Cost Includes: Ferry Ticket, Hike, Lunch, Water
Additional Cost: $5 Parking, $5 tour of Immigration Station (optional)
To Register
1. Click Here to visit our registration page, or,
2. Email your RSVP to Rosa Venegas
Reservation Deadline: Tuesday, September 29th, 2015
SPACE IS LIMITED
Friday October 2nd, 2015
9:00am - 4:00 pm
Guide:
Bill Motzer, Senior Geochemist
TODD Groundwater
Dr. Motzer has over 34 years of experience as a Professional Geologist and more than 26 years of experience in conducting surface, subsurface, and environmental forensic investigations. He is a recognized expert in water quality and forensic geochemistry, with particular expertise in stable and other isotopic "fingerprinting," age dating techniques, and water quality/contaminant geochemistry, particularly with regard to NDMA, pharmaceuticals, perchlorate, hexavalent chromium, arsenic, lead, mercury, and nitrate. Bill has been responsible for the management of environmental audits, site assessments, and investigations on more than 400 projects throughout California and other western states for attorneys, private corporations, water districts, municipalities, and state agencies. In addition, he has 10 years experience as a minerals/mining exploration geologist, specializing in base and precious metal deposits, and has been retained as an expert witness for mine litigation issues. He has contributed to several book chapters and is the author of numerous journal articles.
Bill has contributed significant time and energy to several professional organizations, including GRA, where he served as San Francisco Bay Branch President in 2007 and 2008. He regularly contributes articles to the GRA’s publication HydroVisons, and is past co-chair of the Technical Committee. He is a past Board Councilor and Vice President for the SEGH (2008-2012), Northern California Section Chair (2010-2012) for SME, and is a contributing editor for the California Section of ACS newsletter, The Vortex.
RAIN CANCELS THE HIKE
Cost:
All Participants - $45
Cost Includes: Ferry Ticket, Hike, Lunch, Water
Additional Cost: $5 Parking, $5 tour of Immigration Station (optional)
To Register
1. Click Here to visit our registration page, or,
2. Email your RSVP to Rosa Venegas
Reservation Deadline: Tuesday, September 29th, 2015
SPACE IS LIMITED
Schedules/Timing:
The Hike (see Attached Map):
Once on the Island we should meet (circle up) just off the Ayala Cove Dock near the restrooms. We will then hike:
What to wear/bring:
- 9:30 AM: Meet at the Tiburon Ferry entrance.
- 9:50AM: Board Ferry - The Tiburon Ferry departs for Angel Island promptly at 10:00 AM. It takes about 15-20 minutes to arrive at Angel Island.
- 10:15 AM: Once on the Island meet (circle up) just off the Ayala Cove Dock near the restrooms.
- 10:15 AM - 3:00 PM: Hike, stopping for lunch along the way. We'll be back at the Ayala Cove dock by at least 3:00 PM because the last ferry for Tiburon departs at 3:30 PM and we must all be on it.
- 3:20 PM: Board the Last ferry for Tiburon
- 3:40 PM: Arrive in Tiburon, Optional stop for organic ice cream at a local hamburger spot
The Hike (see Attached Map):
- This is a loop hike circumnavigating the island.
- Participants should be in reasonably good shape and able to complete a ~ 5 hour hike totaling ~6.7 mile.
- Elevation change: ~+850 feet but with gradual ascent over the 6.7 miles.
Once on the Island we should meet (circle up) just off the Ayala Cove Dock near the restrooms. We will then hike:
- Counterclockwise around the island first to the Visitor's Center for a brief orientation/visit, then-
- Hike up to Perimeter Road continuing around the island, stopping at various point including the Rock Crusher, Nike Missile Site, etc.
- Lunch at East Garrison Group Picnic Area with numerous picnic tables (several in the shade) and very nice adjacent restrooms.
- After lunch, we'll continue past old concrete buildings (Thousand Man Barracks)at Fort McDowell to the U.S. Immigration Station (we should not take more than 20 minutes at this location).
- If time permits, some hikers may wish to tour the Immigration Station Museum (additional fee of $5 fee per person).
- Continue around on the Perimeter Road to the shortcut trail with steep stairs/hand rails back to ferry dock.
- Depart Angel Island promptly at 3:30 PM.
- Optional stop for organic ice cream at a local hamburger place once back in Tiburon.
What to wear/bring:
- Loose/comfortable clothes, layered because it may be cool/breezy on the ferry trips but may warm up once we begin hiking.
- Hat or cap for sun protection
- Comfortable walking/running shoes: I don't recommend sandals or flip/flops because of the hike's length and one steep downhill portion at the hike's end. Hiking boots and/or sticks-poles are not absolutely necessary because most of the Perimeter Road is paved.
- Back pack for carrying lunch and water: there are several spot for refilling water bottles, but because of the drought and limited water supplies on Angel Island, I can't guarantee that they'll be working.
- Camera (binoculars) for recording magnificent views from ferry voyage and views of San Francisco Bay, particularly from the south end of the island.
- Sunscreen and sunglasses.
- Small first aid kit and emergency information.
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