Scott D. Elrick

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Associate Geologist and Acting Head

Coal, Bedrock Geology & Industrial Minerals

13C Natural Resources Building

615 E. Peabody Ave.

Champaign, IL 61820

217-333-3222

Education:

M.S.

Major Responsibilities:

Prepare computer-generated maps and data with information regarding mine locations, mined-out areas.
Updating and maintenance of Coal Section Stratigraphic Database, acquisition of new drill hole and mine data.
Mine visits and coal mine geology assistance to coal companies and others.
Coal geology and Stratigraphy.
Updating of active mine map database in GIS system in coordination with Office of Mines and Minerals.
Lead team member of OMM contract to keep mine, drill hole and mine geology data current in Coal Section database and the development of new GIS projects with OMM team.
Handle public requests concerning stratigraphic data in datbase and mine map database.

Research Interests:

Current Research Projects:

Development of 100K County Coal Structure maps for Herrin and Springfield Coals, and 500K state wide Coal Structure Maps for same.
Updating of new mine boundaries for active mines in the ISGS and OMM GIS database.
Mine visits and coal mine geology assistance to coal companies and others.
Acqusition of new drill hole data from companies, development of active mine visit program with team members including data collection and mine geology assistance for coal companies.
Coal Bed Methane work in GIS system with other section staff.