In recent years, the Society has been maintained largely by geologists and hydrogeologists working in the Oak Ridge environmental arena. However, our membership also includes petroleum consultants, quarry geologists, gemologists, drilling contractors, professors, students, and geologists currently working in other fields. We participate in ETGS to stay abreast of technical trends in the geosciences and to take advantage of professional and social networking opportunities. Society activities include monthly meetings, technical presentations, field trips, and picnics. At each meeting, an invited speaker gives a presentation about current research or a field project.
Meetings are rather informal and are generally held at a restaurant during lunch or dinner.
We strive to alternate between Knoxville and Oak Ridge to accommodate as many members as possible. The members of ETGS organize field trips once or twice each year. For more information on past and future trips, see our field-trip page . ETGS publishes a monthly electronic newsletter . Current and recent issues are available online.