Project Hydrogeologist for a site assessment of a proposed saturated-zone, regional balefill in central Illinois. Principal problems involved the evaluation of the hydrogeologic characteristics of the strip mine spoils within which excavation would occur, the blasted mine bottom upon which the liners would be built and the materials available for liner construction. Numerous improvements to the initial design were incorporated in the approved and permitted facility. Project Manager and Hydrogeologist for a site assessment of a proposed municipal landfill expansion in north central Illinois. Principal problems involved the evaluation of the impact of shallow coal tunnel mining beneath the site and reaction of waste leachate with unusual clay mineralogy important to waste isolation at the site.
Ongoing effort includes regulatory interfacing and litigation support.
Project Manager for multi-company effort to model thermal loading of northern Nevada surface waters as a result of mine dewatering project. Successful liaison among technical staffs and regulators and modeling work for a high profile EIS resulted in approval of discharge permit. Project Hydrogeologist for the feasibility study of a small lake for a northern Illinois nursery, to be used for recreation, fishing and irrigation. Evaluated shallow and intermediate ground water and surface run-off, reviewed engineering design and directed ground and surface water sampling program to determine nutrient levels. Hydrochemistry Project Hydrogeologist and Geochemist for evaluations of proposed coal combustion waste disposal as part of reclamation activities at surface coal mines in Southwestern Indiana.