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. Ongoing efforts are targeted toward refining regulatory framework for disposal efforts, establishing effective characterization and monitoring programs and determining appropriate operation and engineering practices.
Project involves extensive interdisciplinary effort and expert testimony.
Project Geochemist for the investigation of the impacts of remediating acid mine drainage by installing bulkheads to flood exhausted mine working. Predictively modeled water chemistries in situ, within flooded mine, along flow paths and upon surface discharge. Assisted in preparation of testimony that resulted in permit approval for the San Juan County, Colorado project. Performed or directed geochemical, infiltration and flow modeling of the proposed project to identify optimum disposal methods and worst case impacts. Presentation to State resulted in approval of this precedent-setting project.