The Geosciences staff collect samples, evaluate laboratory sample analyses, determine trends and map contaminant concentrations in ground water, and model groundwater flow and contaminant transport of actual or potential contaminants of concern. This group includes experts in groundwater hydrology, soil science, wastewater land application, aquifer recharge, and groundwater cleanup. The Life Sciences group is composed mainly of biologists and ecologists, with specific expertise in fisheries, wildlife, entomology, forestry and toxicology. Process Engineering supports the state air program and regional offices by reviewing, developing and drafting air quality operating permits and permits to construct. The group also provides meteorological support for the air quality advisory program, engineering support for state implementation plans and transportation conformity analyses, and modeling support for airshed modeling and permit writing.
Staff also assist with air quality compliance issues.