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CONSULTING SERVICES FOR DEVELOPMENT OF A GROUNDWATER

SUSTAINABILITY PLAN

STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS

PREPARED FORCuyama Valley Groundwater Sustainability Agency

PREPARED BYDudek621 Chapala StreetSanta Barbara, California 93101805.963.0651 www.dudek.com

July 31, 2017

July 31, 2017

Matt Young

Santa Barbara County Water Agency

130 E. Victoria Street, Suite 200

Santa Barbara, California 93101

Subject: Consulting Services for Development of a Groundwater Sustainability Plan

Dear Mr. Young:

We are pleased to submit this Statement of Qualifications for preparation of the Cuyama Valley Groundwater

Basin Groundwater Sustainability Plan (GSP). Dudek has a productive history of involvement with the Cuyama

Valley Groundwater Basin (Basin), its technical setting, and stakeholders. Equally as important, Dudek has

unparalleled experience in the implementation of all portions of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act

(SGMA) from successful Basin Boundary Modification (BBM) application to GSP development. Presently, Dudek

is preparing three GSPs for basins in Ventura County and a GSP for the Borrego Valley Groundwater Basin in

San Diego County.

Dudek has secured funding for multiple water projects within the Basin through the Integrated Regional Water

Management (IRWM) Program and we secured funding for Groundwater Sustainability Agency (GSA) formation

through Proposition 1 in the Cuyama Valley and San Antonio Creek Groundwater Basins. We assisted with the

Cuyama River Groundwater Basin boundary modification application, stakeholder outreach, and successful GSA

formation. Through Dudek’s extensive involvement in SGMA issues locally and throughout the state, we have

developed positive working relationships with the personnel at the California Department of Water Resources

(DWR) and the State Water Resources Control Board, both responsible for SGMA implementation.

Our team comprises highly qualified technical specialists, including hydrogeologists, geologists, groundwater

modelers, professional engineers, planners, and stakeholder engagement specialists. These team members are

experienced with and sensitive to both highly technical issues and the non-technical political and bureaucratic

issues that accompany GSP preparation and stakeholder engagement. Dudek’s project manager, Matt Naftaly,

has addressed SGMA and Basin issues from “both sides of the desk”, having worked as the Santa Barbara

County Water Agency Manager and Senior Hydrologist prior to joining Dudek as a principal hydrologist. The

Dudek team’s principal in charge, Peter Quinlan, brings more than three decades of groundwater supply,

contamination analysis, modeling, litigation, and planning expertise, and will provide quality assurance and

quality control for the Dudek team. Dudek’s project team has a strong local presence, with the project manager,

stakeholder engagement team, and several technical experts located in our Santa Barbara office. We look

forward to the opportunity to discuss our qualifications further. If you have any questions, please contact Mr.

Naftaly at [email protected] or 805.308.8529.

Sincerely,

_____________________________ _____________________________

Peter Quinlan, RG Matt Naftaly, PH

Vice President Project Manager

DUDEK Consulting Services for Development of a Groundwater Sustainability Plan 2

Table of Contents SECTIONS

1 Firm Profile ............................................................................................................................................................................... 3

2 Qualifications and Experience ............................................................................................................................................ 4

3 SGMA and Groundwater Experience .............................................................................................................................. 5

4 Project Team ........................................................................................................................................................................... 9

5 Project Approach ................................................................................................................................................................. 15

6 Administrative Information ............................................................................................................................................... 17

TABLES

1 Insurance Coverage ............................................................................................................................................................ 17

2 Dudek 2017 Standard Rates ............................................................................................................................................ 18

3 Cost Estimate ........................................................................................................................................................................ 19

4 Proposed Schedule ............................................................................................................................................................. 20

FIGURES

1 Organizational Chart ............................................................................................................................................................ 9

2 Cuyama Valley Groundwater Basin and Service Area Boundaries. ...................................................................... 15

APPENDIX

A Resumes


1 Firm Profile Dudek is a California-based environmental firm with 13 offices and more

than 400 hydrologists, hydrogeologists, planners, scientists, civil

engineers, contractors, and support staff. We assist public and private

clients on a broad range of projects that improve California’s

communities, infrastructure, and natural environment. Our expertise

includes watershed-scale surface and groundwater investigations,

infrastructure development and design, and building complex numerical

groundwater models to inform water resources planning decisions and

remediation efforts. Our team strategically moves projects through the

complexities of regulatory compliance, budgetary and schedule

constraints, and consensus building among various stakeholders.

Dudek was founded in 1980, and its corporate office is located in

Encinitas, California. The firm has 11 California offices, including a local

Santa Barbara office. As a midsized firm, we provide the personal service

of project managers who stay with your project from start to finish,

combined with the breadth and depth of capabilities characteristic of larger firms in order to meet your project’s

requirements. Our depth and breadth of experience means we can quickly assemble and mobilize a level of

service to match your project needs and budget. Our in-house team includes:

Certified hydrogeologists

Licensed geologists

Licensed professional engineers

Facilitation specialists

Stakeholder outreach and engagement

experts

AICP-certified environmental planners

CDFW- and USFWS-certified biologists

Registered professional archaeologists

Registered landscape architects

Registered environmental assessors

Certified arborists and foresters

Professional foresters

Noise and air quality specialists

Accredited Leadership in Energy and

Environmental Design professionals

Certified geographic information system

(GIS) professionals

Licensed contractors

Dudek has more than 20 years’ environmental services experience in the Central Coast, including water

resources, hydrology, and grant writing services. We have completed projects for the City and County of Santa

Barbara and agencies throughout the region, and have established a rapport with local and regional staff

members. Dudek’s local staff is familiar with Santa Barbara County Water Agency’s evolving organizational

structure, management approach, and communication channels, and we have relationships with agency staff

throughout all departments. Our hydrogeologists have experience and local knowledge of most of the

groundwater basins and resources throughout the region, and our environmental planners and engineers have

knowledge of countywide water systems.

Our positive reputation and relationships with local resource agencies will help to reduce review and approval

time for the project. Dudek has worked hard to build our reputation for superior and comprehensive project

analysis and design, construction planning, and implementation. Dudek has developed meaningful relationships

with regional resource agency personnel and surrounding municipalities and agencies.

Dudek at a Glance

Multidisciplinary environmental and engineering services

Eleven California offices, including Santa Barbara

400+ employees

Top 125 U.S. Environmental Firms (Engineering News-Record)

92% rating for reliability, timeliness, and responsiveness (Dun & Bradstreet, 2016)

More than 160 on-call contracts throughout California

Developing the first GSPs in California


2 Qualifications and Experience Dudek is a leader in supporting agencies, cities, and private entities in

testing, evaluating, and planning for groundwater resources in a timely,

cost-effective manner. Our hydrologists, hydrogeologists, engineers, and

geologists understand the importance of stewarding groundwater

resources to maintain supply quality and quantity, as well as to comply

with complex requirements related to groundwater dependent

ecosystems.

Dudek’s hydrogeologists have worked in most of California’s major

groundwater basins preparing groundwater plans, urban water

management plans, and water supply assessments. Therefore, we

understand the challenges pumpers face and the sustainability

requirements under SGMA. We assess basins on a regional level to

enable analysis of potential impacts from multiple projects, and we

synthesize data into practical, accurate models to allow for flexible basin

management.

Groundwater Sustainability Planning

Dudek’s hydrogeologists and planning experts establish a clear understanding of project needs and

expectations at project inception, collaborating with our clients to support the goals of the project. Dudek

regularly employs state-of-the-art quantitative groundwater modeling technologies and geospatial tools to

inform management decisions and facilitate development of realistic sustainability scenarios and goals. Real-

world operational experience allows Dudek’s diverse team to craft comprehensive solutions to some of

California’s most challenging resource allocation decisions.

We understand two of the biggest challenges will be (1) developing equitable methods for controlling

groundwater extractions and (2) reaching consensus on how these controls are accomplished to avoid potential

litigation. We believe our team offers the best approach to provide the essential mechanisms to addresses

these issues and the greatest capability to form agreement on how these issues are resolved and implemented.

Stakeholder Coordination and DAC Outreach

Inclusive, efficient and effective public participation, engagement, and conflict resolution are vital to all successful

planning processes and project implementation. Dudek’s team members are skilled in providing facilitation, and

support services to local agencies in order to build consensus toward project goals, engender trust and cultivate

productive working relationships...Dudek staff have strong public speaking and presentation skills. We are adept

at making presentations and effectively communicating concepts and messages to a wide variety of audiences.

We lead community workshops and outreach events to address participants’ concerns so they feel they are an

integral part of the solution, while also ensuring the interests of the agencies we represent are addressed and

represented. Additionally, we are versed in the complexities with outreach Disadvantaged Communities and our

staff have tested and trusted experience and success in effectively working with engaging community members.

Groundwater Services

Groundwater contamination investigation and characterization

Groundwater management plans

Groundwater monitoring and sampling

Groundwater remediation

Litigation support

Urban water management plans

Water modeling and forecasting

Water supply assessment

Well design and rehabilitation

Well site evaluation and inspection


Grant Identification, Writing, and Administration Services

Securing grants and loans is vital to accomplishing significant project work throughout California. Dudek’s skilled

grant team routinely assists cities, counties, districts, and nongovernmental organizations in a variety of grant

support tasks, including identifying appropriate grant/loan sources for projects or programs, verifying that projects

meet the funding organization and solicitations’ stated funding objectives for competitive applications, and

developing comprehensive, technically competent grant applications to successfully obtain funding.

Dudek has experience with grants and loans related to various local, state, and federal programs for IRWM

planning, groundwater management, groundwater sustainability, water quality, water recycling, water

desalination, and community outreach and education, including the following:

Sustainable Groundwater Planning Grant Program grants;

California Proposition 50, Proposition 84, and Proposition 1 IRWM grants;

Proposition 1 Grant and Loan Programs through the State Water Resources Control Board for water,

wastewater, and stormwater projects;

California Office of Emergency Services/Federal Emergency Management Agency grant applications

for flood management projects;

U.S. Department of Food and Agriculture grants;

California Coastal Conservancy grants;

California Ocean Protection Council grants;

U.S. Bureau of Reclamation grants; and

California Department of Public Health grants.

3 SGMA and Groundwater Experience The Dudek team’s deep technical expertise, complemented by extensive water policy and planning experience,

forms the skill base required to successfully implement SGMA.

BBM and GSA Formation for Cuyama Valley and San Antonio Creek

Groundwater Basins

Client: Santa Barbara County Water Agency

Client Reference: Fray Crease, Interim Manager, 805.568.3542, [email protected]

Project Dates: 2015–Ongoing

Key Dudek Staff: Matt Naftaly, Project Manager; Jill Weinberger, Senior Hydrogeologist; Claire

Kouba, Hydrogeologist; Jane Gray, Grants/Outreach; Devin Brookhart,

Publications Specialist

Dudek assisted the Santa Barbara County Water Agency in the

modification of basin boundaries and formation of GSAs in the two

Medium-Priority groundwater basins in the County. To meet the March

2016 deadline for BBM applications, Dudek initiated stakeholder

outreach in December 2015, and held two public meetings on January

12th (San Antonio) and 13th (Cuyama) of 2016. After completing both

BBM Applications, Dudek facilitated GSA formation discussions and filed

for GSA formation in both San Antonio and Cuyama.


Additionally, Dudek reached out to DWR early in the basin boundary modification process to secure the

Well Completion Reports necessary to inform future decision-making and open channels of

communication regarding the rapidly evolving SGMA guidelines. Dudek hydrogeologists conducted a

literature review of existing studies for both basin boundaries in order to fulfill the technical information

requirements for a Scientific Boundary Modification and to identify data gaps and goals for the GSP

development process. Dudek recently prepared a successful application for the County of Santa Barbara under

DWR’s Sustainable Groundwater Planning Grant program and will be continuing to monitor, track, and prepare

applications on behalf of the county for SGMA compliance and groundwater basin benefit.

SGMA Project Management and Engineering and Hydrogeology Services

Client: Borrego Water District and County of San Diego

Client Reference: Geoff Poole, General Manager, 760.767.5806 [email protected]

Project Dates: 2013−Ongoing

Key Dudek Staff: Trey Driscoll, Project Manager; Jane Gray, Grants/Outreach; Devin Brookhart,

Publications Specialist

Dudek is providing project management and preparing the GSP for Borrego Water District and the County of

San Diego for the critically overdrafted Borrego Valley Groundwater Basin. Dudek has prepared cost estimates

for the GSP, technical analysis of the existing Borrego Water District and County Demand Offset Water Credit

Policy, and scientific and jurisdictional analysis of the basin boundaries to support application for a Bulletin 118

basin boundary modification, water replacement cost analysis, and analysis on managing proportional

groundwater production cutbacks through a water market approach. Dudek is also currently building a custom

data management platform to support the Borrego GSP and providing on-call grant application preparation

services and support for various projects through numerous chapters of Proposition 1 for the District.

The Borrego Water District contracted Dudek in 2013 to provide

engineering and hydrogeology services to analyze various water supply

alternatives to serve the Rams Hill Golf Course. Dudek assisted the

Borrego Water District in drafting a long-term cooperation agreement

with the golf course to avoid water rights litigation. As part of the

agreement, Dudek characterized the hydrogeology of the southern

portion of the Borrego Valley Groundwater Basin to assist in determining

safe yield. Dudek has performed multiple aquifer tests, drilled five test

holes, installed four new production wells, and completed groundwater-

level monitoring and water quality sampling, including the installation of a

telemetry system to continually monitor groundwater levels and groundwater production. Dudek is using the

recently completed U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) groundwater model to optimize pumping of the basin and

project groundwater level decline.


Santa Ynez Upland Basin Wells Drilling and Hexavalent Chromium Study

Client: The Santa Ynez River Water Conservation District, ID No. 1

Client Reference: Chris Dahlstrom, General Manager, 805.688.6015 [email protected]


Key Dudek Staff: Trey Driscoll, Project Manager

Dudek provided as-needed services under a professional services

agreement for the District, ID No. 1 to assist in the construction of four

new municipal supply water wells with funding from the Federal

Emergency Management Agency after several river wells were impacted

by flooding. ID No. 1 contracted Dudek again in December 2013 to

evaluate Upland Basin wells affected with elevated concentrations of Cr6.

ID No. 1 currently operates 12 groundwater wells in the Upland Basin

generally located north of Santa Ynez in the Alamo Pintado Creek

Watershed. Of the 12 groundwater wells, half currently exceed the

California maximum contaminant level for Cr6 of 10 micrograms per liter.

Wellhead treatment or construction of a centralized treatment facility

potentially will be required for up to six wells.

Cr6 occurs naturally in the Upland Basin, and the source is likely the serpentine

matrix associated with the Franciscan basement complex in the San Rafael

Mountains. Given limited historical data for Cr6, the temporal and both the areal and vertical distribution of Cr6 in the

Upland Basin aquifer is not well understood. District wells are typically cross-screened among thin beds of sand,

gravel, and clay associated with the Paso Robles Formation. In some instances, thick beds of clay separate distinct

water producing zones. The district wants to identify potential discrete zones of elevated Cr6 that could impair water

quality and, consequently, develop a plan to better manage and improve the quality of water supplied by the wells.

Preliminary results of flow data and depth-discrete water quality samples suggest vertical variation of Cr6

concentrations in the aquifer and the potential to selectively pump from distinct aquifer zones to meet the proposed

Cr6 maximum contaminant level without wellhead treatment in some wells.

Dudek performed isolated pumping of select aquifer zones using an inflatable packer to prove feasibility of this

option. Additionally, Dudek recently completed the drilling and construction oversight, lithologic logging,

geophysical interpretation, and water quality sampling of the Office Test Well to determine production

capability and Cr6 concentrations in the southern portion of the Upland Basin. Dudek also assisted in various

portions of the State Water Resources Control Board planning and construction grant applications.

mailto:[email protected]


Fox Canyon GSPs

Client: Fox Canyon Groundwater Management Agency

Client Reference: Glenn Sheppard, Director, Ventura County Watershed Protection District,

805.654.2040, [email protected]


Key Dudek Staff: Ron Schnabel, Project Manager; Matt Naftaly, Principal Hydrogeologist; Trey

Driscoll, Senior Hydrogeologist; Claire Kouba, Hydrogeologist; Jane Gray,

Grants/Outreach; Devin Brookhart, Publications Specialist

The Fox Canyon Groundwater Management Agency retained Dudek in 2016 to prepare the GSPs for the

Oxnard, Las Posas, and Pleasant Valley basins in Ventura County. The plan requirements include historic basin

and water use conditions, including an annual water budget for the 30-year period from 1985–2015;

determination of sustainable basin yield, undesirable results, and minimum thresholds; and identification of

water resource projects or management actions necessary to achieve sustainable management by 2040. After

compiling and evaluating existing data from multiple agencies, Dudek has completed drafts of the initial

sections of the GSPs. We are proceeding with water budgets, defining undesirable results numerically and in

specific local context, and developing the minimum thresholds necessary to address falling groundwater

elevations, seawater intrusion, impacts on groundwater dependent ecosystems, and water quality. The plans are

scheduled for completion by 2018.

Catalina Island Groundwater Management and Sustainability Program

Client: Southern California Edison

Client Reference: Tara Prabhu-Hiniker, Project Manager, Catalina Operations, 310.510.4317,

[email protected]


Key Dudek Staff: Jill Weinberger, Senior Hydrogeologist

Southern California Edison selected Dudek to provide hydrogeologic services for implementation of the

Catalina Groundwater Management and Sustainability Program. The program was initiated to monitor the

status of critical wells and groundwater resources on the island, especially during extended drought conditions.

Dudek designed and implemented a groundwater monitoring network of key wells to aid in the long-term

management of the island water supply. Water level and conductivity data is being used to monitor potential

seawater intrusion. Dudek mapped bedrock fracture orientations and geology, performed aquifer tests, and

evaluated existing basin groundwater resources.


EDUCATION

University of California, Santa Barbara

BA, Geological Sciences

CERTIFICATIONS

Professional Hydrologist (PH), 13-H-5003,

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

Groundwater Resources Association of CA

Engineers Without Borders, Santa Barbara/Ventura Chapter

LOCATION

Santa Barbara, California

4 Project Team Successfully managing the SGMA process requires a team with a precise blend of California water policy

understanding, reliable agency relationships, groundwater expertise, and knowledge of the site specifics in the

Santa Ynez River Valley. We have assembled a team led by some of California’s leading groundwater experts.

Figure 1 depicts the team and lines of communication, followed by brief biographies of key personnel. Full

resumes are provided in Appendix A.

FIGURE 1. ORGANIZATIONAL CHART

Project Manager

Matt Naftaly, PH

Matt Naftaly is a hydrologist and project manager with 26 years’

professional experience in groundwater management including

SGMA implementation, surface water allocation, State Water

Project administration, regional water conservation programs, and

drought response. Mr. Naftaly has overseen and coordinated

significant water-related projects and programs with water

districts; cities; and local, state, and federal agencies. As project

manager for a diverse group of water and grant programs, he has

experience effectively fostering communication and gaining

consensus among groups with varied interests and backgrounds.

Mr. Naftaly has a range of technical skills, including groundwater

basin analysis, reservoir reoperation, hydrologic data collection

systems, and hydrologic analyses.


EDUCATION

Hobart and William Smith Colleges

BS, Geoscience and Environmental Studies

CERTIFICATIONS

Professional Geologist (PG), CA No. 8511

Certified Hydrogeologist (CHG), CA No. 936

Qualified SWPPP Developer/Practitioner, No. 20167


National Groundwater Association

CA Groundwater Resources Association

San Diego Association of Geologists

LOCATION

Encinitas, California

EDUCATION

University of Arizona

MS, Hydrology

CERTIFICATIONS

Registered Geologist (RG), AZ No. 26772


UCSD Department of Aerospace, Mechanical, and Environmental Engineering Industry Advisory Committee,

University of Arizona Department of Hydrology and Water Resources Advisory Committee

LOCATION


Principal in Charge

Peter Quinlan, RG

Peter Quinlan has 35 years' experience as a professional

hydrogeologist. Mr. Quinlan worked in groundwater exploration

and water resources evaluation for Tetra Tech International and

the government of Oman before returning to the United States

and working for Hargis + Associates, and eventually, Dudek. His

current professional responsibilities include design and supervision

of groundwater contamination investigations at hazardous waste

sites. Mr. Quinlan’s areas of specialization include water resource

evaluation, soil and groundwater remediation, expert witness

testimony, groundwater modeling, cost allocation among multiple

potentially responsible parties at Superfund sites, and

environmental assessments.

Hydrogeology

Trey Driscoll, PG, CHG

Trey Driscoll is a principal hydrogeologist with 16 years’

experience. Mr. Driscoll specializes in water supply evaluation,

water balance investigations to determine sustainable yield,

groundwater supply and treatment, and groundwater

management. Mr. Driscoll brings diverse experience to the project

team, and has supported numerous projects encompassing a

wide range of areas. His project experience includes watershed

analysis, municipal well design, logging, and construction

oversight; municipal well destruction; groundwater replacement

cost valuations, ongoing program management of a critically

overdrafted groundwater basin; water quality and hydrology

technical reports; and exploratory groundwater investigations.


EDUCATION

California State University Sacramento

BS, Geology

CERTIFICATIONS

PG, CA No. 7836, AZ No. 39745, OR No. 2020, WA No. 463

CHG, CA No. 867


California Groundwater Resources Association

LOCATION

Pasadena, California

EDUCATION

Stanford University MS, Geological and Environmental Sciences BS, Environmental Engineering

CERTIFICATIONS

PE, CA No. 87742

OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER Certification

QSP, No. 25683

Certified Erosion, Sediment and Storm Water Inspector, No. 4559

LOCATION


EDUCATION

San Francisco State University MS, Geosciences

University of California, Santa Cruz BA, Environmental Studies

CERTIFICATIONS

PG, CA No. 9244

Qualified SWPPP Developer, CA No. G09244

OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER Certification

LOCATION

Oakland, California

Ron Schnabel, PG, CHG

Ron Schnabel has 38 years’ experience as a geologist and 15

years as a hydrogeologist. Mr. Schnabel has used his thorough

understanding of geology and hydrogeology to develop projects

requiring planning, permitting, design, and operational expertise

with water banking and artificial groundwater recharge. He has

been project manager and key team member on more than 20

groundwater banking and recharge projects in California, and for

numerous other types of projects. His regulatory experience

includes environmental permitting, plans of operation, and

California Environmental Quality Act and National Environmental

Policy Act compliance and permitting. Mr. Schnabel uses his

experience to perform surface water- and groundwater-related

investigations; artificial recharge projects for aquifer storage and

recovery; and well design, construction, and testing. His experience includes groundwater modeling, GIS,

statistics, surface water measurement methods, and geophysics.

Claire Kouba, PE

Claire Kouba is an environmental engineer with 5 years’

experience in hydrogeology and water resources planning. Ms.

Kouba specializes in groundwater resources and groundwater

contamination, and has been working on projects related to

SGMA since November 2015. Recently Ms. Kouba has been an

integral member of the team working to prepare GSPs for three

basins in Ventura County for the Fox Canyon Groundwater

Management Agency. Experience includes custom-building

scripted data analysis tools, facilitating technical communication

during public outreach, investigating and building hydrogeologic

site models, conducting health risk assessments, groundwater

sampling and remediation, and researching and authoring

complex permitting documents.

Dylan Duvergé, PG

Dylan Duvergé is an environmental analyst and hydrogeologist with

11 years’ experience assessing program and project impacts to

surface water and groundwater resources, geologic, and hydrologic

hazards. He assists large-scale planning efforts and individual project

proposals through California Environmental Quality Act and National

Environmental Policy Act compliance. Mr. Duvergé has prepared,

contributed to, and/or peer reviewed groundwater resource

investigations, hydrology and drainage studies, geotechnical reports,

Phase I Environmental Site Assessments, and paleontological

resource assessments for various projects throughout California,

effectively communicating both the scientific and regulatory aspects

of hydrologic and geologic issues.


EDUCATION

California State University, Chico BS, Geology

CERTIFICATIONS

PG, CA, No. 7969

CHG, CA, No. 1018


California Groundwater Resources Association

LOCATION

Auburn, California

EDUCATION

San Diego State University

MS, Geology, Hydrology emphasis

UC San Diego

BS, Physics, Earth Sciences specialization

CERTIFICATIONS

Professional Engineer (PE), CA No. 79764

LOCATION


Groundwater Modeling

Steven Stuart, PE

Steven Stuart is a professional hydrogeologist with 20 years’

experience managing groundwater supply projects and

hydrogeological investigations in Southern California. He has

experience using Groundwater Vistas to build, calibrate, and

implement 2-D and 3-D finite difference numerical models to

simulate groundwater flow in the unsaturated and saturated zones,

and evaluate the hydraulic capture of wells and changes in aquifer

storage in groundwater basins. He also has experience designing

and constructing water production and observation wells,

managing and performing various on-site field activities such as

aquifer testing to estimate aquifer properties, and collecting groundwater samples to evaluate water quality.

Data Collection and Management

Lindsay Swain, PG, CHG

Lindsay Swain is a hydrogeologist with 40 years’ technical and

supervisory experience in hydrologic environments from the

desert to the rainforest throughout the United States. Mr. Swain’s

areas of expertise include water resource management and

supply, water supply assessments in desert basins, groundwater

quality investigations and analysis, groundwater

models/development and review, and aquifer storage and

recharge. Much of his recent work has been in preparing water

district data for SGMA implementation. Mr. Swain has also been

involved in evaluating groundwater supplies for shale hydraulic

fracturing and proposed power plants in the desert southwest. His

technical expertise includes developing one of the first

groundwater solute-transport models in the nation for the Upper Coachella Valley. Mr. Swain also participated

in the development of the groundwater model for California’s Central Valley, where he developed the program

to include water from aquifer compaction and land subsidence into the model. He was also responsible for the

first, and so far only, analysis of the chemical quality of groundwater for all the Hawaiian Islands, and has

evaluated the carbonate and crystalline aquifers in an 11-state area from New Jersey to Alabama.


EDUCATION

Universität Dortmund, Germany MS, Regional Planning and Management

State University of New York, Buffalo BS, Social Work


Third District Santa Barbara County Supervisorial Appointee to the Agricultural Advisory Committee

LOCATION


EDUCATION

Scripps Institution of Oceanography PhD, Earth Sciences

Rice University BA, Geology

CERTIFICATIONS

PG, CA No. 8940

LOCATION


EDUCATION

University of Arizona PhD, Hydrology and Water Resources

Brigham Young University MS, Geology BS Geology


Geochemical Society

LOCATION


Water Quality and Monitoring

Jill Weinberger, PhD

Jill Weinberger is a senior hydrogeologist at Dudek working in the

fields of groundwater supply and development, water resource

management, and groundwater contamination. Dr. Weinberger

has been the technical lead on projects evaluating the complex

interactions between surface water and groundwater in fractured

rock aquifers, assessing the potential for on-shore pumping to

induce seawater intrusion in coastal aquifers, and quantifying the

transpiration demands of native vegetation in a changing climate.

Dr. Weinberger has also been involved with alternative intake

assessments for desalination projects and litigation support for

contaminated groundwater sites in California. Over the past two years, Dr. Weinberger has assisted water districts,

municipalities and agencies implement the requirements of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act.

Daniel Ritter, PhD

Daniel Ritter is a geochemist with over 5 years’ experience in

aqueous and isotope geochemistry. Since joining Dudek, Dr. Ritter

has conducted groundwater modeling for SGMA implementation

and groundwater contaminant transport , as well as provided peer

review for groundwater and surface water models. Additionally, Dr.

Ritter has prepared groundwater sustainability plan sections in

collaboration with multiple interested parties. Dr. Ritter’s project

experience includes using isotopes and geochemistry as tracers of

natural and anthropogenic contaminants in groundwater and

surface water, and assessing the impact of interactions between

water, rock, and microbes on groundwater chemistry. He is

proficient in ArcGIS and groundwater flow modeling, including using MODFLOW and GMS.

Public and Stakeholder Engagement/Facilitation and Grant

Tracking/ Applications

Jane Gray

Jane Gray is an environmental specialist and project manager with

22 years’ project management and 13 years’ environmental

planning experience, specializing in water/wastewater planning

and permitting, agricultural resources planning and policy

planning, grant writing and management, general land use

planning, project development and entitlement services. Ms. Gray

brings acumen, efficacy, and a customized approach to efficient

service delivery. Her ability to skillfully negotiate the often-

disparate interests involved in projects and bring about consensus

is an asset in any situation. Ms. Gray has organizational expertise,

technical aptitude, planning proficiency, and competency in

facilitating projects through contentious issues and fractious

communities.


EDUCATION

UC, San Diego BA, Political Science, Public Law Emphasis

LOCATION


EDUCATION

University of California, Santa Barbara MESM, Environmental Science and Management

University of Vermont BS, Community and International Development

LOCATION


EDUCATION

University of California, Santa Barbara MESM, Environmental Science and Management

California State University, Monterey Bay BS, Earth Systems Science and Policy (Watershed Science Concentration)

CERTIFICATIONS

Management Practices, UC Santa Barbara

LOCATION


Zoë Carlson

Zoë Carlson is an environmental specialist/planner with 11 years’

experience specializing in watershed management, strategic

planning, facilitation, and grant management. Ms. Carlson has

extensive experience with stakeholder engagement in watershed

management, IRWM, and sustainable groundwater management.

She specializes in working with organizations on developing

funding strategies to align priority projects with regional,

watershed, and grant funding priorities. Ms. Carlson has

experience updating IRWM plans, developing IRWM grant

proposals, and developing disadvantaged community

involvement programs and grant proposals for IRWM.

Lila Spring

Lila Spring is an environmental specialist/planner with 3 years’

experience in the development of urban water management

plans, a sustainable water master plan, and integrated regional

water management plans. Ms. Spring has experience in grant

management, permitting, and stakeholder outreach. She is

working on the Santa Barbara County IRWM Plan Update and

GSP development projects along with local water supply projects

in Santa Barbara County. Ms. Spring has extensive experience

working with clients to develop projects and applications tailored

to the applicant’s needs and the grant requirements.

Technical Writing and Publications Services

Devin Brookhart

Devin Brookhart is the publications specialist lead and has 6 years’

experience in various aspects of publishing, including producing,

designing, editing, and proofreading documents. Ms. Brookhart’s

experience includes publications project management, team

supervision, quality control, extensive layout and design work in

the Adobe Creative Suite, and process and procedure

development to facilitate operations. She has been involved in the formatting, proofreading, and production of

biological assessments, biological resources technical reports, EIRs, environmental impact statements, initial

studies/mitigated negative declarations, and proposals. Additionally, Ms. Brookhart makes work assignments,

coordinates the production of large deliverables, provides status updates, analyzes processes, and oversees

quality control of the publications formatting and production group. Work assignment duties include planning,

scheduling, conducting, and coordinating document production efforts between production staff and technical

staff, project managers, legal staff, and clients to facilitate work completion according to established

requirements and schedules.

Team Availability

Each person on the Dudek team is committed to working on this project from start to completion. We have

reviewed the project schedule and will plan to maintain availability for each task.


The Basin is further along in the

SGMA compliance process

and GSP development than

many other California basins

due to the availability of a

comprehensive technical study

and groundwater model

developed by the USGS in 2014.

5 Project Approach The Basin is primarily agricultural with limited petroleum and

urban development. It is one of the most prolific agricultural

regions in Santa Barbara County and, being in a remote high

desert area, has limited natural recharge and opportunities for

supplemental water supply. Groundwater is presently the only

source of water supply within the Basin.

The Basin is designated by DWR as a medium priority, critically

overdrafted basin. As such, the GSP must be completed by 2020

and sustainable management achieved by 2040. Although water

levels in some parts of the Basin have exhibited significant historical declines, the Basin is composed of at least

nine subregions with varying amounts of connectivity and independent groundwater and recharge

characteristics. Therefore, the GSP must address each subregion independently, and as they relate to each

other. In addition, the west end of the Basin is separated from the rest by the Russell fault, and there was an

unsuccessful attempt to modify the Basin boundary to distinguish this portion from the rest due to differing

hydrologic and land use characteristics. This area too may be considered a distinct subarea for the purposes of

study and planning. In addition, DWR will be conducting a second round of BBM beginning in 2018, and it may

be advantageous to consider the status of the west end of the Basin, particularly those extreme northwestern

fingers that extend into narrow and shallow canyons where little or no groundwater may exist (Figure 2).

FIGURE 2. CUYAMA VALLEY GROUNDWATER BASIN AND SERVICE AREA BOUNDARIES.


The Basin is further along in the SGMA compliance process and GSP development than many other California

basins due to the availability of a technical study and groundwater model developed by the USGS in 2014. The

study, which focused on geohydrology, geomechanics, and water quality, will provide technical data to inform

the GSA and portions of GSP development. Although Dudek will use the study and associated groundwater

model as tools for GSP development, Dudek will perform independent analyses of factors needed to develop

the critical parameters for the GSP such as a comprehensive basin water budget, local definitions for

undesirable results, sustainability indicators, minimum thresholds, data gaps, and monitoring plans.

Project Approach

Dudek recognizes the necessity to produce a technically defensible GSP on schedule and within the available

budget . We have more GSP experience than any other firm in California, and have identified several critical

actions that will be the focus of the GSP preparation for the Basin.

Existing Resources and Experience

Dudek team members have decades of experience in the Basin. From assisting basin interests with funding of

critical water projects to organizing, overseeing, and funding the USGS technical study, Dudek is familiar with

the Basin hydrology, stakeholders, and water related needs. Directly related to the implementation of SGMA in

the Basin, Dudek has obtained grant funding for GSA formation, prepared the BBM application, and facilitated

GSA formation and stakeholder outreach.

Dudek will use the USGS study as the technical basis for GSP preparation. Dudek will update the groundwater

model prepared by the USGS as part of the larger USGS study to evaluate future pumping scenarios and

conduct other analyses required by DWR. Time and cost savings will result from using the USGS study and

related model to fulfill GSP requirements for basin setting and geology, historical and projected water budget,

monitoring networks and data gaps, and potential project and management actions. In addition, having

prepared the BBM application and facilitated GSA formation and outreach, Dudek will use existing stakeholder

databases and educational outreach materials as the basis for the stakeholder and outreach program.

Engaging and Consistent Stakeholder Processes

Stakeholder engagement is a critical required component of GSP development and implementation.

Appropriately engaging stakeholders in the process promotes consensus on difficult GSP issues such as

identification of undesirable results, development of sustainability goals, defining measurable objectives, and

preparation of projects and management actions. Moreover, stakeholder engagement is essential for final

approval of the GSP by DWR and in verifying the GSP has broad support throughout the implementation of the

plan’s programs and projects. Dudek’s team members possess the skills necessary to keep stakeholders

informed and engaged and are able to gain cooperation among diverse interests for project consensus.

Productive Relationships with DWR

Through its experience with SGMA implementation, Dudek has discovered the importance of a good working

relationship with DWR. SGMA is new legislation and a complete GSP has yet to be submitted to DWR.

Therefore, prudent communication with the DWR staff responsible for implementing SGMA allows for the

efficient resolution of questions and potential problems that may otherwise cause delay in GSP completion or

approval. In many cases, Dudek staff have found DWR to be receptive to suggestions and ideas about how to

implement SGMA and GSP requirements.


Flexible Data Management System

SGMA contains specific requirements for data management. For example, the system used must be GIS-based

and compatible with the various existing state databases. Because SGMA planning requires the documentation

of interim milestones and five-year status reports, a usable and comprehensive data management system is

essential. The Dudek data management and GIS team has the ability to work with a number of existing systems

and is in the process of developing custom data management platforms for other public agencies, such as the

Borrego Water District, the components of which may be tailored to specific project requirements. Dudek will

provide a system that is commensurate with the specific needs of the GSA.

Water Budget and Groundwater Model Focus

The water budget and groundwater model are two of the most important tools on which much of the GSP

depends. Dudek’s team includes expert geologists, hydrogeologists, and water modelers with experience

preparing these components of the GSP. These tools will be prepared early in the process in order to verify that

the data and information on which they depend can be collected and are available to evaluate the important

GSP parameters including climate and land use changes and water allocation scenarios.

6 Administrative Information

Proprietary Statement

No information or materials contained in this submittal or any subsequent interview is proprietary. Dudek

understands that this submittal and the information contained herein is not considered confidential.

Insurance

Dudek has the necessary insurance coverage, including liability and workers compensation, and can provide a

Certificate of Insurance outlining all policies and coverages if selected for the project. Table 1 provides a

summary of the firm’s present and proposed insurance coverage.

TABLE 1. INSURANCE COVERAGE

Insurance Policy Number Effective Dates Limits Comprehensive General Liability GLO014631100 8/28/2016–8/28/2017 $1,000,000 each occurrence

$2,000,000 aggregate

Automotive Liability BAP014632900 8/28/2016–8/28/2017 $1,000,000 Combined Single Limit

Professional Liability PEC014631400 8/28/2016–8/28/2017 $1,000,000 per claim

$1,000,000 aggregate

Worker’s Compensation WC014633000 8/28/2016–8/28/2017 $1,000,000 each accident

$1,000,000 each employee

$1,000,000 policy limit


Consulting Rates and Other Costs

Table 2 illustrates Dudek’s 2017 standard rates and other costs, including travel.

TABLE 2. DUDEK 2017 STANDARD RATES


Estimated Costs and Timing

Table 3 illustrates Dudek’s estimated costs to complete the proposed scope of work by task. These costs are an estimate and may be refined through negotiation with the GSA. Additionally, the proposed schedule for the proposed project is outlined in Table 4.

TABLE 3. COST ESTIMATE

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% Used on job 3% 9% 1% 3% 2% 7% 14% 17% 11% 9% 5% 6% 6% 5% Tasks 260.00 240.00 240.00 225.00 225.00 225.00 130.00 130.00 180.00 225.00 225.00 175.00 155.00 105.00

Existing Data Compilation and Review 6 40 4 12 6 40 40 80 40 40 10 318 58,020 58,020.00

Identify Data Gaps 6 20 4 12 2 24 40 40 40 4 192 33,890 33,890.00

Existing Data Assessment - Technical Memo 2 8 2 4 4 4 8 12 6 6 56 10,800 10,800.00

Monitoring Program - Technical Memo 2 6 8 6 4 8 12 16 6 8 76 13,680 13,680.00

Data Management System 6 4 16 24 140 80 80 350 59,720 59,720.00

Water Level Data for Monitoring Wells 10 8 12 40 40 40 6 156 26,930 26,930.00

Sampling and Analysis Plan 12 4 12 10 2 20 20 20 4 8 112 19,780 19,780.00

Existing Groundwater Model Input, Output and Maps 6 10 10 40 4 80 60 8 218 40,850 40,850.00

Groundwater Budget 20 20 4 40 180 40 60 40 6 410 68,930 68,930.00

Groundwater Model Input, Output and Maps for Projects, Management Actions and BMPS

4 8 8 40 4 160 120 80 60 8 492 79,800 79,800.00

Sustainable Management Technical Memo 4 12 2 8 14 14 40 40 20 20 10 184 32,050 32,050.00

Monitoring Network Assessment Technical Memo 2 8 2 12 12 8 20 20 20 10 8 122 22,010 22,010.00

Cost Estimate for Individual Projects, Management Actions and Best Management Practices for Sustainability Goal

40 20 40 60 80 40 20 20 8 328 62,240 62,240.00

Project and Management Actions Technical Memo 8 40 20 20 18 18 40 8 172 33,600 33,600.00

Water Credits/Entitlements 8 12 40 18 24 16 16 80 16 8 16 16 8 278 54,090 54,090.00

Planning, Permitting and Ordinance Review 20 40 40 80 80 20 280 49,500 49,500.00

Technical Advisory Committee (Group) Meetings 80 160 160 160 160 160 20 900 170,900 170,900.00

Public/Stakeholder Meetings 80 100 120 80 20 400 77,200 77,200.00

Grant Tracking 20 20 20 60 11,100 11,100.00

Draft GSP - - -

I. Introduction and Executive Summary 4 6 2 8 4 8 16 4 8 60 11,660 11,660.00

II.1 Description of Plan Area 4 2 16 80 2 8 112 19,180 19,180.00

II.2 Basin Setting 2 2 4 4 16 40 4 8 80 13,370 13,370.00

Hydrogeological Conceptual Model 4 4 2 4 24 24 24 4 8 98 17,930 17,930.00


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Current and Historical Conditions 8 8 4 2 8 40 80 4 8 162 24,490 24,490.00

Water Budget 8 8 2 4 4 8 80 32 4 8 158 24,380 24,380.00

Management Areas 8 2 8 40 24 40 4 8 134 21,430 21,430.00

III.1 Sustainability Goal 6 32 4 16 4 8 16 8 94 19,740 19,740.00

III.2 Undesirable Results 24 4 24 24 16 16 8 116 22,500 22,500.00

III.3 Minimum Thresholds 12 40 4 24 32 40 16 40 8 216 41,100 41,100.00

III.4 Measurable Objectives 8 24 8 24 60 24 8 40 8 204 37,240 37,240.00

III.5 Monitoring Network 8 4 8 40 32 16 8 8 124 19,500 19,500.00

IV. Projects and Management Actions 4 16 2 8 8 32 16 32 28 18 8 8 8 188 34,790 34,790.00

V. GSP Implementation 4 32 4 8 24 16 16 32 16 16 8 176 34,360 34,360.00

Appendices 4 16 16 40 4 12 16 16 20 144 23,300 23,300.00

Response to Comments 8 40 24 40 24 56 24 40 16 20 20 40 352 64,200 64,200.00

Final GSP 4 32 20 4 20 40 80 24 20 20 20 20 80 384 62,540 62,540.00

Total Hours 258 744 72 268 174 526 1,128 1,378 906 724 398 476 436 418 7,522 7,522 15,428.00 Total Billing 67,080 178,560 17,280 60,300 39,150 118,350 146,640 179,140 163,080 162,900 89,550 83,300 67,580 43,890 1,416,800 $1,416,800.00

TABLE 4. PROPOSED SCHEDULE

APPENDIX A Resumes

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EDUCATION

University of California, Santa Barbara BA, Geological Sciences, Second Competence in Writing

CERTIFICATIONS

Registered Professional Hydrologist (P.H.) 13-H-5003, American Institute of Hydrology


Groundwater Resources Association of California

Engineers Without Borders, Santa Barbara/Ventura Chapter

Technical Co-Lead on Tanzania Water Supply Project

Matt Naftaly, PH Principal Hydrologist

Matt Naftaly is a hydrologist and project manager with 26 years’

professional experience in groundwater management including

the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA)

implementation, surface water allocation, State Water Project

administration, regional water conservation programs, and

drought response. Mr. Naftaly has overseen and coordinated

significant water-related projects and programs with water

districts; cities; and local, state, and federal agencies. As project

manager for a diverse group of water and grant programs, he has

experience in effectively fostering communication and gaining

consensus among groups with varied interests and backgrounds.

Mr. Naftaly has a range of technical skills, including groundwater

basin analyses, reservoir reoperation, hydrologic data collection

systems, and hydrologic analyses.

Project Experience

Water Supply/Groundwater Management

Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA): Compliance and Implementation. As a

Principal Hydrologist with Dudek, Mr. Naftaly acts as the Project Manager (PM) for SGMA implementation

for the Montecito Water District. He is the Deputy PM for the preparation of four Groundwater

Sustainability Plans (GSPs) within the groundwater basins of the Fox Canyon Groundwater Management

Agency (FCGMA) in Ventura County. He has assisted with GSA formation and stakeholder outreach in the

Montecito and San Antonio Groundwater Basins and conducted two Basin Boundary Modification projects

in the San Antonio and Cuyama Groundwater Basins.

As the Manager of the Santa Barbara County Water Agency, Mr. Naftaly coordinated Santa Barbara County’s

compliance with the SGMA requirements for the San Antonio and Cuyama Valley Groundwater Basins. He

implemented technical groundwater basin studies, including the United States Geologic Survey hydrology

studies for the San Antonio and Cuyama Valley groundwater Basins that will be used for GSP development. Mr.

Naftaly conducted County Board of Supervisors briefings, stakeholder outreach and communications,

Department of Water Resources (DWR) collaboration, and other aspects of SGMA implementation.

Long-Term Supplemental Water Supply Alternatives Study, Santa Barbara County, California.

Managed a comprehensive study to examine and evaluate all potential water supplies available to Santa

Barbara County now and in the coming decades. The study examined the relative feasibility of various

alternatives, taking into consideration cost and regulatory obstacles, and regional alternatives that would

benefit from the economies of scale.

Emergency Water Supply Project, Santa Barbara County, California. Co-managed a project to bring

emergency water supplies to Santa Barbara County in response to the 1986–1991 drought. The

project necessitated construction of temporary water supply pipelines and coordination with the State

Department of Water Resources and several water supply districts to trade State Water credits for

delivery of local supplies.

MATT NAFTALY, PH – CONTINUED

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Cachuma Reservoir Operational Modification, Santa Barbara, California. Participated in development

and implementation of modified reservoir operations protocol to reduce downstream flooding while

increasing water supply. Developed a “real time” outflow monitoring method using an automated flood-

warning system.

Regional Stormwater Runoff Model, Santa Barbara, California. Developed region-specific “Rational

Method” program using Excel/VBA, a program used by developers to determine drainage capacity

requirements for new developments based on property characteristics, climate, location, and land use.

Integrated Regional Water Management (IRWM) Grant Program, Santa Barbara, California.

Oversaw grant applications for the state’s IRWM Program, including the production of the Integrated

Regional Water Management Plan. The program successfully obtained more than $30 million in

competitive grant funds including for two projects in the Cuyama Valley.

Cloud Seeding Program, Santa Barbara County, California. Administered and oversaw Santa Barbara

County’s cloud seeding program, including environmental approvals, participant collaboration, and

operations oversight.

Previous Professional Experience

Santa Barbara County Water Agency, Santa Barbara, California, Manager, 2008–2015. Supervised

up to five employees. Led water-related programs, with particular emphasis on groundwater

management, drought response, water supply, water conservation, water quality, and technical

studies. Supervised staff in carrying out projects and policy. Recommended action and provided

reports to executive management and the County Board of Supervisors regarding water-related

policy. Responsible for Water Agency budgets and staffing. Coordinated with County Purveyors,

Cachuma Reservoir Boards, and other water-related agencies for regional issues such as reservoir

operations, conservation efforts, water supply programs, and grant implementation.

Santa Barbara County Flood Control District, Santa Barbara, California, Senior Hydrologist/Section

Manager – Hydrology Division, 1997–2008. Supervised one to two employees. Responsible for

installation, operation, and maintenance of a comprehensive, “real-time” automated flood warning system.

Responsible for hydrologic data collection, analysis, archiving, and dissemination. Coordinated with the

USGS on flood warning and hydrologic data collection in the Cuyama Valley. Duties included budgeting,

hiring, Board of Supervisors approvals, and coordinating flood warning activities with various local, state,

and federal entities. Responsible for stream flow measurements and development of rating curves.

Conducted interviews with the media regarding flooding, drought, and other hydrologic and

meteorological subjects. Supervised development and maintenance of a website displaying hydrologic

data. In charge of storm monitoring, coordination, and modeling during flood events. Supervised

production of various flood reports and other documents.

Santa Barbara County Water Agency, Santa Barbara, California, Hydrologist, 1991–1997. Under

emergency drought declaration, co-managed a $13 million emergency water supply project involving the

trade of water and water rights with several entities. Managed Santa Barbara County’s cloud seeding

program, including coordination, budgeting, contracts, and operations oversight. Collected, analyzed, and

disseminated groundwater data. Performed hydrologic analysis of groundwater and surface water.

Interacted with the media.

MATT NAFTALY, PH – CONTINUED

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Petroleum Industry Consultants Inc., Huntington Beach, California, Geologist, 1987–1990. Project

manager/environmental geologist for geologic/environmental consulting firm. Conducted soil and

groundwater contamination studies, contaminant remediation projects, and other geologic hazards

research. Responsible for all phases of projects, including, budgeting, permitting, field work, and reporting.

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EDUCATION

University of Arizona MS, Hydrology

CERTIFICATIONS

Registered Geologist (RG), AZ No. 26772 (exp. 3/31/2017)

ADVISORY COMMITTEE OFFILIATIONS

Industry Advisory Committee, Department of Aerospace, Mechanical, and Environmental Engineering, University of California, San Diego

Department Advisory Committee, Department of Hydrology and Water Resources, University of Arizona

Peter Quinlan, RG Principal; Hydrogeology/Hazardous Materials Manager

Peter Quinlan has 35 years' experience as a professional

hydrogeologist. He worked in groundwater exploration and water

resources evaluation for Tetra Tech International and the

government of Oman before returning to the United States and

working for Hargis + Associates, and eventually, Dudek. Mr.

Quinlan’s current professional responsibilities include design and

supervision of groundwater contamination investigations at

hazardous waste sites. Areas of specialization include water

resource evaluation, soil and groundwater remediation, expert

witness testimony, groundwater modeling, cost allocation among

multiple potentially responsible parties (PRPs) at Superfund sites,

and environmental assessments.

Project Experience

Groundwater Supply and Development Evaluated water quality and quantity and regulatory and water rights issues as part of the due

diligence for the acquisition of the Primm casinos and golf courses in Nevada and California.

Prepared a groundwater supply assessment for the Joshua Basin Water District, including

simulations of water level and storage declines in response to various demand growth scenarios.

Evaluated recharge estimates, estimated storage, and historical production and declines in

groundwater levels, and estimated both recharge from septic system discharges and water quality

impacts associated with septic discharge. Identified potential sites for artificial recharge through

the capture of storm runoff and imported water.

Designed and prepared well specification for a new production well for the Joshua Basin Water

District. Evaluated potential spreading basin locations for aquifer recharge with imported water.

Evaluated potential impact of a new production well on water levels and pump submergence in

existing wells, on seawater intrusion, and on colored water migration in the Orange County

Groundwater Basin for the Laguna Beach County Water District.

Investigated the groundwater resources and sustainable yield of a 23,000-acre ranch in San Diego

County, California. Work included exploration drilling; production well construction; and measuring

rainfall, surface water runoff, changes in soil moisture, and changes in groundwater storage.

Estimated infiltration and losses to evapotranspiration to calculate recharge and sustainable yield

through water balance analysis. Performed an ecohydrology study to evaluate water demands of

native plant populations in upland and riparian areas. Project is ongoing.

Investigated the groundwater resources and sustainable yield of a 25,000-acre ranch in Santa Barbara

County, California. Measured rainfall, changes in soil moisture, and changes in groundwater storage.

Estimated infiltration and evapotranspiration losses to calculate recharge and sustainable yield through

water balance analysis. Performed an ecohydrology study to evaluate water demands of native plant

populations in upland and riparian areas. Project is ongoing.

Conducted resource evaluations and prepared a groundwater management plan in accordance

with Assembly Bill 3030 to develop groundwater resources in Tijuana Valley, California. Designed a

groundwater exploration program for the San Diego Formation, which included the installation of

two 1,400-foot-deep observatory wells and a 1,200-foot-deep production well.

PETER QUINLAN, RG – CONTINUED

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Evaluated impacts of increased production from the Dyer Road well field for the Irvine Ranch

Water District.

Consulted with Suburban Water Systems to site and design two 1,200-foot exploratory boreholes

and two 1,200-foot production wells. Prepared draft well specifications for driller bid packages;

interpreted geophysical logs; and designed well screen intervals, slot size and filter pack. Evaluated

water quality analyses from zone testing to determine screen intervals.

Prepared a groundwater management plan for the Rainbow Municipal Water District. The plan

addresses water quality impacts from agricultural and horticultural runoff and septic discharges, as

well as developing groundwater supply.

Evaluated the potential impact of seepage of reclaimed water from the San Joaquin Reservoir for

Irvine Ranch Water District. This evaluation included review of hydraulic properties of the reservoir

liner and underlying formations and water quality impacts on the Newport Beach Back Bay.

Evaluated the impact of future wastewater plant effluent discharges on the salinity of groundwater

for the Ramona Municipal Water District. Prepared numerical models of the basin and a report to

support a basin plan amendment request from the Regional Water Quality Control Board.

Prepared a numerical groundwater model to evaluate the impacts of increased discharge

rates of wastewater effluent from the Rancho Santa Fe Water Pollution Control Facility in the

San Dieguito Valley.

Investigated development of groundwater supply from the Saugus Formation on the south flank of

the San Gabriel Mountains. Designed and constructed one 700-foot-deep well.

Investigated groundwater resources in the Ibri-Dhank area of Oman. Investigated quantity and

quality of groundwater available in alluvial formations and Eocene/Paleocene limestone and

dolomites beneath the foothills of the Jabal Akhdar and plains between the mountains and sand

dunes of the Empty Quarter in Oman. Reviewed existing hydrogeologic information, sited

exploration wells, logged boreholes, designed wells, conducted aquifer tests, and related data to

existing hydrogeologic information. Constructed 12 wells to depths of 700 feet.

Conducted a hydrogeologic exploration and resource evaluation, which entailed selecting

locations, drilling, and aquifer testing for 21 exploration wells to depths of 800 meters, of the Jabal

Qara and Nadj areas of the Dhufar Province in Oman.

Investigated hydraulic conductivity of dual porosity Miocene formations by means of packer

testing in Salalah, Oman.

Investigated seawater intrusion along the Salalah Coast in Oman.

Groundwater/Surface Water/Habitat Interaction – Ecohydrology Conducted an ecohydrology study to evaluate water demands of native plant populations in

upland and riparian areas on a 23,000-acre ranch in San Diego County, California, and the

potential impact of groundwater development. Work included measuring rainfall, surface water

runoff, changes in soil moisture, and transpiration, and logging plant species and numbers in

gridded test cells. Estimated habitat water requirements by measuring changes in soil moisture

and measuring sap flux. Project is ongoing.

Conducted an ecohydrology study to evaluate water demands of native plant populations in upland

and riparian areas on a 25,000-acre ranch in Santa Barbara County, California. Work included

measuring rainfall, surface water runoff, and changes in soil moisture and estimating transpiration.

Estimated habitat water requirements by measuring changes in soil moisture. Project is ongoing.

Evaluated seasonal water quantity and quality requirements of cismontane alkali marsh on Newhall

Ranch in Los Angeles County, California. Marsh grasses were sustained by brackish groundwater

containing sulfate at concentrations up to 5,000 milligrams per liter. Work included installation and


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monitoring of shallow piezometers, slug testing to determine hydraulic properties of the soil, soil

installation and monitoring of moisture probes, continuous groundwater level measuring, and

periodic water quality sampling.

Evaluated seasonal water quantity and quality requirements of wetlands habitat on a 250,000-acre

ranch in Los Angeles and Kern Counties, California. Study examined potential seasonally varying

sources of water to the wetlands and the potential impact of groundwater development. Work

included installation and monitoring of shallow piezometers and soil moisture probes, continuous

measuring of groundwater levels, periodic water quality sampling, isotope analyses, and spring

discharge monitoring.

Evaluated the potential effect of intercepting suburban runoff for nuisance nutrient

treatment/reuse, the effect of expanding the acreage of the Gobenadora Ecological Restoration

Area on groundwater elevations in Gobenadora Canyon, and the potential impact on shallow-

rooted plants in the restoration area.

Remedial Design and Implementation Prepared a feasibility study evaluating water supply and remedial alternatives to address the South

Archibald Plume for the City of Ontario.

Designed and implemented remediation of PCE and TCE in vadose zone in Burbank, California.

Issued a No Further Action letter.

Designed and implemented a pump-and-treat groundwater remediation to treat volatile organic

compound- (VOC) contaminated groundwater at a manufacturing facility in California. Designed

and implemented a soil vapor extraction to remediate VOC-contaminated soil.

Designed and implemented soil remediation and groundwater remediation technologies,

including the injection of treated groundwater and modification to municipal well field pumpage

patterns, to facilitate remediation at an electronic component facility in Stockton, California.

Designed enhanced in situ bioremediation of groundwater contaminated with chlorinated solvents.

Designed and implemented soil remediation technology at a pesticide-operation facility located in

Southern California.

Designed and implemented a remedial investigation of chromium contamination, and designed

and installed a remedial well field at the Marley Cooling Tower Company Superfund site in

Stockton, California.

Revised soil vapor extraction well network and obtained closure for soil and groundwater at the

former Lonza pharmaceutical plant in Huntington Park, California.

Obtained soil closure for the AC Products site in Placentia, California.

Prepared a closure plan for a municipal landfill for the Hualapai Nation in Peach Springs, Arizona.

Groundwater Modeling Simulated migration of TCE in south Archibald Plume in Ontario, California, to evaluate potential

remedial responses and impacts of further migration.

Conducted model simulations of the potential impact of various growth scenarios on groundwater

supplies for the Joshua Basin Water District. Results of these simulations aided the District in the

decision to import water to enhance recharge.

Performed vadose zone and groundwater modeling of a PCE release for AC Products in OCWD v. Northrup litigation over groundwater contamination with PCE; TCE; 1,4-dioxane; and perchlorate.


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Developed solute transport model of a glacial outwash aquifer with complex surface

water/groundwater interaction. Simulations included the replicating fate of VOCs degraded by

reductive dehalogenation.

Prepared coupled vapor transport and groundwater transport models of VOC releases from

landfills in California and Indiana.

Participated in the preparation of a finite element model of the San Gabriel Basin that was used to

design a groundwater remedy in the Baldwin Park Operable Unit of the San Gabriel Valley

Superfund sites.

Prepared a three-dimensional density-driven flow model of the Tijuana River Valley to evaluate

seawater intrusion groundwater development alternatives and groundwater recharge using

reclaimed water and injection wells.

Prepared a groundwater model to simulate the effects of increased infiltration at a wastewater

plant in Rancho Santa Fe, California.

Prepared a groundwater model of the San Dieguito Valley to evaluate the effectiveness of

coordinated groundwater pumping and reclaimed water recharge in reversing saltwater intrusion.

Prepared a solute transport model of a layered alluvial aquifer system to design groundwater

remediation at a wood-treating facility in the Central Valley.

Prepared a solute transport model of a layered alluvial aquifer system to design groundwater

remediation at the Kearney-KPF Facility in Stockton, California. This model was also used to

evaluate the relative contributions of various sources to groundwater contamination in support of

insurance litigation.

Prepared a solute transport model of vadose zone and groundwater at West Osborn Complex in

Phoenix, Arizona.

Prepared a groundwater model to simulate the impact of additional groundwater withdrawals

from the Dyer Road well field in Orange County, California, for the Irvine Ranch Water District.

Prepared a model to simulate the potential impact of a new production well in Fountain Valley,

California, for the Laguna Beach County Water District.

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EDUCATION

Hobart and William Smith Colleges, Geneva, New York, BS, Geoscience and Environmental Studies

CERTIFICATIONS

Professional Geologist, CA No. 8511

Certified Hydrogeologist, CA No. 936

QSD/QSP, No. 20167


National Groundwater Association

Groundwaster Resource Association of California

San Diego Association of Geologists

Trey Driscoll, PG, CHG Senior Hydrogeologist

Trey Driscoll is a senior hydrogeologist with 16 years’

experience in the environmental field. Mr. Driscoll specializes in

environmental investigations, groundwater supply and

remediation, and soil gas studies. He brings diverse experience

to the project team and has supported numerous projects

encompassing a wide range of areas. Mr. Driscoll’s project

experience includes municipal well design, logging, and

construction oversight; municipal well destruction; soil gas

surveys for methane; experiments with pilot studies for in situ

remediation; water quality and hydrology technical reports;

Phase I and II site assessments; and exploratory groundwater

investigations.

Project Experience

Groundwater Sustainability Plans, Fox Canyon Groundwater Management Agency. Serving as

project manager for preparation of four GSPs for the basins of the Fox Canyon Groundwater Management

Agency in Ventura County. Preparation of the plans is required by the SGMA and necessitates

coordination between stakeholders including agricultural interests, urban interests, DACs, and public

agencies. Dudek is working with a technical advisory group to prepare comprehensive GSPs in accordance

with state requirements. The plans consist of historic basin and water use conditions and determination of

sustainable basin yield, undesirable results, and thresholds for monitoring. Future conditions are evaluated

in terms of potential changes to land use and climate and a plan for proactive management, including

data monitoring and implementation of projects and policies will be developed.

Borrego Groundwater Sustainability Plan, County of San Diego. Managing the preparation of a GSP

for the critically overdrafted Borrego Valley Basin. Dudek prepared cost estimates for the GSP, technical

analysis of the existing BWD and BWD Demand Offset Water Credits Policy (WCP), and scientific and

jurisdictional analysis of the basin boundaries to obtain a Bulletin 118 basin boundary modification, water

replacement cost analysis, and analysis on managing proportional groundwater production cutbacks

through a water market approach. Dudek is also providing on-call grant application preparation services

and support for various projects through numerous chapters of Proposition 1 for the BWD.

Groundwater Management Plan, Rainbow, San Diego, California. Served as researcher on lithology

and hydrology of the Rainbow valley for a groundwater management plan.

Municipal Water Well Installation Project, Santa Ynez River Water Conservation District Los Olivos,

Santa Barbara, California. Served as site geologist, supervising installation of four municipal water wells.

Conducted aquifer pump tests and logged lithology of borehole for a project funded by the Federal

Emergency Management Agency.

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Municipal Assessment to Determine the Suitability for Groundwater Development, Lee Lake Water

District Corona, Riverside County, California. Served as project manager for assessment to determine

the suitability for groundwater development. Evaluated potential well sites in context of local geology and

fault zones, existing wells, water levels, and water quality.

Municipal Water Supply Well Project, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Joshua Tree, San

Bernardino, California. Served as project geologist, preparing all contract documents, including technical

specifications, for project funded by a U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development Grant.

Beach Replenishment Material Evaluation, Unified Port of San Diego, California. Served as project

geologist and manager for the project, which involved determining the compatibility of previously

dredged material for beach replenishment in accordance with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers guidance.

Monitoring Well Installation Project, Former Crazy Horse Landfill, City of Salinas, Monterey,

California. Served as geologist for project that included installation of six monitoring wells at a landfill.

Responsible for characterizing vertical and horizontal movement of contamination in conjunction with

ongoing litigation.

High Groundwater Conditions Evaluation, Cal Sorrento Ltd., San Diego County, California. Served

as geologist for project that involved installation of multiple wells. Conducted 5-day aquifer test to

determine hydraulic properties of alluvial aquifer. Estimated theoretical well spacing required to dewater

the site.

Gas Station Site Contamination, Las Vegas, Nevada. Served as project geologist, oversaw the

installation of four monitoring wells and 10 soil borings to characterize site lithology and the vertical and

horizontal extent of contamination.

Expansion of Water Treatment Facilities, City of Irvine and City of Indio, Orange and Riverside

Counties, California. Prepared water quality and hydrology technical reports in conjunction with

environmental impact reports performed under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) for water

treatment facilities undergoing expansion.

Phase II Site Assessment for Dry Cleaning Facility, Toluca Properties, City of Oceanside, San Diego,

California. Created a work plan for soil gas sampling and installation of monitoring wells, as well as

collection of soil samples to determine soil properties. Conducted soil vapor extraction test to

determine radius of influence. Received risk-based closure for the site from the County of San Diego.

Phase II Site Assessment for Leaking Underground Storage Tank Site, Saint Vincent’s School,

Santa Barbara, California. Delineated the extent of soil contaminated and developed work plan for

removal of petroleum-contaminated soil. Oversaw soil remediation and received closure for site from the

County of Santa Barbara.

Evaluation of Contamination, Santa Barbara County, California. Investigated previously unknown

hydraulic cylinder uncovered at site in Santa Barbara. Worked in conjunction with regulators to develop

soil sampling plan to determine presence of soil contamination. Received closure on site.


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Soil Analysis Project, Phoenix, Arizona. Drilled four exploratory soil borings at site to determine soil

properties. Involved logging of borehole and collection of soil samples for laboratory analysis. Developed

work plan and health and safety plan.

Environmental Analysis Project at MGM Mirage and Mandalay Bay Resort Group Merger, Las

Vegas, Nevada. Performed an environmental due diligence audit completed for the researched

subsidence in Las Vegas due to groundwater withdrawal and the potential for differential subsidence to

impact building foundations. Also investigated faults and fissures in the Las Vegas Valley to determine their

potential impacts.

Installation of Methane Mitigation System, City of Los Angeles, California. Designed and oversaw

installation of methane mitigation system for Eleven South, a new 13-story residential building in

downtown Los Angeles. Completed plans in accordance with the Los Angeles Department of Building and

Safety Methane Mitigation Standard.

Soil Gas Monitoring, San Diego County, California. Managed soil gas monitoring for methane,

including the collection, analysis, and reporting of data in compliance with the County of San Diego’s

former methane testing ordinance, for over 1,000 new homes.

Redevelopment Project, City of Chula Vista, San Diego, California. Performed phase I site

assessments for property undergoing redevelopment.

School Site Monitoring Project, Santa Barbara County Education Office, Santa Barbara, California.

Served as project geologist/manager for indoor air quality and sub-slab vapor monitoring for school site

undergoing investigation for chlorinated solvents in Santa Barbara. Work was performed under the oversight

of the California Department of Toxic Substance Control.

Methane Mitigation Project, San Diego Gas and Electric (SDG&E), San Diego, California. Inspected

proper methane mitigation for transformers, service connections, and distribution trench dams as required

by SDG&E.

Weldon Solar Project, Renewable Resources Group, Kern, California. Performed a hydrology and

water quality analysis to determine the potential impact of the project on drainage and to downstream

water bodies.

Methane Gas Venting Systems Project, San Diego and Los Angeles Counties, California. Designed,

inspected, and certified installation of passive sub-slab venting systems for methane gas.

Monitoring Well Installation and Pump Testing, Santa Barbara County, California. Served as project

geologist for the installation of two monitoring wells in the Monterey formation along the Gaviota Coast.

Supervised the drilling, construction, and logging of the wells. Currently conducting pump testing to

determine the sustainable yield in accordance with County of Santa Barbara guidelines.

Water Supply Well Installation Project, City of Vista, San Diego, California. Served as project

geologist/manager for the installation of a water irrigation supply well for Vista Sports Park. Supervised

drilling, construction, and pumping of an artesian well completed in fractured granite.


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Recycled Water Storage Project, City of San Diego, San Diego, California. Served as project geologist

for the City of San Diego in cooperation with the U.S. Geological Survey evaluating the potential to use the

Tijuana River Alluvial Basin for seasonal storage of recycled water.

Remediation Technologies Research, SPX Corporation, City of Stockton, San Joaquin, California.

Researched remediation technologies, including in situ redox manipulation, for use at a site contaminated

with metals including hexavalent chromium. Also conducted stormwater investigation to determine source

of metals in water. Determined that the degrading asphalt layer at the site was the primary source and

developed list of potential remedial options, including phytoremediation.

Sewage Treatment Facility Percolation Study, Rancho Santa Fe, San Diego, California. Investigated

treated effluent wastewater discharges to percolation beds. Installed piezometers and monitored water

levels during a percolation study.

Water Treatment Plant Hydrology Study, City of Indio, Riverside, California. Prepared hydrology study

for water treatment plant in Indio under CEQA for plan to update the facility.

Relevant Previous Experience

Supported in conducting an enhanced in situ bioremediation at two facilities contaminated with

chlorinated solvents by injecting ethanol as an electron donor to promote reductive dechlorination

by existing bacteria.

Oversaw drilling of soil borings and logged lithology using both hollow stem auger and mud

rotary drilling.

Supported the implementation of in situ pilot studies using potassium permanganate as a

chemical oxidant to degrade chlorinated solvents. Additionally, performed tracer test to determine

aquifer characteristics.

Oversaw geoprobe sampling of groundwater to characterize the extent of a chlorinated solvent

plume.

Prepared groundwater monitoring reports for various sites.

Performed quarterly monitoring at chlorinated solvent and 1,4-dioxane contaminated sites. These

sites are undergoing containment and remediation using pump and treat technologies

Sampled for the presence of nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) to determine the viability of a new

municipal water well in the vicinity of a plume.

Created and modified CADD drawings including designs for methane mitigations systems,

lithologic logs, and groundwater elevation and concentration maps.

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EDUCATION

California State University Sacramento BS, Geology

CERTIFICATIONS

Geologist, Arizona No. 39745

California No. 7836

Oregon No. 2020

Washington No. 463

Ronald Schnabel, PG, CHG Senior Hydrogeologist

Ron Schnabel has 38 years’ experience as a Geologist, and 18

years as a Hydrogeologist. Mr. Schnabel has used his thorough

understanding of geology and hydrogeology to develop clients

requiring planning, permitting, design and operational expertise

with water banking and artificial groundwater recharge. He has

been the project manager and key team member on more than

twenty groundwater banking and recharge projects in California,

and for numerous other types of projects. Mr. Schnabel’s

regulatory experience includes environmental permitting, plans of

operation, CEQA, EIRs, and NEPA compliance and permitting. His goal is to use his experience to help further

develop clients needing surface water and groundwater related investigations, artificial recharge projects for

aquifer storage and recovery, well design, construction and testing. Mr. Schnabel’s experience includes

groundwater modeling, GIS, statistics, surface-water-measurement methods, and geophysics.

Project Experience

Groundwater Sustainability Plans, Fox Canyon Groundwater Management Agency. Senior

hydrogeologist assisting with preparation of four GSPs for the basins of the Fox Canyon Groundwater

Management Agency in Ventura County. Preparation of the plans is required by the SGMA and necessitates

coordination between stakeholders including agricultural interests, urban interests, DACs, and public agencies.

Dudek is working with a technical advisory group to prepare comprehensive GSPs in accordance with state

requirements. The plans consist of historic basin and water use conditions and determination of sustainable

basin yield, undesirable results, and thresholds for monitoring. Future conditions are evaluated in terms of

potential changes to land use and climate and a plan for proactive management, including data monitoring

and implementation of projects and policies will be developed.

Borrego Groundwater Sustainability Plan, County of San Diego. Senior hydrogeologist supporting the

preparation of a GSP for the critically overdrafted Borrego Valley Basin. Dudek prepared cost estimates for the

GSP, technical analysis of the existing BWD and BWD Demand Offset Water Credits Policy (WCP), and scientific

and jurisdictional analysis of the basin boundaries to obtain a Bulletin 118 basin boundary modification, water

replacement cost analysis, and analysis on managing proportional groundwater production cutbacks through a

water market approach. Dudek is also providing on-call grant application preparation services and support for

various projects through numerous chapters of Proposition 1 for the BWD.

Preliminary Conceptual Design, Lower May Sediment Placement Site, Los Angeles County Department

of Public Works, Los Angeles County, California. Project Manager for the conceptual civil engineering and

landscape design for the facility. Supervised work of the hydrological and landscape architectural sub-

consultants. Managed project budget and deliverables.

Evaluation of the Proposed Fremont Valley Preservation Project Groundwater Bank, AquaHelio

Resources, LLC, Kern County, California. Conducted an evaluation of the Fremont Valley Groundwater Basin

to determine the effects of groundwater banking on the basin. Conducted twenty-three test borings and twelve

hydraulic conductivity tests to evaluate surface recharge potentials. Constructed three percolation test basins to

estimate infiltration rates. Conducted five aquifer pumping tests to estimate aquifer parameters to construct a

conceptual geologic groundwater model to evaluate the groundwater banking operations. Estimated the safe

yield of the Basin by precipitation and change in storage methods.

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Percolation Basin Testing and Design Recommendations, Coachella Canal Lining Coordination

Committee Technical Memorandum, San Bernardino County, California. Conducted percolation basin

testing at Coachella Valley Water District’s (CVWD) Unlined Canal and at the Dos Palmas Aqua Farms

percolation basins to estimates infiltration rates. Used falling-head and constant-head percolation tests to

estimate percolation rates. Results were then used to plan new percolation ponds on the CVWD Unlined Canal

and at the Dos Palmas Aqua Farms.

Evaluation of Groundwater Banking Project Impacts, Environmental Science Associates, Kern County,

California. Evaluated the effects of the proposed West Kern Water District Groundwater Banking Project to

groundwater levels and to water quality for an EIR. Used the WinFlow modeling software to estimate the

drawdown and mounding impacts for different well configurations, pumping and recharge amounts and for

different locations. Examined historic groundwater level and water quality data to estimate project impacts to

baseline conditions. Characterized the groundwater basin. Reviewed pumping tests to obtain aquifer

parameters for modeling.

Semitropic Groundwater Model, Semitropic Water Storage District, Wasco, California. Project

Manager for the development of an extensive groundwater model used to estimate groundwater-banking

impacts to adjacent water districts. The model required the development of an extensive Access database

capable of manipulating large amounts of data on a monthly basis.

Santa Ana River Groundwater Recharge Optimization Study, San Bernardino Valley Water

Conservation District and San Bernardino Valley Municipal Water District, San Bernardino,

California. Conducted recharge infiltration rate studies as part of a team to evaluate potential recharge and

optimization for the upper Santa Ana River. Conducted falling-head and constant-rate recharge tests on

existing recharge basins and worked with team to plan new facility locations.

Centennial Hydrogeologic Investigation, Centennial Founders, LLC, Los Angeles, California. Conducted

a hydrogeologic study to assess the quantity and quality of groundwater. Performed preliminary design and

cost estimating for groundwater recharge and recovery facilities consisting of approximately 100 acres of

spreading grounds and seven recovery wells. Conducted an extensive hydrogeologic study that included drilling

and installing eight monitoring wells, designing and constructing a groundwater recharge test basin, and

estimating the safe groundwater yield for local groundwater supply. This investigation was a portion of the

water resource assessment study for a major planned community.

White River Recharge Site Investigation, Kern-Tulare Water District, Kern County, California. Conducted

groundwater recharge basin tests to estimate percolation rates for a proposed groundwater banking operation.

Drilled an exploratory borehole to determine the viability of conducting a groundwater storage and recovery

program.

Groundwater Resource and Quality Investigation, Blackwell Land, LLC, Bakersfield, California. Evaluated

the quality and availability of groundwater for approximately 45 square miles of the Berrenda Mesa Water

District in western Kern County. Examined historic groundwater levels and water quality, characterized the

groundwater basin and provided estimates of current groundwater quantities and quality. Performed pumping

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Evaluation of Groundwater Banking Sites for Cattani Farming, Kern County, California. Conducted three

different property evaluations for potential groundwater banking operations. Investigations included evaluating

soil conditions, estimating infiltration rates, and locating potential subsurface impediments to recharge.

Groundwater recovery was evaluated for each property site. This required aquifer characterization, well

placement analysis, and water quality and well drawdown impact considerations.

Freeport Element of the American River Use Strategy, San Joaquin County Department of Power

and Water, San Joaquin County, California. Developed recharge modeling constraints such as soil

properties, geology, water quality and levels, environmental considerations, and land use that were used to rank

potential recharge site favorability. Ranked constraints values were incorporated with GIS mapping to identify

favorable groundwater recharge and In-Lieu water use sites.

Groundwater Storage and Recovery Pilot Project in White Wolf Basin, Wheeler Ridge-Maricopa

Water Storage District, Kern County, California. Conducted a detailed hydrogeologic investigation on

recharging State Water Project water in the White Wolf Basin for groundwater banking. The investigation

included field work and reviewing reports, well construction information, groundwater quality and level data, oil

and gas well information, and geophysical investigations. The investigation included surface recharge pond

tests, design and construction of monitoring wells, water quality sampling, and conducting three aquifer

pumping tests to estimate storage aquifer parameters.

Yokohl Ranch Groundwater Study, The Yokohl Ranch Company, Tulare County, California.

Evaluated the potential impacts to groundwater levels from the proposed development of a master planned

community. Reviewed and worked with water quality consultants on the potential impacts of the planned

community to groundwater quality.

Semitropic Ridge Groundwater Quality Investigation, Semitropic Water Storage District, Wasco,

California. Studied historical water uses, groundwater quality and production information, oil and gas

production data, and well construction information to evaluate the nature and occurrence of high saline

groundwater.

Ocotillo-Coyote Wells Hydrology and Groundwater Modeling Study, US Gypsum, Ocotillo,

California. Reviewed available reports, well information, groundwater level and quality data, and conducted

field work to generate a conceptual geologic model used for a groundwater model. The work was the major

part of an EIR/EIS to estimate future groundwater conditions with increased production from the basin. Work

included environmental documentation and responses to comments on the project’s hydrogeologic affects.

2005 Groundwater Monitoring Improvement Project, Semitropic Water Storage District, Wasco,

California. As the Project Manager for this project, 21 wells were equipped with continuous groundwater level

measuring devices (data loggers), and two aquifer tests were conducted to estimate aquifer parameters within

unconfined and semi-confined aquifers.

Water Master Plan, The Huntington Library, Art Collections, and Botanical Garden, California.

Three groundwater production wells were evaluated as part of the Huntington’s WMP. The evaluation included

review of historical information, such as power usage and redevelopment procedures, and estimating specific

capacity. Based on the findings of this evaluation one well will be replaced to provide groundwater reliability.


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Well No. 5 MTBE Study, Crescenta Valley Water District, California. Used available reports and data, well

construction information, groundwater quality, and groundwater level information to characterize the

hydrogeology of the Verdugo Basin. This effort was conducted to assist with the review of site contamination

data to evaluate potential sources of MTBE contamination observed at one of the District’s wells.

High Desert Power Project, High Desert Power Project LLC, San Bernardino County, California.

Collected and analyzed surface and groundwater quality data and incorporated USEPA statistical

guidance procedures to prepare the drafts “Statistical Analysis of Background Water Quality Data and

Proposed Approach to Determine SWP Water Treatment Levels” “Sampling and Analysis Plan” (SAP) and

the “Draft Treatment and Monitoring Plan” for groundwater banking operations.

Antelope Valley Groundwater Basin Adjudication, Tejon Ranch Company, California. As part of the

Antelope Valley Technical Committee, worked on defining the basin’s geologic setting, natural groundwater

yield, production safe yield, and defining the basin’s current groundwater status.

Litigation Support, Wheeler Ridge Farms, California. Conducted field evaluation of natural springs to

estimate reliability and determine historical usage. Used historical and field information to demonstrate that the

springs produce a reliable source of water for ranching.

Litigation Support, California Department of Transportation, California. Worked with the State of

California and land appraisal consultants on estimating the values of gravel deposits for condemnation.

Big Lost River Irrigation District, Idaho. Conducted the day to day operations of one of the largest

irrigation district in Idaho. Supervised and trained district personnel to perform surface hydrologic

measurements related to water supply and delivery for increased accounting of surface- and groundwater

resources. Studied historical data on the Big Lost River watershed to produce estimated stream flow figures. The

estimated flows were used to adjust Mackay Reservoir storage rule curves, and to produce surface water supply

estimates and recharge determinations for the basin. Managed the construction of a river drop structure,

designed and supervised the construction of canal diversions, checks, and river barbs. Responsible for all

permits related to river construction projects.

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EDUCATION

Stanford University MS, Geological and Environmental Sciences BS, Environmental Engineering

CERTIFICATIONS

Registered Professional Engineer (P.E.) Civil, CA No. 87742

OSHA 40-hr HAZWOPER Certification

Qualified Stormwater Practitioner # 25683

Claire Kouba Hydrogeologist

Claire Kouba is an environmental engineer with 5 years’

experience in hydrogeology and water resources planning. Ms.

Kouba specializes in groundwater resources and groundwater

contamination, and has been working on projects related to

the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act since

November, 2015. Experience includes custom-building scripted

data analysis tools, investigating and building hydrogeologic

site models, conducting health risk assessments, groundwater

sampling and remediation, and researching and authoring

complex permitting documents.

Project Experience

Groundwater Sustainability Plan, Fox Canyon Groundwater Management Agency, Ventura County,

California. Drafted chapters of, and performed regulatory consistency analysis for, the Groundwater

Sustainability Plans for four groundwater basins within the jurisdiction of the Fox Canyon Groundwater

Management Agency. Created custom scripted plotting tools to visualize water quality records for more

than 1,200 wells. Analyzed large databases of water level, water quality, and pumping data to optimize

compliance with requirements in the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act.

Basin Boundary Modifications and Groundwater Sustainability Agency Formation, San Antonio

and Cuyama Groundwater Basins, Santa Barbara County, California. Drafted the revised boundaries

for two medium-priority groundwater basins in Santa Barbara County and submitted applications for

boundary modifications to the Department of Water Resources. Additionally, performed data analysis and

supported public outreach efforts related to the formation of Groundwater Sustainability Agencies for the

two aforementioned groundwater basins, pursuant to the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act.

Pump and Treat Facility, Kearney – KPF, Stockton, California. Conducted groundwater, soil vapor, and

soil sampling; analyzed data and produced quarterly reports pertaining to groundwater monitoring of

ongoing remediation; wrote and assembled 10-year post-closure permit renewal application, including the

creation of a comprehensive Conceptual Site Model.

Hydrogeological Assessment, Bheau View Ranch, San Marcos, California. Conducted a

hydrogeological assessment for a drinking water source at an equestrian recreation facility.

Municipal Well Rehabilitation and Maintenance, Goleta Water District, Goleta, California. Assisted

with data collection and logistics coordination for maintenance operations at multiple wells in the Goleta

Water District.

Comprehensive Hydrologic Budget, Upland Ranch, San Diego County, California. Analyzed 4 years

of data from weather stations, stream gauges, and electronic and manual water level measurements to

build a data-driven water budget and conceptual site model for an upland ranch in San Diego County.

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EDUCATION

San Francisco State University MS, Geosciences

University of California, Santa Cruz BA, Environmental Studies

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

Professional Geologist (PG), CA No. 9244

Qualified SWPPP Developer, CA No. G09244

40-Hour HAZWOPER, as per 29 CFR 1910.120(e)


AEP

Association of Environmental and Engineering Geology

Geological Society of America


Dylan Duvergé, PG Senior Hydrogeologist

Dylan Duvergé is an environmental analyst and hydrogeologist

with 10 years’ experience assessing program and project

impacts to surface water and groundwater resources; geologic

and hydrologic hazards; and soil, mineral, and paleontological

resources. Mr. Duvergé assists large-scale planning efforts and

individual project proposals through California Environmental

Quality Act (CEQA) and National Environmental Policy Act

(NEPA) compliance. He has prepared, contributed to, and/or

peer reviewed groundwater resource investigations, hydrology

and drainage studies, geotechnical reports, Phase I

Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs), and paleontological

resource assessments for various projects throughout

California, effectively communicating both the scientific and

regulatory aspects of hydrologic and geologic issues.

Project Experience

Groundwater Sustainability Plans, Fox Canyon

Groundwater Management Agency. Senior hydrogeologist

for preparation of four GSPs for the basins of the Fox Canyon Groundwater Management Agency in

Ventura County. Preparation of the plans is required by the SGMA and necessitates coordination between

stakeholders including agricultural interests, urban interests, DACs, and public agencies. Dudek is working

with a technical advisory group to prepare comprehensive GSPs in accordance with state requirements.

The plans consist of historic basin and water use conditions and determination of sustainable basin yield,

undesirable results, and thresholds for monitoring. Future conditions are evaluated in terms of potential

changes to land use and climate and a plan for proactive management, including data monitoring and

implementation of projects and policies will be developed.

San Francisco Groundwater Supply Project EIR, San Francisco, California. The San Francisco

Groundwater Supply Project is a project under the City’s Water System Improvement Program, and will

provide the city up to 4 million gallons of local, sustainable groundwater every day. The project proposes

to utilize up to six deep water wells and associated treatment facilities in the city. Dylan prepared the

analysis of aesthetics in the EIR and supported the groundwater analyses and investigations of the

Westside Basin with maps, figures, and GIS data.

Steephollow Creek and Bear River EIR, Nevada Irrigation District, Grass Valley, California. Dudek

prepared the EIR for the Bear River Sediment Removal at Rollins Reservoir Project for the Nevada Irrigation

District. The project would restore and maintain reservoir capacity in Rollins Reservoir on an ongoing basis

through re-establishment of gravel skimming operations on the Bear River below the confluence with

Steephollow Creek. Mr. Duvergé completed a technical review of the hydrological and geomorphology

studies completed for the project, and authored the geology and soils and the hydrology and water

quality chapter of the EIR.

DYLAN DUVERGÉ, PG – CONTINUED

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North Norco Stage 11 IS/MND, Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District

(WCD), Norco, California. Authored the bulk of the IS/MND for a stormwater channel improvement

project in the City of Norco, proposed by the Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation

District. Proposed improvements included channel deepening, road crossings, and storm water best

management practices (BMPs) to reduce the extent and frequency of nuisance flooding caused by

inadequate channel capacity.

System Infrastructure Protection Program EIR, Metropolitan Water District of Southern California,

Orange, California. Dudek was contracted by the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California for

the preparation of two Program Environmental Impact Reports (PEIRs) for Operations and Maintenance

(O&M) projects in the Orange County and San Bernardino County Operating Regions. Mr. Duvergé

prepared the project description, scoped issues in the initial study, and analyzed potential impacts to a

variety of environmental resources, including hydrology and water quality.

San Joaquin Valley Communication System Upgrade Project, SFPUC, San Francisco, California.

Served as the primary project analyst for this ongoing project, authoring over half of the technical sections

of the IS/MND and creating all figures in GIS. Provided project management support including graphics,

neighborhood notice, mailing lists, and project meetings. The project would provide an upgraded

communication system for SFPUC’s Hetch Hetchy water system facilities located primarily within the San

Joaquin Valley. The project consists of installation of new microwave antennas (parabolic dishes) on

existing towers, the construction of nine new radio towers up to 140 feet tall, and installation of supporting

radio and power equipment.

Bay Division Pipelines 3 and 4 Seismic Retrofit at the Hayward Fault, SFPUC, San Francisco,

California. Provided project management support through all phases of this project, from preparation of

the Draft EIR through to Certification of the Final EIR and project approval. Environmental review was

completed ahead of schedule, despite numerous changes in project design that required reanalysis.

Provided technical review of a paleontological resources study; wrote the paleontological resources

section; produced GIS figures for technical sections; prepared public comment responses; and provided

general project support. Supported the analysis of hydrology and water quality by collecting stream flow

data, watershed boundaries, and wetland delineations for two intermittent creeks. The Bay Division

Pipelines 3 and 4 seismic retrofit at the Hayward Fault involves the replacement and retrofit of pipeline

segments crossing the Hayward Fault, including the installation of an articulated vault designed to

accommodate movement on the fault.

The Crystal Springs Pipeline No. 2 Project, SFPUC, San Francisco, California. Prepared the hydrology

and water quality chapter of the Draft EIR. Helped prepare the physical setting for the geology, soils, and

seismicity chapter, and completed the paleontological resources analysis for the cultural resources chapter.

In support of these analyses, prepared all GIS figures for the hydrology, geology, and hazardous materials

chapters. This project proposed a series of pipeline replacements, cathodic protection measures, and

general improvements in order to its increase its seismic reliability. The Administrative Draft EIR for this

project received praise from the client, partly due to the series of GIS figures Mr. Duvergé produced in

support of the hydrology, geology, and hazards chapters.

San Antonio Backup Pipeline, SFPUC, Alameda County, California. Wrote the analysis of impacts to

paleontological resources and prepared several GIS figures and data tables in support of the geology and

soils impact analysis. The San Antonio Backup Pipeline consists of installation of an approximately 1.3-mile

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The backup pipeline would provide reliable conveyance capacity for emergency discharges of Hetch

Hetchy water during facility outages or during water quality events and would increase operational

flexibility and delivery reliability during emergencies or planned maintenance.

CalAm Coastal Water Project EIR, CPUC, Monterey County, California. Prepared the aesthetic

resources section of the EIR. Site visits and photographs from key observation points established the visual

context, and visible project elements were simulated into site photographs to evaluate project impacts and

define appropriate mitigation measures. The project goals are to increase water supply capacity and

reliability for CalAm customers.

Enlargement of the East Branch of the California Aqueduct, Department of Water Resources,

Palmdale, California. Performed an analysis of the paleontological productivity of rock units and

associated project impacts, based on mapped geology, fossil collection database searches, and the depth

and extent of project-related excavations. The project would enlarge over 98 miles of the California

Aqueduct from Tehachapi through the Antelope Valley, Palmdale, and the Mojave River Basin. The goal is

to increase the conveyance capacity by over 40 percent to Southern California State Water Contractors

that are served by the aqueduct, including the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California.

Los Vaqueros Reservoir Expansion Project EIS/EIR, Contra Costa Water District (CCWD), Contra

Costa County, California. Prepared the setting and impact discussion related to paleontological

resources for the Los Vaqueros Expansion Project EIR. Prepared a map in GIS relating paleontological

potential of bedrock units beneath the project site to proposed project elements. Assisted the CCWD with

comprehensive environmental planning and compliance services, alternatives development and screening,

environmental studies, permitting, and CEQA and NEPA compliance.

Vista Grande Drainage Basin Improvement Project, City of Daly City, California. Assisted with

constraints & opportunity analyses, alternatives analysis, and water quality sampling and analysis at Lake

Merced. Daly City is proposing the project to address storm-related flooding that currently occurs in the

Basin and to provide other environmental benefits, including restoration and management of water levels

within Lake Merced. The proposed drainage basin improvements include partial replacement of the

existing Vista Grande Canal, replacement of the Vista Grande Tunnel and ocean outfall, a lake outfall and

diversion structure, and constructed treatment wetlands.

Belden Barns Winery Focused Environmental Impact Report (EIR), County of Sonoma, California.

Dudek is preparing an EIR for the County of Sonoma for a proposed farmstead and winery project that

involves winemaking, hospitality, and farmstead food production on a 55-acre parcel in unincorporated

Sonoma County. Groundwater and geologic hazards were major issues for the project, as it is located on

an old landslide and in an area where groundwater is the sole source of water for rural residences. Mr.

Duvergé established a well monitoring network, conducted a well pump test to determine aquifer

properties, and modeled the long-term cumulative effects on groundwater resources.

Vallejo Marine Terminal (VMT) and Orcem Projects, City of Vallejo, California. The proposed VMT

project involves construction of a new marine terminal, while the Orcem project involves reuse of the

former General Mills site for the production of cement produced with less pollution than traditional

cement. Mr. Duvergé conducted a peer review of applicant studies related to hydrology, water quality and

geologic hazards. Mr. Duvergé authored the geology, soils and seismicity chapter; as well as the hydrology

and water quality chapter of the EIR.


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McKinley Villages EIR, Thomas Law Group, Sacramento, California. Dudek prepared the draft EIR for

the development of a 328-unit residential project along with parks and a neighborhood recreation center

on an approximately 48.75-acre site located in the City. Mr. Duvergé reviewed drainage plans, topography,

flooding potential, and levee failure scenarios, and prepared the hydrology and water quality chapter of

the draft EIR.

Calpeco Transmission Line Upgrade CEQA, CPUC, Placer and Nevada Counties, California. Dudek

was contracted by the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) to prepare and review

environmental documents pursuant to the CEQA for the proposed Sierra Pacific Power Company

625/650 Transmission Line Project. The document also required compliance with NEPA for which USFS

and the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) shared lead agency status. Mr. Duvergé reviewed

portions of the EIS/EIR for consistency with CPUC requirements and obligations under CEQA, including

the following chapters: visual resources, geology and soils, hydrology, utilities and service systems, and

recreation. Dylan also reviewed technical reports related to erosion and soil loss, and substantially

revised the analysis of impacts to visual resources.

Metropark/Brown Field Airport Redevelopment Plan EIR. City of San Diego, California. Wrote the

visual resources section of the EIR for this project, which envisions a mix of aviation-related and

nonaviation-related businesses on approximately 40 percent of the 880-acre site. The project includes

development of an aviation business center, helicopter operations facility, a 50-acre solar energy park, a

hotel and conference center, commercial and retail space, and relocation of the San Diego Air and Space

Museum from Balboa Park.

Fort Bragg Specific Plan EIR, City of Fort Bragg, California. In support of EIR preparation, scoped

geology, soils, hydrology, water quality, hazardous materials, and coastal hazards issues, and developed

templates, maps, and figures to support the analysis. The Mill Site Specific Plan would guide all new

development over a 320-acre area along the coastal bluffs west of Highway 1 in Fort Bragg. The site is a

former lumberyard owned by Georgia-Pacific, and the specific plan is contingent upon successful site

remediation and acquisition of water rights.

Marin County Emergency Operation Facility Program EIR, Marin County, San Rafael, California.

Wrote the hydrology and geology sections of the EIR. Key issues on the project were ensuring compliance

with SB 1953 and associate seismic design requirements, fairly deep subgrade facilities and potential for

structural dewatering, and contamination issues. The Emergency Operation Facility includes a 54,600-

square-foot Sheriff’s Department, a 10,800-square-foot fire station, ancillary building(s), parking,

landscaping/plaza, and a 27,700-square-foot essential services building.

Water System Improvement Program (WSIP), Habitat Reserve Program Technical Studies, SFPUC,

San Francisco, California. Conducted technical studies for geology, soils, and paleontological resources.

Supported the analysis of hydrology, water quality, and hazardous materials by preparing GIS field maps,

as well as figures and tables of baseline physical data, including soil units, rock type, landslide potential,

and liquefaction hazards. The program will provide a coordinated and consolidated approach to

compensate for habitat impacts that would result from implementation of SFPUC’s WSIP facility-

improvement projects. The Habitat Reserve Program contemplates thousands of acres of habitat

improvements located in the San Joaquin Valley, Sunol Valley, Bay Division, and Peninsula regions of the

SFPUC water system.

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EDUCATION

San Diego State University MS, Geology with an emphasis toward Hydrogeology

University of California, San Diego BS, Physics with specialization in Earth Sciences

CERTIFICATION

Professional Engineer, CA No. 79764


Member of National Ground Water Association

Steven Stuart, PE Hydrogeologist

Steven Stuart is a professional hydrogeologist with 20 years’

experience in Southern California conducting groundwater

supply projects. Mr. Stuart recently defended his Masters’

thesis pertaining to groundwater/surface water interactions at

the Tijuana River Basin. He has experience with collecting and

analyzing hydrogeologic and geologic data, designing and

constructing water production wells and observation wells,

designing and implementing 2D and 3D finite difference

numerical models to simulate groundwater flow in the

unsaturated and saturated zones, and evaluating the

feasibility of potential surface water infiltration projects to

recharge local groundwater basins. In addition, Mr. Stuart has managed and performed various onsite

field activities such as aquifer testing to estimate aquifer properties and collecting groundwater samples

to evaluate water quality.

Project Experience

Soil and Groundwater Contamination Studies

Joshua Basin Water District. Project manager for the design, construction, development and testing of a

production well for the Joshua Basin Water District.

Orange County. Coordinated and implemented a 5-day aquifer test of a production well to assess the

maximum sustainable yield.

Chico, California. Supervised and logged the drilling, construction, and development of groundwater

monitor wells using mud rotary.

Lebec, California. Supervised and logged the drilling, construction, and development of groundwater

monitor wells using mud rotary.

Newport Beach, California. Supervised and logged the drilling, construction, and development of

groundwater monitor wells using hollow stem auger.

Newport Beach, California. Supervised and logged the drilling, construction, and development of an

injection well using air rotary casing hammer.

Corona, California. Supervised and evaluated the results of a 24-hour aquifer test using a constant-rate

pump test.

Lebec, California. Conducted and evaluated the results of a 24-hour constant-rate pump test.

Azusa, California. Managed the design, construction, and operation of a soil vapor extraction system to

remediate soil impacted by chlorinated solvents.

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Azusa, California. Supervised and logged the drilling, construction, and development of SVE wells using

the STRATEX air rotary drilling method.

Designed and implemented an enhanced in situ bioremediation project to sequentially reduce chlorinated

solvents in groundwater.

Designed and implemented an in situ chemical oxidation project using potassium permanganate to

destroy chlorinated solvents in groundwater.

Rancho Santa Fe, California. Managed the design, construction, and implementation of a surface water

infiltration experiment.

Lakeside, California. Evaluated the water budget for Lindo Lake and investigated alternative water

sources for the lake.

Investigated the potential impacts of reclaimed water seepage from the San Joaquin Reservoir to

groundwater quality in the underlying aquifer.

Conducted a drinking water source assessment as directed by the California Department of Health Services

guidance documents for the Drinking Water Source Assessment and Protection Program.

El Centro, California. Obtained a No Further Action letter from the Regional Water Quality Control Board

Colorado River Basin Region after completing a site investigation and remedial action of BTEX and MTBE

released from an underground storage tank at a service station.

El Centro, California. Obtained a No Further Action letter from the Regional Water Quality Control Board

Colorado River Basin Region after completing a site investigation and remedial action of BTEX and MTBE

released from an underground storage tank at a truck stop.

Numerical Modeling

Designed numerical groundwater models utilizing the windows based pre/post-processor Groundwater

Vistas and conducted simulations with the finite-difference codes MODFLOW and MODFLOW-SURFACT.

Numerical modeling experience includes the simulation of contaminant migration, well-field capture zones,

possible future effects on groundwater quality and availability due to changing well-field production rates

and/or increased recharge of aquifers.

Ramona, California. Prepared a 3D groundwater flow and transport model of the Kimball and Gower

Hydrologic Sub-Areas near Ramona, California to simulate the effect of population growth on the quality

of groundwater in the near future.

Prepared a 3D groundwater model of the Orange County Water District to evaluate the effect of

additional pumping proposed within the basin. The impact on surrounding existing wells was determined

by estimating changes in groundwater elevations.

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Stockton, California. Prepared a 3D groundwater model to simulate the transport of dissolved chromium

within the aquifer beneath the Marley Cooling Tower Company facility. The current and future

effectiveness of the existing remediation system is estimated through model simulations. Proposed

alterations in the pumping scheme of the remediation system are evaluated by simulations estimating the

effect of such changes.

Prepared a 3D groundwater model to simulate the solute transport of certain VOCs within an aquifer

in Indiana.

Rancho Santa Fe, California. Prepared a 3D numerical model to simulate the potential effects of

increased wastewater infiltration in existing percolation beds at a wastewater treatment facility.

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EDUCATION

California State University, Chico BS, Geology

CERTIFICATIONS

Professional Geologist, CA, No. 7969

Certified Hydrogeologist, CA, No. 1018



Lindsay Swain, PG, CHG Senior Hydrogeologist

Lindsay Swain is a hydrogeologist with 40 years’ technical and

supervisory experience in hydrologic environments from desert

to rainforest throughout the United States. His areas of

expertise include water resource management and supply,

water supply assessments in desert basins, groundwater quality

investigations and analysis, groundwater models/development

and review, and aquifer storage and recharge. Much of his

recent work has been in preparing Water District data for the

new California Groundwater Sustainability Law implementation.

He has also been involved in evaluating groundwater supplies

for shale hydraulic fracturing and proposed power plants in the desert southwest. His technical expertise

includes developing one of the first groundwater solute-transport models in the nation for the Upper

Coachella Valley. Mr. Swain also participated in the development of the groundwater model for California’s

Central Valley, where he developed the program to include water from aquifer compaction and land

subsidence into the model. He was also responsible for the first, and so far only, analysis of the chemical

quality of groundwater for all the Hawaiian Islands, and has evaluated the carbonate and crystalline

aquifers in an 11-state area from New Jersey to Alabama.


Borrego Groundwater Sustainability Plan, County of San Diego. Senior hydrogeologist for preparation

of a GSP for the critically overdrafted Borrego Valley Basin. Dudek prepared cost estimates for the GSP,

technical analysis of the existing BWD and BWD Demand Offset Water Credits Policy (WCP), and scientific

and jurisdictional analysis of the basin boundaries to obtain a Bulletin 118 basin boundary modification, water

replacement cost analysis, and analysis on managing proportional groundwater production cutbacks through

a water market approach. Dudek is also providing on-call grant application preparation services and support

for various projects through numerous chapters of Proposition 1 for the BWD.

Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA) Workshop, California. As program manager,

developed SGMA workshop to explain water district managers’ requirements and necessary actions to

comply with the new state law.

Warm Springs Subbasin Project, Elsinore Valley Municipal Water District, Riverside County,

California. Served as project chief. Developed project to evaluate hydrogeology of the Warm Springs

Subbasin within the Elsinore Valley Municipal Water District.

Santa Clara River Valley Project, United Water Conservation District, Ventura County, California.

Served as project team member. Developed data for conceptual model of Santa Clara River Valley and

tidal affected aquifer areas.

Water Supply Assessment, Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center (MCAGCC), Twentynine

Palms, California. Served as project chief. As part of a water supply assessment, evaluated groundwater

within the base limits for proposed new potable supply wells, which would not have arsenic problems.

After identification of the specific unconsolidated unit that was contributing the arsenic, new wells that had

no arsenic were proposed.

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Proposed Solar Plants, Confidential Clients, California. As project chief, located groundwater supplies

for cooling or panel/mirror cleaning for several proposed power plants. Several of the proposed solar

plants required water supply assessments. One required negotiations for trucked water from Lebec in

Kern County. Developed Water Supply Assessments for three sites within the Lucerne/Mojave Basin.

Proposed specific water supply and received Los Angeles County approval for largest solar panel plant in

Antelope Valley in January 2011.

Upper Coachella Valley Solute Transport Groundwater Model, Desert Water Agency/Coachella

Valley Water District, Palm Springs, California. Served as project director. With Dr. George Pinder

(Princeton University), developed one of first digital flow and solute-transport models in the United States for

the aquifer system of the Upper Coachella Valley. Used the model to evaluate the effects of recharging

Colorado River water into the groundwater basin near Palm Springs, California. After 10 years of recharging, a

post audit of actual conditions versus model predicted location of the recharge plume showed very close

correlations.

Artificial Recharge, Indian Wells Valley Water District, Ridgecrest, California. Served as project chief

and participated in monitoring of pilot artificial recharge project, aquifer tests for groundwater basins for

obtaining additional water sources, and evaluating digital-recorded monitoring data of the Water District.

Groundwater Model, Desert Water Agency, Upper Coachella Valley, California. Served as project

chief and developed a three-dimensional groundwater model for the Mission Creek and Desert Hot

Springs subbasins in the Upper Coachella Valley, California. The purpose of the model was to be able to

predict future effects of artificial recharge and pumpage in the subbasin as well as to test management

scenarios.

Regional Aquifer System Analysis Program, U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Central Valley,

California. Served as assistant project chief. Adapted the model code for the project so that the water

from compaction could be simulated into the groundwater model of this important California groundwater

basin. With more than 29 feet of land subsidence in the southern portion of the basin, compaction water

resulting from the subsidence was a significant volume during the first time the water levels declined but

non-existent thereafter. The model had to be able to recognize which phase the water level was existing.

Groundwater Projects Evaluation, USGS Northeastern Regional Office, Various Locations. Served as

regional groundwater specialist. Responsibilities included technical review of all groundwater projects and

models within the Northeastern Region. Assisted project chiefs within the 19 state offices, as well as regional and

national offices for several federal agencies in implementing their water-related programs. Served on

international committees to assess effects across the nation’s borders. An initial project in Niagara Falls, New

York, involved developing methods to assess the groundwater contamination from 156 hazardous waste

locations in the area. The initial cleanup effort in the early 1980s for the Love Canal was part of that major study.

Groundwater Investigations in Death Valley and Joshua Tree National Parks, National Park Service

(NPS), California. Served as project chief. Studies involved locating additional water sources for NPS and

determining why vegetation at the Oasis of Mara was dying off.

Groundwater Quality Investigation, Hawaii Department of Water Supply and Honolulu Board of

Water Supply. Served as project chief. Defined and delineated the chemical quality of groundwater

aerially and with depth for each of the islands of Hawaii.


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Long Valley Geothermal Investigation, USGS, Mammoth Lakes, California. As project team member,

located thermal springs throughout Long Valley. Drilled test holes for thermal gradient measurements

throughout the valley to supply data to assess geothermal potential.

Groundwater Sources Evaluation for Oil Exploration and Production, Confidential Client,

California. As project team member, evaluated potential surface and groundwater sources for use in

potential hydraulic fracturing within the southern San Joaquin Valley. Investigated potential sites for deep

well injection.

Groundwater Quality Monitoring Network Design for the Salinas River Basin, State Water

Resources Control Board (SWRCB) and USGS, California. Served as project member. As part of a

groundwater solute transport model of the Salinas River Basin, collected water quality data and input to an

initial assessment of the basin. This effort established the foundation for designing the water quality

network for the entire Salinas River basin.

Basin Resource Evaluation, Cabazon Water District, California. Served as project chief. Project defined

the past and present geohydrology conditions of the Cabazon Storage Unit of the San Gorgonio Pass

area.

Groundwater Supplies Project, Confidential Client, Kern County, California. As project chief,

evaluated the total volume of high total dissolved solids (TDS)/shallow groundwater in the Tulare Lake

hydrologic area for potential supply.

Grant Request Writing, Three Valleys Water District, Montclair, California. As project chief,

responsible for developing a formal grant request to the California Department of Water Resources (DWR)

for 303B funding for the District. The proposal resulted in a $250,000 grant.

Groundwater Monitoring and Resource Evaluation, Confidential Client, Olancha, California. As

project chief, drilled monitoring wells, conducted aquifer test, and evaluated monitoring well data in the Olancha

area.

Regional Aquifer System Analysis Program, USGS, Various Locations. As project chief, performed a

study of groundwater in the carbonate and fractured crystalline aquifers for 11 states in northeastern

United States. The project obtained data from more than 67,000 wells in the study area from New Jersey

to Alabama. Analysis of yields and water quality linked to rock type provided the state governments and

water purveyors for the area with new concepts on yields with depth in fractured crystalline aquifers and

areas of increased yields in certain carbonate aquifers that were previously undiscovered.

Groundwater Quality Monitoring Network Evaluation for Burbank Operative Unit, San Fernando

Valley Basin, California. As project chief, evaluated the network to determine what wells were no longer

capable of producing adequate water quality samples and which wells were non-existent. Determined

wells that need quarterly sampling and those that need annual sampling.

Groundwater Quantity and Quality Investigation, Confidential Client, Ocotillo Wells, California.

Served as project manager and performed a study of groundwater quality and quantity for an area

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Great Lakes Groundwater Contamination Impact Assessment, International Joint Commission,

Various Locations. Served as project director. Assessed the impact of groundwater contamination to the

Great Lakes from all Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) and Comprehensive Environmental

Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) sites on the U.S. side of the border. Summarized the

impact in a written report jointly written with authors from the Canadian side.

Relevant Management Experience

USGS, District Chief for the Indiana State Office. Responsibilities included overseeing the technical

soundness of all USGS water resources programs in Indiana, the development and management of the $6

million annual budget, and management of 60 hydrologists, technicians and support personnel. During

this time, he District increased from $3.5 million to nearly $7 million per year. A major part of this position

involved developing and coordinating district projects and project proposals with State, Federal and local

government agencies.

USGS, Regional Groundwater Specialist for Northeastern Regional Office. Responsibilities included

the technical review of all groundwater projects within the Northeaster Region, especially those with

groundwater modeling. Reviewed all project proposals for surface, ground, and quality water studies. As

part of the team, visited the offices to assist in the development of both national and local projects.

USGS, Project Chief for Regional Aquifer System Analysis Program and Study. Served as project

chief for this multi-state study of groundwater in the carbonate and fractured crystalline aquifers for 11

northeastern states. Responsible for the project direction, locating and setting up the office, all hiring of

staff, and all budget and financial aspects of the project. This included selecting staff in the State offices to

conduct local studies and provide budget for their work.

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EDUCATION

Scripps Institution of Oceanography PhD, Earth Sciences,

Rice University BA, Geology

CERTIFICATIONS

Professional Geologist (PG), CA No. 8940,

exp. 10/31/15

Jill Weinberger, PhD Hydrogeologist

Jill Weinberger is a hydrogeologist with 18 years’ experience

specializing in water supply, ecohydrology, marine

hydrogeology, and global change science. Prior to joining

Dudek, Dr. Weinberger worked for the Ocean Drilling Program

and the Integrated Ocean Drilling Program, investigating the

potential for methane release from methane gas hydrate

deposits on the seafloor and examining ocean–atmosphere gas

exchange. Dr. Weinberger’s current professional responsibilities

include litigation support, the design and implementation of

water resource investigations, management and oversight of water quality investigations, the synthesis and

analysis of field data, and the drafting and presentation of data and reports.

Project Experience

Groundwater Sustainability Plans, Fox Canyon Groundwater Management Agency. Hydrogeologist

assisting with the preparation of four GSPs for the basins of the Fox Canyon Groundwater Management

Agency in Ventura County. Preparation of the plans is required by the SGMA and necessitates

coordination between stakeholders including agricultural interests, urban interests, DACs, and public

agencies. Dudek is working with a technical advisory group to prepare comprehensive GSPs in accordance

with state requirements. The plans consist of historic basin and water use conditions and determination of

sustainable basin yield, undesirable results, and thresholds for monitoring. Future conditions are evaluated

in terms of potential changes to land use and climate and a plan for proactive management, including

data monitoring and implementation of projects and policies will be developed.

Bixby Ranch Environmental Planning, Coastal Management Resources, Santa Barbara, California.

Project manager for an ecohydrology study evaluating water demands of native plant populations in

upland and riparian areas on a 25,000 acre ranch in Santa Barbara County. Work included measuring

rainfall, soil moisture content, and transpiration to acquire a site specific data set for use in a

comprehensive watershed model. Estimated habitat water requirements by measuring changes in soil

moisture. Prepared recharge and sustainable groundwater production estimate using the Santa Barbara

County methodology for determining California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) significance thresholds.

Air Quality Studies for Riverbend Sand and Gravel, Riverbend Sand and Gravel LLC, Parlier,

California. Built and ran dispersion models for the dispersion of criteria pollutants using the atmospheric

dispersion modeling system AERMOD. Evaluated the effects of meteorological data on concentration

distributions of the modeled constituents. Determined the health risk; acute, chronic, and cancer; for

nearby residences and work sites.

Mariposa at Ellwood Shores Health Risk Assessment (HRA), Robert Dixon, Goleta, California. Built

dispersion model and conducted health risk assessment analysis for an assisted living facility adjacent to an

elementary school in the city of Goleta. Evaluated the impacts of toxic air contaminants emitted by an

emergency generator using the Santa Barbara County Air Pollution Control District (SBCAPCD) significance

thresholds.

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Villages of San Jacinto, City of San Jacinto, California. Conducted a localized significance threshold

analysis for NO2, CO, PM10, and PM2.5 emissions using the ISCST3 dispersion model. Determined the areas

likely to incur the maximum air quality impacts as a result of the project emissions.

Castaic Lake Stabilization and Management, Tejon Ranch Corporation, Castaic, California. Prepared

water balance estimates for an ephemeral lake using precipitation data, estimates of evapotranspiration,

runoff, and lake stage height in order to calculate the acreage of a lake than could be sustained with

natural inflow and the addition of secondary treated effluent.

Subsurface Infiltration Gallery, Poseidon Water LLC, Huntington Beach, California. Conducted

alternative intake analysis for proposed desalination facility. Participated in planning and oversight for the

independent scientific and technical advisory panel process.

Water Well Hexavalent Chromium Evaluation, Santa Ynez River Water Conservation District, Santa

Ynez, California. Analyzed depth discrete hexavalent chromium sampling results and prepared report

with recommendations for well modifications to allow existing wells to meet the updated California

maximum contaminant level (MCL) for hexavalent chromium.

Haven Ponds Investigation, Best, Best and Krieger LLP, Ontario, California. Investigated the potential

for trichloroethylene (TCE) to have reached the groundwater in the vicinity of the former wastewater

disposal ponds. Oversaw the installation and sampling of nine shallow vapor probes and one groundwater

well. Researched and synthesized past practices at the site. Reviewed historical groundwater elevation

documentation.

Chino Basin Contamination Project, Best, Best and Krieger LLP, Ontario, California. Assessed the

potential sources and movement of a TCE plume in the vicinity of the Ontario International Airport.

Reviewed historical data, designed and oversaw the installation of two groundwater monitoring and two

deep vapor probes, analyzed geochemical data for indicators of wastewater effluent, presented findings to

the mediation parties.

Southern Sacramento Habitat Conservation Plan (SSHCP), County of Sacramento, California.

Researched local geology and prepared lithologic descriptions for the SSHCP.

Two Rivers Cement Throughput Expansions Project, Sacramento-Yolo Port District, Sacramento,

California. Evaluated the net change in potential health effects from increased diesel particulate matter

(DPM) emissions at the Two Rivers Cement facility. Built dispersion model and contoured cancer risks

based on the modeled DPM concentrations.

Solar Farm Cultural Resources Services, Confidential Client, Boulevard, California. Groundwater

resources assessment for large concentrating photovoltaic (CPV) solar projects encompassing 420 acres of

land. Project included aquifer test analysis, water quality test analysis and preparation of Groundwater

Resources Investigation Report and Groundwater Monitoring and Mitigation Plans.

As-Needed Environmental Analysis for Project Road Access, Confidential Client, Boulevard,

California. Groundwater resources assessment for large CPV solar projects encompassing 765 acres of

land. Project included aquifer test analysis, water quality test analysis and preparation of Groundwater

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Sweetwater Authority Litigation, Best, Best and Krieger LLP, Chula Vista, California. Evaluated the

potential for groundwater in various aquifers to contribute to flow in the San Diego River, and the potential

for water from the river to recharge the underlying aquifers. Designed and oversaw two seven-day aquifer

tests of wells within the San Diego Formation. Analyzed water quality and water level data.

BKK Landfill, Water Management Recycling and Disposal Services of California, West Covina,

California. Analyzed geologic cross sections and groundwater flow directions in complex faulted and

uplifted sedimentary rock sequences. Calculated mass loading to the leachate treatment plant. Analyzed

contaminant mole fraction distributions in leachate, condensate, and groundwater.

Huntington Beach Seawater Desalination Plant, Poseidon Water LLC, Huntington Beach,

California. Literature review and synthesis for potential alternative intakes analysis at the proposed

Huntington Beach desalination facility.

Otay Quarry, Otay Valley Quarry LLC, Otay, California. Evaluated the potential groundwater and

surface water contributions to the quarry site in order to address the potential for use of the abandoned

quarry for surface water storage. Study included literature reviews, site visits, and evaluation of local

groundwater data. Reported data in memo to client and updated the reclamation plan for the quarry.

Water Reclamation Facility Improvements, Seeley County Water District, Seeley, California. Project

manager for an ecohydrology study evaluating water demands of riparian plant population in an arid

climate. Work included measurement of surface flow, soil moisture content, and groundwater elevation in

order to estimate habitat water requirements and potential implications of a reduced water supply.

Highway 41 Quarry, Vulcan Materials Company, Madera, California. Built and ran complex dispersion

models for the dispersion of criteria pollutants using AERMOD. Evaluated the effects of meteorological

data on concentration distributions of the modeled components. Determined the health risk; acute,

chronic, and cancer; for nearby residences and work sites.

Jacumba Solar Energy Project, NextEra Energy Resources, San Diego, California. Conducted

geoarhaeological survey for solar development. Logged trench walls and assessed geologic site history to

provide context for cultural assessment.

Confidential Project, Confidential Client, San Jacinto, California. Conducted air dispersion modeling

for preliminary localized significant threshold (LST) analysis for construction of a 29 MW solar farm in the

city of San Jacinto.

Daggett Ridge Windfarm, Daggett Ridge Farm LLC, Daggett, California. Researched the impacts of

the proposed wind farm construction on the carbon sequestration potential of desert soils. Determined

the affected footprint and disruption to carbon sequestration of the project.

East County Substation #08PW5787, California Public Utilities Commission, San Diego, California.

Provided geological consulting services to provide context for cultural investigation. Conducted field site

visit and provided directions for detailed geological log of exposed trench walls. Reviewed cultural reports

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Private Ranch, San Diego County, California. Project manager for an ecohydrology study evaluating

the potential impact of groundwater development on native plant populations in the upland and riparian

areas of a 23,000 acre ranch in San Diego County. Work includes acquisition of site specific precipitation,

soil moisture, groundwater elevation, and transpiration data for use in a comprehensive watershed model,

preparation of annual technical reports, and publication of results in the scientific literature.

Pine Valley Mutual Water Company, San Diego County, California (For Rough Acres Ranch Water

Company and Soitec). Prepared County Groundwater Investigation Report update to County of San

Diego Pine Valley Cumulative Groundwater Study. Prepared well specific Groundwater Monitoring and

Mitigation Plan to provide groundwater for a mutual water company exchange.

Private Ranch, San Diego County, California. Prepared technical memorandum comparing the County

of San Diego methodology for assessing sustainable yield to site specific data on stream flow and runoff.

Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory, Palisades, New York. Post-doctoral researcher and logging staff

scientist responsible for analyzing geophysical well log data, creating and supporting geophysical logging

plans for Integrated Ocean Drilling Program (IODP) expeditions, coordinating the production of borehole

geophysical tool documents for scientists on the JOIDES Resolution (the IODP’s scientific ocean drilling

vessel.)

Ocean Drilling Program, College Station, Texas. Sedimentologist/structural geologist on ODP Leg 204

to Hydrate Ridge, Oregon. Synthesized core sediment type, physical properties and well log data, wrote

and edited site descriptions; including the development of the geologic history and context for the

recovered sedimentary sections.

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Daniel Ritter, PhD Geochemist

Daniel Ritter is a geochemist with over 5 years’ experience in

aqueous and isotope geochemistry. Since joining Dudek, Dr.

Ritter has conducted groundwater modeling for SGMA

implementation and groundwater contaminant transport , as

well as provided peer review for groundwater and surface

water models. Additionally, Dr. Ritter has prepared

groundwater sustainability plan sections in collaboration with

multiple interested parties. Dr. Ritter’s project experience

includes using isotopes and geochemistry as tracers of natural

and anthropogenic contaminants in groundwater and surface

water, and assessing the impact of interactions between water, rock, and microbes on groundwater

chemistry. He is proficient in ArcGIS and groundwater flow modeling, including using MODFLOW and

GMS.

Project Experience

Fox Canyon Groundwater Management Agency. Prepared groundwater sustainability plan sections.

Analyzed historical groundwater elevation and geochemistry data dating back to the 1920s. Prepared

figures to inform technical advisory group discussions, board of directors meetings and the draft

groundwater sustainability plan. Conducted peer review of groundwater and surface water models

prepared for three basins.

City of Ontario. Analyzed lithology, historical water quality data, changes in depth to groundwater and

site environmental conditions to prepare a soil vapor intrusion risk and human health risk report for VOC

contamination in a groundwater aquifer.

400 Wilshire Boulevard. Collected indoor air samples for VOC analysis. Plan and oversee soil vapor

sampling for VOCs. Used the Johnson and Ettinger model to determine potential indoor air concentrations

of VOCs and the associated human health risk, based on site specific lithology, depth to groundwater and

groundwater concentrations of VOCs.

Private Ranch, San Diego County. Collected water levels and pumping rates during a 3 day aquifer test.

Compiled data and analyzed the aquifer properties using AQTESOLV. Prepared distance drawdown plots

for assessment of long-term pumping affects and compared anisotropic water level responses.

Borrego Valley Groundwater District, Analyzed the input and output files for the USGS groundwater

flow model of the Borrego Valley in order to assess how future pumping can be simulated in the basin and

determine whether the model can be used as a tool to assist in understanding how groundwater quality

may change with additional pumping.

Multiple Phase I Environmental Site Assessments and Hazards Assessments for CEQA Documents.

Performed site inspections, reviewed regulatory records, reviewed historical reports, prepared vapor

intrusion assessments, and assessed whether or not there are recognized environmental concerns that

would warrant further investigation for sites in Southern California.

EDUCATION

University of Arizona PhD, Hydrology and Water Resources, 2015

Brigham Young University MS, Geology, 2011

Brigham Young University BS Geology, 2008


Geochemical Society.

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Sycuan Band of the Kumeyaay Nation. Plan and carry out water quality sampling of a reservoir as part

of Natural Resources Monitoring Plan. Analyze and prepare a report assessing the impact of measured

water quality parameters.

Multiple well installation, construction dewatering, and stormwater runoff projects. Analyze water

chemistry results to investigate source of nutrients and other inorganic constituents. Use PHREEQC to

evaluate equilibrium states and saturation of mineral species.

Related Experience

Research Assistant, University of Arizona. Collected, prepared, and analyzed water and gas samples for

analysis of major ion chemistry and isotopes. Contacted natural gas companies to obtain permission to

sample their wells. Planned and carried out sampling trips to collect samples from both natural gas

producing wells and monitoring wells.

Physical Scientist, United States Geological Survey (USGS) GS-09, STEP Program. Assisted with USGS

fieldwork and research on methanogenesis in oil fields in Louisiana. Collected and analyzed samples and

helped prepare and edit final report.

Teaching Assistant, Brigham Young University. Graded assignments and set up labs for Hydrogeology

and Hydrogeochemistry classes. Graded assignments and assisted students in Groundwater Modeling

(GMS/MODFLOW) class.

Hydrogeochemistry Lab Assistant, Brigham Young University. Prepared and analyzed samples for

solutes, tritium, and stable isotopes (oxygen, hydrogen, nitrogen, carbon). Supervised other students in

carrying out these same tasks. When supervisor was gone, helped ensure the smooth running of day-to-

day operations in the lab.

Publications

Theses and Dissertations

Ritter, D.J. 2010. First Order Analysis of Nitrate Loading in the Upper Elbe River Basin, Czech Republic.

Master’s Thesis. Provo, Utah, Brigham Young University.

Ritter, D.J. 2015. Relationship Between Recharge, Redox Conditions, and Microbial Methane Generation in

Coal Beds. Doctoral Dissertation. Tucson Arizona: University of Arizona.

Journal Articles

Barnhart, E.P., Weeks, E.P., Jones, E.J.P., Ritter, D.J., McIntosh, J.C., Clark, A.C., Ruppert, L.F., Cunningham,

A.B., Vinson, D.S., Orem, W., and M.F. Fields. 2016. Hydrogeochemistry and coal-associated

bacterial populations from a methanogenic coal bed. International Journal of Coal Geology, v. 162,

p. 14-26.

Ritter, D., Vinson, D., Barnhart, E., Akob, D.M., Fields, M.W., Cunningham, A.B., Orem, W., and J.C.

McIntosh. 2015. Enhanced Microbial Coalbed Methane Generation: A Review of Research,

Commercial Activity, and Remaining Challenges. International Journal of Coal Geology, v. 146, p.

28-41.

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Wang, D.T., Gruen, D.S., Lollar, B.S., Hinrichs, K.-U., Stewart, L.C., Holden, J.F., Hristov, A.N., Pohlman, J.W.,

Morrill, P.L., Könneke, M., Delwiche, K.B., Reeves, E.P., Sutcliffe, C.N., Ritter, D.J., Seewald, J.S.,

McIntosh, J.C., Hemond, H.F., Kubo, M.D., Cardace, D., Hoehler, T.M., and S. Ono. 2015.

Nonequilibrium Clumped Isotope Signals in Microbial Methane. Science, v. 348, p. 428–431.

Presentations

Poster Presentations

Ritter, D., J. McIntosh, D. Vinson, and C. Pantano. 2012. Hydrologic Indicators of the Extent of Coal

Biodegradation Under Different Redox Conditions and Coal Maturity. University of Arizona

Department of Hydrology and Water Resources El Dia Del Agua, Tucson, Arizona, March 28.

Ritter, D., McIntosh, J., and D. Vinson. 2013. Examining the Relationship Between Redox Conditions and

Methane Production in Coalbeds. University of Arizona Department of Hydrology and Water

Resources El Dia Del Agua, Tucson, Arizona, April 10.

Ritter, D., McIntosh, J., Pantano, C., and D. Vinson. 2013. Examining the Relationship Between Redox

Conditions, Coal Maturity, and Microbial Methane Production On Coalbeds. Carbon Management

Canada Annual Conference, Calgary, Alberta, Canada, June 5–8.

Ritter, D., and J. McIntosh. 2014. Relationship between Recharge, Redox Conditions and Microbial

Methane. Carbon Management Canada Annual Conference, Banff, Alberta, Canada, May 27–29.

Ritter, D., McIntosh, J., and D. Vinson. 2014. Relationship between Recharge, Redox Conditions, and

Microbial Methane Generation In Coalbeds. Goldschmidt Conference, Sacramento, California,

June 8–13.

Ritter, D., McIntosh, J., and T. Darrah. 2015, Using Noble Gases to Determine Residence Time of Water in

Carbon-Rich Reservoirs: A Test Case in the Powder River Basin, Montana. University of Arizona

Department of Hydrology and Water Resources El Dia Del Agua, Tucson, Arizona, April 8.

Oral Presentations

Ritter, D., and J. McIntosh. 2013. State of Research and Technology for the Stimulation of Biogenic

Coalbed Methane Production, GSA annual meeting, Denver, Colorado, October 27–30.

Ritter, D., McIntosh, J., and D. Vinson. 2014. Relationship Between Recharge, Redox Conditions, and

Microbial Methane Generation in Coalbeds. University of Arizona Department of Hydrology and

Water Resources El Dia Del Agua, Tucson, Arizona, April 9.

Ritter, D., Barnhart, E., Schweitzer, H., Vinson, D., McIntosh, J., and M. Fields. 2015. Relationship between

Coal Biodegradation, Microbial Methane Generation, and Redox Conditions in Coalbeds Indicated

by Coupled Water, Gas, and Microbial Analysis. American Chemical Society Annual Conference,

Denver, Colorado, March 22–26.

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EDUCATION

Universität Dortmund, Dortmund, Germany MS, Regional Planning and Management

State University of New York, Buffalo BS, Social Work


American Public Works Association

Jane Gray Facilitation and Grants Specialist

Jane Gray is an environmental specialist and project manager

with 22 years’ project management and environmental

planning experience, specializing in agricultural resource and

policy planning, policy analysis, land use planning, and project

development and entitlement services. Ms. Gray has worked as

a project manager, analyst, and environmental planner for

various nongovernmental and public agencies responsible for

projects varying from small-scale development and

infrastructure planning in developing economies to private residential and commercial development.

Project Experience

Grant Manager, Cuyama Community Services District, New Cuyama, California. Manages and

administers the grant funds received by the district for two projects funded under Proposition 50. Prepares

project assessment evaluation plans, quality assurance project plans, and other requirements of the state

contract. Prepares and submits all invoices and supporting documentation in fulfillment of the state contract

requirements, and assists in determination of grant-eligible work tasks and project scoping. Interfaces with

the county, state, and RWQCB on project-related issues and National Pollutant Discharge Elimination

Systems (NPDES) and waste discharge requirements and compliance. Interfaces with the California

Department of Public Health on water system compliance and other grant opportunities for the district.

Carpinteria Stormwater Management Plan (SWMP), City of Carpinteria, California. Responsible for

project management and preparation of the City of Carpinteria’s SWMP, as well as leadership and

implementation of the city’s first-year permit requirements under the NPDES Small Municipal Separate Storm

Sewer Systems General Permit. The city’s final SWMP was approved by the Central Coast RWQCB in November

2009. This effort included revising the existing SWMP document, forging productive relationships with interested

stakeholder groups, building consensus, and spearheading public education and outreach and public

participation campaigns and programs, as well as working with neighboring jurisdictions on collaborative

management of pollutants of concern. Spearheaded implementation of the public education and outreach

component and played a key role in developing the watershed awareness curriculum that is implemented in the

Carpinteria Unified School District’s afterschool program for at-risk elementary school students.

Public and Stakeholder Outreach, Planning and Land Use Department, County of Fresno, Fresno,

California. Led a regional outreach effort to farmers, ranchers, agriculturalists, conservation districts,

tourist operators, and the public to facilitate development and implementation of an agricultural tourism

ordinance. The outreach included a sustained effort of meetings, workshops, and charrettes to elicit input

and craft a responsive, flexible, and industry- and public-supported ordinance for the county. Successfully

developed relationships, fostered understanding of the process, and was able to build consensus within

the community. Also wrote the agricultural tourism ordinance adopted by the county.

Public and Stakeholder Outreach, Planning and Development Department, Santa Barbara County,

Santa Barbara, California. In conjunction with the rezoning of agricultural land from an antiquated ordinance,

was involved in a countywide public outreach effort that included meetings and workshops designed to

educate the public about changes, elicit comments and suggestions from affected landowners, and work with a

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dedicated group of stakeholders to craft sensible and required language for ordinance changes. Wrote the

associated environmental document and assisted in drafting policy language.

Public and Stakeholder Outreach, Planning and Development Department, Santa Barbara County,

Santa Barbara, California. To complete an update to the countywide Uniform Rules for Agricultural

Preserves, public meetings and workshops were initiated with local agricultural organizations and advisory

committees, the Cattlemen, and a broad group of growers, shippers, greenhouse operators, landowners,

nongovernmental organizations, and others. These were designed to create a more rational and flexible

program that provided for more supportive language, flexibility, and a greater variety of allowed uses

countywide. Was involved in the stakeholder and public outreach portion in addition to the actual

generation of policy and environmental documents associated with the program.

Santa Barbara Countywide IRWM Program Grant Applications, Proposition 84 and Proposition 1E,

SBCWA, Santa Barbara, California. As extension of SBCWA staff, was part of a team that generated a

Regional Acceptance Process application required for competition in the multiple rounds of funding

associated with Proposition 84 and Proposition 1E under IRWM provisions. Participated in generation of

the Proposition 84 Planning Grant Application submitted to the California Department of Water Resources

(DWR) on September 28, 2010, and in the Proposition 84 Implementation Application submitted to DWR

on January 7, 2011. The Implementation Grant Application was prepared on behalf of Santa Barbara

County and six other jurisdictions/districts.

Grant Manager and Proposition 50 Grant Administration, City of Guadalupe, Guadalupe,

California. Manages and administers the grant funds received by the city for the Wastewater Treatment

Plant Improvement project under Proposition 50. Complies with all reporting requirements and interfaces

with the county, state, and Regional Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB) on project-related issues and

waste discharge requirements and compliance.

On-Call Grant Services, Water and Wastewater Divisions of Public Works, City of Santa Barbara,

California. Assesses priority projects for the city and alignment with relevant state and federal grant

programs. Serves as liaison for various funding organizations and entities and the city for successful project

presentation. Prepares grant applications for the city’s Water and Wastewater Divisions, advocates on behalf

of the projects, and carries them through to funding realization.

Santa Barbara Countywide IRWM Proposition 50, SBCWA, Santa Barbara, California. Provides

project management assistance as extension of staff for the SBCWA in administration of grant funds

received under Proposition 50. In addition to reviewing and coordinating the data-gathering and reporting

requirements associated with the 14 projects under IRWM, serves as liaison with the State Water Resources

Control Board on a variety of contentious issues related to select projects. Has provided key and effective

support to the project proponents, county, and state to facilitate solutions and ease strained relations.

Santa Barbara Countywide Integrated Regional Water Management (IRWM) Program Santa Barbara

County Water Agency (SBCWA), Santa Barbara, California. The position entails overall program

management assistance and coordination of more than 30 agencies and nonprofits involved in regional

benefit projects for competitive grant applications and over 120 stakeholders. Coordinates and manages

the public stakeholder process and all public outreach efforts associated with the IRWM program.

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EDUCATION

University of California, Santa Barbara MA, Environmental Science and Management (Corporate Environmental Management Specialization with Eco Entrepreneurship Focus)

California State University, Monterey Bay BS, Earth Systems Science and Policy (Watershed Science Concentration), 2006

CERTIFICATIONS

Management Practices, UC Santa Barbara

Zoë Carlson Facilitation and Grant Specialist/Planner

Zoë Carlson is an environmental specialist/planner with 11 years’

experience specializing in watershed management, science,

strategic planning, facilitation and grant management. In addition,

Ms. Carlson has extensive experience with stakeholder engegement

in watershed management, integrated regional water

management (IRWM), and sustainable groundwater management.

Project Experience

Water/Watershed Management

Watershed Coordinator for the Ventura River Watershed.

Overall program management assistance and coordination with Ventura County Integrated Regional

Water Management (IRWM) Program. Planning, coordinating and facilitating Ventura River Watershed

Council Meetings. Representing the Watershed Council on the Matilija Funding Committee. Identifying and

supporting funding opportunities for priority programs and projects in the Ventura River Watershed.

Facilitating the development of and maintaining strategic partnerships to solve water resource

management challenges.

Watershed Coordinator for the Santa Clara River Watershed. Overall program management assistance

and coordination with the Ventura County and Upper Santa Clara River Watershed Integrated Regional

Water Management (IRWM) Programs. Coordinated, and facilitated meetings among a diverse groups of

stakeholders in the upper and lower Santa Clara River Watershed. Identified and supported efforts to secure

funding for priority programs and projects in the Santa Clara River Watershed. Facilitated the development of

and maintained strategic partnerships to solve water resource management challenges.

Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA). Represented the County of Ventura on the Upper

Ventura River Basin Groundwater Sustainability Agency (GSA) Formation Committee. Negotiated the County

position within the GSA including Agency structure, decision-making, voting and funding details. Reviewed

proposed basin boundary modifications including stakeholder engagement, coordination with local and state

agency representatives, legal and technical review. Engaged stakeholders in the SGMA development and

implementation through facilitating local stakeholder meetings, attending statewide meetings, and distributing

information about state and local action to stakeholders. Facilitated meetings to discuss groundwater priorities

and secures state grant funds for sustainable groundwater management in Ventura County.

Facilitation and Negotiation Experience

Strategic Planning Facilitation and Negotiations. Ten years of project and program level facilitation

and negotiations. Represented the County of Ventura in negotiations of board representation and voting

structure for the Upper Ventura River Basin Groundwater Sustainability Agency. Negotiated changes in

grant management to overcome obstacles with granting agencies, local partners and limited resources.

Researched methods of effective water resource management in California, design market based solutions

and presented options to water management entities. Facilitated design, permitting, bidding, contracting,

implementing, and monitoring of conservation projects. Negotiated permit conditions for a variety of

complex and controversial projects with up to seven different regulatory agencies at a time.

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Stakeholder Engagement Facilitation. Four years of facilitation and negotiation experience with large

groups of diverse stakeholders. Identify regional issues and coordinate meetings to inform stakeholders.

Facilitate solution-oriented discussions about water resources management challenges. Engage project

planning teams in discussions regarding funding strategies and prioritization. Engage stakeholders in the

Ventura County General Plan Update Water Element development.

Grant Writing and Management

Watersheds Coalition of Ventura County (WCVC). Facilitate grant funding workshops, project planning

workshops and align strategic fiscal partnerships. Serve as one of two WCVC Integrated Regional Water

Management (IRWM) Disadvantaged Community Involvement Program (DACIP) Task Force members to

coordinate the allocation of $9.8 Million in grant funding among community needs within Los Angeles and

Ventura Counties. Facilitated project selection for IRWM grant funding in the Santa Clara River Watershed

and Ventura River Watershed.

Ventura County Watershed Protection District. Managed a $1.6 million Agricultural Water Use

Efficiency Grant. Negotiated partnership agreements and contracts with local agricultural organizations

including the Farm Bureau of Ventura County and the Resource Conservation District. Reviewed grant

invoices, reports and deliverables for multiple technical grant projects including the Santa Clara River Salt

and Nutrient Management Plan and the Piru Burn Dump Stabilization Project.

Resource Conservation District of Santa Cruz County. Managed a $4 million Integrated Watershed

Restoration Program (IWRP) grant including project oversight, review of deliverables and invoices,

negotiating funding allocations and matching funds contributions. Negotiated project and funding

allocation changes with state and local agencies, stakeholders and partners.

Project and Program Management

Resource Conservation District of Santa Cruz County. Managed Integrated Watershed Restoration

Program (IWRP) grant program implementation including project oversight, review of deliverables and

invoices, negotiating funding allocations and matching funds contributions. Managed progress on 14 to 20

fish passage restoration projects and 17 to 20 Permit Coordination Program restoration projects at one

time, all at different stages of implementation. Worked with agricultural operators to install vegetated

treatment systems, bank stabilization structures, erosion control best management practices, and water

quality improvement projects.

Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) San Mateo and Santa Cruz Counties. As the soil

conservationist for San Mateo and Santa Cruz Counties, coordinated project development, permitting and

funding for projects with local stakeholders. Conducted site visits, developed conservation plans,

coordinate project implementation on Agricultural lands.

Ventura County Watershed Protection District. Managed environmental compliance for 35 to 45

projects at a time including project planning, budgeting, CEQA/NEPA compliance, permitting review and

negotiations, technical report and design review, storm water plan review, construction inspection, conflict

resolution, fiscal management, mitigation plan development and implementation, monitoring and

reporting. Managed environmental compliance with the Ventura County Watershed Protection District’s

Operations and Maintenance Program permits.

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Technical Experience

Hydrology and Geology. Participated in the Technical Advisory Group for the Lower Santa Clara River Salt

and Nutrient Management Plan. Attended technical review meetings for the Upper Santa Clara River Salt and

Nutrient Management Plan. Provided technical review of proposed basin boundary modifications for the Upper

Ventura River Groundwater Basin. Researched and recommended measures for improved water resource

management. Conducted Highly Erodible Land determinations, soils surveys, and reports for projects.

Conducted fieldwork for the Garrapata Watershed Assessment: Hydrology and Sedimentology.

Engineering and Construction. Twelve years of experience working for, with and overseeing engineers.

Managed capital projects including design, bidding, and construction oversight. Reviewed plans and

construction sites for compliance with environmental permits. Trained engineers in hydrologic delineations and

permit compliance. Completed field surveys, calculations and hydrologic delineations for civil engineer.

Produced conservation plans for agricultural operators throughout Santa Cruz and San Mateo Counties.

CEQA and Permitting. Ten years of CEQA and permitting experience. Managed completion of California

Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) documents including Mitigated Negative Declaration, Substitute

Environmental Document, and Notices of Exemption. Prepared documents, facilitated scoping meeting,

presented to Ventura County Board of Supervisors. Initiated and facilitated meeting to discuss

opportunities for improved coordination and consistency among CEQA practitioners at the County of

Ventura. Trained staff on permit compliance and construction best management practices. Managed

environmental compliance with the Ventura County Watershed Protection District’s Operations and

Maintenance Program permits. Managed environmental compliance for up to 45 projects at a time, all at

different stages of implementation. Negotiated permit conditions for a variety of complex and

controversial projects with up to seven different regulatory agencies at a time.

Biology. Ten years of experience in biological monitoring oversight. Reviewed permit conditions for biological

resources and negotiate best management practices with regulatory agencies. Trained staff and consultants on

permit conditions, sensitive species, and best management practices to protect biological resources.

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EDUCATION

University of California, Santa Barbara MS, Environmental Science and Management

University of Vermont

BS, Community and International Development

Lila Spring Facilitation and Grant Specialist/Planner

Lila Spring is a planner with three years’ experience, including

the development of a sustainable water master plan and

section updates for a number of urban water management

plans (UWMPs). She has coordinated a water-energy nexus

pilot project, including quantifying energy savings, testing

effectiveness of a water-energy cost calculator, and creating

and implementing calculations to distribute savings with greater precision. Her technical skills include

MATLAB, R, and ArcGIS.


Water Recycling Funding Program Grant Application, Goleta Water District, California. As project

engineer, provided primary support in preparing the Goleta Water District’s grant application to the State

Water Resources Controls Board (SWRCB) regarding a recycled water funding program. Work included

application, service map, forms, and schedule updates.

Greater Los Angeles County (GLAC) IRWMP Proposition 84 Final Solicitation Grant, Los Angeles

County Department of Public Works (LADPW), California. Served as project planner and provided

support in the preparation of a GLAC IRWMP Proposition 84 Grant application, including developing

budget templates, updating schedules and tables, creating the Gateway recycled disadvantage community

(DAC) map, performing quality assurance (QA)/quality control (QC) regarding budget updates and

schedules. LADPW received 75 percent grant funding.

Title XVI Fiscal Year (FY) 2016 Grant Support, Padre Dam Municipal Water District, Santee,

California. Served as project planner. Provided support in the preparation of a Title XVI 2016 grant

application, including developing cost tables, reviewing data tables, and writing application sections

(environmental compliance, permitting, and costs).

FY 2014–2015 Grant Funding Support, Carlsbad Municipal Water District, California. Served as

project planner. Developed a cash flow analysis to assist Carlsbad Municipal Water District in the strategic

utilization of multiple funding sources. In addition, drafted a quarterly report on the use of Clean Water

State Revolving Fund project funding.

Title XVI FY 2016 Grant Support, Sweetwater Authority, Chula Vista, California. Served as project

engineer and provided primary support in preparation of the grant application, including forms, permit,

cost review, and updates.

Fremont Basin Integrated Regional Water Management Plan (IRWMP) Support, California City,

California. Served as project planner and assisted the Fremont Basin Integrated Regional Water

Management Group in stakeholder outreach and the pursuit of grant funding with the goal of developing

an IRWMP in one of the few remaining regions that lacks one. Tracked funding opportunities and

generated outreach materials in support of the strategic pursuit of funding to achieve regional goals.

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Paso Basin Supplemental Water Supply Options Study, County of San Luis Obispo, California.

Served as project engineer. Provided mapping, alternatives development, and evaluation support to

supplement groundwater with Nacimiento Project water and recycled water. The study aims to identify

potential new water supplies within the Paso Robles Groundwater Basin, which was designated as critically

overdrafted by the state. The recycled water options considered non-potable uses and groundwater

recharge options, such as surface spreading and injection. The Nacimiento project options considered

direct use of treated and untreated water as well as groundwater recharge options.

Potable Reuse Facilities Plan, Goleta Water District, California. Served as project planner and worked

with Goleta Water District to evaluate potable reuse options to maximize this underutilized water supply

source. Contributed to the development of a matrix of reuse options based on potential receptors and

water treatment requirements.

2015 Urban Water Management Plan (UWMP), Bellflower-Somerset Mutual Water Company

(BSMWC), Los Angeles County, California. Served as project planner and worked closely with BSMWC

to generate an UWMP that accurately and effectively communicates the current and future water resource

management for the agency. Developed language for the system description, system water use, baselines

and targets, system supplies, water supply reliability assessment, and water shortage contingency plan

chapters of the UWMP. In addition, generated geographic information system (GIS) maps of BSMWC’s

current and historic service area and major infrastructure through conversations and collaboration with

BSMWC staff. Also projected population growth, water supply, and water demands to the year 2040 in

order to evaluate the reliability of BSMWC’s water resources.

2015 UWMP, Pasadena Water and Power (PWP), California. As project planner, provided support in

the development of Pasadena Water and Power’s 2015 UWMP, including drafting the outline, reviewing

baseline calculations and climate data, updating demand management measures, drafting supply tables,

and incorporating comments from the public and PWP staff into the final UWMP. Uploaded the final

UWMP to the Department of Water Resources (DWR) and verifying consistency between information in

the UWMP and entered into DWR’s standardized tables.

2015 UWMP, Goleta Water District, California. Served as project planner and worked closely with

Goleta Water District to draft a 2015 UWMP to accurately reflect current water management strategies and

to satisfy required changes since the 2010 UWMP was written. Worked to update and improve population

and water use projections to the year 2040, to update system and program descriptions, and to refine

water supply projections.

Development of a Sustainable Water Master Plan, Burbank Water and Power, California. Served as

project manager for this Master’s Thesis group project. Worked as part of a multidisciplinary team to

address long-term resource sustainability. Identified opportunities for increased water-use efficiency and

cost-effective resource utilization engagement in efficiency initiatives. Managed project tasks, client

communication, budget, timeline, and data collection.

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Water-Energy Nexus Pilot Project, The Energy Coalition, Santa Barbara, California. As project

coordinator, quantified energy savings attributable to water efficiency measures implemented by 26

Metropolitan Water District (MWD) member agencies using the California Public Utilities Commission's (CPUC)

Water-Energy Cost-Effectiveness Calculator. Tested the effectiveness of the tool and provided feedback for

improvements. Created and implemented refining calculations to distribute savings with greater precision.

Burbank Water and Power Projects, California. As water conservation intern, assessed the need for

quantification of water use impacts for individual conservation strategies. Created a template for

quantifying the impact of turf conversion projects on water use in single-family homes. Conducted a

review of proposed species recommendations for turf conversion projects.

Lake Champlain Basin Program, Burlington, Vermont. Served as resource room intern. Created

resource materials concerning contamination in Lake Champlain. Engaged community members in water

quality impact discussions.

Design and Construction of Private Residence, Barnet, Vermont. As project manager, applied

techniques supported by Efficiency Vermont to increase the energy efficiency of the home. Hired

subcontractors for plumbing, roofing, insulation, and all other aspect of construction. Managed jobsite,

timeline, budget, and payroll.

Sustainable Development in an Island Economy, University of Vermont, Burlington, Vermont, and

Castries, St. Lucia. Served as teaching assistant. And conducted a micro-hydro feasibility assessment of St.

Lucia. Prepared a report and presented findings to members of the Cabinet of Ministers. Established

partnerships with community leaders for a demonstration site implemented the following year.

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EDUCATION

University of California, San Diego BA, Political Science, Public Law

Emphasis

Devin Brookhart Publications Specialist Lead

Devin Brookhart is the Publications Specialist Lead with over

6 years’ experience in various aspects of publishing,

including producing, designing, editing, and proofreading

documents. Her experience includes publications project

management, supervising other team members, providing

quality control, executing extensive layout and design work in the Adobe Creative Suite, and

developing processes and procedures to facilitate operations. Ms. Brookhart is detail-oriented, has

excellent communication skills, and prides herself on accomplishing a job well done. She is

especially attentive to deadlines and understands the necessity of proper time management, always

striving to improve efficiency wherever possible.

As the production lead, she has been involved in the formatting, proofreading, and production o f

biological assessments (BAs), biological resources technical reports (BTRs), environmental impact

reports (EIRs), environmental impact statements (EISs), initial study/mitigated negative declarations

(IS/MNDs), and proposals. Additionally, Ms. Brookhart makes work assignments, coordinates the

production of large deliverables, provides status, analyzes processes, and oversees quality control

of the Publications formatting and production group. Work assignment duties include planning,

scheduling, conducting, and coordinating document production efforts between production staff

and technical staff, project managers, legal staff, and clients to ensure that work is completed

according to established requirements and schedules.

Selected Project Experience

City of Palo Alto U.S. Highway 101 Overpass and Reach Trail at Adobe Creek Project

Environmental Impact Report/Environmental Impact Assessment.

Desert Renewable Energy Conservation Plan (DRECP).

Environmental Impact Report/Environmental Impact Statement for the Master Special Use

Permit and Permit to Construct Power Line Replacement Projects for the California Public

Utilities Commission, the United States Department of Agriculture, and the Forest Service

(Cleveland National Forest).

Soitec Solar Development Project Environmental Impact Report.

University Villages Environmental Impact Report.

Villa Storia Environmental Impact Report.

Village 2 Environmental Impact Report.

Yuba-Sutter Regional Conservation Plan Environmental Impact Report/Environmental Impact Statement.


Publications Assistant, Dudek, 2011–2014. As a Publications Assistant for Dudek, Ms. Brookhart

formatted and produced myriad technical documents and marketing proposals. Her work involved

bringing documents into Dudek’s templates, creating PDFs with integrated graphics and navigation,

producing materials, coordinating with external print vendors, designing PowerPoint presentations, quality

checks on digital and hard copy deliverables, and technical troubleshooting within the Microsoft Office and

Adobe Creative suites.

DEVIN BROOKHART – CONTINUED

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Custom Project Editor, University Readers Inc., 2011–2012. As a custom project editor, Ms. Brookhart

was responsible for all custom textbook project management for the greater San Diego area. Her duties

included extensive project workflow oversight, client retention, supervision of production team assistants,

quality control checks on printed and digital products, maintenance of positive relationships with

publishing partners, and production design work in the Adobe Creative Suite. Ms. Brookhart specialized in

maintaining and improving program relationships with large business schools and received a Recognition

of Service Award for departmental excellence in December 2011.

Editor-in-Chief, The Great Oak Gazette, 2004–2007. As editor-in-chief, Ms. Brookhart oversaw a staff

of 30 for the monthly publication of a student newspaper. Her responsibilities included editorial oversight

of all publications, production design work in the Adobe Creative Suite, copyediting, graphic design of

advertisements, publication marketing, development and execution of advertising contracts, article writing,

journalistic photography, workshop planning, educational instruction of publication staff members, and

public relations management.

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