Meet Our Hydrogeology Team
Last year, we announced the acquisition of Geosphere Environmental Management, a trusted advisor in hydrogeology and environmental services. Since welcoming this talented team of hydrogeologists, their technical expertise has enhanced and supported our work with clients to meet their comprehensive water needs.
We recently spoke with the hydrogeology team and asked: “How does your work in hydrogeology have a positive impact on the communities and clients we work with?”
Ray Talkington:
Our work has helped communities explore, develop, and permit new groundwater-based public water supplies to improve drinking water system capacity and reliability. Our expertise has also helped our partners better understand and manage the aquifers that provide the groundwater used for drinking water. In an era of climate uncertainty, we provide action plans to help operate and maintain the integrity and resiliency of sand and gravel aquifers and bedrock aquifers.
In coastal areas, we work with clients to understand and prepare for changes in sea level and potential impacts to both surface water and groundwater supplies. We are partnering with our Building Services team to develop geothermal energy systems that offset the need for more traditional energy sources.
Lauren Kaehler:
A core focus of our group is helping communities and clients secure access to clean drinking water while protecting water resources. We achieve this through detailed hydrogeological investigations, strategic well siting, comprehensive groundwater and surface water monitoring networks, pumping tests to establish safe yields, and rigorous environmental sampling.
Overall, this work supports the development of safe and sustainable water resources that communities can rely on for generations to come.
Ryan Chase:
Access to clean water is one of the foundations of human health and wellbeing. Our work in hydrogeology helps ensure that communities have access to safe and reliable drinking water.
We accomplish this by developing new water supply sources and conducting hydrogeologic investigations to ensure that existing water supplies are not at risk of future contamination.
Sophia Carson:
Our work in hydrogeology helps communities and clients maintain safe, reliable access to clean groundwater by ensuring wells are properly designed, permitted, and maintained.
Through careful site evaluation, regulatory compliance, and well rehabilitation, we protect water resources, extend the lifespan of infrastructure, and support sustainable water supplies for municipalities and water utilities.