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2021 Western Groundwater Congress Agenda
Monday, September 13th 7:00 AM-3:00 PM | Academy Foyer (Conference Center)
Registration/Attendee Check-In
8:00-9:30 AM | Academy 1/2/3 (Conference Center)
Conference Welcome & Opening Panel: Making Ripples that Lead to Waves – Initiating Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Programs in the Water Industry Abigail Madrone, GRA President & Lyndsey Bloxom, 2021 WGC Chair The past year has been pivotal for our country and has driven a sea of change resulting in the development of diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts across the water industry. In line with GRA’s own DEI efforts – including establishment of a new DEI Committee – this keynote panel will provide an opportunity to engage in deep, meaningful conversations about the importance of cultivating inclusivity in our professional and volunteer environments. The panel speakers have directly led and participated in DEI program initiation and implementation in California. They represent perspectives that include a large municipal water utility, a private water-resources consulting firm, and a state university. Moderator: Abhishek Singh, Vice President – Western Region for INTERA & Co-Chair of GRA’s Technical Committee Panelists: Stephan Tucker, Interim General Manager of the Water Replenishment District and Senior DEI Advisor for Los Angeles Department of Water and Power Cindy Ardito, Sr. Vice President / Board Director for INTERA & Founding member of INTERA’s Social Justice Committee Deborah L. Hunt, Director of Conferences, Training and Organizational Development, College of Continuing Education, California State University, Sacramento Team Lead for Sacramento State’s Anti-Racism Efforts 9:30 AM-10:00 AM | Exhibit Hall/Academy Foyer (Conference Center)
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Track One: Water Resources Exploration and Development
Track Three: Contaminant Assessment and Remediation A Virtual Presentation
Track Two: Groundwater Management
Track Four: Unique Challenges and New Opportunities
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Join us for the new Standing 7-minute Workout - get your blood pumping in between all these amazing educational sessions!
10:00-11:55 AM - Concurrent Sessions - Choose A Track: Track One: Water Resources Exploration and Development Session: Models as a Planning Tool
Pasadena/Glendale (Hotel) Description: Come and delve into the newest ways to leverage numerical models in integrated water management. Moderator: Abhishek Singh, INTERA Planning and Implementation of Groundwater Management Projects Using C2VSimFG, Corning Subbasin Groundwater Sustainability Plan Patrick Wickham, Montgomery & Associates Utilizing Information from Computationally Inexpensive Techniques to Inform the Creation of Groundwater Models for Local Scale Managed Aquifer Recharge Projects Alisha Rodriguez, University of California, Davis Integrated Hydrogeologic Model Features for SGMA Conjunctive-Use Analysis Randall Hanson, One-Water Hydrologic An Integrated Modeling Approach in the Upper Santa Ana River Watershed David Barnes, Geoscience Support Services, Inc.
Track Two: Groundwater Management Session: SGMA Topics - Economics and Planning
Hollywood/Burbank (Hotel) Description The presentations in this session focus on the economics of and management around groundwater basins. Moderator: Leslie Dumas, Woodard & Curran The Importance of Good Design and the Risks of Getting it Wrong: Lessons from SGMA’s First Water Market Matthew Fineup, Center for Economic Research & Forecasting, California Lutheran University Process and Benefits of Developing and Implementing a Recharge Master Plan Carolina Sanchez, West Yost Associates Economic Tradeoffs in Groundwater Management During Drought: A Case Study in Tulare County, California Rob Gailey, R. M. Gailey Consulting Hydrogeologist, PC Developing a Water Rights-Based Water Budget Framework in Support of Groundwater Allocation Christopher Heppner, EKI Environment & Water, Inc.
HOLLYWOOD : THE SEQUEL SEPTEMBER 13-15, 2021
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10:00-11:55 AM - Concurrent Sessions - Continued Track Three: Contaminant Assessment and Remediation Session: PFAS Part I
Academy 4/5 (Conference Center) Description: Evaluation of PFAS analytical methods and data validation. Ion exchange and adsorbent technologies for removing PFAS from groundwater. Moderator: Murray Einarson, Haley & Aldrich PFAS Treatment with Ion Exchange: Case Histories and Lessons Learned Cathy Swanson, Purolite The Analysis for PFAS: An Evaluation of Current Methods, Proposed Methodologies and the Application of New Technologies Charles Neslund, Eurofins PFAS Data Validation: A Technical Perspective Scott Wilson, Laboratory Data Consultants Pilot and Laboratory Scale Assessment of Traditional and Alternative Adsorbent Performance to Remove PFAS from Groundwater to Restore Drinking Water Supply Meeta Pannu, Orange County Water District
Track Four: Unique Challenges and New Opportunities Session: Emerging Technologies and Methods I
Vine A/B (Conference Center) Description: Development and application of innovative analytical methods including machine learning for water resource management. Moderator: John Xiong, Haley & Aldrich Rainfall is Important but How Well do We Know? Chin Man Mok, GSI Environmental Optimization of Groundwater Pumping Alternatives to Promote Equity in Urban Water Supply Marina Mautner, University of California, Davis Machine Learning in Groundwater Level Prediction Hugo Loaiciga, University of California, Santa Barbara Uncover Similarities of Hydrographs Using Unsupervised Machine Learning Hiroko Hort, GSI Environmental 12:00-1:30 PM | Academy 1/2/3 (Conference Center)
Lunch Grab a boxed lunch and sit with your colleagues in the ballroom or take it to go and enjoy it anywhere! 1:30-1:40 PM | Exhibit Hall/Academy Foyer (Conference Center)
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1:40-3:35 PM - Concurrent Sessions - Choose A Track: Track One: Water Resources Exploration and Development Session: Combined Management Solutions
Pasadena/Glendale (Hotel) Description: No single solution is sufficient to resolve water shortages. Hear how combined strategies are closing the gap. Moderator: Samantha Adams, West Yost Multi-Benefits of Integrated Flood-MAR, Reservoir Re-Operation, Expansion of Infrastructure, Improving Water Supply, Flood Control, Groundwater Sustainability and Ecosystems David Arrate and Karandev Singh, California Department of Water Resources No One Solution: How a Suite of Water-Supply Projects can be Optimized to Improve Sustainability, Resilience, and Cost Effectiveness John Lindquist, United Water Conservation District Developing a Groundwater Recharge Program at Scale: Recognizing Opportunities and Creating Benefits to Align Interests and Motivate Participation Rob Gailey, R.M. Gailey Consulting Hydrogeolgist PC
Track Two: Groundwater Management Session: SGMA Topics - Modeling
Hollywood/Burbank (Hotel) Description This session focuses on the use of models in GSP development and implementation, and lessons learned in the development and use of those models. Moderator: Lisa Porta, Montgomery & Associates Lessons That Can be Learned from a Steady-State Model in a SGMA Environment Thomas Harter, University of California, Davis Development of a Coupled Streamflow/Groundwater Model to Evaluate Streamflow Depletions and impacts on Groundwater Dependent Ecosystems Abhishek Singh, INTERA Incorporated and Kiernan Brtalik, Rincon Consultants, Inc. Development and Calibration of a Regional Groundwater Flow Model that Captures Intermittent Surface Flows and Complex Streamflow Interactions Bram Sercu, United Water Conservation District Understanding Land Subsidence: Insights from a Hydromechanical Model of Head-Driven Compaction and Expansion within a Multi-Layer Aquifer System Matthews Lees, Stanford University
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1:40-3:35 PM - Concurrent Sessions - Continued Track Three: Contaminant Assessment and Remediation Session: Remediation Assessment/Optimization
Academy 4/5 (Conference Center) Description: Use of Models and Flux Mapping Tools to Validate Designs. Moderator: Dan Nunez, Regenesis A Plan for Verification of a Successful Groundwater Remedy Completion Under Persistent Low Groundwater Elevation Conditions Clare Steedman, Terraphase Engineering Inc. Optimizing In-Situ Remediation and Management of Metals in Groundwater Lucas Hellerich, Woodard & Curran Quantitative Remedial Conditions Assessment: Flux Measurement Tools and High-Resolution Methods Ryan Hardenburger, Regenesis Detecting Vertical Flowpaths in Bedrock at NAPL Sites Todd Halihan, Oklahoma State University
Track Four: Unique Challenges and New Opportunities Session: Emerging Technologies and Methods II
Vine A/B (Conference Center) Description: New tools for characterizing and monitoring groundwater recharge, assessment of areal research to groundwater basin, and groundwater quality monitoring. Moderator: Chin Man Mok, GSI Environmental A Quantitative Assessment of the Effect of Land Use Changes from Agricultural to Urban Uses on Areal Recharge to a Groundwater Basin and the Potential Impacts of New Water Conservation Legislation on Recharge Mark Wildermuth, West Yost Associates Methods for Characterizing and Monitoring Groundwater Recharge and Aquifer State Craig Ulrich, Berkeley National Laboratory Geochemical Evolution of Groundwater Alkalinity on Moorea and Tetiaroa (French Polynesia) using δ13C and Major Ions Ellen Justis, California State University Long Beach 3:35-4:00 PM | Exhibit Hall/Academy Foyer (Conference Center)
Break Meditative Moment - Feeling a little overwhelmed? Join Abigail Madrone in The Quiet Place (Conference Center) for guided meditation.
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4:00-5:00 PM - Concurrent Sessions - Choose A Track: Track Two: Groundwater Management Session: Wells and Wellfield Monitoring
Hollywood/Burbank (Hotel) Description The two presentations in this session are focused on innovative groundwater monitoring methods and the tools used for successful programs. Moderator: Jim Strandberg, Woodard & Curran Multilevel Monitoring for Resource Management at OCWD John Sankey, True Blue Technologies Innovative Installation of a Nested Monitoring Well in Southern California Vincent Robino, GSI Environmental Inc and Benny Chong, Water Replenishment District of Southern California (WRD)
Track Three: Contaminant Assessment and Remediation Session: Los Angeles Basin Groundwater Actions
Academy 4/5 (Conference Center) Description: A Regulatory Look at Natural Source Zone Depletion and San Fernando Valley Contamination. Moderator: Geno Mammini, Clear Creek & Associates A Case Study of Natural Source Zone Depletion (NSZD) Yue Rong, Los Angeles Regional Water Quality Control Board
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LADWP Response Actions to the Groundwater Contamination in the San Fernando Groundwater Basin Regina Peng, Los Angeles Department of Water and Power
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4:00-5:00 PM - Concurrent Sessions - Continued Track Four: Unique Challenges and New Opportunities Session: Emerging Technologies & Methods III
Vine A/B (Conference Center) Description Novel technologies for addressing seawater intrusion, water security and climate change resiliency, and flooding duration estimation. Moderator: John Freim, Regenesis A Root Zone Residence Time Model for Estimating Ag-MAR Flooding Duration Helen Dahlke Peering Into the Unknown: Using Aerial Geophysics to Battle Seawater Intrusion and Design an IPR Injection Well Network Daniel Heimel, WSC Groundwater Replenishment Systems: New Zealand’s Approach to Developing Community-Scale MAR Programmes to Address Water Security and Climate Change Resiliency Bob Bower, Wallbridge Gilbert Aztec (WGA) 5:00-7:00 PM | East Courtyard & Exhibit Hall
President’s Reception Mix and mingle with the Hollywood Stars of the Groundwater industry! Industry leaders from all over the globe have graced this red carpet in previous years, so expect the presence of paparazzi, while in a large space with outdoor areas to mingle, and many protocols to help keep you safe. Grab a GRA themed drink with safely served appetizers, and connect with old friends and future celebrities of groundwater over movie trivia. Don’t want to be noticed…feel free to wear a costume and win a prize! However you choose to enjoy your evening, we look forward to seeing you on the big stage!
Tuesday, September 14, 2021 6:30-7:30 AM
GRA’s Fourth Annual Darcy Dash Dust off your running shoes and join us for the Darcy Dash 5k! Runners/walkers please meet in the hotel lobby by 6:20 AM
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8:00-9:55 AM - Concurrent Sessions - Choose A Track: Track One: Water Resources Exploration and Development Session: Geophysics and Salinity
Pasadena/Glendale (Hotel) Description: Get the latest information on ground level electromagnetic systems and find out how agencies are dealing with saline waters. Moderator: Andy Malone, West Yost Associates Towed TEM-A New High-Resolution Geophysical Method for Groundwater Investigations Ahmad-Ali Behroozmand, Ramboll Mapping Aquifers and Water Quality Using a Towed Cart Time-Domain Electromagnetic Induction System John Jansen, Collier Geophysics Distribution of Saline and Brackish Groundwater in Coastal Aquifers Determined from an Ongoing Project in the Monterey Area of Central California Brian Villalobos, Geoscience Support Services, Inc. Designing a Coastal Brackish Water Extraction and Treatment Project to Control Seawater Intrusion and Achieve Sustainability in the Oxnard Basin Dan Detmer, United Water Conservation District
Track Two: Groundwater Management Session: SGMA and “The Other” Criteria (Water Quality, Subsidence, and Interconnected Surface Water) Hollywood/Burbank (Hotel) Description: This session addresses SGMA sustainability criteria other than those relating to groundwater elevations and storage. Topics in this session focus on subsidence, interconnected surface waters and the ecological users of groundwater. Moderator: Christy Kennedy, Woodard & Curran A Framework for Evaluating the Impact of Groundwater Management Scenarios on Functional Ecosystem Flows Claire Kouba, University of California, Davis Subsidence and Groundwater Sustainability Chin Man W.Mok, GSI Environmental Inc. Groundwater Sustainability Plans - Signed, Sealed, Delivered. Now What? Anona Dutton, EKI Environment & Water, Inc.
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Hydrogeologic Controls on Interconnected Surface Water and Groundwater Dependent Ecosystems Identified Using Stable Isotopes and Geophysical Surveys John Fio, EKI Environment & Water, Inc.
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8:00-9:55 AM - Concurrent Sessions - Continued Track Three: Contaminant Assessment and Remediation Session: PFAS Part II
Academy 4/5 (Conference Center) Description: Update on the SWRCB’s efforts to quantify and mitigate the impacts of PFAS on groundwater resources in California. Innovative methods for destroying PFAS in concentrated solutions. Seeking damages from parties responsible for PFAS exposures. Moderator: Sarah Mass, Haley & Aldrich Characterizing Groundwater Quality at California’s PFAS Sites Wendy Linck and Erica Kalve, State Water Resources Control Board An Innovative Approach for Cost-Effective and Sustainable Destruction of PFAS John Xiong, Haley & Aldrich PFAS Contamination: Holding Polluters Accountable Andrew Homer, Kelley Drye & Warren LLP
Track Four: Unique Challenges and New Opportunities Session: Managing Groundwater Through an Environmental Justice Lens
Vine A/B (Conference Center) Description Panelists will discuss the unique challenges and opportunities for managing groundwater in a more equitable and inclusive manner, specifically as it relates to the laws and regulations governing groundwater management. Moderator: Jena Acos, Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck Speakers: Nichole Morgan, State Water Resources Control Board, Angela Islas, Self-Help Enterprises and Nataly Garcia, Leadership Counsel for Justice and Accountability 9:55-10:25 AM Exhibit Hall | Academy Foyer (Conference Center)
Break Join us for the new Standing 7-minute Workout - get your blood pumping in between all these amazing educational sessions!
10:30 AM-12:25 PM - Concurrent Sessions - Choose A Track: Track One: Water Resources Exploration and Development Session: SGMA Potpourri
Pasadena/Glendale (Hotel) Description: A pinch of this, a touch of that, but all things SGMA. Get exposed to a variety of pertinent aspects of water resources development under SGMA. Moderator: Abhishek Singh, INTERA ASR Status in Northern California Rodney Fricke, GEI Consultants, Inc. Well Design for More than One Stakeholder Geno Mammini, Clear Creek Associates Key Findings from a Groundwater Dependent Ecosystems Field Study During Groundwater Sustainability Plan Development Christina Lucero, EKI Environment and Water, Inc. Comparing SGMA in California to Kansas’ LEMA, Florida’s BMP Program and More Katherine Durham, Provost & Pritchard Consulting Group PAGE 10
Track Two: Groundwater Management Session: Communication and Collaboration
Hollywood/Burbank (Hotel) Description: Communication and collaboration are key concepts for groundwater basin management, with and without SGMA. This session highlights case studies providing examples of communication and collaboration methods used in various groundwater basins in California and their outcomes. Moderator: Anona Dutton, EKI Environment and Water, Inc. Understanding Rural Well Owners - A Case Study in Sonoma County John W. Bliss and Ryan Aston, SCI Consulting Group SGMA and Federal Lands: Opportunities for Cooperation and Sustainability David Sandino, California Department of Water Resources Inter-Basin Groundwater Sustainability Plan Development Coordination in the Northern Sacramento Valley Lisa Porta, Montgomery & Associates Collaboratively Addressing issues of Seawater Intrusion in the Salinas Valley Gary Petersen, Salinas Valley Basin Groundwater Sustainability Agency
Track Three: Contaminant Assessment and Remediation Session: PFAS Part III
Academy 4/5 (Conference Center) Description: Description: Cutting-edge PFAS forensic methods to identify different PFAS sources. A case study on PFAS impacts to surface water, fish tissue and sediments following a discharge of AFFF. Legal and practical considerations for source attribution of PFAS in groundwater. Moderator: Dan Bryant, Woodard & Curran Legal and Practical Considerations for Source Attribution of PFAS in Groundwater Peter Fontaine, Cozen O’Connor PFAS Concentration Response and Attenuation in Surface Water, Fish Tissue, and Sediment Following an AFFF Discharge Dan Bryant, Woodard & Curran Source Tracking for PFAS Forensics: Current and Future Techniques Joe Charbonnet, Colorado School of Mines
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Soil Microorganism and PFAS, and implications for Bioremediation of Aromatic Hydrocarbons and Chlorinated Solvents Chris Olivares, University of California, Irvine
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12:30-1:30 PM | Academy 1/2/3 (Conference Center) Annual Meeting, Legislative Update & Awards Program 1:30-2:30 PM Lunch
Grab a boxed lunch and sit with your colleagues in the ballroom or take it to go and enjoy it anywhere! 2:30-3:00 PM | Exhibit Hall/Academy Foyer (Conference Center) Break
Meditative Moment - Feeling a little overwhelmed? Join Abigail Madrone in The Quiet Place (Conference Center) for guided meditation. 3:00-4:00 PM | Academy 1/2/3 (Conference Center) An Update on California’s Groundwater (Bulletin 118) Update 2020 and Overview of the New CalGW Live Website and Online Tools
The Department of Water Resources, California’s Groundwater (CalGW) Update 2020 team will provide an update on the finalization of the report, including summarizing the public comments that were received, and discuss next steps for CalGW. This will be followed by a demonstration of a new CalGW Live website and suite of online tools that allows users to easily explore, access, and interact with current groundwater data in California. 4:00-5:00 PM | Academy 1/2/3 (Conference Center)
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The GROUNDWATERx workshop provides students and recent graduates (within past 12 months) who are conducting research related to groundwater an opportunity to present their research to a diverse audience of water industry professionals. The presentation portion of GROUNDWATERx is a “TEDx” style event consisting of 3-minute presentations with one – five slides. Following the presentations, there will individualized and accessible networking and direct access to prospective employers who are actively hiring. SEE PAGE 19 FOR PRESENTATIONS 5:00-7:00 PM | East Courtyard & Exhibit Hall Branch Reception & Poster Presentations
Make sure you’ve got your movie themed branch button on and your phone is charged and ready to go! You’ll be using your personal mobile device to complete missions and win prizes by engaging with exhibitors, branch leadership and each other. Make sure you stop by the Exhibit Hall to check out these great Poster Presentations too! Leveraging Partnerships and Governance Structures in SGMA Claire Howard, Provost & Pritchard Consulting Group Full Scale Remediation of TCE in a Low Permeability Aquifer Using Sulfidated Colloidal ZVI John Freim,REGENESIS FloPy as a tool for groundwater model development: SGMA case-studies in the Los Angeles and Ventura County Groundwater Basins Nathan Hatch, INTERA, Inc. PAGE 12
Wednesday, September 15th 7:00-12:00 PM | Academy Foyer (Conference Center) Registration/Attendee Check-In
8:00-9:55 AM - Concurrent Sessions - Choose A Track: Track One: Water Resources Exploration and Development Session: Aquifer Storage and Recovery
Pasadena/Glendale (Hotel) Description: The subtle complexities of aquifer storage and recovery projects can make or break a program. This session will take you through planning, development, and potential barriers to sustainable ASR operations. Moderator: Ryan Alward, Jacobs ASR Phase II: ASR Growth and Expansion in the City of Roseville Trevor Kent, GEI Consultants, Inc. Gaining New Insights: City of Roseville, ASR Well #8 (Backwashing and Recharge Testing and Analysis) Gary Gin, LRE Water & Trevor Joseph, City of Roseville Deep Dive into Well Fouling Indicators from the Lab Michael Schnieders, Water Systems Engineering, Inc. Barriers of Efficient Wells-Restating the Importance of Well Development Edd Schofield, Johnson Screens
Track Two: Groundwater Management Session: Geophysics
Hollywood/Burbank (Hotel) Description: This session illustrates the use of surface geophysics, including Airborne Electromagnetic Methods (AEM), in mapping and improving the understanding of groundwater basins. Moderator: John Jansen, Collier Consulting An Introduction to California’s Statewide AEM Surveys Katherine Dlubac, California Department of Water Resources Targeted Use of the Airborne Electromagnetic Method for Delineating the Groundwater System in the Kaweah Subbasin, CA Seogi Kang, Stanford University Interpretation of Airborne EM Data to Fill the Data Gaps in the Santa Ynez Groundwater Basin Max Halkjaer, Ramboll
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Questions that Every Stakeholder Should Ask about Hydrologic Models and Measurements Ty Ferre, University of Arizona
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8:00-9:55 AM - Concurrent Sessions - Continued Track Three: Contaminant Assessment and Remediation Session: In-Situ/Ex-situ Carbon Based Technologies
Academy 4/5/6 (Conference Center) Description: A look at traditional and recent carbon based technologies. Moderator: Dan Nunez, Regenesis Enhancing the Performance of In-Situ Reactive Barriers Using a Synergistic Mixture of Colloidal Activated Carbon and Zero Valent Iron John Freim, Regenesis Small-Scale Footprint Regenerable Resin Systems for Vapor and Groundwater Treatment in California Elie Haddad, Haley & Aldrich, Inc. Particulate Activated Carbon Amendment Injection into a Fractured Granitic Bedrock Aquifer Chin Man Mok, GSI Environmental Eliminating Hydrocarbon Plumes and Achieving Site Closure with a Micron-Scale Carbon Remedial Fluid Todd Herrington, Regenesis
Track Four: Unique Challenges and New Opportunities Session: Can’t Live With Them, Can’t Live Without Them: Water Rights Issues and the Lawyers Who Love Them Vine A/B (Conference Center) Description: Practical tips and real-time updates from the world of groundwater litigation Moderator: Christy Kennedy, Woodard & Curran Everything You Wanted to Know About Groundwater Rights But Were Afraid to Ask Jessica Diaz, Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck The Land Before Time: Stories from California’s Groundwater Adjudications Wendy Wang, Best Best & Krieger A Non-Attorney Perspective: Experiences in Post-Judgment Basin Management Andy Malone, West Yost Associates Getting Along: Litigation as a Tool for Constructive Decision-Making Russ McGlothlin, O’Melveny & Myers 9:55-10:25 AM | Exhibit Hall/Academy Foyer (Conference Center) Break
Join us for the new Standing 7-minute Workout - get your blood pumping in between all these amazing educational sessions!
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10:30 AM-12:25 PM - Concurrent Sessions - Choose A Track: Track One: Water Resources Exploration and Development Session: Water Supply Planning
Pasadena/Glendale (Hotel) Description: Take a glimpse into the future and see how others are planning for changes in growth and demand under SGMA. Moderator: Jim Strandberg, Woodard & Curran Optimizing Aging Infrastructure and Planning Ahead for a Future Groundwater Program Heather Rhee, Long Beach Water Department A Robust Approach for Estimating Future Groundwater Demands in a Dynamic Groundwater Basin Pete Dennehy, Montgomery and Associates Considering Urban Water Suppliers in the Era of SGMA Uncertainty Elena Sviatoslavsky, EKI Environment & Water, Inc. Groundwater Sustainability Plans - Signed, Sealed, Delivered. Now What? Anona Dutton, EKI Environment & Water, Inc.
Track Two: Groundwater Management Session: MAR/Conjunctive Use
Hollywood/Burbank (Hotel) Description: This session provides case studies of managed aquifer recharge (MAR) and conjunctive use studies and projects to support groundwater basin sustainability and the development of longterm reliable water supplies. Moderator: Leslie Dumas, Woodard & Curran City of Clovis Recharge Facility Optimization Jason Keller, GeoSystems Analysis, Inc.
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Evaluation of Stormwater Management and Groundwater Recharge Projects in the Dry Creek Watershed Michael Milczaerk, GeoSystems Analysis, Inc.
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10:30 AM-12:25 PM - Concurrent Sessions - Continued Track Three: Contaminant Assessment and Remediation Session: Success Stories and Lessons Learned
Academy 4/5/6 (Conference Center) Description: A Look at Remediation Stories: From Overcoming Stalls to Site Closure. Moderator: Elie Haddad, Haley & Aldrich Site Closure Achieved Following In-Situ Thermal Conductive Heating Despite Residual Soil Vapor Above Remedial Goals Darren Croteau, Terraphase Engineering, Inc. Volatile Plume Scenarios and California Development: How to Achieve Quality Objectives and a Way Forward Through Your Data Will Rice, Enthalpy Analytical Dual Purpose Sub-Slab Depressurization: Achieving Pathway Mitigation and Source Remediation Lisa Campe, Woodard & Curran Overcoming the “cis stall” During In Situ Bioremediation of Chlorinated Solvents J. Fausto Ortiz-Medina, EOS Remediation, LLC
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Track Four: Unique Challenges and New Opportunities Session: New Opportunities
Vine A/B (Conference Center) Description: From complex data conveyance to long-term groundwater sustainability challenges, this session is a “can’t miss.” The presentations will discuss challenges and new opportunities related to California’s groundwater from the perspective of scientists and environmental professionals. The specific topics include key insights into conveying complex data and technical information, a case study of building a digital water museum (including lessons learned), a new tool to determine longterm resilience of water supplies, and a new opportunity to maximize beneficial use of recycled water. Moderator: Clayton Sorensen, Balance Hydrologics Rocket Science Visuals: Creating and Conveying Technical Information to Decision Makers and the Public Raoul Rañoa and Trey Driscoll, Dudek Learning While Educating: A Case Study on Building a Digital Water Museum Jennifer Swart, Water Replenishment District of Southern California (WRD) Couplings Between Land-Use Development and Groundwater Sustainability to Determine Long-Term Resilience of Water Supplies Ruth Langridge, University of California, Santa Cruz Application of the Maximum Benefit Provision of the State Antidegradation Policy to Optimize Salt and Nutrient Management Planning for Maximum Beneficial Use of Recycled Water Samantha Adams, West Yost Associates 12:30-2:30 PM | Academy 1/2/3 (Conference Center) Lunch & Closing Session - Picture a Scientist Screening
PICTURE A SCIENTIST chronicles the groundswell of researchers who are writing a new chapter for women scientists. Biologist Nancy Hopkins, chemist Raychelle Burks, and geologist Jane Willenbring lead viewers on a journey deep into their own experiences in the sciences, ranging from brutal harassment to years of subtle slights. Along the way, from cramped laboratories to spectacular field stations, we encounter scientific luminaries - including social scientists, neuroscientists, and psychologists - who provide new perspectives on how to make science itself more diverse, equitable, and open to all.
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PRESENTATIONS: GEOCHEMICAL EVOLUTION OF GROUNDWATER ALKALINITY ON MOOREA AND TETIAROA (FRENCH POLYNESIA) USING Δ13C AND MAJOR IONS Ellen Justis, California State University, Long Beach CONSTRAINING SUBMARINE GROUNDWATER DISCHARGE TO CORAL REEFS FROM SALINITY, RADON AND SILICA SYSTEMATICS – INSIGHTS FROM MO’OREA AND TETIAROA, FRENCH POLYNESIA Brittney Maine, California State University, Long Beach MODELING NITRATE LEACHING POTENTIAL DURING AGRICULTURAL MANAGED AQUIFER RECHARGE USING A CONDITIONAL, REACTIVE TRANSPORT MODEL. Nicholas Murphy, University of California, Davis USING GROUNDWATER-SURFACE WATER MODELING TO COMPARE GROUNDWATER RECHARGE DESIGN ALTERNATIVES TO IMPROVE STAKEHOLDER DECISION MAKING ON MULTI-BENEFIT PROJECTS Andrew Calderwood, EIT, University of California, Davis DEVELOPING A SUBSURFACE AQUIFER MATERIALS INDEX FOR MANAGING CALIFORNIA GROUNDWATER AND AQUIFER RECHARGE Erica Edwards, University of California, Davis
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ORCHARD SCALE MODELING OF NON-POINT SOURCE NITRATE GROUNDWATER CONTAMINATION IN THE CENTRAL VALLEY, CALIFORNIA Hanni Haynes, University of California, Davis
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