GRA: Groundwater Resources Association of California

Don’t miss the latest edition of HydroVisions! Be sure to check out the featured article by Roohi Toosi, PE on the 2024 Western Groundwater Congress, highlighting key moments from the event and accompanied by an incredible collection of photos taken by the talented David Garrison and Amanda Rae Smith. Don’t forget to consider submitting an article for potential inclusion in our Winter edition. Read the full edition here: https://lnkd.in/gqbRDiTH #WesternGroundwaterCongress #HydroVisions #GroundwaterProfessionals #WaterSustainability #EventHighlights

Enhance Your Communication Skills at the San Joaquin Valley Branch Meeting This Thursday! Join us in person on Thursday, November 21, 2024, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Provost & Pritchard Consulting Group in Clovis, CA, for a Professional Communication Workshop tailored to boost your messaging skills across emails, presentations, and conversations. Led by expert communication specialists, this interactive workshop is perfect for water industry professionals looking to elevate their personal and professional communication skills. Whether you're just starting out or well into your career, you’ll leave with practical tips for clearer, more impactful messaging. Don’t miss this chance to refine your skills and connect with Central Valley water professionals! https://lnkd.in/gbd7Etj7 #ProfessionalDevelopment #WaterIndustry #EffectiveCommunication

Join Us for the SF Bay Area Branch Holiday Party! Celebrate the season with us on Thursday, December 12th, 2024, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Tupper & Reed in Berkeley! Enjoy a festive evening of great food, cocktails, and camaraderie, plus a chance to win amazing prizes in our holiday raffle. Sponsorship opportunities are available. Let’s make this holiday party one to remember—register today and join the fun! https://lnkd.in/gJnbZuSu #HolidayParty #SFBranch #Networking #Celebrate

“Since joining GRA five years ago, I have participated in meetings, conferences, and event organization. With GRA, I continuously enhance my practical knowledge to support water resources in California. I also connect and collaborate with seasoned professionals and young individuals who share a passion for California’s water sustainability. I have thoroughly enjoyed being an active member of the GRA board and its committees. Please join us at GRA and be part of the solution for a sustainable water future!” Hiroko Hort, Ph.D., P.E. GSI Environmental Inc. #CaliforniaGroundwater #SustainableGroundwater #SGMA #WaterResources #GroundwaterManagement

The Fall 2024 edition of HydroVisions is now available, offering the latest updates on groundwater management. This issue features highlights from the 2024 Western Groundwater Congress, a recap of BSMAR18 and its advancements in managed aquifer recharge, an in-depth exploration of land subsidence impacts in California, and updates on GRA’s 2024-2026 Strategic Plan. Dive into these important topics and consider submitting an article for potential inclusion in our Winter edition. Read the full publication online. https://lnkd.in/gB4chuSM #GroundwaterManagement #SustainableWater #HydroVisions #WaterResources #EnvironmentalLeadership

Abhishek Singh, PhD, PE, joined the GRA Board of Directors in 2022. “If you are passionate about California groundwater then GRA is the place to be. GRA has provided leadership and technical vision to the California Groundwater community for over three decades. I joined the GRA Board as I love California Groundwater and wanted to be part of GRA’s vision of ensuring Sustainable Groundwater for All” Abhishek is a Principal Engineer and President of the Water Resources and Supply Line of Business, at INTERA. He has more than 22 years of research and consulting experience in the areas of integrated water resources planning and management; design and construction of groundwater supplies and infrastructure; modeling of complex hydrogeologic systems; risk and uncertainty analyses; numerical optimization techniques; hydrogeologic data-collection; GIS and geodatabases; and data-mining and data analytics. Abhishek leads several projects in California with a particular focus on planning and implementation of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA), aquifer storage and recovery (ASR), subsidence, recycled water recharge, and brackish groundwater. He serves on the Board of the Groundwater Resources Association of California (GRA) and Chairs the GRA Technical Committee. #CaliforniaGroundwater #SustainableGroundwater #SGMA #WaterResources #GroundwaterManagement?

Join us in person on Thursday, November 21, 2024, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Provost & Pritchard Consulting Group in Clovis, CA, for a Professional Communication Workshop tailored to boost your messaging skills across emails, presentations, and conversations.

West Yost is a proud supporter of Groundwater Resources Association (GRA) in many ways. Our technical experts serve on the Board, lead committees and plan events, and sponsor the organization through its annual sponsorship program. GRA has always been a forward-thinking and technically savvy place for West Yost to connect with industry leaders, present our technical work, and help create a more inclusive space for all groundwater practitioners. Through GRA’s Corporate Membership Program, West Yost saves over $3,200 for its 41 GRA Members. Learn more About West Yost (https://lnkd.in/g-EdP3Ky) or join GRA (https://lnkd.in/gxSfYx5P?)!

Tonight is the SF Bay Area Branch Meeting on Aquifer Recharge! Don’t miss out—tonight at 6:00 p.m., join us in person at the Berkeley Library Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch for a presentation on Isotopic Approaches to Managing Aquifer Recharge with Dr. Jory Lerback from Lawrence Livermore National Lab! This talk dives into how isotopes are used to track groundwater flowpaths and improve sustainability efforts, including real-world applications in the Livermore-Amador Valley. It is a must-attend for anyone involved in water management or interested in California’s Groundwater Sustainability Plans. Bring your questions and curiosity—see you there! https://lnkd.in/gCZbCEUC #AquiferRecharge #WaterManagement #GroundwaterSustainability

Join Us for the SF Bay Area Branch Meeting on Aquifer Recharge! Get ready for an in-depth discussion on Isotopic Approaches to Managing Aquifer Recharge with Dr. Jory Lerback from Lawrence Livermore National Lab! Join us in person on Wednesday, November 6, 2024, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Berkeley Library Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch, 1901 Russell St., Berkeley, CA. Dr. Lerback will cover innovative ways to track groundwater flowpaths using isotopes, offering key insights into water movement, recharge rates, and surface-groundwater connections—essential for shaping effective Groundwater Sustainability Plans under California’s SGMA. Discover new tools to enhance water management and connect with professionals dedicated to sustainable groundwater solutions. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn about the science driving groundwater sustainability! https://lnkd.in/gCZbCEUC #AquiferRecharge #WaterManagement #GroundwaterSustainability