Todd Groundwater

Congratulations to the GSAs whose GSPs were approved by California Department of Water Resources today. In particular, we would like to celebrate this accomplishment by the GSAs in the Modesto and Turlock Subbasins. These GSAs worked quickly and diligently during the 180 day period allowed for GSP revisions. They completed detailed technical analyses and generated new management actions and project details in close coordination with DWR and produced improved GSPs. This process kickstarted great strides in the implementation of SGMA projects and management actions in these subbasins over the past year. Todd Groundwater's Team for both the Turlock and Modesto Subbasin GSPs is led by Principal Hydrogeologist Liz Elliott and includes dedicated professionals not only from Todd, but also from our valued partner Woodard & Curran. This team continues to provide sound technical guidance to the Turlock and Modesto GSAs.?Congratulations to the GSAs, their member agencies, and the stakeholders in the Turlock and Modesto Subbasins. #SGMA #Groundwater #Turlock #Modesto #DWR #CAWater

On Friday, we held our Annual Groundhog Day Party. As always, the highlight was Gus Yates’ groundhog cake! According to NOAA: National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration, even Punxsutawney Phil has had only a 30% track record predicting the weather over the past ten years.?We can’t predict if conditions in any given year will be wet or dry any better than Phil.?However, we do help agencies manage their water resources so that they can weather the dry years and take advantage of the wet years! #Groundwater #ConjunctiveUse #GroundhogDay #CharismaticRodents #Groundhog #Hydrology #WaterManagement

We would like to congratulate Garrett Erickson, PG, on his promotion to Associate Geologist. Garrett has rich knowledge and experience in well construction and maintenance, emphasizing proper design and field methods to maximize and maintain well efficiency. He has worked towards sustainable groundwater management in groundwater basins throughout California and Arizona, including experience on recharge projects. Much of his work over the past few years has focused on the design and construction of large injection wells for Monterey One Water.?Two of these newly constructed wells will come online this year, and he is looking forward to continuing monitoring and optimizing the Monterey One Water injection well field. He also is excited about the construction of several ASR well field projects throughout Northern California in the next year, which will further bolster water supply resources in communities facing new demands and climatic realities. “I was inspired to pursue hydrogeology by my love for geology and our planets natural processes, interest in the mechanics of fluid flow in porous media, and the great benefit of being able to help facilitate responsible use and access to this most vital element of life.” Congratulations, Garrett!

We would like to congratulate Lindsay Hall on her promotion to Senior Engineer. Lindsay has over 23 years of agricultural engineering experience, specializing in water budget investigations for agricultural water suppliers. Since joining Todd in 2022, much of her work has focused on SGMA implementation. She is most passionate about developing robust, repeatable, and efficient processes using large datasets crucial for informed water management decisions. ? Outside of work, she lifts more than just big data and moves more than just projects forward. Here, she is pulling the tallest monster truck in California as part of her training to compete in the strength sports of Strongman. ? Congrats, Lindsay!

We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Kyle Young, PhD to the Todd Groundwater team as Associate Geologist! Kyle is a groundwater scientist with experience coding and developing unique analytical approaches to complex hydrogeologic problems. He served as an officer in the US Coast Guard for over 20 years, retiring as a Commander, and he also has academic and consulting experience in geophysics. ? Kyle recently completed his PhD in Coastal Hydrogeology from the University of Rhode Island. He also holds a BS in Mechanical Engineering (US Coast Guard Academy), a MS in Environmental Policy and Management (American Public University), and a MS in Earth Sciences (UC Santa Cruz). ? Kyle was inspired to work in the groundwater resources industry because “as cliché as it may sound, service motivates me. There are no shortages of opportunities in this field to make a positive social and environmental impact through science. It’s an honor to have this opportunity, working for Todd, to play a small role in the management and protection of groundwater resources for future generations.” ? Welcome, Kyle!

Congrats to Arden Wells for passing her Certified Hydrogeologist exam and becoming an California CHG! To earn a CHG certification, applicants must have at least seven years of geological work experiences, including at least three full years dedicated to practicing hydrogeology under the supervision of other CHGs, already hold a California Professional Geology license, and pass a 3 hour exam exclusively about hydrogeology and California groundwater regulations. #Hydrogeology #CHG #California #Groundwater #WaterResources #Licensing

Congrats to Garrett Erickson on receiving his Professional Geology license! Garrett, PG, has applied his deep knowledge of hydrogeology and well design, construction, and maintenance to projects throughout California and Arizona. His experience includes contributing to the design, field oversight, and operations of injection wells for Pure Water Monterey and monitoring networks for SAN BENITO COUNTY WATER DISTRICT and Coachella Valley Water District. He has also contributed to SGMA implementation for several GSAs. Congrats, Garrett (and to your field assistant Lu)!

Todd Groundwater staff are at ACWA this week! Catch up on groundwater with Chad Taylor, Maureen Reilly, and Arden Wells. The last time we were at the JW Marriott in Palm Desert, we were drilling a monitoring well next door!

Happy Hydroween! The tradition continues! Todd Groundwater's office was visited by drawdown, *whispers* ASMaR, more drawdown, a flow net, "The greatest model who ever lived", and a county inspector!

Congrats to Arden Wells for winning the Emerging Groundwater Professional award yesterday at the GRA: Groundwater Resources Association of California's Western Groundwater Congress! Arden has been a geologist at Todd Groundwater for five years. She leads the Antelope Valley Watermaster Engineer team and contributes to SGMA implementation in several basins. She also serves as the President of the Bay Area GRA Branch. The Emerging Groundwater Professional award recognizes one rising star in California's water industry each year. We are so proud that Arden has been recognized for her hard work, technical knowledge, and commitment to groundwater sustainability in California! #Groundwater #Sustainability #GRA #WGC2024 #Hydrogeology #SustainableAgriculture #WaterResourcesManagement #CaliforniaConservation