Synopsis: Many traditional site investigation methods have been replaced in recent years by high-resolution site characterization tools that are designed for deploymentusing direct push boring advancement techniques, but there are penetrationdepth and other practical limitations to those technologies. Nuclear MagneticResonance (NMR) geophysical tools are now available for near surface andshallow aquifer characterization using technologies first developed…
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The Sites Reservoir and North of the Delta Offstream Storage (NODOS) Project
Jim Watson – The Sites Reservoir and North of the Delta Offstream Storage (NODOS) Project In the summer of 2015, in the midst of the worst drought California has experienced in decades, water was released from Shasta, Oroville, and Folsom Reservoirs to provide vital flows to the Sacramento River – this resulted in some of the…
Tim Goodwin – DWR DGMA Update
The Presentation Topic: Tim Godwin, PG, CHG of DWR will provide a general presentation illustrating the effort to date on the implementation of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA). Mr. Godwin will create an open dialogue session to provide some clarity to the implementation of SGMA, on specifics of the regulations, and various programs. The…
Business Development Coordinator/Proposal Coordinator
11/16/2015 Position Business Development Coordinator/Proposal Coordinator Description This is a great opportunity to see your marketing, business development, and pursuit/proposal skills appreciated by one of the top employers in California. Consistently recognized by CE News as one of the Nation’s Best Places to Work, West Yost Associates (West Yost) is seeking to fill a position…
Plug-InElectric Vehicles in the Sacramento Region
October 21, 2014 Groundwater Monitoring Realted to Oil and Gas Activities
Senate Bill 4 (SB 4) required the Division of Oil, Gas, and Geothermal Resources to adopt regulations specific to oil and gas well stimulation. “An Overview of Implementation of Senate Bill 4 (SB4) aka The Fracking Bill“
October 21, 2014 Drought and Sustainable Groundwater Act 2014
Marketing Your Small Business
Dr. Cindy Schreier discussed some of the unique challenges of marketing a business to a national clientele on a small budget. Topics included creating/maintaining your website, sending an eblast/newsletter without getting black listed, and hosting a webinar.
California High-Speed Rail Update
Touted as the largest infrastructure project in the U.S., the historic high-speed rail project slated to begin in the Golden State’s Central Valley will put thousands to work. Mark McLoughlin will discuss planning, contract opportunities, environmental benefits and the future of high-speed rail, specifically for Northern California.
January 2014 Topic California High Speed Rail
Mark McLoughlin Director of Environmental Services for the California High-Speed Rail Authority to its January 21 meeting. The topic for this month: “California High-Speed Rail Update ” Touted as the largest infrastructure project in the U.S., the historic high-speed rail project slated to begin in the Golden State’s Central Valley will put thousands to work.…