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Challenging a paradigm: What we learned by comparing three common groundwater sampling methods
As a result of this analysis, M&A obtained regulatory approval to use low-flow sampling methods for long-term monitoring, reducing sampling costs by 75 percent.
M&A recently had the opportunity to challenge a long-established practice that hydrologists have applied when collecting...
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WSIP’s new paradigm: It’s not just about storing water
California’s new funding paradigm for water storage infrastructure requires that projects provide environmental benefits as well as hundreds of thousands of acre-feet of new storage. How will the state reconcile this apparent paradox? The answer is via the Water Storage...
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Grouted-in pressure transducers: A cost-effective approach for characterizing mine sites
This is Part 1 of two articles on grouted-in pressure transducers. Part 2 will present some case studies to show some innovative applications of this technology.
Grouted-in transducers allow the monitoring of pressure heads in multiple aquifer zones — without...
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Quantifying “final” ecosystem service values: A Santa Cruz River example to build on
Matthew Weber, Ph.D., is a hydrologist and water resources economist who recently joined M&A. During his previous employment at the USEPA, he served as a principal investigator for a study that examines how the public values ecosystem services associated...
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M&A presents a seminar on recharge opportunities in Chile
On July 14, M&A’s Mark Cross presented a seminar entitled “Large-Scale Artificial Recharge in Arizona: Experiences and Lessons Learned” to an audience of over 200.
The seminar was a joint initiative between the University of Chile, the University of Talca,...
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M&A sponsors 2017 Arroyo summer writing intern
M&A’s support of the 2017 Arroyo continues a longstanding tradition of sponsoring a summer internship for a University of Arizona student who is interested in gaining experience writing about environmental and water resource issues....
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Gary Woodard, Leslie Katz, and Mekha Pereira recently presented at this year's AZ Water Conference in Phoenix. You can view their slides below.
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M&A’s work featured in Leapfrog case study
The New Zealand-based company Leapfrog recently featured M&A’s work in the Salta Province of Argentina, where we have been investigating lithium brine resources since 2012.
M&A has been working in collaboration with our...
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Upcoming California conferences
The Groundwater Resources Association of California (GRAC) is holding a special conference on May 3–4 to address the needs of the state’s new Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA), which requires the development of a Groundwater Sustainability Plan (GSP)....
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M&A staff to present at AZ Water conference next week
AZ Water’s 90th annual conference will be held next week, from May 3–5, at the Phoenix Convention Center. Three M&A staff members — Gary Woodard, Juliet McKenna, and Mekha Pereira — will be...
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Each year, the Tucson chapter of the Arizona Hydrological Society (AHS) awards an intern scholarship — named after Leonard Halpenny, who initiated the award — to a deserving UA student. This...
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Daniel Weber to present at Lithium Brine Extraction & Regulation Workshop
The Nevada Water Resources Association (NWRA) will be holding a half-day workshop on lithium brine extraction and regulation on February 28. Daniel Weber, our Denver Operations Manager, will be among the presenters.
The workshop will provide the basic information for...
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M&A to sponsor southern Arizona technical luncheon program
M&A will be sponsoring a special joint AZ Water / ASCE luncheon program on March 2. Mike Ortega, Tucson City Manager will be presenting a talk on “Downtown Tucson Redevelopment and Revitalization.”
Time: March 2, 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
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M&A helps celebrate the launch of the Liberty Aquifer Replenishment Facility
M&A’s Jeff Meyer recently had the opportunity to attend a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Liberty Aquifer Replenishment Facility (LARF) in Goodyear, which began operating in early 2017. The ceremony represents the culmination...