Hanni Blair
Hydrogeologist
Areas of Specialization
Groundwater Modeling
Groundwater Flow and Transport Modeling
Groundwater/Surface Water Interactions
Groundwater Management
Hanni Blair (formerly Haynes) joined M&A in 2022, bringing experience in groundwater modeling and field work. At M&A, she uses her modeling skills to support efforts toward groundwater sustainability in California. She completed her master’s degree in hydrologic science from the University of California, Davis, successfully defending her thesis on modeling groundwater flow and transport of non-point nitrate contamination at an almond orchard in California’s Central Valley. Hanni’s previous experience in environmental consulting is as a geologist at Tetra Tech, Inc. in Rochester, New York.
Qualifications
At A Glance
Experience since 2015
M.S., Hydrologic Science
University of California, Davis
B.A., Earth & Oceanographic Science
Bowdoin College
Publications, Presentations, & Community Involvement
Modeling Non-point Source Nitrate Groundwater Contamination at an Almond Orchard in the Central Valley, California. University of California Davis, Davis, CA. M.S. Thesis, 2022
Numerical Modeling to Assess Benefits of Efficient Nitrate Management and AgMAR Projects on Shallow Groundwater Quality at the Orchard Scale. California Water and Environmental Modeling Forum Annual Meeting, Presentation, 2023
Hydrogeologic Data Acquisition and Modeling for High Desert Water Bank Recovery Wellfield Design. American Water Works Association CA-NV Annual Fall Conference 2023, Presentation, 2023
Numerical modeling to evaluate impacts of orchard nutrient management on nitrate in a shallow alluvial aquifer. GRA Western Groundwater Congress, Presentation, 2022
Groundwater Resources Association of California, Member
