Juliet McKenna, P.G.
Principal Hydrogeologist
Business Development Manager
Areas of Specialization
Groundwater Management
Colorado River and Arizona Water Policy
Groundwater Development
Public Outreach and Communication
Juliet McKenna brings technical capabilities to M&A’s water resource planning practice. Her work focuses on developing strategies for managing groundwater for public agencies, private and municipal water providers, tribal nations, and non-governmental organizations. She provides regulatory and policy guidance on Colorado River and groundwater issues that shape long‑term water portfolio planning. She oversees groundwater investigations, well development and aquifer recharge projects, and has directed hydrogeologic investigations that evaluate groundwater–surface water interactions and their implications for river flows and watershed health.
Juliet has experience coordinating the interests of diverse stakeholders and communicating technical information to general audiences. She is a licensed geologist in Arizona and California and has worked throughout the western United States and New England. She also guides business development efforts and helps strengthen client relationships.

Qualifications
At A Glance
Experience since 1994
M.S., Geology
University of Washington
B.S., Geology
Boston College
Selected Publications & Community Involvement
Publications
Water supply and permitting for green hydrogen projects in Arizona
“Groundwater Management in the West: Arizona.” Groundwater Resources Association of CA, HydroVisions, March 2020
“How Does Arizona Defend its Water Against Climate Change and Other Threats?” Arizona Republic, April 18, 2019
Tucson’s water security: don’t take it for granted
One Water: an integrated approach to managing local water
Community Involvement
AZ Water Association, Chair, Water Resources Committee
City of Tucson, Citizens Water Advisory Committee
Governor’s Water Augmentation Council, Augmentation Subcommittee
Greater Tucson Leadership, Graduate
University of Arizona Water Resources Research Center, External Advisory Committee Member
Arizona Hydrological Association
Groundwater Resources Association of California
National Groundwater Association

