Juliet McKenna, P.G.
Principal Hydrogeologist
Business Development Manager
Areas of Specialization
Groundwater Management
Water Policy
Groundwater Development
Group Facilitation
Public Outreach
Juliet 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.
Within Arizona, Juliet has helped clients evaluate water availability to support water supply portfolio planning and analyses of Colorado River shortages. She also works on water-supply feasibility assessments, groundwater management, and state and federal water policy and regulations. As the former director of an interstate aquifer management group, Juliet has experience coordinating the interests of multiple jurisdictions and diverse stakeholders. She has experience with public outreach and communicating technical information to general audiences.
Juliet is a licensed geologist in Arizona and California and has experience throughout the western United States and New England. She also serves as business development manager, helping project managers develop and strengthen client relationships. She has edited M&A’s Arizona Water News Update since its implementation in 2007. Sign up here to receive this bi-monthly news update.

Qualifications
At A Glance
Experience since 1994
M.S., Geology
University of Washington
B.S., Geology
Boston College
Select Publications / Community Involvement
Hydro Note: 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?
Opinion piece, Arizona Republic, April 18, 2019
University of Arizona Water Resources Research Center External Advisory Committee Member, 2018-present
Hydro Note: Tucson’s water security: don’t take it for granted
Hydro Note: One Water: an integrated approach to managing local water
Great Tucson Leadership class of 2017