We provide tributary groundwater analysis for many of our clients. We have utilized a GMS Model that assists in evaluation of the impacts of new land uses to the existing surface and subsurface hydrology of and area as well as the effects on nearby ditches and wells. We also use stream depletion and recharge models based on the Glover technique and location of the parcels from the river.

Specific Project Experience

Gravel Pit Clients

For gravel pit mining operations, we evaluate the effects of consumptive use depletions to the stream system and have developed a lagged depletion schedule for replacement as shown in monthly accounting.   In certain cases, we have also modeled recharge of senior ditch rights for our clients.

Well Augmentation Plans

We have several clients that utilize water supplies associated with junior well water rights that create depletions to the stream system.  We model these depletions and develop a replacement schedule that is tracked in the operations accounting.  We have also modeled replacement of depletions developed through recharge of senior water rights.