Michael C. Alfieri, Professional Hydrologist, P.G., CGWP was selected to participate in the National Ground Water Association’s (NGWA) recently established Groundwater Modeling Advisory Panel. Anticipating that future modeling demands will be higher, require more complexity, and potentially crossing multiple scientific disciplines, the Panel’s overall objective is to further enhance the practice of groundwater modeling. Mr. Alfieri was previously the Secretary …
ACOE Indirect Impact Guidance Being Put on Hold
While recent talk about the U.S. Army Corps (ACOE) permitting has revolved around the revised definition for Waters of the United States (WOTUS) another recent permitting change here in the Jacksonville District (Florida) has flown under most radars. In August 2014, the ACOE issued guidance on evaluating Indirect/Secondary Effects on WOTUS and unless you’ve had a project reviewed under this …
South Lake County Water Supply Plan
WRA was hired in October 2014 by the SLRWI to develop a 20 year water supply plan for South Lake County. WRA coordinated with the SJRWMD and developed a plan with multiple strategies for developing a long term, sustainable water supply and methods for mitigating MFL impacts. WRA produces a series of Tech Memos that addressed all aspects of the …
WRA Awarded Three Year Contract with JEA
WRA, a leader in Florida water supply planning and permitting for over 18 years, was recently awarded a three year contract with JEA for: (1) hydrologic/hydrogeologic modeling; (2) water resource management; and (3) consumptive use permit (CUP) support services. In respect to modeling, WRA will be providing services for hydrogeologic modeling and professional consulting services regarding St. Johns River Water …
Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) Update
On Friday, October 9th, the U.S. Court of Appeals – Sixth Circuit issued an Order of Stay (Stay) which puts the implementation of the new Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule for Florida on hold. What this means for stakeholders is permit applications determined to be complete will be held to the existing definition of WOTUS until such time as the Stay is lifted. …
WRA’s Environmental Manager Presents at Stetson University (Deland, FL)
The newly established Water and Environmental Resilience at Stetson University (Deland, FL) asked WRA’s Environmental Manager and Stetson alumni Matthew Miller, to present to students and faculty a project that would best encompass the vision for the Institute. The presentation he chose, “Wetland Recovery and Management in a Shallow, Freshwater Wellfield in Southwest Florida” detailed the Englewood Water District’s (EWD) …
South Lake Regional Water Initiative Tech Memo
WRA has recently reached four milestones for the South Lake Regional Water Initiative (SLRWI) by completing: Technical Memorandum No. 2 – Available Traditional Groundwater Sources, South Lake County, Florida; Technical Memorandum No. 3 – Available Wastewater/Reclaimed Water, Surface Water, and Stormwater Sources, South Lake County, Florida; Technical Memorandum No. 4 – Alternative Water Supply Evaluation, South Lake County, Florida; and …
Proposed “Waters of the U.S.” Rule May Create Significant Permitting Delays
The implementation of the newly proposed Water of the United States Rule will take affect later this month unless stayed in the courts as a result of numerous filed lawsuits. This rule would constitute a significant regulatory expansion by the USEPA with respect to claiming jurisdiction over wetland systems previously exempt. The USEPA sets the criteria for implementation of the …
Critical Principles for a Well Accepted Water Supply Plan
A well-developed water supply plan can be a very informative tool for water users to understand the ability to sustain their current and future water supply needs. However, the means to develop such a plan is relatively complicated and requires adherence to critical principles to ensure plan acceptance and value as a useful water management tool. Use of Predictive Impact …
Michael C. Alfieri, Professional Geologist, P.Hg., CGWP elected Vice Chair of the Florida Board of Professional Geologists
Michael C. Alfieri, Professional Geologist, Professional Geologist, Certified Groundwater Professional was recently elected Vice Chair of the Florida Board of Professional Geologists. Mr. Alfieri, who manages all geologic/hydrogeologic services for WRA as Principal Hydrogeologist, is a professionally licensed geologist in thirteen states and a nationally certified/registered hydrogeologist. He provides geologic and hydrogeologic interpretation and evaluations and expert witness services for …