AGENDA SEPTEMBER 28 - 29, 2016

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SEPTEMBER 28 - 29, 2016Hilton Concord

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WELCOME TO GRA’S 2016 GROUNDWATER CONFERENCE AND 25TH ANNUAL MEETING!

The Groundwater Resources Association of California (GRA) welcomes you to our 2016 Groundwater Conference and 25th Annual Meeting! For 25 years, GRA’s annual groundwater conference, along with other offerings, have provided policy-makers, practitioners, researchers, and educators the opportunity to learn about the current policies, regulations, and technical challenges affecting the use and management of groundwater in California. This year’s conference will focus on key aspects of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA), and a wide range of water quality issues.

This two-day conference features a plenary session with leading representatives from key state agencies, concurrent sessions on a range of highly relevant topics, presentations by GRA’s 2016 David Keith Todd Distinguished Lecturers, a President’s Reception with poster presentations, the Collegiate Colloquium, exhibitor booths, and a final general assembly on next steps to manage groundwater sustainability.

Many dual-track technical sessions will cover a broad range of groundwater issues facing the State and innovative ways to address them. These issues and related topics include SGMA – legal/policy, planning, and technical challenges; surface-water/groundwater interaction; groundwater contamination issues, including cleanup approaches, remediation technologies and site assessments; advances in modeling and visualization, and groundwater replenishment.

Don’t miss the Collegiate Colloquium, which showcases the often cutting-edge science being conducted by California’s university students, and the poster session, which includes a wide variety of interesting and innovative work by students and professionals alike.

Please also take the opportunity to visit the exhibitors who help make events like this possible, and who work with groundwater practitioners to help advance the science.

We hope you enjoy the conference and the modern features offered, including the ability to text questions for speakers, and the interactive program accessible on your smart phone or tablet!

Sincerely, *Jim Strandberg, Chair *Adam Hutchinson, Co-chairAlyx Karpowicz, Co-chair

*Steven Phillips, Co-chair *Emily Vavricka, Co-chairSarah Kline, Administrative Director

AND A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO OUR PLANNING COMMITTEE

Planning Committee*Abigail Madrone, West Yost Associates; Amrith (Ami) Gunasekara, California Department of Food and Agriculture; *Brett Wyckoff,

Department of Water Resources; **Brian Lewis, Department of Toxic Substances Control; Christy Kennedy, RMC Water and Environment; Eric Ekdahl, State Water Resources Control Board; Graham Fogg, UC Davis/UC Water Institute; Greg Bartow, Groundwater Industry

Professional; Jean Moran, California State University East Bay; Lisa Campbell, CDM Smith; Matt Zidar, Independent Consultant; Michael Burns, ESA Associates; *Murray Einarson, Haley & Aldrich; Rich Juricich, Department of Water Resources; Sam Boland-Brien, State

Water Resources Control Board; Dave Bolland, Association of California Water Agencies; Stephanie Uriostegui, National Park Service, Maryland; Tara Moran, Stanford University Water in the West; **Vicki Kretsinger-Grabert, Luhdorff & Scalmanini, Consulting Engineers

*GRA Director **GRA Director Emeriti

SPONSORS & EXHIBITORS Event Co-SponsorTed Johnson, Chief HydrogeologistWater Replenishment District of Southern California 4040 Paramount BlvdLakewood, California 90712 United States

562-275-4232 [email protected]

The Water Replenishment District manages groundwater for nearly four million residents in 43 cities of Southern Los Angeles County and is the official Groundwater Level Monitoring Entity for the Central Basin and West Coast Basin. WRD is involved in groundwater monitoring, safe drinking water programs, combating seawater intrusion and groundwater replenishment operations throughout Southern Los Angeles County.

Event Co-SponsorJoe Kramer, PartnerParjana Distribution 1274 Library StreetDetroit, Michigan 48226 United States855-727-5262 [email protected]

Parjana® Distribution is the industry’s top source for a green solution in water management and is a very powerful, flexible and dynamic solution that can work along with gray or other green water management systems or independently. We are committed to providing customers with solutions for today’s needs in a green and sustainable way.

Event Co-SponsorGary Luiz, Managing PartnerThe Water Group 251 E. 4th StreetRipon, California 95366 United States844-799-3777 [email protected]

Water Group LLC., is a representative of Parjana® & Parjana® Distribution in California, Floating Islands West, LLC., and Xeripave® Super Pervious Pavers.

Event Co-SponsorJosh Mendes, Sales EngineerDHI Water & Environment, Inc 380 Stevens Ave Suite 205Solana Beach, California 92075 United States323-828-2030 [email protected]

DHI are the first people you should call when you have a tough challenge to solve in a water environment – be it a river, a reservoir, an ocean, a coastline, within a city or a factory. Our knowledge of water environments is second-to-none. It represents 50 years of dedicated research and real-life experience from more than 140 countries. We strive to make this knowledge globally accessible to clients and partners by channeling it through our local teams and unique software.

Event Co-SponsorChris Petersen, Principal HydrogeologistGEI Consultants, Inc. 2868 Prospect Park Drive, Suite 400Rancho Cordova, California 95670 United States916-631-4500 [email protected]

GEI Consultants, Inc. brings to our clients a refreshing blend of technical expertise, collaborative spirit and innovation that is rare in our profession. We are a trusted source of technical expertise to hundreds of clients nationwide who value high quality service and work products, and who seek a strong partner to achieve their desired project outcomes. Founded in 1970, we have completed more than 35,000 projects in all 50 states and 25 countries.

Awards Luncheon SponsorEleanor Torres, Director of Public AffairsOrange Country Water District18700 Ward StreetFountain Valley, California 90708 United States714-378-3268 [email protected]

The Orange County Water District (OCWD) is an internationally recognized leader in the water industry and its international reach is growing. OCWD takes the limited water supply found in nature and supplements it to provide water for 2.4 million people in Orange County, California. Since 1933, when the California State Legislature formed it, OCWD has been entrusted to guard the region’s groundwater basin. OCWD manages and replenishes the basin, ensures water reliability and quality, prevents seawater intrusion, and protects Orange County’s rights to Santa Ana River water.

Reception Bar SponsorJim L. Brookshire, PresidentRoadrunner Drilling & Pump Company, Inc 80 Bee Jay WayWoodland, California 95776 United States 530-406-8559 [email protected]

Roadrunner Drilling & Pump Company, Inc is a family owned business started in 2004 by Jim and Patsy Brookshire. Jim has over 39 years of experience in all phases of the Water Well Industry. The business was started with one pump truck and a bucket rig and has grown to a multi rig operation with numerous employees by “word of mouth” referrals and reputation.

Reception Bar SponsorEric Sandberg, Business Development ManagerCascade Drilling120 S 23rd StreetRichmond, California 94804 United States415-796-7244 [email protected]

Cascade Drilling is a recognized leader in providing extensive health and safety training for our employees. We believe that all accidents and injuries are preventable and have a goal of zero

ROADRUNNER DRILLING & PUMP COMPANY, INC

accidents and injuries. To reach that goal Cascade has developed a safety program entitled DRILL (Don’t Risk Injury, Learn & Lead). DRILL creates an avenue for a self-sustaining safety culture in which participation and success can be measured at every level in our organization.

Reception SponsorChristy Kennedy, PrincipalRMC Water and Environment 101 Montgomery Street, #1850San Francisco, California 94104 United States415-321-3400 [email protected]

RMC Water and Environment is a California-based environmental engineering company focused on developing innovative solutions to the complex challenges of using and protecting water—one of the Earth’s most vital resources. From integrated regional water management planning and climate change analysis to potable reuse and strategic groundwater management — RMC’s wide range of services help agencies and local communities effectively address their water and environmental challenges.

Refreshment SponsorShiela Gonzales, Marketing ManagerProvost & Pritchard Consulting Group 286 W Cromwell AveFresno, California 93711 United States559-449-2700 [email protected]

Provost & Pritchard Consulting Group offers a wide range of engineering & consulting services for a diverse group of clients. Founded in 1968, the firm has developed a solid reputation for client service, and engineering and consulting excellence. Located in the San Joaquin Valley, the epicenter of California, our offices serve the state of California and beyond. Since 1968, Provost & Pritchard Consulting Group has been transforming concepts into livable, workable solutions. Those solutions emerge from the services offered: planning, civil & agricultural engineering, hydrogeology, environmental, and construction services.

Refreshment SponsorJeff Quimby, Director of PlanningContra Costa Water District PO Box H20Concord, California 94524 United States925-688-8310 [email protected]

Contra Costa Water District delivers safe, clean water to approximately 500,000 people in central and eastern Contra Costa County in Northern California. Formed in 1936 to provide water for irrigation and industry, CCWD is now one of the largest urban water districts in California and a leader in drinking-water treatment technology and source water protection. As a public water agency, the Contra Costa Water District has made a concerted effort to share information about its public services with many and varied audiences.

Refreshment SponsorEddy Teasdale, HydrogeologistKennedy/Jenks 10850 Gold Center Drive, Suite 350Rancho Cordova, California 95670 United States 530-503-5877 [email protected]

Kennedy/Jenks Consultants provides engineering and scientific solutions for water, environmental, energy, and innovative projects to government agencies and private utilities, industry and business, federal programs, and transportation clients. We are employee-owned, with offices throughout the United States.

Refreshment SponsorLiberty Franks, Regional Marketing CoordinatorGeosyntec Consultants1111 Broadway, 6th Floor Oakland, California 94607 United States510-836-3034 [email protected] Anacapa Street, Suite 4A, Santa Barbara, California 93101 United States Telephone: 805 897 3800

Geosyntec is a specialized consulting and engineering firm helping private and public sector clients address their new ventures and complex problems involving the environment, natural resources, and civil infrastructure. We use innovation to develop and refine our core practices to deliver practical solutions with substantially improved benefits when compared to traditional approaches. Geosyntec is a global leader in the assessment and remediation of soil and groundwater impacted by a broad range of contaminants. At sites with complex groundwater flow regimes, our practitioners are adept at applying ex situ and in situ remedial technologies, long-term monitoring, and other site management strategies.

Member ExhibitorTim Boyd, Director of Business DevelopmentGregg Drilling & Testing Inc.950 House Road Martinez, California 94553 United States 925-708-2036 [email protected]

Gregg Drilling & Testing, Inc. (Gregg) offers a wide range of services for environmental, geotechnical and marine site investigation and remediation.

For the past 25 years, Gregg has earned the position of a leader by building a team of highly experienced personnel and management who reflect our mission and embody our commitment to providing the highest quality services. Gregg has a vested interest in our success and provides our clients with the most responsive and cost effective service.

SPONSORS & EXHIBITORSMember ExhibitorMichael Burns, Geo-Hydro TSG DirectorEnvironmental Science Associates 1425 N. McDowell Blvd., Suite 200Petaluma, California 94954 United States 707-285-0584 [email protected]

We’re an environmental science and planning firm of more than 475 professionals in 16 offices across the Western United States and Southeast. We specialize in all aspects of project planning, environmental analysis and assessment, and regulatory compliance. For more than four decades we’ve guided integrated decision-making, developing innovative and workable solutions that inform development and restoration projects based on sound science, policy, and planning.

Member ExhibitorJacob Gallagher, Client Services ManagerNational EWP 1961 Meeker AvenueRichmond, California 94840 United States530-255-8169 [email protected]

At National, we put old values, experienced crews and industry-best equipment to work for you. By providing safe, dependable drilling services, National consistently demonstrates its commitment to our clients, our employees and the community. Born of this industry and built on a foundation of integrity, our strength lies in our MSHA trained, experienced people. Our dedicated drill crews are supported by a management team with no less than 25 years of industry experience, and strategically placed field support teams that are able to respond 24/7.

Member ExhibitorJohn JensenLeggette Brashears & Graham 5939 Wausaukee RdWest Bend, California 53095 United States 239-896-0576 [email protected]

For more than half a century, LBG has worked closely with public water suppliers and authorities, private industrial and commercial companies, and government agencies to locate and develop groundwater, to investigate and remediate soil and groundwater problems, and to address a wide range of water-related issues. To meet our clients’ increasingly complex environmental needs, the firm also offers, comprehensive environmental and civil engineering consulting services.

Member ExhibitorMegan Kerns, PresidentConfluence Environmental Field Services 6821 8th StreetRio Linda, California 95673 United States916-760-7641 [email protected]

Confluence Environmental is a field services provider committed to providing the highest level of sampling and technical field services at competitive prices. With our extensive experience we offer a broad range of expertise to keep jobs running safely, smoothly, and efficiently. Complicated and challenging sites with specific intensive protocol are our specialty.

Member ExhibitorReinhard Klaus, Product ManagerSigmund Lindner GmbH Oberwarmensteinacher Str. 38Warmensteinach, Bavaria 95485 Germany+4992779940 [email protected]

In 1854 SiLi was founded by Sigmund Lindner. Today, SiLi the Company is managed by 5th generation family – Stefan Trassl. We are one of the major manufacturers of high quality Technical Glass and Ceramic Beads in the World. We also manufacture and distribute a wide range of Decorative Glitter products.

Member ExhibitorBill Mann, Regional Sales ManagerIn-Situ Inc. 221 E. Lincoln AvenueFt. Collins, Colorado 80524 United States360-809-3554 [email protected]

In-Situ Inc. designs, manufactures, and rents water quantity and quality instrumentation for groundwater, surface water, and coastal waters. Known for innovating top-quality water monitoring equipment, they also provide a full-solution offering for decision-quality data via easy integration with telemetry and data services For nearly 40 years, In-Situ products have provided accurate results and reliable operation in harsh monitoring conditions. Applications include aquifer characterization, mining, oil/gas, remediation, aquaculture, and more.

Member ExhibitorSteve Nigro, Pacific District ManagerRegenesis 1011 Calle SombraSan Clemente, California 92673 United States

949-366-8000 [email protected]

REGENESIS is the global leader in the research, development and commercialization of technology-based solutions for the environment. More specifically, the Company specializes in scientifically proven product and services-based solutions for groundwater and soil remediation at contaminated sites. Our customers are environmental consulting, engineering, and construction firms world-wide. Our remediation solutions incorporate a unique combination of innovative products and expert-based services resulting in a high-degree of certainty when it comes to meeting contaminated site remediation objectives.

Member ExhibitorFrederick Ousey, OwnerEnviro-Tech Services Company 4851 Sunrise Dr. #101Martinez, California 94553-4387 United States925-370-1541 [email protected]

Enviro-Tech Services Company began in 1987 as a small business enterprise designed to provide quality environmental products for purchase or rental. Enviro-Tech was started by a geologist with a background in petroleum exploration, mining, and environmental consulting, therefore, the company is structured to respond swiftly to the product needs of the working field professional. We are a streamline and efficient operation with an experienced staff. Our clients receive a level of personal service unparalleled in the industry.

Member ExhibitorFrancis Thie, Vice PresidentBlaine Tech Services 1680 Rogers AvenueSan Jose, California 95112 United States408-573-0555 [email protected]

Blaine Tech performs environmental sampling and related field services. We specialize in groundwater monitoring.Serving consultants and their clients since 1985, Blaine Tech is well established as a valuable and reliable resource in the environmental industry. From the first large-scale, solvent-related site investigations to today, we have remained focused exclusively on environmental sampling. Experience gained on thousands of sites over the past three decades enables us to be extremely proficient in executing large-scale monitoring programs and work plans. Our technicians have received accolades and awards for safety and performance from the industry’s most demanding consulting firms for work performed on some of the most technically complex and physically challenging sites.

Member ExhibitorVincent Vancil, Regional Sales ManagerSGS Accutest 2105 Lundy AveSan Jose, California 95131 United States408-828-0526 [email protected]

SGS Accutest is now part of SGS Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS), North America offering an ever-growing breadth of industry-leading services through the SGS family of companies. These services include Industrial Hygiene analysis and monitoring through SGS Galson, UltraTrace analysis (Dioxins/Furans, PCB Congeners, PBDE) at the Wilmington, NC Ultratrace Lab and Environmental Drilling services. SGS is the world’s leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company. Recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity, we employ over 85 000 people and operate a network of more than 1,800 offices and laboratories around the world.

Member ExhibitorJason Myers, Western Region Sales ManagerAquatic Informatics™2400 – 1111 West Georgia StreetVancouver, British Columbia V6E 4M3 Canada

Aquatic Informatics™ provides leading software solutions that address critical water data management and analysis challenges for the rapidly growing environmental monitoring industry. Aquatic Informatics is the trusted provider of hydrologic management solutions to hundreds of federal, state/provincial and local government departments, hydropower operators, mining companies, academic groups, and consulting organizations around the world, who collect, manage, and process large volumes of water quality or quantity data.

Member ExhibitorMike Bauer, Marketing and Business Development Manager Ranch Systems 37 Commercial Blvd. Suite 101 Novato, CA 94949 415-827-7880 [email protected]

Ranch Systems is full-service, California-based wireless telemetry company specializing in remote water monitoring. We are a technology partner to water agencies and irrigation districts, solving all types of water monitoring problems and providing turnkey solutions. We provide an open system that works with all types and manufacturers of sensor technology and that can be integrated with existing sensors and monitoring networks, including SCADA systems.

Member ExhibitorErik Gaiser, Business Development ManagerYellow Jacket Drilling ServicesAddress: 9460 Lucas Ranch RoadRancho Cucamonga, CA 91730Phone: 909-989-8563 [email protected]

Yellow Jacket Drilling (YJD) has built a reputation throughout the Western US as a premier provider of high quality and innovative drilling solutions that are both safe, and cost effective. YJD specializes in, but is not limited to, providing drilling services for the environmental, geotechnical, mining, water supply, and energy market sectors. YJD’s experienced staff partners with our clients to tailor a drilling and/or sampling program to meet their project specific objectives. Our diverse fleet of late model drilling and well service equipment lets us apply the best available technology to any site conditions so you can reach your goals.

Non-Member ExhibitorMikel Irizar, CEOHydromodel Host San Joan de La Salle 42, 3Barcelona, 08022 Spain+34618628405

[email protected]

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Member ExhibitorDirk Kassenaar M.Sc. P.Eng.President, Senior HydrogeologistEarthfx Inc.3363 Yonge Street, Toronto, Ontario, Canada M4N 2M6Tel: 416-410-4260 Ext. 101 [email protected]

Earthfx Inc. is a leading provider of advanced software and consulting services for integrated surface water/groundwater modelling and environmental data management. Earthfx has extensive experience building integrated models to assess agricultural water use, water supply, watershed management, engineering and land development issues. Our desktop, web and hosted software products are used to streamline and manage information and reporting for water supply systems, numerical model development, power generation and contaminated site management.

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DAY 1 – SEPTEMBER 28, 20167:00 a.m. Registration/Continental Breakfast8:15 a.m. Welcome, GRA President, Chris Petersen Event Chair, Jim Strandberg

Plenary Session: 2016 Charting the Course to Sustainability Moderator: Jim Strandberg, West Yost Associates

8:30 a.m. – 8:45 a.m. The Evolution of California Water Management Towards Regional Sustainability Gary Bardini, Deputy Director of Integrated Water Management, CA Department of Water Resources8:45 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Making the Use of Every Drop for Agricultural Food Production Karen Ross, Secretary, CA Department of Food & Agriculture9:00 a.m. – 9:15 a.m. Sustainable Groundwater Management: Roles and Responsibilities Steve Moore, Board Member, State Water Resources Control Board9:15 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. Why Water Accounting is SGMA’s (and Groundwater Users’) Best Friend Ellen Hanak, Center Director and Senior Fellow, Public Policy Institute of California9:30 a.m. –10:00 a.m. Discussion

10:00 a.m. – 10:10 a.m. Meet the Sponsors & Exhibitors

10:10 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. BREAK – Exhibit Hall – Transition to Concurrent Sessions

12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Lunch & Keynote SpeakersModerator: Chris Petersen, GRA President12:20 p.m. – 12:40 p.m. Groundwater: More or Less Rita Schimdt Sudman, Author and Water Education Foundation Senior Advisor12:40 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. In-depth Analyses of Groundwater Best Management Practices Across the Western United States Christina Babbitt, Manager, CA Groundwater Program, Environmental Defense Fund1:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. BREAK – Exhibit Hall – Transition to Concurrent Sessions

Concurrent Session: Track 1A: SGMA & Legal, Policy, and ComplianceModerator: Matt Zidar, Independent Consultant10:30 a.m. – 10:50 a.m. GSA Formation Update Mark Nordberg, Department of Water Resources10:50 a.m. – 11:10 a.m. Pros and Cons of GSAs vs. Adjudications Kevin O’Brien, Downey Brand LLP11:10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Relationship of SGMA to Other Planning Requirements and Processes Alisa Moore, Environmental Science Associates11:30 a.m. – 11:50 a.m. Surface Flows, Sustainable Yield, Water Rights and SGMA Eric Robinson, Kronick, Moskovitz, Tiedemann & Girard11:50 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Discussion

Concurrent Session: Track 1B: Collegiate ColloquiumModerator: Jean Moran, California State University East Bay10:30 a.m. – 10:50 a.m. Using a Regional Surface Hydrology Model to Evaluate Locations for Distributed Stormwater Collection in Central Coastal California Sarah Beganskas, University of California, Santa Cruz10:50 a.m. – 11:10 a.m. Groundwater Change in Storage Estimation by Using Monitoring Well Data Carlos Flores Arenas, University of California, Davis11:10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Electrical Resistance Tomography in Coastal Aquifers Experiencing Seawater Intrusion Meredith Goebel, Stanford University11:30 a.m. – 11:50 a.m. Enhancing Nitrate Removal During Controlled Managed Aquifer Recharge Experiments Using Reactive Barrier Technology Galen Gorski, University of California, Santa Cruz11:50 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Discussion

3:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. BREAK – Exhibit Hall – Transition to Concurrent Sessions

5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. GRA President’s Reception, 25th Anniversary Celebration, Raffle, Exhibit Hall, and Student Flash Poster Presentations – Exhibit Area

Concurrent Session: Track 2A: SGMA Planning & ConsiderationsModerator: Leslie Dumas, RMC Water and Environment1:30 p.m. – 1:50 p.m. CEQA and Groundwater Management Planning, Tom Barnes Environmental Science Associates1:50 p.m. – 2:10 p.m. Accumulated or Controlled Groundwater Overdraft and Vulnerability to Drought Ruth Langridge, University of California, Santa Cruz2:10 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Innovative Groundwater Management in the Mojave Desert: A Case Study Richard Booth, Lahontan Regional Water Quality Control Board (Retired) Kathy Monks, Tetra Tech, Inc.2:30 p.m. – 2:50 p.m. Considerations and Opportunities for Developing Data Management Systems and Best Practices for SGMA Compliance Matt Zidar, Independent Consultant2:50 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Discussion

Concurrent Session: Track 3A: SGMA & Technical Challenges for Groundwater Sustainability PlansModerator: Michael Burns, ESA3:30 p.m. – 3:50 p.m. Data Availability and Assistance to GSAs Steven Springhorn, Department of Water Resources3:50 p.m. – 4:10 p.m. SGM Program Update - Best Management Practices for Groundwater Sustainability Plan Development and Implementation Trevor Joseph, Department of Water Resources4:10 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Role of Managing Headwaters, Forestry Practices, and Reservoirs for Groundwater Management Erfan Goharian, University of California, Davis 4:30 p.m. – 4:50 p.m. Integrating Climate Impacts Into Integrated Groundwater-Surface Water Models: A pilot Study Using Existing Data and Open Source Models Juliet Christian-Smith, Union of Concerned Scientists4:50 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Discussion

Concurrent Session: Track 2B: Cleanup Approaches and StrategiesModerator: Alyx Karpowicz, San Francisco Bay Regional Quality Control Board1:30 p.m. – 1:50 p.m. Regional Water Quality Control Board’s Approach to Combined Remedies Ron Goloubow, San Francisco Bay Regional Water Quality Control Board1:50 p.m. – 2:10 p.m Metabolites and Mixtures: Addressing Petroleum Contamination in Groundwater Ross Steenson, San Francisco Bay Regional Water Quality Control Board2:10 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Value of Water Resources – The Next Step in Groundwater Remediation Melissa Harclerode, CDM Smith2:30 p.m. – 2:50 p.m. Groundwater Basin Remediation in the City of Los Angeles Evelyn Cortez-Davis, Los Angeles Department of Water and Power 2:50 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Discussion

Concurrent Session: Track 3B: Better Site AssessmentsModerator: Lisa Campbell, CDM Smith3:30 p.m. – 3:50 p.m. Environmental Sequence Stratigraphy: A Focus on Geology for Improved Remediation Decision-Making Rick Cramer, AECOM3:50 p.m. – 4:10 p.m. Setting Boundaries: Using Geophysics to Build Better Site Models John Jansen, Leggette, Brashears & Graham4:10 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Combining High Resolution Site, Inc. Characterization and 3D Visualization to Enhance the Conceptual Site Model Lisa Campbell, CDM Smith4:30 p.m. – 4:50 p.m. DYE-LIF™ -- A New LIF Tool for Rapidly Delineating Chlorinated Solvent DNAPL in the Subsurface Murray Einarson, Haley & Aldrich 4:50 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Discussion

DAY 2 – SEPTEMBER 29, 2016

7:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. Registration/Continental Breakfast

10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. BREAK – Exhibit Hall

Concurrent Session: Track 4A: Uplands and Lowlands & Surface Water/Groundwater InteractionModerator: Thomas Harter, University of California, Davis8:30 a.m. – 8:50 a.m. Considering Groundwater Dependent Ecosystems and Interconnected Surface Water under SGMA: Tools, Mapping, and a Guidance Framework Kirk Klausmeyer/ Melissa Rohde, The Nature Conservancy8:50 a.m. – 9:10 a.m. Tools for Assessing Impacts on Beneficial Uses Kristal Davis Fadtke, CA Department of Fish and Wildlife9:10 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. Delineating Recharge Elevation in Headwater Catchments Jean Moran, California State University, East Bay9:30 a.m. – 9:50 a.m. Groundwater Flow Modeling and Statistical Analysis of Potential Groundwater Pumping Impacts on a Perennial Stream in an Arid Watershed Timothy Bayley, E.L. Montgomery and Associates9:50 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Discussion

Concurrent Session: Track 5A: Groundwater Replenishment/RechargeModerator: Adam Hutchinson, Orange County Water District10:30 a.m. – 10:50 a.m. Water Independence Now - The Road to Locally Sustainable Water Resources in a Growing Urban Region Lyndsey Bloxom, Water Replenishment District of Southern California10:50 a.m. – 11:10 a.m. Importance of River Water Recharge to Selected CA Groundwater Basins Ate Visser, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory11:10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. 2013 Chino Basin Recharge Master Plan Implementation Mark Wildermuth, Wildermuth Environmental, Inc.11:30 a.m. – 11:50 a.m. Fifteen Years of Recharging Colorado River Water Dick Thompson, Tucson Water11:50 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Discussion

Concurrent Session: Track 4B: Remediation TechnologiesModerator: Murray Einarson, Haley & Aldrich8:30 a.m. – 8:50 a.m. A Technology Platform to Harness Speed and Certainty in Groundwater Remediation Dan Nunez/Steve Nigro, Regenesis8:50 a.m. – 9:10 a.m. 1,4-Dioxane Remediation by Soil Vapor Extraction for Groundwater Protection Rob Hinchee, IST9:10 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. Effectiveness of Thermal Remediation of DNAPL Source Zones in Reducing Groundwater Concentrations Gorm Heron, Terra Therm9:30 a.m. – 9:50 a.m. Risk Management Strategies to Address Vapor Intrusion Assessment and Mitigation Uncertainties Robert Ettinger, Geosyntec Consultants9:50 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Discussion

Concurrent Session: Track 5B: Modeling and VisualizationModerator: Steve Phillips, United States Geological Survey10:30 a.m. – 10:50 a.m. Global Sensitivity Analysis of Land Surface Model Predictions to Model Parameters: An Applied Case Study in California’s Central Valley Colin Kikuchi, E.L. Montgomery and Associates10:50 a.m. – 11:10 a.m. Leveraging Advanced Modeling & Visualization Methods to Support Sustainable Groundwater Management in California Todd Kincaid, GeoHydros, LLC11:10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Hydrologic Modeling Needs to Support SGMA? Basin Scale or Local Scale Models? Ali Taghavi, RMC Water and Environment11:30 a.m. – 11:50 a.m. The New MODFLOW Joe Hughes, United States Geological Survey11:50 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Discussion

12:00 p.m. – 1:15 p.m. Lunch Program Moderator: Chris Petersen, GRA President GRA’s 25th Annual Meeting; Presentation of the 2016 Lifetime Achievement Award and Announcement of 2017 David Keith Todd Distinguished Northern and Southern California Lecturers

1:15 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. BREAK – Exhibit Hall

1:30 p.m. – 2:15 pm Southern California David Keith Todd Lecturer, Behrooz Mortazavi, Ph.D., P.E., Principal, Water Resources Engineers, Inc. Role of Groundwater in Integrated Water Resources Management Moderator: Lisa O’Boyle, Geosyntec Consultants 2:15 p.m. – 3:00 pm Northern California David Keith Todd Lecturer, Miranda Fram, Ph.D., Geochemist Program Chief, Groundwater Ambient Monitoring and Assessment Priority Basin Project, United States Geological Survey Quality of Groundwater Used for Drinking Water Supplies in California Moderator: Lisa O’Boyle, Geosyntec Consultants

3:00 p.m. – 3:15 p.m. BREAK – Exhibit Hall

Closing Panel: Next Steps to Manage Groundwater Sustainability: Planning and BeyondModerator: Thomas Harter, University of California, Davis3:15 p.m. – 4:45 p.m. David Gutierrez, Executive Manager, Sustainable Groundwater Management Program, Department of Water Resources David Guy, President, Northern California Water Association Eric Ekdahl, Director, Office of Research, Planning, and Performance, State Water Resources Control Board Kristin Babson Dobbin, Regional Water Management Coordinator, Community Water Center Jack L. Rice, Associate Counsel, California Farm Bureau Federation

4:45 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Closing Remarks

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Poster PresentationsSan Juan Basin Groundwater Desalination and Optimization ProgramSamantha Adams, Wildermuth Environmental, Inc.

The Big Shuffle & Potential Implications of the Proposed Basin Boundary Modifications and Opportunities for Future Modification PeriodsTim Allan, Erler & Kalinowski, Inc.

Design and Modeling of Effluent Recharge and Recovery for Potable Reuse in Conjunction with Segregated Recharge and Recovery of Colorado River WaterHale Barter, Errol L. Montgomery & Associates

Balancing Maximum Groundwater Production and ConservationJames Beach, LBG-Guyton Associates

Integration of Hydrological Data to Facilitate Monitoring and Decision MakingEric Chiang, Wildermuth Environmental, Inc.

Successful Bioremediation of 1,4-Dioxane Contaminated Groundwater Using Aerobic Cometabolism Min-Ying Jacob Chu, Haley & Aldrich

Mechanisms of Arsenic Mobilization During Managed Aquifer Recharge Using Highly Purified Recycled WaterSarah Fakhreddine, Stanford University

Groundwater Monitoring at a Nuclear Generating StationEmma Freeman, Ecology and Environment, Inc.

An Adaptive Pumping Volume Allocation Method Based on Index Well HydrographsChristopher Heppner, Erler & Kalinowski, Inc.

Assessing Irrigation Demand Under Drought Conditions with the USGS GSFLOW ModelDirk Kassenaar, Earthfx Inc.

Development and Application of the Santa Margarita Basin Groundwater Model, Scotts Valley, CaliforniaMichael Maley, Todd Groundwater

Benefits of a 3D Regional Approach to Modeling and Visualization of Plume Capture at a Contaminated Site in Southern CaliforniaBrent Meyer, GeoHydros, LLC

Appropriate Technology Solutions for Addressing Drinking Water Challenges in Rural IndiaDandu Radha Prasada Raju, MVGR College of Engineering, Vizianagaram, India

Using 3D Geologic Models for Regional Groundwater Resource ManagementStaffan Schorr, Montgomery & Associates

Evaluation of Downscaled Climate Data and Simulated Hydrologix DatasetsAbhishek Singh, Intera Incorporated

Managing Multi-Million Dollar Recharge Projects: You Too Can Do It!Margaret Snyder, Tucson Water

First Steps in Inter-Basin Coordination for SGMA: Basin Boundary Modification Requests in Santa Cruz CountyCameron Tana, HydroMetrics Water Resources, Inc.

Hydrologic Characterization of an Experimental Peat Bog in MinnesotaNathan Veale, California State University, East Bay

Recalculation of the Safe Yield for the Chino BasinMark Wildermuth, Wildermuth Environmental, Inc. Nitrate Leaching Risk from Specialty Crop Fields During On-Farm Floodwater Recharge in the Kings Groundwater Basin Hannah Waterhouse, University of California, Davis

Modeling the Adsorption Properties of GACDrew York, Lawrence Livermore National Lab and California State University, East Bay

Groundwater Sustainability and Water Quality Degradation in the Tulare BasinGuo Zhilin, University of California, Davis

Cooperating OrganizationsCalifornia Department of Water Resources | State Water Resources Control Board | California Department of Food and Agriculture | California Department of Fish and Wildlife | California Department of Toxic Substances Control | San Francisco Bay Regional Water Quality Control Board | United States Geological Survey | California State University East Bay | U.C. Davis | U.C. Water Institute | Orange County Water District | Water Education Foundation | The Nature Conservancy | Water in the West | Association of California Water Agencies | National Ground Water Association | International Association of Hydrogeologists | U.S. Society for Irrigation and Drainage Professionals

Sponsors and Exhibitors:

Co-SponsorsDHI Water & Environment, Inc.GEI Consultants, Inc. Water Replenishment District of Southern CaliforniaParjana DistributionThe Water Group

Awards Luncheon SponsorOrange County Water District

Reception SponsorsRoadrunner Drilling & Pump Company, Inc.RMC Water and EnvironmentCascade Drilling

Refreshment SponsorsContra Costa Water DistrictGeosyntec ConsultantsKennedy/Jenks ConsultantsProvost & Pritchard Consulting Group

ExhibitorsAquatic Informatics Blaine Tech Services Confluence Environmental Field Services Earthfx Inc. Environmental Science Associates Enviro-Tech Services Company Gregg Drilling Hydromodel Host In-Situ Inc. Leggette Brashears & Graham National EWP Ranch Systems LLCRegenesis SGS Accutest Sigmund Lindner GmbH Yellow Jacket Drilling Services

The Groundwater Resources Association of California (GRA) was formed in 1992 to promote resource management that protects and improves groundwater supply and quality through education and technical leadership. To help fulfill its mission, GRA organizes monthly GRACast Web Seminars covering issues relevant to consultants, environmental scientists, environmental engineers, project managers, drilling contractors, regulators, attorneys, and anyone else concerned with groundwater.

For those who missed the live event or attendees who would like to refresh their knowledge, the GRACast recordings are available for purchase and viewing through the GRACast Store. The typical GRACast is 90 minutes long and consists of a 5 minute introduction, 60 minutes of presentation by one to four speakers, and 25 minutes of questions and answers. Many GRACasts are organized as part of a series designed to provide more comprehensive topic coverage than is possible with a single GRACast. Purchasing Complete Series Bundles provides you with a $25 discount per GRACast.

GRA Members – Members receive a $25 discount per GRACast.

Student Members – GRACasts are available at no charge to student members of GRA

Professors – GRACasts are available at no charge for teaching purposes only.

Use the Contact page within the GRACast Store to request access for your institution.

Go to www.cart.grac.org for more information or to purchase a GRACast.

GRA CASTS

NOTES

25YEARS!

GRA was established 25 years ago in response to ongoing discussions in California’s groundwater community which indicated the need for a statewide organization to address the unique concerns and interests of groundwater professionals

working in our diverse state.

Today we are an organization of ~1,000 members throughout the state of California. We have six branches with another in development. There are now 15 all-volunteer Directors whose vision and leadership guide the organization, along with the unrelenting hard work of the 12 committees where so much of our work is done. The vision and foresight of the four

Founding Directors; Vicki Kretsinger Grabert, Anthony Saracino, Paul Dorey and Tony Ward brought GRA to life and their determination to meet the needs of the groundwater industry lives on through the hard work of GRA’s volunteers to this day.

What can GRA become in the next 25 years? We’re always looking for volunteers to bring new ideas, innovation and

improvement. Stop by the GRA Booth in the Exhibit Hall for more information on signing up for membership, committees and other volunteer opportunities.

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AGENDA SEPTEMBER 28 - 29, 2016