Water Resources, Water Rights, and Environmental Consulting

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Glorieta Geoscience Inc. is now a part of GZA.

We are pleased to announce that Glorieta is now a division of GZA, a multi-disciplinary firm with a broad range of geotechnical, environmental, water, ecological, and construction management services.

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Innovative Hydrogeologic & Environmental Services

 
 
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Water Rights

Water rights are a complex subject where regulations and accounting procedures vary from state to state. Many water rights have a complex history that requires an excellent working knowledge of regulations and water rights records to determine the validity and transferability of a right.

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Litigation Support

GGI has qualified experts in geology, hydrology, agronomy, water rights, ecology and environmental science to provide expert litigation support and testimony covering a range of topics, encompassing water quality, contaminant tracing, discharge permits, water supply, water rights (including those involving nutrient management), and spills/discharges.

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Environmental & Agronomy Services

GGI provides a diverse range of environmental services designed for the needs and requirements of the client to satisfy the regulatory requirements of the local, state, and Federal authorities. GGI works with the client to address the regulatory obligations while ensuring financial accountability.

 

The Latest News

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Glorieta Geoscience Works with City of Las Vegas to Optimize Water Storage
Glorieta Geoscience Works with City of Las Vegas to Optimize Water Storage

“Renovation of Las Vegas Bradner Reservoir Slated For Completion By September 1” was published in the May, 2018 issue of The Municipal Reporter, distributed by the New Mexico Municipal League. The article outlines the renovations of the Bradner reservoir, as well as the extensive study completed by GGI to determine the additional storage needed by the City of Las Vegas in Storrie Lake…

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GGI Geologist presents Hydrology of Taos Ski Valley at NMGS
GGI Geologist presents Hydrology of Taos Ski Valley at NMGS

GGI Geologist Paul Drakos presented “Alpine Hydrology of Phoenix Spring and Lake Fork of the Rio Hondo, Taos Ski Valley, NM” at this year’s New Mexico Geological Society (NMGS) Annual Spring Meeting in Socorro, New Mexico.  The focus of this study is the hydrology and recharge sources for the Phoenix Spring complex and the Lake Fork of the Rio Hondo.  The Phoenix Spring complex currently provides the entire municipal water supply…

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GGI Publishes Zuni Reservation Spring Inventory
GGI Publishes Zuni Reservation Spring Inventory

GGI has recently published Recharge sources and characteristics of springs on the Zuni Reservation, New Mexico in the New Mexico Geological Society 64th Annual Field Trip Guidebook.  This study involved an assessment of 29 springs on the Zuni Reservation.  The study was conducted between 2007 and 2009 in four areas of the reservation…

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GGI Geologist presents Spatial Database at NGWA
GGI Geologist presents Spatial Database at NGWA

GGI Geologist April Jean Tafoya presented “GIS-Based Dynamic Database for Water Rights Administration in the Gila River Valley, New Mexico” at this year’s National Groundwater Association (NGWA) meeting in Albuquerque, New Mexico.  The presentation provided an overview of how the GIS-Based Dynamic Database, or spatial database, was created and how it will be utilized in administration of water rights…

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Water Asset Management Plan
Water Asset Management Plan

A Water Asset Management Plan (WAMP) is required for a New Mexico municipality to be eligible for certain funding opportunities. While a WAMP may appear to be an additional regulatory hoop to jump through in the funding cycles, it is an incredibly valuable tool.  A WAMP improves your Utility’s ability to manage resources and promotes confidence in resource allocation decisions and asset management for the Utility.

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