JAMES W. RIESTERER

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Mr. Riesterer’s work includes:

  • Municipal and domestic well design and drilling supervision
  • Pumping test supervision and data analysis
  • Geologic mapping for hydrologic and hazard mitigation investigations
  • Application of GIS to geohydrologic problems
  • Design and implementation of groundwater models
  • Overseeing remediation of sites with hydrocarbon contaminated soil

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATION

  • Wyoming Professional Geologist (#3540)
  • B.A. Geology and Economics, Whitman College, 1996
  • M.S. Geology, Idaho State University, 1998
  • Baroid Industrial Drilling Products ‘Use of drilling fluids for Water Well Applications’ short course
  • National Ground Water Association ‘Design and Construction of Wells’, short course
  • National Groundwater Association Short Course: Analysis and Design of Aquifer Tests Including Slug Tests and Fracture Flow
  • OSHA 40-hour Hazardous Waste Training and refresher courses

PROFESSIONAL PAPERS

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

  • Hydrology
  • Hydrogeology
  • Public Water Supply Development
  • Subdivision Review and Development
  • Water Resources Planning and Administration
  • Water Rights Administration