JAMES W. RIESTERER

Geologist

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