John Sciacca

Background

About John Sciacca

Senior Hydrogeologist who has successfully developed solutions for hydrogeologic projects related to water supply and recharge, environmental hydrogeology and mining hydrogeology; including legacy mine waste characterization, hydrogeologic assessments and conceptual model development, monitoring program reduction, AMD/ARD • Former USGS Nevada Water Science Center Director well versed on Nevada and California hydrogeology • Additional hydrogeologic experience in Idaho, Utah, Arizona, Washington and Australia • Registered Professional Geologist (California #4523) with 30 years groundwater consulting experience • Strong background in subsurface mapping, hydrostratigraphic analysis, spring studies, supply well design, installation and testing, conceptual hydrogeologic models, aquifer recharge systems, well field optimization, borehole geophysics, and numerical model review • Member Nevada Water Resources Association and Nevada Mining Association Water Working Group • Conducted Advanced Borehole Geophysics workshop for Nevada Water Resources Association in 2018 • Developed and instructed water resources-based short courses/workshops for National Groundwater Association across the United States • Established relationships with Commercial, Federal, State and Local Government, and Tribal clients • Experienced in hydrographic basin and water budget analysis including aspects of recharge, evapotranspiration, interbasin flow and perennial yield for sustainable groundwater management