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The
H2H Associates Specialized Geological Modeling Group was established in
2007 as a merger between Hazlett-Kincaid, Inc and H2H Associates, LLC. Our
group’s mission is to help environmental and geoscience professionals
interpret, disseminate, and manage complex geologic and hydrogeologic data
by providing them with the most appropriate, highest quality, and most
cost-effective computer models and visualizations possible. We accomplish
this mission through a team approach to problem solving and dedication to
excellence on all of our work products and responsibilities. Simply put,
our business is modeling and our clients are people that can use our
modeling results to facilitate effective decision making. In this regard,
our team has been working together since 1999 to develop computer models,
visualizations, and web-based database and model interface tools
specifically designed to foster confident decisions. We’ve done this by
assembling a small but capable team of hydrogeologists with a rare
combination of skills including: a robust knowledge of the physical
characteristics of varied hydrogeologic environments, field
characterization methods, environmental geochemistry, mathematical
analysis, computer programming, and database development, as well as
conceptual and process modeling with a wide variety of software, and a
methodical attention to detail. We have worked for consulting companies,
government agencies, and private companies and have a long record of
satisfied clients that continue to use our services and recommend us to
others.
In
general, our project experience includes:
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developing
geological and groundwater flow models of structurally complex
fractured rock aquifers and extremely heterogeneous surficial
aquifers;
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developing
dual permeability groundwater flow models for conduit/matrix flow
through extensively karstified portions of the Floridan aquifer;
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developing
software to dramatically increase the speed of updating geologic
models and exporting images to project websites for Triad-based
contaminated site characterizations;
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developing
web-based tools that allow users to interact with project databases
for data selection, graphing, and export;
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designing
field characterization programs for problems in complex hydrogeologic
settings that leverage progressive modeling and data visualization to
expedite the characterization process and improve a collective
conceptual understanding of key hydrogeologic variables that impact
groundwater resource management decisions; and
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developing
and delivering presentations aimed at communicating the results of our
modeling and characterization work to technical and non-technical
audiences including project personnel, regulatory and oversight teams,
litigation teams, project management, and the general public.
Our
core team is comprised of Todd R. Kincaid, Ph.D., Kevin E. Day, M.S. P.G.,
and Brent A. Meyer, M.S. Todd is a hydrogeologist with more than 15 years
experience in aquifer characterization with particular focus on karst
aquifers, contaminant remediation, geologic and conceptual modeling,
education, and public speaking. Kevin is a hydrogeologist with more than
12 years experience in geologic and conceptual modeling, groundwater flow
modeling, database development, and computer programming and scripting who
is a registered geologist in California and Florida. Brent is also a
hydrogeologist with more than 7 years experience in groundwater flow
modeling, geochemistry and geochemical modeling, and GIS. Beyond expanding
and maintaining our own technical skills, we have developed and maintain a
network of professional colleagues who are highly skilled in groundwater
modeling, geostatistics, and geophysical characterizations that we call
upon for assistance when warranted by specific projects demands.
We
have a slogan that epitomizes our core philosophy. Fit
the model to the data not the data to the model. We believe that
modeling is the best way to synthesize data into an accurate understanding
of geologic and hydrologic controls on groundwater resources and
contaminant migration, which we take to be the fundamental goal of any
hydrogeologic investigation. We also believe, however, that modeling can
only be effective when significant hydrogeologic complexities are
incorporated into the model design. Finally, to be truly effective, we
believe that a fundamental purpose of all modeling is to transmit
knowledge to the people whose decisions and sometimes lives are or can be
impacted by hydrogeologic conditions. Our approach to every problem stems
from these three beliefs.
Please
visit the example project descriptions on our website (www.h2hmodeling.com)
for more information about our company, experience, and problem-solving
approaches or call us at 775.337.8803.
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Todd R. Kincaid, Ph.D.
Hydrogeologist &Geologic Modeler
Dr. Kincaid currently leads the H2H
Associates Specialized Geological Modeling Group, which he helped
establish in 2007. Prior to that, he was vice-president and co-founder of
Hazlett-Kincaid, Inc., which was exclusively focused on advanced
geological and groundwater simulation. He has a diverse background in
geology and hydrogeology and extensive experience in the characterization
of complex karst hydrogeologic regions. His experience includes:
quantification of groundwater / surface water exchange, quantitative
groundwater tracing, hydrogeologic characterizations, and modeling complex
hydrogeologic conditions in Florida, Pennsylvania, New York, and Nevada.
Dr. Kincaid also currently serves as the vice-president for Global
Underwater Explorers, a non-profit organization dedicated to exploring and
protecting underwater environments and as a member of the Steering
Committee for the Hydrogeology Consortium, a non-profit organization
dedicated to advancing the understanding of the Floridan aquifer and
improving Floridan aquifer protection strategies. His work for both
organizations focuses on public education and coordinating research
collaborations. Dr. Kincaid received a Ph.D. from the University of
Wyoming in 1999, and M.S. and B.S. degrees from the University of Florida
in 1994 and 1991.
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Kevin Day, M.S.
Geologic Modeler, Systems Administrator
Kevin received a BA degree
from Colgate University concentrating in Geology. As an undergraduate, Kevin
gained valuable field experience mapping in the Rocky Mountains and New England,
as well as conducting an NSF-REU funded field investigation and geologic mapping
project in Western Vermont. After spending several years pursuing outdoor interests
in northwestern Wyoming, Kevin moved to Laramie to attend graduate school at the
University of Wyoming. The focus of Kevin's Master's Thesis, entitled Aquifer
Heterogeneity in Groundwater Flow Modeling, was an investigation of the hydrogeologic
complexities of alluvial aquifers. Specifically, Kevin coded a three-dimensional steady
state groundwater flow model to simulate fluid flow through a 3D geologic framework
model that he built of the study area. Results of the study showed the benefits of
taking advantage of well data to develop high resolution aquifer models, and how
to apply groundwater flow simulations to these models to more effectively remediate
contaminated groundwater supplies. Additionally, this technology proved to supply
more accurate solutions to groundwater supply questions. After earning an MS in
Geology from UW under Dr. Neil Humphrey in 1999, Kevin began full time work for
TriHydro Corporation. Responsibilities at TriHydro included development of a Near
Surface Geophysical mapping program, integration of GPS technology into field work
and optimization of GIS technology in reporting. In mid-2000, Kevin moved to Mountain
View, CA, where he served as a Solaris/Linux System Administrator for Integral Development
Corp., a provider of online financial services. Kevin joined the H2H
Modeling Group in 2001.
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Brent Meyer
Hydrogeologic Modeler, Geochemist, GIS
Brent's responsibilities at H2H include involvement in all
phases of geologic and solids modeling and geochemical modeling.
Techniques he has applied during model development include: data filtering
using spreadsheet and database applications and use of GIS for information
management and visualization. His tasks require fluency in the geologic
and solids modeling software, EarthVision, geochemical modeling software,
Visual MINTEQ, and groundwater flow modeling software, FEFLOW. Mr. Meyer's
more notable project examples include: The development of rate laws
describing the microbial reduction of ferrihydrite and manganese oxide in
anoxic, aqueous systems and the affect this process has on the mobility of
inorganic arsenic species.
Design and set-up of a geochemical/microbiological laboratory for the
University of Nevada and the USGS. This lab was designed for growth
experiments involving anaerobic iron reducing bacteria. In addition to lab
design, Brent was tasked with lab maintenance, conducting all microbial
experiments, and running analytic devises such as; SEM, X-ray diffraction,
IC, and AA hydride generation.
Design and calibration of a regional-scale flow model for Bucks County,
PA.. This was a 3-D numerical steady-state groundwater flow model
developed using the finite-element based software, FEFLOW. The model
embraced all discrete flow features such as; multiple lithologic units,
regional scale faults, and anisotropic aquifer properties. The model was
designed to delineate well head protection zones for use in determining
land use parameters throughout Bucks County.
Member of a team of geologist conducting a geologic and hydrogeologic
analysis of Silver Bow Basin south of Butte, Montana in order to establish
if the region's groundwater system could meet the needs of in coming
industry and how the increased demand on the aquifer would affect the
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