Phoenix Chapter News

Up-coming Dinner Presentation

Phoenix Chapter Officer Elections

2012 Symposium

Looking Ahead…

2011 Herman Bouwer Intern Scholarship Experience

Up-coming Dinner Presentation

The next Phoenix chapter dinner meeting will be held on Tuesday, January 10, 2012, at Nello's in Tempe (northeast corner of McClintock & Southern, just north of U.S. Highway 60 (the Superstition Freeway). Please join us for a beverage, to share business cards, and talk water!

Location:	1860 E. Southern Avenue Tempe, AZ 85282
Event:	AHS Phoenix Chapter Annual Kickoff Meeting Food & Drink Provided By AHS Phoenix Chapter Open Discussion Of Plans For Phoenix Chapter Activities in 2012, including Sponsorship of the AHS Annual Symposium, September 18-21, 2012
Chapter Board Meeting:	No Formal Board Meeting This Month
Happy Hour & Dinner:	5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
Program:	7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Cost:	No cost to AHS Members!

RSVP with Kirk Creswick at kcreswick@eecphx.com or 602-248-7702.

This meeting will feature an open discussion of plans for the Phoenix Chapter in 2012. Here's your chance to let the leadership know your thoughts & opinions, & make your suggestions for Chapter activities in the coming year. The Chapter officers will be available for group discussions & one-on-one conversations on all Chapter issues.

Ted Lehman, Chairman of the Organizing Committee for the 2012 AHS Annual Symposium, being held in Phoenix in September, will make a brief presentation to the group, & will also be available for conversations during & after the meeting. A large number of volunteers will be required to put on the Symposium, so be thinking of what area(s) you'd like to focus your time & efforts on.

Phoenix Chapter Officer Elections

A big THANK YOU to our dedicated Phoenix Chapter officers for 2012 - we appreciate your service!

President: Keith Ross, Atwell, LLC
Vice-President: Tom Walker, Fleet-Fisher Engineering, Inc
Treasurer: Kirk Creswick, Engineering and Environmental Consultants, Inc.
Secretary: Angela Bond, Salt River Project

Phoenix Chapter Board Member (2)

Vicki Mills, ASU
Rich Siegel, Salt River Project

Phoenix Chapter Corporate Board Member (2), two-year term

Beth Proffitt, Accutest Laboratories
Summer Waters, University of Arizona Cooperative Extension, Maricopa County

2012 Symposium

Come join the Phoenix Chapter in its on-going planning of for the 2012 Annual Symposium. The next planning meeting will be just down the street from the venue. We'll be meeting Thursday Jan. 26, 2012 at 5 pm at the UofA COOP Extension Offices at 4341 E Broadway Road, Phoenix. New AHS Corporate Board member, Summer Waters, will be our gracious host. So far we have a great group, but we could use your help. We're looking for bright ideas for workshops, field trips, plenary speakers, and sponsor recruitment.

If you have any questions, please contact committee chair, Ted Lehman, at 480-222-5709, or ted@jefuller.com. In the meantime, check out the developing symposium at http://www.azhydrosoc.org/2012symposium.html. Or if you're interested in sponsorship or exhibitor opportunities, contact Mike Hulst, at mhulst@eecphx.com or 602-248-7702. Hope to see you there!

IIf you have any questions, please contact committee chair, Ted Lehman (ted@jefuller.com, 480-222-5709) or Phoenix Chapter Vice President, Tom Walker.

Looking Ahead…

February 14, 2012 - Frank Corkhill, Preliminary Results and Discussion of the ADWR Water Level Data Information Survey and a Brief Presentation on Recent (circa 1990 to mid/late 2000's) Groundwater Conditions in Arizona, Sun Up Brewery

March and beyond - maybe you? Please contact Tom Walker, Phoenix Chapter Vice President, if you would like to give us a presentation or if you know anyone else who could use an audience.

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2011 Herman Bouwer Intern Scholarship Experience

By: Timur Galimzyanov

I, Timur Galimzyanov, a graduate student at Arizona State University in the field of Hydrosystems Engineering was selected as the 2011 recipient for the Herman Bouwer Intern Scholarship by the Arizona Hydrological Society (AHS). During the program, I had the opportunity to complete 40 hours of OSHA training, intern with Jacobs Engineering and the Arizona Department of Water Resources.

On April 24, 2011, I received word from Steve Acquafredda that I was invited to take part in the Herman Bouwer Intern Scholarship program. Such recognition by a prominent organization that deals with hydrology and environmental issues was very exciting for me. The internship offered me a great opportunity to meet professionals from local industries and regulatory agencies. It also provided the chance to gain hands-on work experience and insight into the professional career of hydrology. At the same time, I was selected for a 12-week summer internship at the Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles County, California (LACSD). Both of the programs offered great learning experiences and while it was difficult to juggle I benefited from two internships during the summer of 2011.

Soon after I graduated from ASU, I started the program by taking the 40-hour HazWOPER training where I learned the nature of hazardous substances and their associated risks. I learned how to recognize hazardous materials and how to respond if uncontrolled hazardous waste is encountered. Some other subjects I explored included the use of personal protective equipment, containment, and control procedures with materials as well as decontamination procedures. The central lesson I learned is the fact that most accidents with hazardous materials are preventable.

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Steve and Timur at Jacobs Engineering enjoy my time working for the company. From the small (yet extremely friendly) staff, to the unique environment, there was no doubt this internship was the one I needed. Steve Acquafredda, a project engineer, who was also my mentor for Herman Bouwer program, had created a long list of tasks and assignments I would complete. These included plate settler testing and monitoring, the basis of design for new sewer line for Chaparral Water Treatment Plant and many more. During this time I reviewed some reports and specifications. There were other projects as well, such as setting basic mass balances, writing memos and testing protocols. Jeanne Jensen and staff from Chaparral WTP gave me a tour of the plant and explained how it was different from a conventional plant. In addition, I visited the 23rd Ave. Waste Water Treatment Plant, one of the oldest treatment plants in Phoenix. Both of the tours were very informative and helpful in bridging a gap between the theoretical studies I had completed and the real work environment.

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During CCTV inspection at LACSD After 2 weeks interning at Jacobs I had to postpone my Herman Bouwer program and start an internship at the LACSD. The Sanitation Districts provide wastewater and solid waste management services to Los Angeles County. They manage a wastewater system that includes approximately 1,400 miles of main trunk sewers and 11 wastewater treatment plants that transport and treat about half the wastewater in Los Angeles County. In addition they manage the operation of three sanitary landfills, four landfill energy recovery facilities, three materials recovery/transfer facilities, and two refuse-to-energy facilities. There I worked with the department of wastewater and collection systems where I was involved in numerous tasks related to operation and maintenance. As part of my duties I performed CCTV inspections, analyzed flows in sewer lines, and wrote specifications for different projects. Overall, it was an excellent experience.

Once the 12 weeks internship with the LACSD was over, I resumed my Herman Bouwer program with ADWR. There my host, Dave Christiana, explained the role of ADWR and introduced me to the staff. I explored numerous aspects of water resources management: groundwater permitting, groundwater modeling of the AMAs, well applications and impact studies, Assured Water Supply requirements, the National Flood Insurance Program, Dam Safety and Inspections, and international water issues. I was able to participate in fieldwork with Brian Conway and Paul Ivanich, installing and calibrating remote transducers. I observed land subsidence and fissures. During my time with the ground water modeling department, Wes Hipke explained how groundwater flow modeling can be used to simulate the past, present, and future impacts of water uses on aquifers. Dale Mason let me analyze data for the Tucson Active Management Area. During my time at ADWR I learned about the different regulations in place to secure long-term dependable water supplies for Arizona communities.

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Fissure near freeway 202 & I-60 My summer experience was unique in the fact that it let me challenge myself and explore beyond my usual boundaries. I was able to apply the knowledge I gained in classes to real life projects. After completing the internship I find that I understand concepts taught in class much more easily. I was given the chance to interact with others in a professional way. Both of the internships provided me an opportunity to meet and talk to many professionals in the field of hydrology. It also showed me the importance of building and maintaining close relationships with the organizations we come into contact with. I learned the importance of time management, discipline, and effective communication skills. Now I feel more prepared to speak knowledgably about the field I am entering.

I would like to thank everyone who made this program a success. Special thanks to Steve Acquafredda for his assistance and mentorship. Thanks to Jeanne Jensen, Abel Ramarui, Herb Durbin, Jason Boyles, Dusan Stanisic, Damon S. Williams, and the entire staff at Jacobs for being extremely welcoming and helpful, especially in giving career advice. Thanks to Dave Christiana, Wes Hipke, Brian Conway, Paul Ivanich, Tito Comparan, Lou Bota, Scott Miller, Maureen Towne, Joel Klein, Michael Johnson, Michael Lacey, Dale Mason and the entire ADWR crew for this unique experience. Thanks also to the Arizona Hydrological Society for the commitment to advancing hydrology and water resources in Arizona and supporting dedicated students despite this challenging economy. I truly appreciate the confidence the AHS committee showed in me by offering me this unique, prestigious internship. This internship has definitely increased my interest in pursuing a career in water resources and environmental engineering.