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💧Did you know that groundwater is a reservoir? That's right! This "hidden" reservoir is an important part of long-term water sustainability. Curious about what makes this reservoir such a vital resource? 🤔 Hydrogeologist Jill Weinberger says whereas surface reservoirs are like a "checking account" where water comes in and gets released more frequently, groundwater is like a "savings account," where water is stored over the long term for use, as needed. In celebration of Groundwater Awareness Week, learn more about the importance of this "hidden" reservoir, leveraging water storage for climate resilience, and how three types of reservoirs support long-term water supply. ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gSSzg7Hm #GWAW #groundwatersustainability

⛏️ Archaeology provides a glimpse into the past that helps us understand the future. At the Society for California Archaeology Annual Meeting, six Dudek cultural resources experts are sharing insights from past projects and discussed how this knowledge can strengthen archaeology's future in an adapting world. 🗣️Presentations Surface Signatures and Geostatistics: Identifying Archaeological Patterns in the San Joaquin Valley Presented by Ross Owen Ground Stone Artifact Use in California’s South-Central Coast: A Technological Organization Perspective Presented by Micah Hale, Julie Royer, and Ryan Brady Site Erosion Protection in Shasta County: The Culmination of Over 40 years of Archaeological Study Presented by Ryan Brady Refining Our Understanding of Soil Conditions in Lake Tulare and San Joaquin Valley Presented by Adam Giacinto and William Burns

🎉Celebrating another Groundwater Sustainability Plan (GSP) approval! We're pleased to announce the Montecito Groundwater Sustainability Plan, prepared by Dudek was recently approved by DWR! 💧Under SGMA, GSPs are required in California's medium- and high-priority basins and serve as roadmaps for these basins to reach long-term sustainability. 🤝We worked with the Montecito Groundwater Sustainability Agency to prepare the GSP and materials including technical infographics created by our Visual Storytelling team. 🗨️Project Manager Matt Naftaly says: "Dudek is gratified to have prepared another Groundwater Sustainability Plan that was approved by the California Department of Water Resources. It is yet another way in which we are contributing to the sustainability of California's groundwater and helping to ensure the long-term viability of this critical water resource." 💡Learn more about how Dudek offers integrated services to help develop and implement groundwater sustainability plans: https://lnkd.in/gqC5E7Pm #GroundwaterAwarenessWeek #GWAW25

💡How can surveyors apply cutting-edge technologies to projects to enhance efficiency and accuracy for clients? Mapping and Surveying Practice Director Steven Hochart shared his insights on how practitioners can leverage innovative technologies like Geographic Artificial Intelligence (GeoAI) and AutoCAD integration tools to streamline workflow and improve project outcomes at the 2025 Pacific Rim Geospatial Conference. Topics included: 🔹Applications of GeoAI in accurately identifying, mapping, and monitoring utility infrastructure from aerial data 🔹Leveraging Esri AutoCAD Integration tools to access data quicker and enhance efficiency and accuracy Learn more about how our Mapping and Surveying team utilizes these innovative technologies to streamline project delivery for energy, water, and development clients: ➡️https://lnkd.in/gD_cwRXb #GIS #CAD #utilitysurvey #utilitymapping #AI Hawai'i Geographic Information Coordinating Council (HIGICC)

Welcome, Environmental Compliance Specialist Hannah Barner! 🎉Hannah was drawn to Dudek's thoughtful and collaborative culture and appreciated how people genuinely cared about their work and each other. With a background in large-scale energy and transportation compliance, Hannah is looking forward to partnering with clients on impactful projects. She's also excited to be part of a team that tackles challenges using innovation and expertise. 💡🤝 Outside of work, Hannah is passionate about staying active and challenging herself. She keeps motivated by coaching and doing CrossFit. When she's not working or at the gym, Hannah says you can find her enjoying the outdoors, recharging, and walking with her cattle dog, Spud. 💪🏞️🐕🦺 Welcome to Dudek, Hannah!

📛 How can fire agencies, developers, and municipalities work together to enhance wildfire resilience? 🤝 Fire Protection Planner Rob Hazard and Wildfire Resilience Planner Dana Link-Herrera are speaking on how fire agencies can collaborate with local governments, community organizations, residents, and technical experts to effectively support community wildfire resilience. Key Topics: 🔹How fire agencies can effectively contribute to community wildfire resilience planning 🔹The variety of projects fire agencies can undertake 🔹Funding sources available to support these initiatives #wildfireresilience #fireplanning #fireagency

⛑️ Fire code officials play a crucial role in assessing risk and ensuring compliance, but how do they make their determinations? 🗣️ Fire Protection Planners Austin Ott, Noah Stamm, and Michael Huff break down the key technical documents to aid in determining compliance with applicable codes and acceptable levels of risk at the California Fire Prevention Institute Conference. Key Topics include: 🔹Fire Protection Plans 🔹Fuel Modification Plans 🔹Fire Behavior Modeling 🔹Emergency Response Time Analysis 🔹Evacuation Analyses and Evacuation Studies 🔹AM&M Reports in Wildland urban Interface Areas 🔹Fire Master Plans

🔥Understanding wildfire hazards is a complex task, but the right tools make all the difference! 🗣️ #Dudek Fire Protection Planners Scott Eckardt, RPF and Matthew Crockett are sharing their expertise on the functions, limitations, and practical applications of widely used modeling software at the California Fire Prevention Institute Conference to help jurisdictions understand their wildfire vulnerabilities at the regional, community, or project scale. #hazard #wildfire #wildfireresilience #fireprevention

Congratulations to the 6 staff celebrating notable service milestones this month! 🎉Their expertise and passion drive our firm's success and make a lasting impact. 👏 5 Years Angela Moniz, Cultural/Paleo Carolyn Groves, AICP, Planning and Urban Design Lisa Maier, Urban Forestry and Fire Protection Tyler Young, Watershed Sciences 10 Years Denise Kaminski, Finance 20 Years Kevin DiSabatino, HRS

🔥Wildfire risks are rising, making data-driven fire protection planning more critical than ever. Join us at the California Fire Prevention Institute where our experts will share insights to strengthen fire protection planning strategies and make informed decisions. 🗣️Presentations: Wildland Urban Interface Fire Protection Planning: Overview of Technical Documents that will Affect Your Decision-Making (Experts: Austin Ott, Noah Stamm, and Michael Huff) Using Modeling to Plan Safer Communities (Experts: Matthew Crockett and Scott Eckardt, RPF) The Fire Agency's Role in Community (Experts: Dana Link-Herrera and Rob Hazard) 🚒 Learn more about how our Fire Protection Planning team evaluates hazards to reduce wildfire risk: https://lnkd.in/gV5G_8VR