This series covers issues related to Groundwater and the EIA Process.

Prediction and Assessment of Groundwater Impacts - Fundamentals - $75
This course stresses terminology and fundamental concepts for groundwater usage and contamination, and for predicting and assessing (interpreting) the impacts of proposed projects, plans, or programs on groundwater resources. The information is presented in three segments. The first one delineates challenges regarding needed information for multiple sources of pollution, institutional laws and regulations, multiple dynamic processes in the subsurface environment, and groundwater withdrawals and associated quality changes. Terminology related to subsurface transport of water and man-made and natural pollutants is provided, along with types of aquifers and groundwater withdrawals for a variety of uses. The second segment provides detailed information on multiple sources of pollution, and a variety of Federal and state laws related to groundwater usage and quality protection. Segment three addresses the concept of wellhead protection areas and their importance in groundwater management. Further, a practical six-step analytical process for predicting and assessing impacts on groundwater resources is described. This course provides information related to groundwater resources and their management. While the addressed laws and regulations are related to the USA, their principles can be applied internationally.

Process for Groundwater Studies - $75
This course provides information and examples on how to use a six-step analytical process to predict and interpret the effects of groundwater withdrawals for multiple uses, waste disposal practices, and the associated consequences on groundwater quality. This information is presented in three segments. The first one address two steps – identification of groundwater quantity and quality impacts from proposed projects, plans, or programs; and preparing descriptions of groundwater resources in the selected study area. Such descriptions can include subsurface water-bearing zones, groundwater usage, groundwater-surface water relationships, recharge zones, depth to water-bearing formations, hydrogeological features, groundwater quality, etc. Informational sources are also noted. The second segment is focused on Steps 3 and 4. Step 3 emphasizes the procurement and analysis of pertinent groundwater quality standards and usage limitations. Step 4 includes information on project construction phase impacts, including dewatering and disruptions in recharge areas. Qualitative (descriptive) approaches for addressing impacts, along with the usage of vulnerability indices and groundwater modeling, are also addressed. The final segment describes considerations for impact significance determinations, and the use of impact mitigation measures and groundwater protection programs. The information herein, while focused on USA practice, can also be used internationally.

Groundwater 2 Course Bundle, includes both of the courses listed above - $135 ($150 is price if purchased separately.)