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Haiti Groundwater Potential Map – Download

Northwater and CNIGS completed groundwater potential mapping for the Northeast Department of Haiti for Haiti Outreach and DINEPA (Haiti Direction of Water & Sanitation).  The purpose of the mapping is to inform well drilling efforts, and guide appropriate interventions for securing water access throughout the department.  The mapping was based on research, geological field mapping, and the application […]

Geological Society of America: Haiti Groundwater Publication

James Adamson and Javan Miner of Northwater International applied their personal initiative to author a book chapter with Gérald Jean-Baptiste.  Gérald is the CEO of Haiti’s largest and oldest well drilling company, and was the founding executive director of DINEPA (Haiti’s water & sanitation ministry).  The trio has a combined 45-years studying and developing groundwater resources throughout Haiti. Link […]

AIPG Newsletter: James’ Iceland Field Camp & Indiana Oil/Gas Update

American Institute of Professional Geologists (AIPG), Illinois/Indiana Section Newsletter Read about James’ geology field camp in Iceland as published in the recent AIPG IL/IN section newsletter.

Muck munching: a feasibility study for in-lake organic sediment management, Upper Fish Lake, Indiana

Javan Miner presented at the 28th Annual Lakes Management Conference in Plymouth Indiana on March 11. Muck munching: a feasibility study for in-lake organic sediment management, Upper Fish Lake, Indiana Javan Miner, Jeff Boeckler, James Adamson Abstract: Accumulation of sediment is a primary concern of residents and recreational users of Fish Lake, Indiana. Past studies determined that […]

Lake Mauvaise terre Watershed Project Update

http://wlds.com/news/progress-update-provided-on-watershed-project/

Illinois Hydraulic Fracturing Act (Notice 2)

Illinois Hydraulic Fracturing Regulatory Act (HFRA) Close to Adoption  The Illinois HFRA appears to be inching closer to adoption after the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) posted the most recent edition of the act following the review of  30,000 comments (Notice 2).  If approved in its current form, the act will represent the nation’s […]

Northwater Adds Javan Miner to Support Water & Sanitation Capacity in Haiti

Northwater Expands To Bring Additional Water, Sanitation & Geological Engineering Capacity  A geologist and engineer with notable experience in Haiti has joined Northwater Consulting.  William Javan Miner, EIT will support the rapidly growing demand for Northwater’s expertise and strengthen the company’s philanthropic mission to support developing nations with water and sanitation expertise and capacity. Miner […]

James Adamson presents at 125th Geological Society of America Meeting & Exposition

James Adamson presents at 125th Geological Society of America Meeting & Exposition in Denver Northwater principal, James Adamson presented “An Applied Summary of Groundwater Resources in Haiti” at the historical GSA meeting and expo in Denver.  The presentation detailed the nearly complete publication that James is leading that summarizes Haiti’s groundwater resources based on years […]

Great Lakes Ravine Restoration Toolkit

Great Lakes Ravine Restoration Toolkit The Alliance for the Great Lakes is the oldest independent organization devoted 100 percent to the Great Lakes. Their professional staff works with scientists, policymakers, businesses, community groups and everyday citizens to protect and restore the world’s largest surface freshwater resource.  The Chicago Lakeshore is home to over fifty unique […]

Aquifer Characterization Report

Anse-a-Galets Water Supply Study Published Team of Northwater, V3 and Haiti Outreach completed the Inter-American Development Bank funded study to characterize an alluvial aquifer on the island of La Gonave, Haiti. FINAL Ravine Tet Sous Report English 2013-08-02_opt

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