It’s still a relatively cold spring, but at least the snow is gone. The irrigation districts start to open the spigots in April and canals and ditches are flowing. Groundwater hydrology in the Ellensburg Valley is quite curious. Sans irrigation, groundwater would be influenced by natural climatic dynamics such as springtime snowmelt, river freshets, and […]
It’s groundwater monitoring time. Read More »
Well, at least the most snow I’ve observed at my house since 2006. I’ve measured 9.2 inches so far which is ten times the MONTHLY average of 0.96 inches! That’s pretty impressive. Although it’s melting fast, the snowfall has nevertheless delayed spring fieldwork. Jobs are stacking up as a result, and as soon as people
Record Snow in March! Read More »
Back in 2019 I wanted to create a unique business logo that would reflect my business name and what I do for a living. A biologist by training and profession, my professional focus includes wetlands, fish, and wildlife. I’ve always liked my “GG” initials and wanted to blend them into the logo. I shied away
I came face to face with this question today: Do I commit my schedule to a single megaproject? Or, do I continue to serve many clients at lower price points? The question was prompted by a phone call from a construction company that intends to bid on the Yakima River Ecosystem Project, a