134 Hydrogeology II: Groundwater Management
Tuesday, 6 November 2012
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
212AB
ADVANCES IN INTEGRATING HYDROGEOLOGY IN VIRGINIA'S GROUNDWATER REGULATORY PROGRAM
Paper number: 134-6
Program: Technical Sessions
Time: 9:05 AM – 9:20 AM
Authors
Abstract
Virginia's groundwater withdrawal permitting program was developed at a time when there was very limited understanding of the coastal plain aquifer system. Recent advances in our understanding of the coastal plain hydrogeology and development of a new state-of-the-art groundwater model have challenged long held political, legal, and scientific assumptions. This presentation will explain how Virginia is trying to integrate advances in our understanding and management tools to promote sustainable aquifer management.