Douglas Bartlett RG, CHG

Co-Founder/Principal Hydrogeologist
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Hydrogeology/Geology
Mathematical Groundwater Modeling

Douglas Bartlett is a Principal Hydrogeologist and co-founder of Clear Creek Associates. Over nearly 40 years, Mr. Bartlett has built a solid reputation as a hydrogeologist with diverse experience in groundwater computer modeling, hydrogeologic investigations, and mining-related hydrogeologic services.

His water resources and permitting experience includes Assured Water Supply Studies for land developments, Underground Storage Facility permits at recharge sites, and Aquifer Protection Permits. Mr. Bartlett was a contributing author of the American Society of Civil Engineers’ Environmental and Water Resources Institute (ASCE/EWRI) recent publication, Standard Guidelines for Managed Aquifer Recharge [MAR] (69-19).

His environmental experience includes groundwater contamination investigations involving organic solvents, metals, and other hazardous compounds, as well as the design of groundwater remediation systems for superfund sites.

Mr. Bartlett also provides expert witness testimony in support of legal issues involving hydrogeology and groundwater modeling. He has developed extensive groundwater computer models to evaluate groundwater resources, assess the future impact of groundwater pumping, design groundwater recharge projects, trace the migration of contaminant plumes, and develop remedies to clean up contaminated groundwater.

Mr. Bartlett also has considerable experience conducting hydrogeologic studies involving both water supply and environmental challenges at mine sites throughout the western United States.

Publications and Presentations

Bedekar, V., Neville, C., Tonkin, M. Bartlett, R.D., Plato, P., 2023, A Unit-Concentration Method to Quantify Source Contribution; National Ground Water Association, Groundwater, 7p.

Bartlett, R.D. 2018. Communicating Science to a Skeptical Society. The Professional Geologist, 55(4):31

Bartlett, R.D. 2018. Good Times Ahead for the Geosciences. The Professional Geologist, 55(3):31-32

Bartlett, R.D. 2018. Let the Good Times Roll, Until They Don’t! The Professional Geologist, 55(2):31-32

Bartlett, R.D. 2018. It’s About Time AIPG! The Professional Geologist, 55(1):27-28

Bartlett, R.D. 2017. AIPG Introduces New Member Category, Nationally Licensed Geologist. The Professional Geologist, 54(3):11

Bartlett, R.D. 2016. De-licensure of geologists: Coming soon? The Professional Geologist, 53(4):34-35.

Burnell, D.K, J.W. Mercer, M. Van Oort, T.R. Suriano, and R.D. Bartlett. 2011. Stochastic model to estimate travel times from the 52nd Street facility in Phoenix, AZ. Journal of Earth Science and Engineering 1(2):73-81. November 2011.

Reynolds, S.J., and R.D. Bartlett. 2002. Subsurface geology of the easternmost Phoenix Basin – Implications for groundwater flow. Arizona Geological Survey Contributed Report CR-02-A, 72 p.

Moreno, J.L., P.O. Sinton, R.D. Bartlett, and A.L. Williamson. 2002. A method for simulating pit lake development and passive containment resulting from complex geometry pit lakes. Presented at the EPA Hardrock Mining Conference, Denver, Colorado. May 7-9, 2002.

Bartlett, R.D., J.L. Moreno, and A.L. Williamson. 1999. Demonstrating passive hydraulic containment for an open pit copper mine. Proceedings of the Society of Mining Engineers Annual Meeting, Denver, Colorado. March 1-3, 1999.

Gailey, R.M., and R.D. Bartlett. 1998. A linear programming application for water resource management at a mining operation. Proceedings of the 25th Annual Conference on Water Resources Planning and Management, ASCE Water Resources Planning and Management Division, Chicago, Illinois. June 7-10, 1998.

Moreno, J.L., R.D. Bartlett, and P.H. Townsend. 1997. Using groundwater models in remediation decisions. Invited paper presented at the ASCE Water Resources Planning and Management Conference, Houston, Texas. April 7-10, 1997.

Bartlett, R.D., and L.T. Cruse. 1996. Groundwater supply in the Carefree/Cave Creek Basin. p. 149-151 in Proceedings of the Ninth Annual Symposium of the Arizona Hydrological Society, Prescott, Arizona. September 12-14, 1996.

Bartlett, R.D., G. Fisher, J.R. Hussey, L.T. Cruse, and M.J. Weitzman. 1993. Performance evaluation of the Motorola 52nd Street Operable Unit extraction well system. p. 31-43 in Proceedings of the Sixth Annual Symposium, Arizona Hydrological Society, Casa Grande, Arizona. September 23-24, 1993,.

Moreno, J.L., and R.D. Bartlett. 1987. Ground‑water model planning: The limitations of data. Proceedings: Waste Management Conference; Focus on the West, Colorado State University. June 1-3, 1987.

Burnell, D.K, J.W. Mercer, M. Van Oort, T.R. Suriano, and R.D. Bartlett. 2011. Stochastic model to estimate travel times from the 52nd Street facility in Phoenix, AZ. Journal of Earth Science and Engineering 1(2):73-81. November 2011.

Reynolds, S.J., and R.D. Bartlett. 2002. Subsurface geology of the easternmost Phoenix Basin – Implications for groundwater flow. Arizona Geological Survey Contributed Report CR-02-A, 72 p.

Moreno, J.L., P.O. Sinton, R.D. Bartlett, and A.L. Williamson. 2002. A method for simulating pit lake development and passive containment resulting from complex geometry pit lakes. Presented at the EPA Hardrock Mining Conference, Denver, Colorado. May 7-9, 2002.

Bartlett, R.D., J.L. Moreno, and A.L. Williamson. 1999. Demonstrating passive hydraulic containment for an open pit copper mine. Proceedings of the Society of Mining Engineers Annual Meeting, Denver, Colorado. March 1-3, 1999.

Gailey, R.M., and R.D. Bartlett. 1998. A linear programming application for water resource management at a mining operation. Proceedings of the 25th Annual Conference on Water Resources Planning and Management, ASCE Water Resources Planning and Management Division, Chicago, Illinois. June 7-10, 1998.

Moreno, J.L., R.D. Bartlett, and P.H. Townsend. 1997. Using groundwater models in remediation decisions. Invited paper presented at the ASCE Water Resources Planning and Management Conference, Houston, Texas. April 7-10, 1997.

Bartlett, R.D., and L.T. Cruse. 1996. Groundwater supply in the Carefree/Cave Creek Basin. p. 149-151 in Proceedings of the Ninth Annual Symposium of the Arizona Hydrological Society, Prescott, Arizona. September 12-14, 1996.

Bartlett, R.D., G. Fisher, J.R. Hussey, L.T. Cruse, and M.J. Weitzman. 1993. Performance evaluation of the Motorola 52nd Street Operable Unit extraction well system. p. 31-43 in Proceedings of the Sixth Annual Symposium, Arizona Hydrological Society, Casa Grande, Arizona. September 23-24, 1993.

Moreno, J.L., and R.D. Bartlett. 1987. Ground‑water model planning: The limitations of data. Proceedings: Waste Management Conference; Focus on the West, Colorado State University. June 1-3, 1987.

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