R. Douglas Bartlett, PG

Principal Hydrogeologist

Scottsdale, Arizona

Email

(602) 762-0896

Douglas Bartlett has more than 45 years of diverse experience in geologic and hydrogeologic consulting with expertise in groundwater computer modeling, hydrogeologic investigations, and mining-related hydrogeologic services.

Mr. Bartlett provides expert witness testimony in support of legal issues involving groundwater contamination and water rights. 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.

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 has also conducted hydrogeologic studies involving both water supply and environmental challenges in hard rock settings associated with mine sites and groundwater–surface water interactions associated with perennial and intermittent streams in the western United States.

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  • Education

    MS, Geology, Colorado State University

    BS, Geology, Colorado State University

  • Registration/Certification

    Registered Geologist, Arizona

    Professional Geologist, Alaska

    Professional Geologist, California

    Registered Geologist, Oregon

    Licensed Geologist, Washington

    Certified Professional Geologist, American Institute of Professional Geologists

    Certified Hydrogeologist, California

  • Specializations

    Groundwater contamination

    Water resources

    Groundwater modeling

  • Affiliations

    American Institute of Professional Geologists: Arizona Section President (2014); National Treasurer (2015-2016); National President (2017-2019); Arizona Section Past President (2017); National AIPG Past President; National Treasurer (former)

    National Association of State Boards of Geology: Member at Large, Subject Matter Expert

    American Society of Civil Engineers: Environment & Water Research Institute (EWRI); Co-chairman, Managed Aquifer Recharge Standards Committee

    Arizona Hydrological Society: Phoenix Chapter Past President

    Society of Mining Engineers

    National Groundwater Association

    International Association of Hydrogeologists

Select Publications and Presentations

Bedekar, V., Neville, C., Tonkin, M.J., Bartlett, R. D., Plato, P. 2023. A Unit-Concentration Method to Quantify Source Contribution. Groundwater. June 2023.

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.