Groundwater modeling refers to the process of using computers to numerically simulate (or model) the flow of water beneath the ground surface. Like the way meteorologists use computer models to forecast the weather, and sometimes plumes of smoke, spreading through the atmosphere, hydrogeologists use computer models to forecast the movement of groundwater, and sometimes plumes of contamination, spreading through the lithosphere (the soil, sediments, and bedrock beneath us). 

How the Direction of Impact Helps Differentiate Sustainability and Resilience 

After decades of experience in environmental science, at least one thing remains clear: that diverse, well-integrated data is at the heart of real change. From observations early in my career to my work with organizations connecting sustainability performance to business goals, I’ve seen firsthand the role that data plays in fueling informed, strategic action—and what we can achieve when we connect the dots.