© 2008 Arizona Board of Regents.
Northern Arizona University, South San Francisco Street, Flagstaff, Arizona 86011
Robert B. Hardy
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| I graduated from NAU Geology way back in 1971. While a student at the university I worked during the summers for a Canadian exploration company (Norandex, Inc) throughout the Pacific Northwest. I can thank Dr. Charles Barnes for that opportunity! The work included geological mapping, staking, geochemical studies and geophysicsŠand a lot of backpacking in the high country. I continued with Norandex following graduation and spent additional time in the northwest as well as doing some lengthy geophysics projects for them in Wisconsin, the upper peninsula of Michigan and British Columbia.
Following that stint, I became focused in water resources and have been involved in water and hydrogeology ever since. This work includes both water resource planning and investigations in the Prescott area and for about ten years I assisted in the management of both surface and groundwater resources (and their interaction) in southwest Florida. I returned to Arizona in 1997 (I am Arizona born and raised) to work for the City of Cottonwood. I am a past chairman of the Verde Watershed Association and a member of the Yavapai County TAC as well as other water resource organizations. As the Assistant City Manager I am involved with a number of City issues including project manager for the acquisition of private water companies and development of a water resource portfolio. I like NAU's emphasis in the hydrogeology and environmental geology arenas and support the department's efforts to continue the programs in these times of restricted funds. From what I have seen during the past few years, the department is fortunate to have such a competent and energetic staff. |
© 2008 Arizona Board of Regents.
Northern Arizona University, South San Francisco Street, Flagstaff, Arizona 86011