Daniel Stanaway

Dan Stanaway is a Senior Scientist at Brown and Caldwell, based in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He specializes in environmental consulting with a focus on water resources, particularly groundwater. His work encompasses various sectors, including mining and public services, where he assists in navigating the permitting process, technical water modeling, and addressing water supply issues in communities facing water scarcity.

Professional Background

• Current Role: Senior Scientist at Brown and Caldwell since November 2018.
• Previous Experience:
  • Staff Hydrologist at the Idaho Department of Water Resources (2014-2018).
  • Scientist I at Brown and Caldwell (2013-2014).
  • Research Assistant at Boise State University, where he conducted significant research on the ecological impacts of heavy metal contamination.
  • Worked with the Bureau of Land Management and Soil and Water Conservation Districts, focusing on land reclamation and water quality projects.

Areas of Expertise

Dan's expertise includes:

• Groundwater management and modeling.
• Water rights and regulatory compliance.
• Aquifer recharge projects aimed at enhancing water resiliency in communities.

His academic contributions include a peer-reviewed publication in Environmental Science and Technology related to stream ecological function.123