David E. Jackson is a consulting geologist with over 30 years of experience. Mr. Jackson’s technical interests include characterizing the geological context of stream hydrology, perched water, and groundwater occurrences with regard to site uses, regulatory permitting and agency enforcement. He is registered by state licensing boards as a professional geologist via national and state
examinations.
Mr. Jackson is certified as a Professional Hydrologist (groundwater emphasis) by the American Institute of Hydrology and is a Qualified Hydrologic Professional certified by the State of Tennessee. He has conducted numerous surface hydrology and groundwater investigations for quarries, mines, impoundments, commercial and manufacturing facilities, landfills, defense sites, and linear projects (pipelines, roads, railroads, etc.). Mr. Jackson has served as an expert witness in federal and state judicial proceedings.
Mr. Jackson’s findings have supported jurisdictional determination of state and federal waters, including determinations under the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers post-Rapanos guidelines. His work has supported Corps NEPA Findings of No Significant Impact regarding project effects to groundwater and surface streams.
Mr. Jackson is experienced in managing remedial groundwater site investigation and closure under CERCLA, RCRA, and state brownfield protocols, including sites in fractured rock and karst terranes. For mining, development, construction and industrial clients, Mr. Jackson has managed surface water quality permit and enforcement matters, including providing expert testimony in state and federal venues. His experience includes conducting socio-economic analysis of impacts to High Quality waters under federal and state antidegradation regulations for proposed transportation, water supply, and power facilities. Mr. Jackson is responsible for negotiating mitigation plans, for water resource projects and is experienced in mitigation banking.