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About the Company

Geoscience Services (GeoServ) is a veteran owned small business that specializes in engineering geology, hydrology, geomorphology, and soils and applies knowledge of defining and specifying how earth materials, processes, and structure interact with and impact construction projects and the environment. Services offered include mapping and surveying, planning and permitting, site characterization, analysis and design, testing, inspection, and oversight, and technical reporting. GeoServ offers common sense and cost effective Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) QSD and QSP services.

The firm has completed geoscience and engineering projects for tribal, public, and private clients in California, Washington, Nevada, Alaska, Oregon, Idaho, and Arizona.

GeoServ practices geology in accordance with standard industry practices for Business and Professions Code section 7800 et seq. (California Geologists and Geophysicists Act). GeoServ carries 1 million dollars of Umbrella, General Liability, and Error and Omissions (2 million dollars aggregate) insurance policies.

2011 Success Stories

Geoserv helped several clients successfully develop and implement Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPP) for construction projects in high sediment risk areas.

GeoServ provided engineering geology and hydrology input to an engineering team that designed a large channel stabilization project associated with hydro-power water management in the Sierras.

GeoServ conducted several erosion source inventories and analyses for private and public clients in northern California.

GeoServ led a sampling crew tasked with collecting bedload samples during a Trinity River high flow release that peaked at over 11,000 cubic feet per second.

GeoServ oversaw and inspected a Trinity River stream channel restoration project that implemented a 40,000 cubic yard excavation, contour grading, gravel processing, flow diversion, sediment and turbidity control, and large woody debris jam construction.

GeoServ completed several geological investigations for rock pits, building foundations, landslide stabilization, road upgrade, and road decommissioning.

GeoServ designed and built several landslide stabilization projects.

About

About James Fitzgerald

Professional Experience

Mr. Fitzgerald is a professional geologist with education, knowledge, and experience in the fields of engineering geology, hydrology, groundwater, geomorphology, and soils. He has over 18 years of work experience with an emphasis on projects in the western U.S. In addition to his experience working for the U.S.D.A. Forest Service and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency as a journeyman earth scientist, he has experience working for universities and consulting firms on a wide range of projects for vegetation management, wildland fire, road/building construction, hydro-power, erosion and storm water control, and watershed restoration/channel restoration on lands managed by the private sector, tribes, local, state, and federal government agencies.

Mr. Fitzgerald is also qualified to serve as an expert witness for court cases involving geologic, hydrologic, geomorphic, and soils issues.

Education

M.S., Geoscience, 1996, University of Nevada, Las Vegas

B.S., Geoscience, 1994, California State University, Chico

Certifications

Certified Engineering Geologist, California, C.E.G. 2436

Professional Geologist, California, P.G. 8082

Professional Geologist, Washington, P.G. 1851

SWPPP QSD and QSP (# 21947)

Recent Award

U.S.D.A. Secretary's Honor Award for Superior Service

Services

Mapping and Surveying
Planning and Permitting
Inventory and Assessment
Analysis and Design
Testing Investigation and Monitoring
Technical Reporting

Mapping and Surveying

Mapping & Surveying

Investigation and Pre/Post Project Topographic Surveys

Geologic and Geomorphic Surveys

Hydrologic and Flood Plain Surveys

Landslide and Scour Surveys

Excavation and Grading Surveys

Wetland delineation

Capable of Remote Site Access

Mapping and Survey Technology Includes:

Use of DEM and LiDAR Data

RTK GPS Survey System

Total Station Survey System

Survey Controller

Hand-held GPS (ArcPad)

ArcMap GIS and AutoCAD

Grade Setting
RTK GPS Mapping
Topographic Surveying
Pre-Post Construction Survey
Channel Surveying

Planning and Permitting

Planning & Permitting

CEQA and NEPA Earth Science Specialist Input

Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) Development (QSD)

Phase I and Phase II Hazardous Site Assessment

401 Certifications and 404 Permit Preparation

California Department of Fish and Game 1602 Permit Preparation

Private Timber Harvest Plan Professional Geologist Services

Erosion and Scour Control Plans

Mine Reclamation Plan Development

Building Plan Engineering Geologist Services

Inventory and Assessment

Site Characterization

Surface and subsurface literature/map review

Aerial photography and remote sensing data review and interpretation

Surface hydrology and drainage conditions

Geophysical surveys

General and landslide subsurface exploration

Testing for engineering properties of rock, soil, and fill Materials

Field classification of rock and soil

Interpretation of geologic structure and processes

Landslide, erosion, scour, flooding, and liquefaction hazards recognition and mapping

Fault capability and rupture assessment

Analysis and Design

Excavatability and rippability assessment

Slope stability analysis

Slope stabilization design with no building structural interactions

Stream channel and hillslope excavation and grading

Erosion and scour evaluation for structures

Surface water hydrology

Groundwater/seepage analysis and modeling

Dewatering – system, material, and equipment design

Ground motion analysis

Liquefaction analysis

Suitability evaluation of earth construction materials

GeoServ typically teams with other geologists and professional engineers for projects involving civil and structural engineering and has a working partnership with Schlumpberger Consulting Engineers, Inc.

Testing Investigation and Monitoring

Testing Inspection Oversight

Engineered fill placement and compaction

Geologic conditions (e.g., trenches)

Groundwater control

Excavations (small and large)

Erosion control and re-vegetation

Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) Practitioner (QSP) inspection and monitoring

Stream channel and upland restoration

Laboratory Testing – Engineering classifications and analytical parameters

Laboratory Testing – Durability wetting/drying and petrographic analysis

Ground and channel improvement/stabilization

Ground vibration

GeoServ teams with AC&S Materials Testing Services for rock and soil engineering properties testing

Technical Reporting

Technical report, map, drawing, and data appendices preparation

Technical report review

Projects

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Wheel Gulch Stream Channel Restoration Construction Oversight

Sediment Control
In-channel Excavation
Island Construction
Gravel washing
Processed gravel before wash
Processed gravel after wash
LWD Structure Construction
LWD Structure
Island and Channel Opening

GeoServ provides construction oversight and inspection for the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation in-channel and river restoration implementation activities associated with the Wheel Gulch Stream Channel Rehabilitation Project. GeoServ, in concert with the construction contractor, helps implement the project design.

Client: U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, Junction City, California

SHR

Canal Spillway Erosion and Scour Evaluation and Mitigation Design

Spillway scour
Active spill
Spillway gate scour
Erosion investigation

GeoServ was part of an engineering team that evaluated spillway erosion and scour. The team summarized, collected, and analyzed hydrologic and geologic data. The team included Professional Engineers with GeoServ providing engineering geologist services. The team evaluated erosion and scour potential and developed erosion mitigation treatments and costs.

Clients: HDR-DTA and PG&E

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Little Browns Creek Landslide Investigation

Active Lanslide
Landslide Before
Landslide During
Landslide Final

GeoServ conducted a field investigation to collect data, classify the landslide, evaluate the potential geologic hazards, and develop hillslope stabilization treatments. The objective of this investigation was to reduce erosion and sedimentation.

Client: Private Property Owners, Browns Mountain, California

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Trinity River High Flow Suspended and Bedload Sampling

Bedload Sampling
Bedload Sample
Bedload Sampler

GeoServ assisted GMA with suspended and bedload sampling for the Trinity River high flow release monitoring conducted by the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation Trinity River restoration program.

Client: Graham Matthews and Associates ( GMA )

Project Example 2

Spawning Gravel Augmentation Design and Construction Oversight in Oroville, CA

Spawning Gravel Placement
Spawning gravel grading
Spawning Gravel Placement
Finished Grade

GeoServ annually designed and provided construction oversight for a gravel augmentation project along Stony Creek. Mr. Fitzgerald has been involved in this project since 2006 and helped plan and design the project. The project is now in the third year of implementation, and GeoServ has been able to efficiently meet the clients needs.

Mark Wuesthube, Project Manager, North State Resources, Inc. - Chico, CA

Project Example 4

South Fork Mountain Watershed Restoration in Trinity County, CA

Stream-road Crossing Removal
Stream-road crossing removal
Landslide Stabilization
Stream-road crossing removal

GeoServ surveyed, designed, and provided construction oversight for several hillslope and stream channel stabilization projects implemented by the Trinity County Resource Conservation District. GeoServ provides the TCRCD professional geologist input and review for state and federally funded projects.

Cynthia Tarwater, Implementation Coordinator, Trinity County Resource Conservation District - Weaverville, CA

Tule Creek Fish Passage Project Case Study

Project Example 6

Erosion and Landslide Inventory and Investigation

Landslide Inventory
Landslide Inventory
Landslide Inventory
Erosion Inventory

Clients: Private contractors; private land owners; tribes; local, state, and federal government agencies.

Since 2006, GeoServ has designed and conducted multiple erosion and landslide inventories. GeoServ has investigated erosion and landslide types and developed erosion control and landslide stabilization treatment recommendations. Projects have been completed in the Klamath Mountains, Cascade Range, Modoc Plateau, Coast Ranges, Great Valley, Sierra Nevada, and Mojave Desert Geomorphic Provinces.

Reports

Reports and Publications

Fitzgerald, J.K., 1996. Residence time of groundwater issuing from the South Rim Aquifer in the eastern Grand Canyon. Master of Science in Geoscience Thesis, University of Nevada, Las Vegas.

Fitzgerald, J.K. and Clifton, C., 1997. Flooding, land use and watershed response in the Blue Mountains of northeastern Oregon and southeastern Washington. In: proceedings from Northwest Water Resources Conference, Spokane, WA, April 28-29.

Hankley, C., Fitzgerald, J., Luce, J., and Luce, C., 1998. A rapid sediment budget analysis for Paradise Creek watershed. In: Proceedings from Eighth Annual Idaho Division of Environmental Quality Nonpoint Source Workshop, Boise, ID, January 6-8.

Fitzgerald, J.K. and Hardy, T., 1998. A sediment pollutant source inventory for the Middle Fork Payette River. In: Proceedings from Eighth Annual Idaho Division of Environmental Quality Nonpoint Source Workshop, Boise, ID, January 6-8.

Fitzgerald, J.K. and Clifton., C., 1998. Flooding, Land Use, and Watershed Response in the Blue Mountains of Oregon and Washington . Stream Notes. Stream Systems Tech. Center, Rocky Mountain Research Station, Fort Collins, CO.

Fitzgerald, J., 1998. Sediment TMDL Workshop, application of sediment budget methods to develop sediment TMDLs, USEPA Region X, May 20-22.

Fitzgerald, J., 1999. Winchester Lake and Upper Lapwai Creek Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL): Appendix A: hydrologic and sediment budget analyses , USEPA Region X.

Borden, C. and Fitzgerald, J.K., 1999. Characterization of stream flow and sediment load of the Middle Fork Payette River Subbasin, Idaho using synoptic sampling techniques and empirical equations. In: Proceedings from Ninth Annual Idaho Division of Environmental Quality Nonpoint Source Workshop, Boise, ID, January 12-14.

Borden, C., Fitzgerald, J.K., and McNamara, J.P., 1999. Hydrologic and sediment transport characterization of the lower Middle Fork Payette River, Central Idaho. In: EOS Transactions, AGU Vol. 80, No. 46.

McNamara, J.P. and Fitzgerald, J.K., 1999. Hydraulic geometry, river ice, and bankfull relations in an Arctic River. In: EOS Transactions, AGU Vol. 80, No. 46.

Clifton, C.F., Harris, R.H., and Fitzgerald, J.K., 1999. Flood effects and watershed response in the Northern Blue Mountains, Oregon and Washington . In: Olson, D. and Potyondy, J.P. (editors), Wildland Hydrology. American Water Resources Association, Herndon, Virginia, TPS-99-3, pp. 167-174.

Fitzgerald, J.K., 2000. Jordan Creek mercury source investigation. USEPA Region X.

Fitzgerald, J.K., 2000. Lemhi River sediment source analysis. USEPA Region X.

Fitzgerald, J.K., 2000. Jim Ford Creek Sediment Budget and Channel Stability Analysis. In: Proceedings from Tenth Annual Idaho Division of Environmental Quality Nonpoint Source Workshop, Boise, ID, January 11-13.

Fitzgerald, J.K. and Fox, C., 2000. Different approaches to bacteria TMDLs. In: Proceedings from Tenth Annual Idaho Division of Environmental Quality Nonpoint Source Workshop, Boise, ID, January 11-13.

Fitzgerald, J.K., Hardy, T., and Geier, T.W., 2000. Development of a geomorphic risk assessment and use of GIS applications in the Middle Fork Payette River Subbasin, Idaho . Watershed Management Council, Water Resources Report No. 98, ISBN 1-887192-10-7, pp. 129-134.

Fitzgerald, J.K., Borden, C., and McNamara, J.P., 2001. Use of direct fluvial sediment monitoring to develop a TMDL for the Middle Fork Payette River Subbasin in Central Idaho. In: Proceedings from the Seventh Federal Interagency Sedimentation Conference, March 25-29, Vol. 2, pp. VII-18 25.

Borden, C., Fitzgerald, J.K., and McNamara, J.P., 2001. Use of indirect fluvial sediment monitoring to develop a TMDL for the Middle Fork Payette River Subbasin in Central Idaho. In: Proceedings from the Seventh Federal Interagency Sedimentation Conference, March 25-29, Vol. 2, pp. VII-10 17.

McNamara, J.P., Borden, C., and Fitzgerald, J.K., 2001. Radio-tracking of cobbles in a mountain stream in southwest Idaho. In: Proceedings from the Seventh Federal Interagency Sedimentation Conference, March 25-29, Vol. 2, pp. III-63 69.

Borden, C., Fitzgerald, J.K., and McNamara, J.P., 2001. A comparison of sediment monitoring to sediment facies mapping in developing a TMDL for the Middle Fork Payette River, Central Idaho. In: Proceedings from Eleventh Annual Idaho Division of Environmental Quality Nonpoint Source Workshop, Boise, ID, January 6-9.

Fitzgerald, J.K., 2003. Piru Fire Burned Area Emergency Rehabilitation Runoff, Erosion, and Mass Wasting Investigation and Mitigation. U.S.D.A. Forest Service, Shasta Trinity National Forest.

Fitzgerald, J.K. and Rose , E., 2003. Big Slide near Hyampom mass wasting investigation. U.S.D.A. Forest

Service, Shasta Trinity National Forest.

Fitzgerald, J.K. and Rose , E., 2004. 35 road landslide: mass wasting investigation and mitigation design. U.S.D.A. Forest Service, Shasta Trinity National Forest.

Graham Matthews and Associates, 2007. Mad River Sediment Source Analysis. Tetra Tech, Inc.

Fitzgerald, J.K., 2008. Lime and Miners Fire Damage Repair Erosion and Mass Wasting Investigation. U.S.D.A. Forest Service, Shasta Trinity National Forest.

Fitzgerald, J.K., 2008. Saratoga Way Extension Project Geology and Soils Technical Memorandum. North State Resources, Inc. and Eldorado County, California.

Fitzgerald, J.K., 2008. Hydrologist Report: Cumulative Watershed Effects Analysis. North State Resources, Inc. and Shasta Trinity National Forest.

Fitzgerald, J.K. and Uncapher, P., 2008. Shasta Lake Shoreline Erosion Technical Memorandum. North State Resources, Inc. and U.S. Bureau of Reclamation.

Fitzgerald, J.K. and Drummond, D., 2008. Kilarc Diversion Dam Geomorphic Assessment. North State Resources, Inc. and CH2M Hill.

Fitzgerald, J.K. and Drummond, D., 2008. South Cow Creek Diversion Dam Geomorphic Assessment. North State Resources, Inc. and CH2M Hill.

Fitzgerald, J.K. and Drummond, D., 2008. Kilarc De-Commissioning Groundwater Study. North State Resources, Inc. and CH2M Hill.

Fitzgerald, J.K. and Drummond, D., 2008. Tauhindauli Trail Extension Project

Geology and Soils Assessment. North State Resources, Inc. and Sacramento River Exchange.

Stevens, L.E. and Meretsky, V.J., editors, 2008. Aridland Springs in North America: ecology and conservation . Fitzgerald, J. is a contributing author to Chapter 3: The Hydrology Of Desert Springs In North America authored by Kreamer, D.K. and Springer, A. University of Arizona Press.

Fitzgerald, J.K. and Drummond, D., 2009. Technical Memorandum for Water Temperature Impacts Assessment. North State Resources, Inc. and Pacific Connector Gas Pipeline, LP.

Nevares, S. and Fitzgerald, J.K., 2009. Large Woody Debris Management Plan for the

Lower McCloud River: Technical Memorandum 50 (TM-50). North State Resources, Inc. and Pacific Gas and Electric.

Fitzgerald, J.K., 2010. Clear Creek Spawning Gravel Source Project Mercury Assessment. North State Resources, Inc. and U.S. Bureau of Reclamation.

Fitzgerald, J.K. and Schlumpberger, C., 2010. Soil, Drainage, and Building Foundation Investigation and Design. Tim Zimbelman Construction.

Fitzgerald, J.K., 2010. Slope Stability Investigation. Schlumpberger Consulting Engineers.

Fitzgerald, J.K., 2011. Pines Erosion Mitigation Plan. Private land owner.

Fitzgerald, J.K., 2011. Shasta River Headwaters sediment source assessment and roads analysis. North State Resources, Inc. and U.S.D.A. Forest Service.

Fitzgerald, J.K. and Chase, E., 2011. Implementation Plan, Channel Stabilization, Clear Creek, Christmas Tree Wasteway, and Trap Creek, Yuba-Bear Hydroelectric Project (FERC No. 2088). HDR-DTA and Nevada Irrigation District.

Fitzgerald, J.K., 2011. Miller Landslide Investigation and Stabilization Plan, Trinity County, California. Private Property Owner.

Fitzgerald, J.K. and Schlumpberger, C., 2011. Vat Geological and Soils Investigation. Roseburg Forest Products.

Fitzgerald, J.K. and Schlumpberger, C., 2011. Sump Geological and Soils Investigation and Sub-surface Drainage Design. Roseburg Forest Products.

Fitzgerald, J.K., 2011. Little Browns Creek Landslide Investigation. Private Property Owners.

Fitzgerald, J.K., 2011. Turbidity Control and Monitoring Results, Wheel Gulch Trinity River Restoration Project, Junction City, California. U.S. Bureau of Reclamation.

Fitzgerald, J.K., 2011. Road and Sediment Source Inventory Protocol. USDA Natural Resources Conservation District, Crescent City, California. Elk Valley Rancheria.

Fitzgerald, J.K., 2011. Elk Valley Quarry Rock Material Investigation, Crescent City, California. Elk Valley Rancheria.

Fitzgerald, J.K. and McPherson, M., 2012 (in review). Edwards Air Force Base Surface Flow Study. North State Resources, Inc. and U.S. Army Corp. of Engineers.

Fitzgerald, J.K. and Schlumpberger, C., 2012. Yurt Geological and Soils Investigation. Private Property Owner.

Links

Geospatial Data and Information USGS National Geologic Data USGS Seamless Map Server USGS Historic Aerial Photographs USDA Soil Survey Data USGS Hydrologic Unit Maps

GeoServ Location Google Location Map

Climate and Weather NOAA N. CA and S. OR Current Forecast NOAA 14-Day QPF NOAA Historic Climate Data NOAA Precipitation Frequency CalTrans Road Conditions Oregon Climate Service Western Regional Climate Center

Geology References American Geophysical Union Association of Environmental and Engineering Geologists California Building Code US BOR Engineering Geology Field Manual Earth Systems Institute and NetMap California Board for Professional Geologists California Geological Survey USGS Publication Wherehouse Moscow Forestry Sciences Laboratory WEPP Model and Literature Low-Volume Roads Engineering California Dept of Fish and Game Habitat Restoration Manual

Streamflow USGS Real-Time Streamflow California Data Exchange Streamflow

Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPP) California State Water Resources Control Board California Stormwater Quality Association California Certified QSD and QSP Lookup

Contact

Contact Geoscience Services

P.O. Box 831

Mount Shasta, CA 96067

Phone: (530) 227-8963

Email: gssfitz_gmail.com