Mr. Stuart Dykstra
Biography
Stuart Dykstra is a hydrogeologist working worldwide on multi-disciplinary water-related projects including groundwater development and protection; drinking and irrigation water supplies; wetlands; fluvial restoration; flood control; mining reclamation; and the restoration/reclamation of disturbed and radiologically contaminated lands. He is a Program Manager of technical teams comprised of diverse specialties, including civil engineering, planning, hydrogeology, geophysics, GIS, mine engineering, mechanical & electrical engineering, nuclear resources, ecology, geotechnical engineering, soil science, agronomy, irrigation, environmental science, archaeology, survey, and construction. He has worked extensively for the past 15 years on large-scale water and wastewater projects in Haiti, Central African Republic, DR-Congo, Nicaragua, Honduras, and Peru for multi-laterals, bi-laterals, development banks and international aid.
Education
- B.S. Calvin College, Geology
- Graduate Studies Colorado State University, Geology and Fluvial Geomorphology
Professional Experience
- V3 Companies, Ltd., Jan 2009-Present, Vice President
- V3 Companies, Ltd., Aug 1996-Dec 2008, Director of Natural Resources
- Wilkins & Wheaton Environmental Services, Jan 1990-Aug 1996, President
- Hydro-Engineering LLC, Casper, Wyoming June 1986 - December 1989
Academic Interests
- Hydrogeology and Sustainable Water Sourcing
- Water Economics
- Sustainable Water Supply Infrastructure
- Philosophy and Faith in Humanitarian Action
- Fluvial Geomorphology, Hydrology, Wetlands and the Restoration of Disturbed Lands