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Donald Bills

Don joined the USGS Arizona Water Science Center in 1978 and is currently a Scientist Emeritus.

Donald Bills is a Scientist Emeritus with over 34 years of experience in basic data programs and projects studying the surface water, groundwater, and water chemistry of Northern Arizona and the western US. Don’s recent works include regional groundwater flow and contaminate hydrology (uranium and trace metals) of the Grand Canyon watershed, geohydrology of large regional flow systems in Northern Arizona, and groundwater-resources assessment and development support for Tribal Lands in Northern Arizona. 

Don’s special interests are in large regional groundwater-flow systems and regional springs. Don has an interest in borehole and surface geophysics. 

Professional Experience

  • In 2009, Don was appointed to a national team developing observation well and streamflow-gaging station abandonment guidelines for the American Reinvestment and Recovery Act.

  • In 2011, Don was selected as a team member for the Energy and Minerals Mission Area Strategic Science Planning Team.

Education and Certifications

  • BS, Physical Science, California State University-Chico, 1976.

Affiliations and Memberships*

  • USGS representative to the Coconino Plateau Water Advisory Council since 2000.

  • Member, International Association of Hydrogeologists, since 2001

  • Reviewer, Hydrogeology Journal, 2007, 2008

  • Member, the Groundwater Foundation, 1996-2009

  • Member, American Water Resources Association since 1992

  • Reviewer, Journal of American Water Resources, 1996-98, 2005-06, 2009-2012

  • Member, Association of Groundwater Scientists and Engineers, NWWA since 1992.

  • Reviewer, Groundwater, 1996-97, 2002, 2009, 2011

  • Member, Arizona Hydrological Society since 1989.  Flagstaff Chapter Officer 1989- 2007. Corporate officer 1990-1991,1994-1996, and 1998 to 2005. Corporate Treasurer 1998-2002. 

  • Member, Ground-Water Resources Association of California since 2003.

  • Member, American Geophysical Union since 2012.

Science and Products

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Maps Showing Ground-Water Conditions in the San Francisco Peaks Area, Coconino County, Arizona - 1979

INTRODUCTION The San Francisco Peaks area includes about 2,300 mi2, of which about 500 mi2 is in the Navajo Indian Reservation, in north-central Arizona. Ground-water development has been slight except for the public-supply wells for Flagstaff and domestic wells in Fort Valley, Pitman Valley, and the area west of Elden Mountain. The public water supply for Flagstaff is primarily from Upper Lake
Authors
Cynthia L. Appel, Donald J. Bills
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Arizona Water Science Center

Map showing ground-water conditions in the Canyon Diablo area, Coconino and Navajo Counties, Arizona - 1979

The Canyon Diablo area includes about 1,400 square miles in northeastern Arizona. The main source of ground water is the Coconino aquifer, which includes the Kaibab Limestone, the Cononino Sandstone, and the upper member of the Supai Formation. In places the alluvium and volcanic rocks yield water to wells and springs. Information on the map includes altitude of the water level, depth to water, an
Authors
Cynthia L. Appel, Donald J. Bills
By
Arizona Water Science Center

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Maps Showing Ground-Water Conditions in the San Francisco Peaks Area, Coconino County, Arizona - 1979

INTRODUCTION The San Francisco Peaks area includes about 2,300 mi2, of which about 500 mi2 is in the Navajo Indian Reservation, in north-central Arizona. Ground-water development has been slight except for the public-supply wells for Flagstaff and domestic wells in Fort Valley, Pitman Valley, and the area west of Elden Mountain. The public water supply for Flagstaff is primarily from Upper Lake
Authors
Cynthia L. Appel, Donald J. Bills
By
Arizona Water Science Center

Map showing ground-water conditions in the Canyon Diablo area, Coconino and Navajo Counties, Arizona - 1979

The Canyon Diablo area includes about 1,400 square miles in northeastern Arizona. The main source of ground water is the Coconino aquifer, which includes the Kaibab Limestone, the Cononino Sandstone, and the upper member of the Supai Formation. In places the alluvium and volcanic rocks yield water to wells and springs. Information on the map includes altitude of the water level, depth to water, an
Authors
Cynthia L. Appel, Donald J. Bills
By
Arizona Water Science Center

*Disclaimer: Listing outside positions with professional scientific organizations on this Staff Profile are for informational purposes only and do not constitute an endorsement of those professional scientific organizations or their activities by the USGS, Department of the Interior, or U.S. Government

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