Adit Discharge Summary for the Elkhorn and Charter Oak Mines, MT
Special thanks to Robert Wintergerst from the Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest whose work on this project made this publication possible.
John J. Metesh is an associate research hydrogeologist and associate professor for the Montana Bureau of Mines and Geology at Montana Tech. He received a bachelor’s degree in geology from Montana State University and a master’s degree in geological engineering (hydrogeology) from the Montana College of Mineral Science and Technology. He is certified as a professional geologist in Wisconsin.
Michael D. Kerschen is a hydrogeologist for the Montana Bureau of Mines and Geology at Montana Tech in Butte, MT. He received a bachelor’s degree in geology from Mesa College in 1983. He began his career working for the U.S. Geological Survey, and then worked for a private consulting firm before joining the Montana Bureau of Mines and Geology in 1997. He is a registered professional geologist in Wyoming.
Steve Oravetz became Engineering Program Leader in the spring of 1996. He graduated from the University of Washington with a bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering and is now licensed as a Professional Civil Engineer. He began his career on the Wenatchee National Forest in 1980. While there, he worked on Timber Sale Roads preconstruction and construction activities. He also was involved with many recreation facility projects. He became Chief Engineer for the Northeastern Research Station in 1993. He was runner-up for Engineering Manager of the Year in 1994. Steve has worked as a city building inspector and as a consulting Civil Engineer. His hobbies include drawing house plans using computer-aided design (CAD) software, fishing, camping, hunting, and traveling.
Phone: 406–329–1037
Fax: 406–329–3719
E-mail: soravetz@fs.fed.us
Lotus Notes: Steve Oravetz/WO/USDAFS
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