Ground Guardians LLC.

Dragon Mine 
Preliminary Assessment & Site Investigation

Northern Arizona University
2024-25

Project Description

This project is to determine if there are any Contaminants of Concern (COCs) to human health and the environment. Evaluation of the site will be done through a Preliminary Assessment (PA) followed by a Site Investigation (SI). Data from the SI will be used to determine the best remedial action for the site to comply with the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA).

Meet the Team!

Group Photo of Ground Guardians LLC.
From left to right: Andres Garcia Rico, Zachary Kauranen, Bowie Ching, and Jorja Whitcher

Bowie Ching
Staff Engineer & HS Officer
Environmental Engineering

Andres Garcia Rico
Staff Engineer & QC Officer
Environmental Engineering

Zachary Kauranen
Staff Engineer
Environmental Engineering

Jorja Whitcher
Staff Engineer
Environmental Engineering

Client

Eric Zielske, PE
ezielske@blm.gov
https://www.blm.gov/arizona

Grading Instructor

Dr. Bridget Bero, PE
Bridget.Bero@nau.edu
Northern Arizona University

Technical Advisor

Dr. Bridget Bero, PE
Bridget.Bero@nau.edu
Northern Arizona University