Recent Events

Jean Lever joined Aqua Engineering in mid-September. Jean holds an MS and BS in Agricultural Engineering from the University of Arizona. Her experience includes providing the technical expertise to support water rights claims. This includes survey field work and inventory, GIS mapping, legal documentation support, and feasibility studies. Jean will be actively involved in the firm's water rights services, as well as water management for agricultural clients and canal modernization efforts.

Doug Macdonald, ASIC, became Aqua Engineering's newest principal in January. Doug started with Aqua Engineering nearly ten years ago when he and his wife decided to move back home to Colorado from California. Doug is past president of ASIC and has extensive experience in design and installation of irrigation systems. He now plays a major role in marketing the firm and mentoring project managers and engineers. Doug enjoys golfing, going to concerts, traveling, and rooting for the CU Buffs in their competitive endeavors.

Donna Weyer joined Aqua Engineering in 1987 and celebrated her twentieth year with the company in February. Donna began as the company's sole CAD person and developed into an integral part of the firm, headlining sales and training of Watermark ID Software (www.watermark-id.com). She is currently the firm's Information Systems Specialist. Her hobbies outside of her dedication to Aqua Engineering include gardening, cooking, and volunteering for the Fort Collins Cat Rescue and "Read On Fort Collins."

Stephen Smith and JD Leonard traveled to Saudi Arabia in late December 2006. They conducted a rapid assessment of the City's current irrigation systems, control, and water use for the purpose of making recommendations. Over eleven days Steve and JD met with the municipal personnel and toured many of the City's parks, medians, and famous roundabouts (one of which is pictured here). Despite the "rapidly assess" nature of the schedule, Steve and JD were able to enjoy the scenery and the hospitality bestowed upon them by their hosts.

Richard Belt, P.E., P.H., joined the Fort Collins location of Aqua Engineering in October of 2006. Rich has over twelve years of experience as a hydrologist and water resources engineer. He has an M.S. in Watershed Science (Hydrology) from Colorado State University, as well as a B.S. in Civil Engineering from the University of Colorado. Rich will be involved in the firm's water rights efforts and will also work closely with agricultural clients on water management and canal modernization efforts.

Here, Irri-Gators Adam Prior and Michael Curtis measure for siding just outside Leah's garage door.  

Aqua Engineering Expands to Arizona                                                Posted 8/17/06

Aqua Engineering, once exclusively located in Fort Collins, opened an office in Tempe earlier this year. William A. Whitmore, ASLA, CID, helped establish the office and has over twenty years of experience in landscape and irrigation design.

Zach Temple, E.I.T., recently graduated from CSU with a BS in Civil Engineering. Hoping for a change of scenery but not a change of employment, Zach relocated to Tempe in June and serves as the office's project engineer and CAD specialist.