Jim Schneider, Ph.D

Jim is a technical expert dedicated to helping clients manage groundwater and surface water. Previously, he worked at the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources (NeDNR), where he administered water policies and served as the state’s resident expert on groundwater modeling. Since joining Olsson 10 years ago, Jim has been actively involved in projects with NRDs across Nebraska and serves clients in California, Kansas, Missouri, and Nevada. Jim excels in integrating data from various sources, such as groundwater models, flow meters, and satellite imagery, to provide comprehensive insights into groundwater resources. His Flash Talk for DWFI 2025 will also focus on integral partnerships with the Environmental Defense Fund (EDF), Environmental Science Associates (ESA), and the California Water Data Consortium  to address the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA) with support from the California Department of Water Resources.