Congratulations to R. David G. Pyne, P.E., who recently received the Herman Bouwer Award at the Biennial Symposium of Managed Aquifer Recharge (BSMAR).
David Pyne, the owner of ASR Systems LLC, pioneered the development of technology for storing water via wells in fresh, brackish, or seawater aquifers to meet seasonal, long-term, or emergency demands and achieve sustainable supplies. He coined the term “aquifer storage recovery” in 1982 and is the sole author of the only book published on ASR, Aquifer Storage Recovery: A Guide to Groundwater Recharge Through Wells (ASR Press, 2005). After a 30-year stint with CH2M HILL, Mr. Pyne established ASR Systems in 2001 to provide water resources and ASR systems consulting services. He has provided direction or technical support for half of the approximately 95 currently operational ASR systems in the U.S. Mr. Pyne is also the CEO of Etowah Water bank, formed to help resolve water supply issues in the Atlanta metropolitan area and northwest Georgia.
The Herman Bouwer award was created by Groundwater Resources Association of California (GRA) and AHS in honor of Dr. Herman Bouwer’s significant role in advancing our understanding of MAR. It is presented every 2 years at BSMAR to the person or agency that has significantly advanced the understanding or utilization of MAR. Previous winners include Bob Rice (2014) and Mario Lluria (2016).
The next BSMAR will be held in Arizona in 2020.
