W. ALAN MCKAY

Associate Research Hydrogeologist

EDUCATION:

M.S., Hydrogeology, University of Nevada, Reno
B.S., Geology, University of Nevada, Reno

PROFESSIONAL INTERESTS:

Mr. McKay's research experience reflects his interest in a broad range of hydrogeologic topics. Past research interests have included: hydrogeochemical investigations of thermal springs in southern Nevada; the application of surface geophysics to groundwater studies on atoll islands; and the application of petroleum exploration methodologies to hydrogeologic problems in the eastern Great Basin. Through an interagency agreement, Mr. McKay served as a technical consultant to the Nevada Division of Environmental Protection on the Division's Underground Injection Control Program for one year. Mr. McKay is currently the project manager for research projects sponsored by the Environmental Protection Agency which relate to nonpoint source pollution from agricultural and mining activities in western and northern Nevada. Mr. McKay received his Master's Degree in Hydrogeology from the University of Nevada in 1991 and is currently a doctoral candidate in the University of Nevada, Reno Hydrological Sciences Program.

RESEARCH AREAS:

Hydrology of the Unsaturated Zone; Integrated Watershed System

JOURNAL ARTICLES

Bohm, B.; Thomas, J.M.; Dahan, O.; Ralston, J.; Mckay, W.A.; 2007 (submitted).

Ground water chemistry evolution under unsaturated zone sulfate salt dissolution in a Great Basin lacustrine aquifer, western United States. Journal of American Water Resources Association.

Lutz, A.; Thomas, J.M.; Pohll, G.M.; Mckay, W.A.; 2007.

Groundwater resource sustainability in the Nabogo Basin of Ghana, West Africa. Journal of African Earth Sciences.

Kish, S.M.; Bartlett, J.A.; Warwick, J.J.; Mckay, W.A.; Fritsen, C.H.; 2006.

Long-term Dynamic Modeling Approach to Quantifying Attached Algal Growth and Associated Impacts on Dissolved Oyxgen in the Lower Truckee River, Nevada. Journal of Environmental Engineering. v.132. s.10. pp.1366-1375.

Mckay, W.A.; 2005.

A Brief History of Ancient Pyramid Lake. Southwest Hydrology. v.3. s.4. pp.18-19.

CONFERENCE ABSTRACTS

Lutz, A.; Thomas, J.M.; Pohll, G.M.; Keita, M.; Apambire, B.; Mckay, W.A.; 2007.

Ground Water Resource Sustainability in the Bani Area of Mali. Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Bohm, B.; Thomas, J.M.; Dahan, O.; Ralston, J.; Mckay, W.A.; 2006.

Ground water chemistry evolution under unsaturated zone sulfate salt dissolution in a Great Basin lacustrine aquifer, western United States. American Geophysical Union. San Francisco, CA.

Shope, C.L.; Brock, J.T.; Benner, S.; Mckay, W.A.; Svetich, T.; Brisbin, M.; 2005.

Baseline hydraulic relationship and water quality of the McCarran Ranch restoration. Nevada Water Resources Authority. Desert Research Institute, Reno, Nevada.

Lutz, A.; Thomas, J.M.; Apambire, B.; Ayamsegna, J.; Mckay, W.A.; 2005.

Groundwater resource sustainability in the Nabogo Basin of Northern Ghana. San Antonio, Texas.

Warwick, J.J.; Kish, S.; Bartlett, J.A.; Mckay, W.A.; Fritsen, C.H.; 2004.

Modeling linkages between groundwater, surface water, and periphyton-driven oxygen dynamics in the lower Truckee River, Nevada. American Water Resources Association. Orlando, FL.

McGraw, D.; McKay, A.; 2001.

A Qualitative Examination of Water Quality Data and Models. Annual Conference. American Water Resources Association. San Antonio, TX.

McGraw, D.; Pohll, G.; McKay, A.; 2000.

Evaluation of Groundwater Transport in Fernley- Wadsworth. Truckee River Symposium. Nevada Water Resources Association. Reno, NV.