Michael Kovacich, PG
Mike Kovacich is a Senior Principal Hydrogeologist based in Michigan with more than 30 years of experience focusing on complex environmental investigation and remediation projects, landfill monitoring programs, treatment system optimization, and groundwater supply projects. Mike is Senior Services Director for Remediation and Environmental Geosciences for our Midwest Operations.
Specialties
Site Characterization; Aquifer Testing; Conceptual Site Model Development; Remedial Design; and Site Monitoring and Treatment System Optimization
Practice Areas
Contaminated Site Assessment and Cleanup; Environmental Management
Education
MS, Earth Science, Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, Michigan, 1999; BS, Geology, Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, Michigan, 1991
Registration
Certified Professional Geologist - AIPG #10753; Licensed Professional Geologist - Indiana #2281
Client Service
On behalf of municipal and industrial clients, Mike directs large soil and groundwater remediation projects to support the redevelopment and continued use of environmentally contaminated properties. He is adept at developing creative, effective, and best-value strategies that help clients reduce cleanup costs and environmental liability. Mike supports clients with sites under the jurisdiction of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), the Comprehensive Environmental Response Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA), the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), and numerous state environmental programs.
Mike brings practical solutions to clients, drawing on deep experience with subsurface investigations and remediation at large sites featuring complex geological conditions and contaminant types. He has successfully managed multimillion dollar projects and portfolios, with a focus on technical excellence and a client-first mentality. With the benefit of this experience, he conducts independent design and remedy reviews that result in significant cost savings through streamlined monitoring, optimized remedies, and alternative remedial and site closure strategies.
Contact Mike at michael.kovacich@Geosyntec.com.
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