Stuart Dykstra
- Mr. Stuart Dykstra
- Director of Programs
- Clean Water Institute
- Science Building 135
- (616) 630-291-9008
- stuart.dykstra@calvin.edu
- Curriculum Vitae
Education
- B.S. Calvin College, Geology
- Graduate Studies Colorado State University, Geology and Fluvial Geomorphology
Biography
Stuart Dykstra is a hydrogeologist working worldwide on multi-disciplinary water-related projects including groundwater development and protection; drinking and irrigation water supplies; wetlands; fluvial restoration; flood control; mining reclamation; and the restoration/reclamation of disturbed and radiologically contaminated lands. He is a Program Manager of technical teams comprised of diverse specialties, including civil engineering, planning, hydrogeology, geophysics, GIS, mine engineering, mechanical & electrical engineering, nuclear resources, ecology, geotechnical engineering, soil science, agronomy, irrigation, environmental science, archaeology, survey, and construction. He has worked extensively for the past 15 years on large-scale water and wastewater projects in Haiti, Central African Republic, DR-Congo, Nicaragua, Honduras, and Peru for multi-laterals, bi-laterals, development banks and international aid.
Professional experience
- V3 Companies, Ltd., Jan 2009-Present, Vice President
- V3 Companies, Ltd., Aug 1996-Dec 2008, Director of Natural Resources
- Wilkins & Wheaton Environmental Services, Jan 1990-Aug 1996, President
- Hydro-Engineering LLC, Casper, Wyoming June 1986 - December 1989
Academic interests
- Hydrogeology and Sustainable Water Sourcing
- Water Economics
- Sustainable Water Supply Infrastructure
- Philosophy and Faith in Humanitarian Action
- Fluvial Geomorphology, Hydrology, Wetlands and the Restoration of Disturbed Lands
Publications
- “Geological and Hydrogeological Assessment of the Brito Formation: Municipio de Tola, Nicaragua” Adamson, J.A., Dykstra, S.J. et al. Hydrogeology Journal, 2020, under review.
- Water Resource Study for Coffee Growers Near La Union, Honduras”, Dykstra, S.J. American Institute of Professional Geologists (AIPG) Newsletter, 2019.
- “A Hydrogeologic, Geochemical, and Structural Conceptual Model for Groundwater Flow, La Union, Honduras” Sparks, R., Dykstra, S.J. et al. Hydrogeology Journal, 2019, under review.
- “Lozandieu Hydrogeologic Investigation for Larges Scale Tourism Development in Areas of Water Scarcity” Dykstra, S.J., American Institute of Professional Geologists (AIPG) Conference 2018.
- “Groundwater Sourcing & Sustainability in Developing Countries” Dykstra, S.J. Association of Environmental & Engineering Geologists (AEG) Annual Meeting 2018.
- “Haiti’s Water Poverty Myth” Dykstra, S.J., Metropolis Books Review, 2013.
- “Municipal Water Supply Development, Port-au-Prince Haiti” Dykstra, S.J., Illinois Institute of Technology Water Development Conference Paper, 2012.
- Hydrogeologic Characterization and Atlas of La Gonâve, Republic of Haiti”, Adamson, J.K., Dykstra, S.J., American Institute of Professional Geologists (AIPG) - Geosciences: The Road to a Sustainable Future Conference Paper, 2011.
- “Groundwater Exploration for Residential and Humanitarian Uses in the Nord Ouest Department, Haiti” Adamson, J.K., Dykstra, S.J., Geologic Society of America - International Development & Geoscience Section Paper 2010.
- “Water Supply Systems During Earthquake Recovery” Dykstra, S.J., Illinois Society of Professional Engineers, 2010.
- “Groundwater Exploration and Development in Haiti” Adamson, J.K., Dykstra, S.J., American Association of Professional Geologists (AIPG) The Professional Geologist, Vol. 46, No. 3 – May/June, 2009,
- “New Dimensions in Clean Water for Large Municipalities, Haiti” Dykstra, S.J., Rotary Haiti Clean Water Summit, 2007.