HGS E & E Meeting- Houston Subsidence

HGS Environmental and Engineering Dinner Meeting

May 8, 2024

Location: Los Tios restaurant located at 9527 Westheimer RD, Houston. 
Social 5:30 p.m., Dinner 6:30 p.m., Presentation 7:30- 9:00 p.m.
Cost: $35 Pre-registered members; $40 non-members & ALL walk-ups
To guarantee a seat, you must pre-register on the HGS website and pay with a credit card.  You may walk up and pay at the door if extra seats are available.  Please cancel by phone or email within 24 hours before the event for a refund. Online & pre-registration closes Wednesday, at 5:00 a.m.

How to Minimize Subsidence in the Greater Houston Region Through Regulatory Planning

Speaker: Ashley Greuter

Ashley Greuter, Director of Research and Water Conservation for the Harris-Galveston Subsidence District, will discuss subsidence in the greater Houston region from the original discovery to current status including aquifer and land surface data. She will also explore the science and research programs and award-winning water conservation programs.  Learn how the Harris-Galveston Subsidence District effectively minimizes subsidence through continuous monitoring, strategic collaboration, modernized education, and impactful conservation.

About the Speaker

Ashley Greuter is the Director of Research and Water Conversation for the Harris-Galveston Subsidence District where she manages several programs to ensure the District has the best available subsidence research and water conservation programs in the Gulf Coast region. She has a Bachelor of Arts in Classical Studies and Bachelor of Science, summa cum laude, in Geology from the University of Florida, a Master of Science in Geological Sciences from the University of Massachusetts (Amherst), and is a licensed Professional Geoscientist (P.G.) in Texas. Prior to joining the District, she performed subsurface modeling of offshore oil and gas fields as well as conducted environmental permitting, compliance, and groundwater monitoring in southeast Texas. Currently, she administers the Science and Research Program focused on evaluating high-quality, relevant data to support the advancement of subsidence and groundwater research and monitoring. She also oversees the award-winning Water Conservation Programs and manages the Enterprise Geographic Information System (GIS) for the District.