Michael Smith is a hydrogeologist for the state of VT. He has a bachelor’s degree in geology from Marietta College and master’s degrees in hydrogeology and climatology from Ohio University. Prior to graduate school Michael worked in uranium mining in New Mexico and natural gas exploration and development in the Appalachia Basin. He has worked for the state of VT since 1986 and has over 25 years of experience in contaminated site characterization and remediation.