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Christopher J. Martin is a hydrogeologist IV for the Washington State Department of Ecology, bringing more than 30 years of technical and leadership expertise to the bureau. Since 2012, he has served as the regional hydrogeologist for the department’s Northwestern region water quality program, emphasizing process efficiency improvements and initiatives focused on enhancing operational effectiveness. Mr. Martin’s career has included numerous specialized roles in both municipal and industrial water infrastructure and engineering, including work with the Argonne National Laboratory and Westinghouse Idaho Nuclear in addition to independent consulting. He is proud to have led several critical wastewater management permitting projects demonstrating his commitment to ecological protection, notably a state waste discharge permit for a slaughterhouse operation.

As a leader in his field, Mr. Martin is chair of the Washington Hydrogeology Symposium and has been presented with employee achievement awards and the Argonne National Laboratory’s Pacesetter Award. He holds a Master of Science in hydrogeology from the University of Idaho and has published extensively. In the coming years, he looks forward to transitioning to retirement and exploring opportunities in consulting and mentorship.