JFK Environmental Services LLC

Jayne F. Knott has a Ph.D. in Civil and Environmental Engineering from the University of New Hampshire, a M.S. degree in Civil and Environmental Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and a B.A. degree in physics and geology from Mount Holyoke College.  Dr. Knott specializes in water resources, groundwater modeling, and is currently conducting research on climate-change adaptation planning for road infrastructure.  She is a research associate with the School for the Environment at the University of Massachusetts Boston working on climate-change adaptation planning for the greater Boston area.  Dr. Knott continues to collaborate with researchers through the Infrastructure and Climate Network (ICNet) and the UNH Center for Infrastructure Resilience to Climate (UCIRC).  She has recently published research on the impacts of temperature rise and groundwater rise caused by sea-level-rise on pavement life.  

Other experience:

• Review editor for the Northeast Chapter of the 4th National Climate Assessment

• Subject Matter Expert for the Resilience Dialogues Program
  

• Dr. Knott worked at the Water Resources Division of the United States Geological Survey (USGS) and environmental consulting firms before becoming an independent environmental consultant in 1986.  She has over 25 years experience working with groundwater and surface-water resources at inland sites and in coastal areas.
  

• Evaluated contaminated sites and prepared expert reports in support of expert witness testimony in litigation cases.  These cases included estimating the timing of chemical releases, contaminant fate and transport, the effectiveness of remedial activities, and the identification of damages. 

• Experienced in  the development, permitting, and construction of public water supply systems.

JFK Environmental Services LLC works closely with HydroAnalysis, Inc. on many projects. Check out their website to see what we can accomplish for you.

A more complete listing of Dr. Knott's professional experience is presented in her resume.

Please contact us with your environmental questions, concerns or information.  We would love to hear from you!

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