A hydrogeologist with more
than 30 years of experience devoted to protecting Wisconsin’s groundwater
resources has been chosen as the new head of the Wisconsin Geological and
Natural History Survey, part of UW-Extension, Cooperative Extension.
Dr. Ken Bradbury has
accepted the position of Director and State Geologist for the Wisconsin
Geological and Natural History Survey.
He replaces Dr. Jamie Robertson, who has retired as Director after
having provided excellent leadership to the Survey over the past 22 years.
Bradbury will start in his new role on Sept. 1.
Bradbury is a leader in forging successful
relationships with organizations and institutions throughout Wisconsin,
bringing technical knowledge to discussions fostering wise use of the state’s
geologic and water resources. He has been the Assistant Director for Science at the Survey
since 2013, and before that, served the organization in a variety of
capacities.
Bradbury
received his undergraduate degree from Ohio Wesleyan University, master’s
degree from Indiana University and doctoral degree from UW-Madison.
“Dr.
Bradbury brings a wealth of experience in hydrogeology and a broad knowledge of
the work of the Survey to this new position,” said Rick Klemme, Dean and
Director of UW-Extension, Cooperative Extension. “He has demonstrated great
abilities in communicating the value of groundwater research and outreach to a
broad constituency, and I look forward to his doing this on behalf of the
entire Survey.”
Dr.
Madeline Gotkowitz will serve as interim director of the Wisconsin Survey until
Bradbury officially begins, said Klemme.
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