John K. Seaberg, PG, CGWP, is a hydrogeologist and groundwater specialist for the Groundwater Technical Analysis Workgroup of the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR). He has more than 35 years of experience working in both environmental consulting and state government. While working for the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, he was the technical lead for the development and application of the first regional Twin Cities Metropolitan Area Groundwater Flow Model (Metro Model 1). Seaberg currently provides technical and regulatory oversight for DNR’s permitting program for high-capacity groundwater appropriations. Additionally, he serves as DNR’s technical lead for the State of Minnesota/3M legal settlement, working to provide sustainable and safe drinking water supplies for communities and individuals impacted by PFAS contamination. Seaberg received his B.S. in geology and geophysics at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and his M.S. specializing in hydrogeology with a minor in civil engineering from the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities.