Brett Oliver

Education

—Master's, Geosciences, University of Montana
—Bachelor's, Geoscience, University of Colorado, Boulder

Biography & Research Interests

Hi my name is Brett! I am a computational hydrogeologist in MBMG's Ground Water Investigation Program and am interested in applications of hydrogeophysics, a field that incorporates traditional methods in groundwater hydrology with novel geophysical techniques. I integrate hydrogeophysics into my numerical models in order to answer targeted questions about Montana's groundwater systems. The specific methods that I apply to accomplish my research goals include programming to automate data collection and modeling tasks, gravimetry, passive seismic interferometry, and geodetic techniques.

Date	Citation
6/8/2026	Oliver, B., and Zeiler, K., 2026, Combining NHDPlus HR and LiDAR for Improved Streambed Elevations in Agricultural, Suburban, and Urban Areas [Presentation]: Groundwater Modeling and More, Princeton, NJ, June 8-10, 2026.
10/8/2025	Oliver, B., and Zeiler, K., 2025, Combining NHDPlus HR and LiDAR for improved streambed elevations in agricultural, suburban, and urban areas [Presentation]: American Water Resources Association Montana, Great Falls, MT, October 8-10, 2025.
10/9/2024	Oliver, B., and Zeiler, K., 2024, Selected groundwater budget components for the Billings aquifer [Presentation]: American Water Resources Association Montana, Whitefish, MT, October 9-11, 2024.