Rob Hanson, M.S.

Soil Scientist

Rob Hanson holds a B.S. in Soil Science and a M.S in Soil Chemistry and Fertility from Colorado State University. He retired from the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality in 2018 after a 29-year career where he was responsible for mine site remediation, voluntary cleanup, and general remediation programs. Mr. Hanson’s experience includes managing the Bunker Hill Superfund Site for the State of Idaho, where he negotiated settlement agreements with responsible parties and worked with the federal government to develop cleanup plans. He has managed and directed preliminary assessments, remedial investigations, feasibility studies, risk assessments, records of decision, public outreach, and risk communication programs. Mr. Hanson received recognition from the Idaho State Governor and the US federal government for his work to move complex projects forward to achieve cleanup goals.