The Texas Association of Environmental Professionals (TAEP) is the premier organization for environmental professionals in the State of Texas. One of the primary aims of TAEP is the advancement of the environmental profession and the establishment of a forum to discuss important environmental issues.

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TAEP Luncheon Meeting (in person)

Thursday July 16, 2026  

Speaker: David Bardsley, PG, Elligson

Topic: Horizontal Directional Drilling for Soil Sampling and Small Site Remediation Applications

Speaker Bio:

David Bardsley, PG, has over 40 years of geotechnical, water supply and environmental drilling experience working in a variety of settings across the United States. He started his career as a drill rig helper in Houston, advancing through various technical and managerial positions in both small and large drilling companies. He was an early leader in the use of horizontal directional drilling and well installation methods to solve complex environmental and water supply challenges. David has been responsible for thirteen horizontal well projects in Texas with a total installed length of over 30,000’.

Mr. Bardsley has a B.S. in Geology & Geophysics along with a Communications Minor (1984) from the University of Missouri-Rolla. He is a licensed well driller in Texas, Arizona and Louisiana and holds RG/PG certifications in TX, MO, LA, and TN.

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Location:
Cadillac Bar and Grill Houston
1802 Shepherd Dr, Houston, TX 77007
713-862-2020
Where to Park and Meeting Room Entrance for Cadillac Bar

 

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