Operating Agreement for the Rio Grande, NM/TX 

• Analyzed continued implementation of the 2008 Operating Agreement addressing interstate deliveries of Rio Grande water in New Mexico and Texas

• Evaluated effects of renewing San Juan-Chama Project storage contracts on special status species

Paradox Valley Unit EIS and Visual Survey, CO

• Analyzed alternatives for brine removal and disposal on a tributary to the Colorado River

• Addressed hazards from sodium processing and storage

• Conducted visual resource inventory, simulations, and analysis

Kachess Safety of Dams Studies and EA, WA

• Conducted pre-NEPA field studies for proposed safety improvements

• Performed sensitive species surveys and archaeological field investigations

• Completed wetlands delineation and completed a wetlands rapid functional assessment

Carlsbad Water Operations/Supply, NM

• Assessed proposed operations to meet water delivery obligations while conserving habitat for the Pecos bluntnose shiner

• Coordinated interdisciplinary teams and technical working groups to complete NEPA and develop a BA and cultural resources report for follow-on water exchanges and habitat improvement projects

Kachess Drought Relief Pumping Plant, WA

• Oversaw preparation of an EIS with Reclamation and Washington State Department of Ecology

• Analyzed options to withdraw water from Kachess Reservoir and transfer to the Yakima River to improve regional water resources management during droughts declared by Washington State

Conconully Safety of Dams Studies, WA

• Conducted pre-NEPA field studies to support efforts to ensure structural safety during a seismic event

• Performed instream flow analysis, sensitive species and cultural surveys, and wetlands delineation

• Developed Habitat Suitability Index curves for various species and life stages for instream flow analysis

Pojoaque Basin Regional Water System, NM

• Analyzed the construction of a $250-million infrastructure project to deliver water to 4 Pueblos and other residents of Santa Fe County

• Won the Environmental Excellence NEPA Planning Award from the National Association of Environmental Professionals (NAEP)

Taos Pueblo Water Rights Settlement Environmental Compliance, NM

• Analyzing the effects of implementing the Taos Pueblo Indian Water Rights Settlement Agreement, which resolves water rights in the Taos region

• The Settlement Agreement calls for completing separate groundwater wells to meet water needs while preventing depletion of Rio Grande tributaries

New Mexico Unit of the Central Arizona Project EIS and Studies, NM

• Evaluated a complex water diversion, storage, and delivery system for the Gila and San Francisco Rivers

• Worked closely with the Interstate Stream Commission and Reclamation to develop alternatives

• Conducted surface water, groundwater, water quality, and geomorphology and habitat modeling

Platte River Recovery Implementation Program EA and BA, CO/NE/WY

• Prepared EA for basin-wide habitat restoration actions to conserve avian and aquatic species under the Endangered Species Act

• Coordinated closely with the US Fish and Wildlife Service in preparing a comprehensive multi-species biological assessment

Leavenworth National Fish Hatchery Fish Screening and Fish Passage, WA

• Prepared 12 resource reports for the EIS and a BA

• Conducted virtual public meetings and outreach websites for scoping and the DEIS

• Prepared Joint Aquatic Resource Permit Application for CWA Sections 401/404 and WA SEPA

Derby Dam Fish Screen Project EA and Permits, NV

• Analyzed a $23.3 million infrastructure project to allow passage for Lahontan cutthroat trout around the Derby Dam to access historic spawning habitat in the upper Truckee River

• Obtained US Army Corps of Engineers and NV Department of Environmental Protection permits

Pecos River Channel Restoration at Bitter Lake National Wildlife Refuge, NM

• Assessed two projects in the Bitter Lake National Wildlife Refuge to improve habitat

• Addressed specific proposals and updated programmatic work for the US Fish and Wildlife Service and the World Wildlife Fund

Truckee Canal Extraordinary Operation and Maintenance, NV

• Performed environmental compliance for repairs of a major breach on the Truckee Canal

• Conducted biological surveys and analyzed impacts on two ESA-listed fish species

• Collaborated with diverse stakeholders, including Tribes, utilities, irrigators, and local governments

Utah Wetland Preserve Management Plan, UT

• Developing comprehensive plan to guide habitat management and wildlife-dependent recreation

• Prepared virtual public meeting website to gather public input

• Facilitated a stakeholder engagement process to develop a range of management alternatives

Colorado River Salinity Control Project Stakeholder Facilitation/Assessment, AZ

• Prepared a Conflict Assessment on salinity and flow requirements for Colorado River water delivery to Mexico

• Coordinated the participation of over 50 agencies and organizations at project meetings

• Assessed viability for the Yuma Desalting Plant

Pasco Pump Traditional Plant Foods Inventory, WA

• Collaborated with local Tribes to complete inventory of important native plant foods

• Performed archaeological monitoring during construction

• Conducted technical analysis report

Technical Peer Review BOARD for Injection Well and Evaporation Ponds, CO/UT

• Facilitated expert panel meetings to review alternate methods of brine disposal in the Dolores River basin

• Coordinated technical reports to evaluate feasibility of the proposed engineering options

• Addressed requirements of the Colorado River Salinity Control Project

Grand Coulee and Hungry Horse Dams Historical Structures Reports, WA

• Documenting historic features of two Reclamation dams and facilities, including archival research

• Reports will help protect key features during future maintenance and improvement activities

• Conducting tours/interviews with Reclamation staff

Lower Colorado River Basin Quagga Mussel Containment Strategy Workgroup, AZ/CA

• Contributed to a report prioritizing inter-jurisdictional strategies for preventing quagga mussel spread

• Facilitated a workshop with Reclamation and other agencies to identify challenges and solutions

• Compared solutions based on key factors, such as cost, containment impact, and responsible entity

Yankee Fork Dredge National Register Nomination, WA

• Developed NRHP nomination for the Yankee Fork Gold Dredge for review by Reclamation, the Salmon-Challis NF, and Washington SHPO

• Collected archival data for the background and context in the historic setting

• Reviewed/updated of archaeological site data