- Lead implementation of a $14 million habitat enhancement and science program benefiting salmonids and other resources on the American River Parkway.Lead outreach and engagement associated with Water Forum's work on the American River Parkway.-As part of ongoing Water Forum Agreement negotiations, leading a cross-caucus Working Group evaluating existing and future program- and project-level actions that will support continued improvements to river corridor health, science, monitoring and improved decision support.- Representing the region on the Science/Habitat Committees addressing various aspects of planning and implementation of the proposed Statewide Voluntary Agreements habitat and science actions.

The William R. Gianelli Water Leaders Class is a competitive, one-year program attended by early to mid-career, up-and-coming community leaders from diverse backgrounds, including members of minority and ethnic communities. Class members deepen their water knowledge and enhance their leadership skills through the program.

Managed water resources projects and working groups. Drafted technical analyses regarding surface and groundwater resources, geology and soils, and to discern hydrologic, hydraulic, and fluvial geomorphic impacts associated with flood and water supply improvement efforts. Key projects: - Lower American River Anadromous Fish Habitat Restoration Program (Water Forum/Reclamation)- Mokelumne River Wild and Scenic River Assessment (CA Natural Resources Agency)- American River Parkway Two Rivers Trail (City of Sacramento)- Long-term Drainage Implementation Master Plan (San Luis Water District/Reclamation)- Delta Islands Land Use Opportunity Assessment (Metropolitan Water District of Southern CA)- San Joaquin River Restoration Program - Eastside Bypass Improvements (CA DWR) - San Joaquin River Restoration Program - Milburn Pond Restoration (CA DWR) - Delta Levees Working Group Support (CA DWR) - Sacramento Basinwide Feasibility Study (CA DWR)- Lower Elkhorn Levee Setback and Restoration (CA DWR)- Lehigh Calaveras Cement Closure Project (Central Valley RWQCB)- New Bullards Bar Secondary Spillway Assessment (Yuba County Water Agency)- Delta Levee Improvements (Various clients)- Caples Lake and Silver Lake East Campground Improvements Project (El Dorado Irrigation District)- WaterSMART Reclamation Grant-funded Conveyance Improvements (Shafter-Wasco Irrigation District)- Tulare Lake Water Storage Investigation (Semitropic Water Storage District)- Eagle Mountain Pumped Storage Project (Eagle Crest Energy)- Water Supply Due Diligence (Delta and San Joaquin Valley clients)

Key projects:- Los Vaqueros Water Supply Feasibility Study (Contra Costa Water District)- Upper San Joaquin River Basin Storage Investigation (Reclamation)- Shasta Lake Water Resources Investigation Feasibility Study and (Reclamation)- San Joaquin River Restoration Program - Water Management Goal (Reclamation)- Barnes-Agency Ranch Restoration (USFWS, Klamath Lake, Oregon)- Central Valley Flood Management Planning Program (CA Department of Water Resources)- Sacramento Power Authority Cogeneration Recycled Water Project (Regional San/SMUD)- Watershed Baseline Study (Midas Gold, Inc., Idaho)

Led backcountry stream morphology surveys, and collected and analyzed sediment, streamflow, and water quality data in support of watershed studies at Fraser Experimental Forest, CO and Bridger-Teton National Forest, WY.

- Coordinated communication and scheduling for a San Diego/Hyderabad, India partnership to improve Hyderabad’s solid waste management system to international environmental standards. - Reviewed waste management, sustainability, and recycling legislation and drafted recommendations for the City. - Educated public regarding City recycling and improved waste management initiatives at outreach booths during fairs and festivals and through cooperation with Public Information Office.- Supported tracking, progress reporting, and agency coordination on grant-funded stream restoration assessments addressing water quality and invasive species removal on Chollas Creek and Rose Creek.

- Worked with Certified Reflectance Imaging System (CRIS) development project on to support precision agriculture operations. - Analyzed infrared aerial imagery for spatial variability of crop health using GIS and remote sensing software.- Output used to advise agricultural clients on measures to increase production and operational efficiency.

Prepared cartographic products via manual drafting, electronic digitizing, and ArcGIS ▪ Largest contract: a multi-year NRCS effort to update 77 Oklahoma county soil maps (SSURGO).

Research contributed to a regional water quality assessment and satellite-generated terrain modeling of hydrology and non-point source pollution sources in the Lake Erie Basin.