Michael Cook, Mla Email & Phone Number

Chico, California, United States

Chico, California Area

As Northern California Regional Director, I head River Partners' project development effort covering a geography that spans from the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta to the Oregon border (and beyond). This includes land acquisitions, consulting work and active restoration implementation projects. I work with state and federal agencies, various levels of government, irrigation districts, private companies and other non-profit organizations in meeting their habitat conservation and restoration goals. With an extensive background in landscape design and construction, I also lead River Partners' state-wide contracting endeavors including bidding, contract management and project oversight.

Chico, California Area

Landscape architecture and planning firm. Managed projects from initial concept to construction completion, serving as point person between client and principal landscape architect. Interests include environmental design and planning, specifically low-impact development, natural resource conservation and restoration.

Chico, California Area

501(c)(3) non-profit organization - Specializing in riparian restoration. As Grant & Contract Manager, I sought funding from state, federal and private funders, bid and managed private contracts, assisted in land acquisitions for restoration efforts and assisted with outreach efforts.

San Francisco Bay Area

Instruction of upper level undergraduate and graduate courses in hydrology, landscape architecture, and landscape representation. Working along side course instructors, I assisted students with assignments both inside and outside the classroom, critiqued student work, graded exams and exercises, and organized field trips. [Professors Chip Sullivan and Jeff Haltiner, PhD.]

Chico, California Area

Residential landscape design and installation specializing in low water use landscapes and applied water conservation techniques. Consulted clients regarding new construction and renovation projects. Provided complete landscape architectural services including site planning, planting, irrigation, detail, and lighting plans. Installed water features, walls, fencing, garden structures, planting, and lighting. Ordered materials from manufacturers and suppliers, coordinated site deliveries. Supervised labor crews of 2-3 and coordinated work of sub-contractors.

Chico, California Area

Full service landscape architecture and planning firm. Managed public works, commercial, recreation, land use planning, and residential projects. Consulted clients, city officials, sub-consultants, and contractors. Completed full construction documents, master plans, digital renderings, cost analyses, and 3-dimensional models. Managed drafting technicians and clerical staff. Worked in teams to solve complicated and challenging design issues.

Chico, California Area

Landscape Architecture design/build company. Completed full construction documents, illustrative master plans, and renderings. Estimated cost of construction for bidding purposes. Ordered supplies, materials, and coordinated job-site deliveries. Conducted site analyses, surveys, and field measurements. Supervised labor crews of 2-6 and coordinated work of sub-contractors.

Master Of Landscape Architecture, Environmental Planning And Design

Activities and Societies: UCB Student Chapter American Society Landscape Architects (ASLA), Graduate Assembly, Graduate Committee.

Bachelor Of Landscape Architecture, Landscape Architecture

Landscape Architecture

Education record