Ryan Bare, Phd Email & Phone Number

Dr. Ryan Bare is a Senior Research Scientist specializing in Watershed Ecology and the Nature-Based Solutions Program Manager. Dr. Bare’s applies his expertise in hydrology, ecology, and natural and water resource management to conduct applied research focused on social and environmental challenges across coastal and inland watersheds. Dr. Bare’s research activities include watershed protection and non-point source water quality, the application and assessment of nature-based solutions such as Low Impact Development and Green Infrastructure, and community-based climate resilience planning. In his capacity as the Nature-Based Solutions Program Manager he leads multi-disciplinary projects bringing effective research, actionable outreach, and equitable approaches for the design, planning, and implementation of nature-based practices to the forefront. His vision for the Nature-Based Solutions Program is to combat climate-related impacts in vulnerable coastal communities by co-developing constructive sustainable solutions rooted in nature.Dr. Bare earned a Doctorate in Water Management and Hydrological Science from Texas A&M University awarded by the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences. He obtained a Master of Science in Marine Resource Management from Texas A&M University at Galveston and obtained his Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science with a concentration in Marine and Coastal Resources from Texas A&M University – Corpus Christi. He enjoys applying his expertise to manage HARC’s ecologically engineered LEED Platinum campus.