Updates

I am glad to see regulators, in this case, the feds, clarify what has always been the case – but poorly communicated to the public. The United States Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) has...

As I have said many times, word-of-mouth advertising is not only essential to my business, but it is the most fulfilling.  It tells me that I’m doing something right. What also makes my day...

I am monitoring a wetland mitigation site in Yakima for which I collaborated with the Department of Ecology to modify the site performance standards to include orthophoto mosaic documentation of...

Professional certification as a Professional Wetland Scientist (PWS) is issued by the Society of Wetland Scientists (SWS). Certification signifies that the academic foundation and work experience of a...

I’ve been working as a subconsultant for Southern Road & Bridge (SRB) since last fall. SRB was awarded a contract to repaint portions of the US 395 Pioneer Memorial Bridge that spans the...

The 2024 Eastern Washington Riparian Planting Symposium was a rousing success!  Almost half of the attendees were new to the symposium which shows a good word-of-mouth effect throughout the...

The regulatory matrix is pretty confusing and I do what I can to hook clients up with good information. Kittitas County has released a Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) document to inform citizens as...

Fieldwork during winter is typically slow for two reasons.  The first, obvious, reason is that snow on the ground makes it difficult.  Second, it is not the recommended window of opportunity for a...

I have attended the Eastern Washington Riparian Planting Symposium for many years.  A leading source of cutting-edge information, the symposium is a great opportunity to network amongst...