Managing Senior Aquatic Ecologist
Education
- M.M.A., Marine Affairs, University of Washington
- B.S., Marine Biology/Chemistry, Western Washington University
Specialties
- Fish Biology and Ecology
- Habitat Monitoring and Restoration Strategies
- Ecosystem Modeling, Data Synthesis, and Analysis
- Endangered Species Act and NEPA/SEPA
Eric analyzes environmental impacts on fish and other aquatic organisms in freshwater, estuarine, and marine environments, with an emphasis on habitat protection and restoration strategies. He also is an environmental regulatory compliance specialist, with expertise in Endangered Species Act (ESA) Section 7 compliance, the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), and the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA). Eric has worked closely with agencies such as the National Marine Fisheries Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to develop regional guidance and complete complex individual and programmatic consultations. In his 20+ years of environmental consulting, Eric has authored numerous technical and regulatory compliance documents for projects in the areas of restoration, transportation, fish passage, and land use. His clients range from local, state, and federal agencies to tribes and nonprofit organizations. In addition, he has substantial fieldwork experience in salmonid habitat surveys; biological monitoring; and marine biological surveys in intertidal, open water, and benthic environments.