Ken conducts hydrologic and
geomorphic analyses and produces watershed and stream management
plans, hydrologic reports, stream assessments, sediment and erosion
control evaluations, water rights petitions, restoration designs,
conservation plans, and CEQA documents. Ken is an expert in
environmental regulations and specializes in using his technical
background to develop successful permit applications for the USACE,
SWRCB, RWQCBs, CDFG, USFWS, and NMFS, as well as local county and
municipal approvals. Ken has provided expert witness testimony to
the State Water Resources Control Board, the California Energy
Commission, and other civil trial proceedingson hydrology, river, and
environmental impact issues.Ken's watershed and stream
projects typically balance the needs and requirements of local
government planners, regulatory agencies, and watershed
stakeholders, while maintaining focus to project costs and
schedules.Ken is also a highly regarded
instructor. He has lectured and taught courses in hydrology,
geomorphology, watershed planning, riparian processes, physical
geography, and ecosystem restoration for U.C. Berkeley, UCLA, UC
Davis Extension, University of San Francisco, the U.S. Army Corps
of Engineers, and Lorman Educational Services. He has authored
research articles and presented at several
conferences.
