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Watersheds and the Rivers That Drain Them

Dr. Shepard brings more than 30 years' expertise in aquatic ecology and fluvial geomorphology to resolution of issues and concerns affecting the private sector.

  • Clean Water Act (CWA):
    • §401
    • §402
    • §404.
  • Dredging Permits.
  • Endangered Species Act (ESA).
  • National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES).
  • Surface hydrology.
  • Storm water pollution prevention/control plans.
  • Stream/river channel morphometry (shape).
  • Sediment transport dynamics/budgets.
  • Fish and macroinvertebrate ecology.
  • Aquatic chemistry.
  • Permit application preparation and support through the approval process.
  • Preparation of technical comments on proposed legislation and regulations.
  • Explanation of complex scientific issues to non-technical decision-makers.
  • Oral and written testimony to city, county, state, and federal governments.
  • Expert witness support of litigation.