2012 Qualifications Package
Professional Civil Engineers Registered in the
State of California to Design, Review and/or
Certify Storm Water Treatment Measures and
Hydromodification Control Facilities
Prepared for
Santa Clara Valley Urban
Runoff Pollution Prevention Program
August 15, 2012
Los Gatos Creek - ESA PWA performed a channel vulnerability assessment to evaluate potential hydromodification impacts from a proposed
development for permitting purposes
550 Kearny Street
www.pwa-ltd.com
Suite 900
San Francisco, CA 94108
415.262.2300 phone
415.262.2303 fax
August 15, 2012
Jill Bicknell
EOA, Inc.
Assistant Program Manager
SCVURPPP
111 West Evelyn Ave, Suite 110
Sunnyvale, CA 94086
RE:
Statement of Qualifications for Professional Civil Engineers Registered in the State of California to
Design, Review and/or Certify Stormwater Treatment Best Management Practices and
Hydromodification Flow Control Facilities for the Santa Clara Valley Urban Runoff Pollution
Prevention Program (SCVURPPP) (PWA Reference # P120626.00)
Dear Ms. Bicknell:
ESA PWA is pleased to submit our updated qualifications for the Santa Clara Valley Urban Runoff Pollution
Prevention Program (SCVURPPP or Program). We support the goals of the SCVURPPP, and welcome the
opportunity to assist the Program and Co-permittee agencies with meeting your NPDES permit requirements.
We have provided a complete qualifications package, including staff with related experience, as well as relevant
project experience and proof of training and certification. ESA PWA’s extensive background in restoration
design allows us to approach the management and design of stormwater detention/retention facilities by
combining water quality functions with natural resource values. We specialize in the management of stormwater
discharge to wetland and riparian resources, as well as applying Best Management Practices (BMPs) for
stormwater treatment, stormwater monitoring and watershed modeling.
ESA PWA has helped many agencies develop design guidelines for LID stormwater management approaches,
including:
 The Green Streets Guide for Metro Regional Government (Portland, OR)
 Stormwater Guidelines for Green, Dense Redevelopment for the City of Emeryville, California
 Stormwater Management Handbook for Sanitation District One of Northern Kentucky
We have developed Hydrograph Modification Management Plans for a number of public agencies that rely on
LID design strategies to mimic natural hydrology and prevent channel erosion including:
 Contra Costa Clean Water Program
 Santa Clara Valley Urban Runoff Pollution Prevention Program
 Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
 East Bay Municipal Utility District
Jill Bicknell
August 15, 2012
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I shall serve as the primary contact for any questions you may have, as well as any task orders or work requests
that may arise from this consultants’ list. Please feel free to contact me at 415.262.2321.
Sincerely,
ESA PWA
Christie Beeman, PE
Senior Hydraulic Engineer / Project Manager
SECTION 1
Firm Information
ESA PWA
550 Kearny Street, Suite 900
San Francisco, CA 94108
Primary Contact:
Christie Beeman, PE
Senior Hydraulic Engineer
Tel: 415.262.2321
Fax: 415.262.2303
cbeeman@esassoc.com
Year Established
1976
ESA PWA is a San Francisco Bay Area-based, employee-owned firm
specializing in hydrology, hydraulic engineering, geomorphology, restoration
and water resources planning, and engineering design for coastal, fluvial, and
estuarine environments. ESA PWA provides flood management services to
flood control agencies, municipalities, the US Army Corps of Engineers
(USACE), the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and other
clients. The firm is a leader in innovative coastal zone management and
engineering, including coastal erosion and hazard mapping, and
infrastructure vulnerability and adaptation strategies relating to sea level rise.
In 2010, Philip Williams & Associates, Ltd. (PWA), an environmental
hydrology firm founded in 1976, merged with ESA, a full-service
environmental consulting firm with over 350 employees in 14 offices
company-wide, to form ESA PWA. With a track record of over 35-years
delivering environmental hydrology services in the Bay Area, ESA PWA
provides an unparalleled depth of experience with the unique hydrologic
setting of Santa Clara County, including the Bay shore to rugged open space
to densely populated urban areas.
ESA PWA provides expertise in applied hydrologic and hydraulic analysis
for flood hazard analysis, sediment transport, and watershed modeling, and is
a recognized leader in applying advanced analysis techniques to
environmental resource management and restoration projects. We have
provided hydraulic and hydrologic analysis, review and reporting services
under retainer contracts with public agencies at all levels of government
including FEMA, the US Army Corps of Engineers, the California State
Coastal Conservancy, Alameda County, Contra Costa County, and the City
of Oakland. We look forward to the opportunity to offer these services to
support SCVURPPP projects.
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SECTION 2
Key Staff and Training
Below we have provided qualifications and professional experience for ESA
PWA Key Staff who have relevant stormwater training and/or certification
and/or who have provided similar services on other projects. Where
applicable, we have provided proof of training and/or certification in Section
3 of this proposal. Full resumes are included as an Appendix.
Christie Beeman, PE
Role
Hydrology Program Manager
Education
M.S., Civil and Environmental
Engineering (Environmental
Water Resources), University
of California, Berkeley 1998
B.S., Geology and
Geophysics, Yale University
1986
Relevant Registrations
Civil Engineer, CA, C65170
Christie Beeman is a licensed professional civil engineer with a background
in surface hydrology, fluvial geomorphology, and river mechanics. She is an
experienced project manager and has overseen numerous complex, multiobjective projects that combine large-scale creek restoration, floodplain
enhancement and flood hazard reduction. Her technical experience includes
creek restoration, stormwater management, flood control, hydraulic and
hydrologic modeling, and wetlands restoration. In addition, she has been the
ESA PWA lead for stormwater management projects including the
development and implementation of Hydrograph Modification Management
Plans.
Years of Experience: 20
Christie managed ESA PWA’s work on the Santa Clara Hydrograph
Modification Management Plan for Santa Clara Valley Water District,
as well as the Contra Costa Hydromodification Project and the San
Diego Hydromodification project. For the City of Emeryville
Stormwater Guidelines for Green, Dense Redevelopment, Christie
developed numeric sizing criteria and design procedures for green
stormwater treatment facilities such as bio-retention basins and infiltration
planters. She also conducted training for City staff in use and checking of
sizing procedure and spreadsheet.
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2. Key Staff and Training
Christian Nilsen, PE
Role
Senior Hydraulic Engineer
Education
M.Sc., Civil & Environmental
Engineering, Stanford University
B.S., Water Resources
Engineering, Texas A&M
University
Relevant Registrations
Civil Engineer, CA C69530
Years of Experience: 10
Christian is a registered Professional Engineer with 10 years experience in
LID design, stormwater management, and hydraulic analysis. He brings
other valuable experience including flood hazard modeling, urban
stormwater modeling, and planning.
Christian has led LID studies and stormwater management plans in Alameda,
Contra Costa, Napa, San Francisco, San Joaquin, Solano, and Sonoma
Counties. He has developed LID strategies involving continuous hydrology
simulations of a number of other areas including for most recently for the
San Diego County Hydromodification Management Plan, the Lawrence
Berkeley National Laboratory’s Hydromodification Plan, and the
Stanford Linear Accelerator Sediment Control Study. Working with
CMG Landscape Architecture, Christian is also ESA PWA’s Project
Manager for the Treasure Island Stormwater Quality Plan and Wetland
Design project.
Training / Presentations / Certifications

Mr. Nilsen participated in the poster session at the 2010 International
Low Impact Development Conference, held at the Westin San
Francisco, April 11-14, 2010. He presented “Treasure Island
Redevelopment – Creating a Pedestrian-friendly, Low-impact,
Climate-positive City for the 21st Century.”

He was an instructor for a University of California, Berkeley class
session entitled: “Stormwater Quality Planning,” as part of course
LAEP 222 Hydrology for Planners, February 23, 2010.
Andrew Collison, Ph.D.
Role
Senior Geomorphologist
Education
Ph.D., Department of Geography,
University of Bristol, Bristol, UK
B.S., Department of Geography,
University College London,
London, UK
Years of Experience: 18
2-2
Dr. Collison is a geomorphologist and hydrologist with eighteen years
experience working with unstable river channels and on the development of
restoration and river management plans. His particular areas of interest are
river, floodplain and wetland restoration, flood management and erosion and
sedimentation studies. Dr. Collison has been a leader in evaluating the
geomorphic impacts of hydromodification throughout California.
Dr. Collison was the Project Director for the Los Gatos Creek Hydromod
Vulnerability Assessment, which involved assessing the vulnerability of the
receiving water to hydromod using geomorphic and sediment transport
modeling approaches for a development in Los Gatos that is subject to Santa
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Clara’s HMP standards. He was Lead Geomorphologist for the UC Santa
Cruz Stormwater Facility Improvements project, wherein he advised on the
potential impact on stormwater runoff to local creek channels and helped to
guide the selection of management alternatives. Further, as the Project
Manager and Technical Lead for the Watershed Stewardship Initiative in
Santa Clara County, Andy Project led the geomorphology and hydrology
components of this project to assess 18 watersheds throughout the County.
He was the Lead Geomorphologist for the San Diego County
Hydromodification Program and also sits on several independent scientific
advisory panels including those for the Southern California Wetland
Recovery Project, and the Southern California Coastal Water Research
Project Hydromod Panel.
Training / Presentations / Certifications
2-3

Course Instructor: Floodplain Managers Association Workshop on
“Screening tools for assessing stream channel susceptibility to
hydromodification.” San Diego, June 19, 2012.

Course Instructor: Floodplain Managers Association Workshop on
“Screening tools for assessing stream channel susceptibility to
hydromodification.” San Diego. September 2011

Course Instructor: Hydromod Training for California State and
Regional Water Quality Control Board Staff, CA, 2010. For
California State Water Resources Conservation Board and UC Davis
Extension Service. Instructor. Dr. Collison taught a class on channel
protection and the use of instream hydromod controls as part of the
Hydromod class organized for regulators and applicants. The two
day class was taught in Sacramento and Los Angeles.

July 2010 Association of Clean Water Associations (Oregon)
Workshop on hydromodification management.
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2. Key Staff and Training
Peter Hudson, PG, CEG
Role:
Senior Geologist /
Hydrogeologist
Education
BA, Geology, San Francisco
State University
Pre-Engineering Program,
University of San Francisco
Certifications/Registrations
Professional Geologist, California
(Registration No. 6730)
Certified Engineering Geologist,
California (Registration No.
2368)
Qualified SWPPP Practitioner
QSP # 21673
Specialized Training
Soil and Foundation Engineering,
UC Berkeley, 2005
Seismicity and Geotechnical
Earthquake Engineering,
UC Berkeley, 2003
Earthquake Regulations Laws,
and Policies, UC Berkeley, 2002
Evaluation and Mitigation of
Seismic Hazards, UC Berkeley,
2000
Seismic Hazards Analysis,
Association of Engineering
Geologists, 1997
Peter Hudson has more than 22 years of broad-based experience in
engineering geology, hydrogeology, environmental, geotechnical and surface
water. He is a professional geologist and certified engineering geologist in
the state of California and a registered geologist/engineering geologist in the
State of Washington. His general responsibilities include providing
geological, geotechnical, geophysical and hydrogeological technical support
in water quality assessments, water resource and geological studies for
planning, permit assistance, environmental impact assessments with
emphasis on hydrological and geologic issues, soils investigations and
erosion/geomorphic investigations, planning/policy assessments, and
mitigation planning and monitoring. Peter provides technical input for
completion of work products that include those developed under NEPA and
CEQA such as EIRs and EISs, and EAs and contribute technically to
resource management plans, reclamation/restoration plans, erosion control
plans, draft permits, (e.g., NPDES), land development environmental
feasibility analyses, and site selection/constraints studies. Most recently,
Peter became certified as a Qualified SWPPP Practitioner (QSP) as required
under California’s new Construction General Permit.
Training / Presentations / Certifications

Certificate of Completion: Water Pollution Control Training for
Construction Sites (24 Training Hours). June 8, 2011.

Certificate of Training (#21673): Qualified SWPPP Practitioner,
from the California Stormwater Quality Association and California
Construction General Permit Training Team. November 11, 2011 –
November 11, 2013
Scott Stoller, PE
Role
Civil Engineer
Education
M.S., Civil & Environmental
Engineering, University of
California, Berkeley
B.S., Forest Resources &
Environmental Engineering,
Magna cum Laude, State
University of New York, College
of Environmental Science &
Forestry
Certifications/Registrations
Professional Civil Engineer,
#C71728
2-4
Scott is a civil design engineer focused on evaluating and creating a
successful interface between human and natural systems. His interests and
experience center on creative solutions for creek restoration, LID and
decentralized storm water management plans. His studies emphasize
assessment and restoration design of lacustrine and riverine ecosystems.
Scott’s professional design experience encompasses storm water BMP’s,
tidal marsh restoration, water supply, and ecological wastewater treatment
systems for water reuse.
Scott’s recent project experience includes the UC Santa Cruz Campus
Stormwater Facility Improvements, wherein he performed hydrologic field
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2. Key Staff and Training
investigations, prioritized projects, and produced construction documents for
selected projects. Scott was the Project Manager working for the Presidio
Trust to removing two former landfills near El Polin Spring, the headwaters
of the central tributary of Tennessee Hollow Creek. He assisted in the
drainage evaluation and channel design within the Central Tributary
watershed. He also was a Project Engineer on the Napa River Restoration
Project – Rutherford Reaches 3 and 4, wherein he is developing the
construction drawings for levee setback and terrace grading. He was also the
Lead Engineer for the Winter Creek Channel Stabilization in Berkeley, the
Carroll Canyon Creek Channel Design in San Diego County and the Lion
Creek Restoration -- Coliseum Gardens in Oakland.
Laura Rocha, CPSWQ, QSD/QSP
Role:
Stormwater / Water
Resources
Education
M.S., Environmental Studies;
California State University,
Fullerton.
B.A., Environmental Studies and
Psychology; University of
California Santa Barbara.
Professional Affiliations
California Stormwater Quality
Association, CASQA
Water Environment Research
Foundation, WERF
Laura Rocha is a Managing Associate in ESA’s Southern California Water
Group, providing environmental management services, with a focus in water
quality/water resources in the Southern California region. She is a Certified
Professional in Storm Water Quality (CPSWQ) and a Qualified Storm Water
Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) Developer/Practitioner. In addition,
Laura contributes to a variety of tasks related to the preparation and
management of environmental documents, including technical reports,
Environmental Impact Reports (EIRs), Mitigated Negative Declarations
(MNDs) and Environmental Assessments (EAs), pursuant to the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and National Environmental Policy Act
(NEPA) for commercial, residential, mixed-use, and water infrastructure
projects. Laura is known for her ability to provide quality work products in a
timely manner.
Training / Presentations / Certifications
2-5

Training Certificate (#0716): Certified Professional in Storm Water
Quality. June 3, 2011

Certificate of Training (#21545): Qualified SWPPP Developer and
Qualified SWPPP Practitioner, from the California Stormwater
Quality Association and California Construction General Permit
Training Team. October 26, 2011 – October 26, 2013
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2. Key Staff and Training
Brian Haines
Role:
Hydrologist / Hydraulic and
Sediment Transport Modeling
Education
M.S., Civil and Environmental
Engineering, Colorado State
University
B.S., Environmental Biology
(Honors, Minor in Chemistry)
Fort Lewis College
B.S., Industrial Engineering, West
Virginia University
Certifications/Registrations
Engineer Intern (EI) Certificate,
WV
Certified Associate Ecologist
(CAE), Ecological Society of
America
Professional Affiliations
American Society of Civil
Engineers (EWRI)
American Geophysical Union
Brian has a background in environmental biology, water quality, fluvial
geomorphology, and stream restoration. Brian has diverse field experience in
a variety of fluvial settings from steep mountain drainages to degraded
agricultural streams to heavily modified and unstable urban channels. His
education has focused on land use hydrology, fluvial geomorphology, open
channel flow, erosion and sedimentation, stream restoration, and riparian and
stream ecology. He focuses on geomorphic assessment, hydrologic and
hydraulic modeling, and conceptual designs in support of flood management,
stream restoration, stormwater, and watershed management projects.
As part of the UCB Tree Removal Hydromodification Plan, Brian recently
led an investigation into the potential hydrologic effects of forest fuel
reduction projects in hills above the UC Berkeley Campus. He studied the
removal of specific tree species and processing and placement of biomass
onsite, and modeled these actions using BAHM. He is currently assisting
with monitoring site selection, conduct field surveys and geomorphic
assessments in support of the hydromodification screening tools, and report
baseline conditions as part of the San Diego Hydromodification
Management Plan (HMP) Monitoring project. Brian was ESA PWA’s
Project Manager for the Johnson Canyon Channel Susceptibility
Assessment, wherein the team conducted channel surveys and geomorphic
assessments to support the San Diego County HMP application for the CCAWick property. Brian estimated the vertical and lateral channel susceptibility
for the receiving channel using protocols developed by the Southern
California Coastal Water Research Project (SCCWRP), and determined the
range of geomorphically effective flow events that must be managed for
under the HMP.
Carlos Diaz, PE
Role:
Hydrologist / Hydraulic
Modeling
Education
M.S., Civil and Environmental
Engineering, Stanford University
B.S., Environmental Resources
Engineering, Humboldt State
University
Carlos specializes in hydrologic and hydraulic analyses for the evaluation
and design of open channel flow, drainage, potable water, wastewater, water
quality, and pump station systems. Additional hydrology and hydraulic
modeling experience includes HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, StormCAD, ADCIRC,
and developing genetic algorithms for use in restoration management.
Through his work he has provided support to federal and state agencies,
cities, counties, special districts, and non-profits.
Relevant Registrations
Professional Civil Engineer,
CA C74415
2-6
Carlos recently performed 2-D hydrodynamic modeling to evaluate
restoration of riparian and aquatic habitat for property at Fremont Landing,
located at the confluence of the Feather and Sacramento Rivers. Prior to
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joining ESA PWA, Carlos developed hydrologic and hydraulic model to
develop a storm drain master plan for the City of Sonoma. He also recently
completed work for the Salvador Creek Flood Control Project for Napa
County Flood Control District, where, building on previous modeling efforts
and storm drain master plans, he helped develop a 2-dimensional model
using MIKE software to establish a baseline flood conditions simulation and
simulated project alternatives on Salvador Creek.
James Gregory, PE
Role
Hydrologist / Hydraulic
Modeling
Education
M.S., Environmental
Engineering, University of
California, Berkeley
B.S., Civil Engineering and
Environmental Engineering,
University of Colorado
Certifications/Registrations
Professional Civil Engineer,
C80214
2-7
James is a hydrologist with a background in water quality, flood management
and hydrologic modeling. As part of ESA PWA’s Fluvial Team, James
focuses on hydraulic modeling for flood studies and river restoration
projects. He has provided hydraulic modeling support on the Sonoma
County Water Agency Flood Control Design Criteria (FCDC) Manual,
the Lower Sonoma Creek Flood Management Conceptual Design in
Schellville, and the San Francisquito Creek Flood Reduction Alternatives
Analysis. James also provided modeling support for ESA PWA’s San Mateo
Creek Streamflow Study for the San Francisco Public Utilities
Commission, a study that focused on streamflow in the lower San Mateo
Creek watershed (as part of the Lower Crystal Springs Dam Improvements
project), including continuous simulation modeling of San Mateo Creek and
Polhemus Creek.
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SECTION 3
Proof of Training
We have included proof and certification of training for the following staff:

Christian Nilsen, PE

Andrew Collison, PhD

Peter Hudson, PG, CEG

Laura Rocha, CPSWQ, QSD/QSP
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LAEP 222
Spring 2010
LAEP 222 Hydrology for Planners
LECTURE TOPIC SCHEDULE
LEC DATE
FAC
LECTURE
READING
1
T
1/19
JH
Course Introduction, Basic Concepts
Handout
2
Th
1/21
JH
Watershed Characteristics/Hydrologic
Variables, Measurement
DL Chapter 1,2
3
T
1/26
JH
Atmospheric Processes
DL Chapter 4
4
Th
1/28
JH
Ppt, Watershed processes/Lec and Lab
DL Chapter 3, 5, 6,7
5
T
2/2
JH
Rainfall-runoff/Hydrographs / Flood Frequency DL Chapter 9, 10
6
Th
2/4
JH
Rainfall-Runoff Flood Frequency: Lec / Lab
DL Chapter 3, 5, 6, 7
Sat 2/6
JH/JP
Saturday Field Trip #1 to Alameda Creek
Handout
7
T
2/9
AC
Channel Characteristics
DL - 16, 18
8
Th
2/11
AC/JP
Channel Characteristics/surveying - Lab
9
T
2/16
JH
Flow in Rivers
DL Chapter 16 (590-598)
10
Th
2/18
JH
Flow in Rivers – Lab; Flood Hazard Analysis
DL Chapter 11
11
T
2/23
CN
Water Quality/Stormwater mgmt
DL Chapter 19, 20
12
Th
2/25
AC
Sediment Processes: yield, transport, mgmt
13
T
3/2
CG
Urban Stormwater Management
DL Chapter 17
14
Th
3/4
KL
Storm Water Quality: Problems & Solutions
(3:30-5pm)
DL Chapter 17
15
T
3/9
JH
Human Impact and Integrated Watershed
Problems
16
Th
3/11
JH
Watershed and Stream Restoration (Projects)
17
T
3/16
18
Th
3/18
Review for exam; Q&A
JH
3/23 - 3/28
Mid Term Exam
SPRING RECESS
19
T
3/30
JH
Wetland Processes and Management
20
Th
4/1
JH/PF
FIELD TRIP to Marin: Wetlands
21
Tu
4/6
JH
Presentation of Storm Water Designs
LA 222
Spring 2001
LEC DATE
FAC
LECTURE
22
Th
4/8
JH
Presentation of Stormwater Designs
23
T
4/13
MK
Geomorphic perspective
24
Th
4/15
BB
Coastal Processes and Management
25
T
4/20
KS
Wetland Regulations and Concepts
26
Th
4/22
RJ/SM
Managing Water in SF: Greywater and,
stormwater
27
T
4/27
JH
No Class
28
Th
4/29
JH
No Class
29
T
5/4
JH
Project Presentations
30
Th
5/6
JH
Project Presentation
Th 5/20
TERM PROJECTS due in my mailbox,
Wurster Hall
Key to Faculty
JH
Jeff Haltiner, Ph.D., P.E.
JP
Josh Pollak (Course Reader)
BB
Bob Battalio, P.E.
AC
Andrew Collison, Ph.D.
KL
Keith Lichton, RWQCB
KS
Ken Schwarz
MK
Matt Kondolf, Ph.D.
PF
Phylis Faber
SM
Sarah Minnick (SFPUC)
RJ
Rosey Jencks (SFPUC)
CG
Chris Guillard (CMG)
CN
Christian Nilsen
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The Goals of the Workshop:
 Provide a basic understanding of the SCCWRP/
CSU hydromodification screening tool
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Orange Coun
Hydromodific
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suggests the
use of the SCC
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screening to
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sing stream
susceptibility
and domain
of analysis.
Discuss use of the screening tool in context of
an overall hydromodification management plan
Demonstrate application of the tool in the field
The Goals of the tool:
Classify streams by likely severity of response
to hydromodification
 Uses simple decision tree format
Simple to apply observational field metrics
Can be applied in less than one day in the field
Provides general likelihood of response to change
– Channel deepening
– Channel widening
Speakers include:
Dennis Bowling
PE, MS
Principal
Rick Engineering Company
Andy Collison
PhD
Fluvial Team Director
ESA PWA | Environmental Hydrology
Chris Hammersmark
PhD, PE
Principal
cbec, inc eco-engineering
Christine Sloan
MS, CPESC, QSD
Watershed Program Coordinator
County of San Diego
Eric Stein PhD
Principal Scientist-Biology Department
Southern California Coastal Water
Research Project (SCCWRP)
Date & Time:
Tuesday, June 19, 2012
8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Breakfast / Lunch / Transportation
(to and from field) included.
{
8:00 – 8:30
registration
8:30 – 11:30
Classroom session
1:00 – 5:00
Field session
}
Location:
Metropolitan Operations Center II (MOC II)
9192 Topaz Way, San Diego, CA 92123
Registration Fee:
$95 (Government)
$120 (Non-Government)
Register online at www.floodplain.org
All registered attendees will receive handouts of the PowerPoint Presentation.
Seating is limited, Registration Deadline is Friday, June 15, 2012
For questions please call Dennis Bowling (619) 688-1447 or Jayne Janda-Timba (619) 688-1448 ( R IC K ENGINEE R ING COMPAN Y )
Peter Hudson
Nov 07, 2011 - Nov 07, 2013
Certificate # 21673
SECTION 4
Qualifications and Related Experience
Stormwater Management and Low Impact Development
ESA PWA has provided hydrograph
modification impact assessment, mitigation
planning and stormwater BMP design for
numerous projects throughout California
including the Putah Creek Dam Diversion
Restoration in Solano County.
ESA PWA’s extensive background in restoration design allows us to
approach the management and design of stormwater management facilities
by combining water quality functions with natural resource values. We have
specialized expertise in the management of stormwater discharge to wetland
and riparian resources. We have direct experience in applying Best
Management Practices (BMPs) for stormwater treatment, including
bioretention areas, constructed wetlands, retention basins, rainwater capture
facilities and source control measures. We also monitor stormwater quantity
and quality to develop site-specific data for our designs. Our watershed
modeling capabilities allow for the simulation of design flows and pollutant
loading. Our staff has experience with a variety of tools for estimating urban
runoff loading, ranging from planning-level empirical models to complex
watershed pollutant transport models.
ESA PWA has developed design guidelines for Low Impact Development
(LID) stormwater management approaches including the Green Streets Guide
for Metro Regional Government (Portland, OR), Stormwater Guidelines for
Green, Dense Redevelopment for the City of Emeryville, California and the
Stormwater Management Handbook for Sanitation District One of Northern
Kentucky. We have helped developed hydrograph modification management
approaches that rely on LID design strategies to mimic natural hydrology and
prevent channel erosion for numerous clients including the Contra Costa
Clean Water Program, Santa Clara Valley Urban Runoff Pollution
Prevention Program, San Diego County and co-permittees, the Lawrence
Berkeley National Laboratory, and the East Bay Municipal Utility District.
ESA PWA has used the Bay Area Hydrology Model (BAHM), a
parameterized version of the continuous simulation HSPF model, to develop
hydromod solutions for the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory and UC
Berkeley and assisted with the development of the Santa Clara, Contra Costa,
and San Diego HMPs.
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4. Qualifications and Related Experience
Hydrology, Hydraulics and Watershed Management
Lawrence Berkeley National Lab HMP
Many of our projects are located in estuarine systems at the tidal-fluvial
interface, combining flood management concerns with habitat enhancement.
We have designed and implemented numerous projects at river mouths that
integrate flood management and habitat enhancement by creating (or reconnecting) tidal marsh floodplains to provide additional flood conveyance
and enhance natural tidal channel scour to minimize required maintenance
dredging. Design development for these projects combines fluvial,
estuarine, and coastal analyses, including studies on the joint probability of
tidal and fluvial-dominated flooding, and effects of wind waves on shoreline
erosion and flood protection levees.
ESA PWA provides expertise in the traditional hydrologic areas of flood
flow analysis, sediment transport, and watershed modeling, and is recognized
for integrating advanced hydrologic analysis with environmental resource
management and restoration. Our watershed modeling capabilities allow us
to simulate design flows and pollutant loading. Our staff has experience with
a variety of tools for estimating urban runoff loading, ranging from planninglevel empirical models to complex watershed pollutant transport models.
ESA PWA has provided hydrograph modification impact assessment,
mitigation planning and stormwater BMP design for numerous projects
throughout California.
Hydrologic Analysis
ESA PWA provides hydrologic and geomorphic analyses on watershed
scales to develop understanding and quantitative assessment of upland
drainage processes, including rainfall-runoff analysis and sediment supply
and conveyance.
ESA PWA has modeled rainfall-runoff processes using a range of methods,
from simplified techniques to physically-based hydrologic process modeling.
Watershed basin delineation, flow distance calculations, precipitation
analysis, etc. have been integrated with GIS, which use digital elevation
models (DEMs) as a base for doing watershed delineation, topographic
assessment, soils characterization, land use typology etc. Climatological data
(precipitation, evaporation, etc) can be separately assessed to provide input
data at the appropriate time scale (hourly, daily, monthly, etc) for use in
assessing the particular project needs. We then use this input information to
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calibrate the appropriate rainfall-runoff simulation model to predict the flow
regime for each particular watershed included in the study area.
Traditional focus on flood event hydrologic modeling is changing to include
continuous simulation modeling, which provides additional information that
is critical in some hydrologic settings. Continuous modeling simulates the
hydrologic response of a watershed over a full range of stream flows. This is
being increasingly used to predict the impacts of urbanization on the volume
and quality of urban runoff. Model results also provide valuable low flow
data for fish passage and can describe the flood pulse to characterize river
floodplain hydraulic connectivity
Hydraulic Analysis
ESA PWA specializes in using the principles of environmental hydraulics,
which combine applied geomorphology and hydraulic analysis, to inform an
understanding of the physical processes that support aquatic ecosystems.
Hydraulic analysis is conducted in the context of the broader physical
processes that naturally shape channels and wetlands in both tidal and nontidal environments. This approach allows us to develop ecologically
beneficial and self-sustaining solutions that meet multiple project objectives.
ESA PWA has extensive expertise in computational hydraulic modeling and
applied hydraulic modeling techniques in a wide variety of settings to
evaluate flood management, habitat, water resource management, water
quality and other issues. We use a variety of modeling software packages to
simulate one-and two-dimensional channel hydraulics, hydrodynamics,
sediment transport, salinity and water quality parameters. ESA PWA staff
have experience with models such as the US Army Corps of Engineers’ HEC
series, Danish Hydraulic Institute’s MIKE package, DIVAST, ESTFLO,
FLO-2D, RMA, SWMM and many more. We believe that most reliable
modeling approach is one that integrates computer-based modeling, analytic
tools and empirical analysis under a unifying conceptual model.
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SECTION 5
Relevant Project Examples
We have included three relevant projects that best demonstrate ESA PWA’s
experience providing stormwater, LID and related services:

Los Gatos Creek Hydromod Vulnerability Assessment

UC Santa Cruz Stormwater Improvements

Treasure Island Stormwater Quality Plan and Wetland Design
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Client
LOS GATOS CREEK HYDROMOD VULNERABILITY
ASSESSMENT
Grosvenor Americas
One California Street
Suite 2500
San Francisco, CA 94111
Reference
Don Capobres
Senior Development Manager
(415) 268-4073
Don.Capobres@grosvenor.com
Contract: $ 15,000
Schedule: 2010 - 2011
Service Area/Region of Impact
 Los Gatos, CA
Key Team Members
 Andy Collison, PhD
 Christie Beeman, PE
Major Work Products
 Survey and site assessment
 Hydraulic assessment
 Geomorphic assessment
 Hydromodification Management Planning
Overview
Grosvenor Americas is planning a 40-acre development in Los Gatos,
adjacent to Los Gatos Creek, As a component of the project, the site’s
stormwater discharge point will be relocated 4,400 feet upstream and
will carry flows with a more urbanized regime. Although the flows will
be controlled in accordance with the Santa Clara County HMP, planning
staff were concerned that relocating the stormwater discharge point
might cause creek erosion at the new release point. ESA PWA was
retained to perform a hydromodification channel vulnerability
assessment for Los Gatos Creek, as well as to advise on how to the
hydromod regulations would apply in this complex case. In addition to
the relocated discharge point, the site is complicated by the presence of
several seasonal dams that impound flow for diversion to percolation
ponds and create a backwater over the channel, as well as regular water
transfers through this reach of the creek from Vasona reservoir.
To assess the vulnerability of the creek in non-backwater conditions
ESA PWA surveyed a cross section, long profile, assessed the channel
bed and bank materials, and conducted a hydraulic assessment. The
erosion potential of the channel was found to be very low due to the
combination of low channel gradient and coarse bed materials. The
increase in flow from the project site lay well within the range of critical
flows for the site. As a result we were able to provide a rigorous
technical document showing that the discharge point relocation would
not increase erosion potential to facilitate the permit application process.
UC SANTA CRUZ
Stormwater Improvements
Client
University of California, Santa Cruz
Reference
Courtney Trask
UC Santa Cruz, Physical Planning &
Construction
1156 High Street
Santa Cruz, CA 95064
Tel: (831) 459-4520
Overview
Contract: $ 1,140,224
Schedule: 2006 - present
Service Area/Region of Impact
Santa Cruz, California
Key Team Members
 Ann Borgonovo, PE  Scott Stoller, PE
 Jorgen Blomberg,
MLA
 Phil Luecking, PE
The University of California at Santa Cruz campus has a unique drainage
system of ephemeral creeks interconnected by a complex network of
sinkholes and underground karst geology formations. This fragile
system has been impacted by increase runoff and erosion due to campus
development. ESA PWA is assisting the University with implementing
corrective actions throughout the campus to help preserve and
rehabilitate these natural resources. The focus of this multi-year project
is to retrofit existing buildings with low impact development (LID)
stormwater solutions and restore existing creeks and sinkholes.
 Mark Lindley, PE
Major Work Products
 Stormwater best management practices
 Hydrology and hydraulics
 Low-impact development
 Creek Channel Restoration
The first phase, completed in 2009, includes a range of projects designed
to reduce peak storm flows by increasing infiltration, detention, and
diversion. ESA PWA designed several storm water best management
practices (BMPs) including bio-retention areas, vegetated swales and
detention basins. Facility designs included a variety of water control
structures to divert flows, manage water levels, and control releases.
Design challenges included blending improvements in with the natural
campus setting, while avoiding existing infrastructure and controlling
construction costs.
The second phase involves a number of channel restoration projects to
address channel degradation in the two main creek systems, Moore
Creek and Jordan Gulch. The stabilization approach focuses on log and
flexible rock structures to mimic analogous features found throughout
the drainage basins. This phase also includes a large sub-surface
detention vault beneath a parking lot that functions to reduce peak flows
to pre-development levels. This vault will control flowrates discharging
from the Campus into an adjacent city park. Design for phase two was
completed in 2012, with construction scheduled for 2013.
TREASURE ISLAND
Stormwater Quality Plan and Wetland Design
Client
Treasure Island Community Development &
CMG Landscape Architecture
Reference
Chris Guillard
CMG Landscape Architecture
Tel: (415) 495-3070
Overview
Contract: $ 131,000
Schedule: 2008 - present
Service Area/Region of Impact
San Francisco, California
Key Team Members
 Jeffrey Haltiner,
Ph.D., PE
 Christian Nilsen, PE
 Michelle Orr, PE
With CMG Landscape Architecture, ESA PWA is providing design
assistance and hydrology expertise to Treasure Island Community
Development to support redevelopment of the former Naval Base. The
development plan is one of the most sustainable in the history of San
Francisco, with a commitment to public transit-oriented design, creation
of open space, habitat creation and low-impact stormwater design. ESA
PWA is helping to develop a sustainable stormwater quality plan that
reduces non-point source pollution. We are also designing a multibenefit freshwater wetland on the island that will create valuable wildlife
habitat, recreation opportunities as well treatment of runoff. ESA PWA is
working closely with designers and the City of San Francisco to produce
a stormwater quality management plan that integrates with the goals of
the project, namely creating a sustainable dense, walkable urban space
that aspires to meet the objectives of low-impact development.
SECTION 6
Commitment to SCVURPPP
ESA has been in continuous operation for 40 years. Our company’s stability
is based largely in its sole, consistent ownership (we are 100% employeeowned); strong financial position; and healthy growth and staff stability. The
fact that virtually all of our employees are owners, together with our
exclusive emphasis on the practice of environmental consulting, ensure our
clients that they will receive higher quality and responsive environmental
consulting service from ESA.
The ESA PWA environmental hydrology practice within the firm includes
more than 35 hydrologists, geomorphologists and hydraulic engineers,
including 15 professional engineers licensed to practice in the State of
California. The company maintains valid business licenses in California and
other states. We are dedicated to providing the highest quality stormwater,
LID and hydraulic services. We have dedicated staff (described herein) that
are committed to seeing projects through to successful completion. We
support the goals of the SCVURPPP, and welcome the opportunity to assist
the Program and Co-permittee agencies and their constituents with meeting
NPDES permit requirements.
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APPENDIX
Resumes
Per those staff introduced in Section 2 of this qualifications package, we have
included full resumes on the following pages.
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CHRISTIE BEEMAN, P.E.
Senior Hydraulic Engineer / Project Manager
Christie Beeman is a water resources engineer with a background in surface hydrology, fluvial
geomorphology, and river mechanics. She has a wide range of technical and project management experience
in the areas of creek restoration, stormwater management, flood control, hydraulic modeling, and wetlands
restoration and design. Ms. Beeman has managed projects that include floodplain and urban creek
enhancement, large-scale creek restoration, flood management, stormwater quality and hydrograph
modification management, seasonal and tidal wetlands, hydrologic portions of Environmental Impact
Reports, and hydrologic monitoring and assessment. She specializes in the management of multi-disciplinary
projects that require integration of habitat, flood management, public access and other objectives.
Relevant Experience
Education
M.S., Civil and Environmental
Engineering (Environmental
Water Resources), University
of California, Berkeley
B.S., Geology and
Geophysics, Yale University
Certifications/Registrations
Civil Engineer, CA, C65170
Santa Clara Hydrograph Modification Management Plan. 2002 – 2004. For
Geosyntec Consultants and Santa Clara Valley Water District. Project manager.
ESA PWA performed hydrologic modeling and analysis for use by the
consultant team in developing the Santa Clara Valley Urban Pollution
Prevention Program’s HMP. ESA PWA developed both event-based and longterm, continuous HEC-HMS models of the Thompson and Ross Creek
watersheds to estimate the impact of urbanization on watershed dynamics and to
evaluate the effectiveness of potential mitigation efforts.
Lake Merritt Channel Improvement projects, Oakland, CA. 2006 – present.
For Rajappan & Meyer Consulting Engineers and City of Oakland. ESA PWA
Project Manager. The City of Oakland is undertaking a large-scale urban design
project to improve the tidal environment and shoreline conditions of Lake
Merritt and expand the channel between the Lake and the Oakland Estuary. ESA
PWA assessed hydraulic, hydrologic and geomorphic conditions along the Lake
Merritt channel in the vicinity of the 12th Street bridge replacement projects and
other proposed projects at 10th and 7th Streets. For the 12th Street bridge
project, ESA PWA developed plans for tidal wetland and stormwater
management project elements and provided input to the design team including
critical water elevations for bridge and trail design development.
Searsville Dam Hydrologic Analysis, Stanford, CA. 2010. For Stanford
University. Project Manager. ESA PWA performed a series of hydrologic
analyses to help Stanford University identify and evaluate management
alternatives for Searsville Dam and Reservoir.
San Diego Hydrograph Modification Management Plan. 2007 - 2010. For
Brown & Caldwell Consultants. Project manager. PWA is part of a consultant
team assisting the San Diego County and 21 NPDES co-permittees to develop
an HMP to manage runoff increases caused by development. PWA is providing
technical support in the form of hydrologic, hydraulic and sediment transport
Christie Beeman, P.E.
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modeling to evaluate
implementation tools.
potential
management
strategies
and
develop
Contra Costa Hydrograph Modification Management Plan. 2004 - 2008. For
the Contra Costa Clean Water Program. Project manager. The PWA team
provided technical support to assist the Contra Costa Clean Water Program in
developing a Hydrograph Modification Management Plan (HMP) and
Stormwater C.3 Guidebook. The HMP includes standards and performance
criteria for hydrograph modification management by new development projects.
The PWA team developed practical methods and tools to help project
proponents select and evaluate stormwater management practices to meet HMP
requirements, emphasizing LID approaches.
Stormwater Guidelines for Green, Dense Redevelopment. 2004-2005. For
Community Design + Architecture and City of Emeryville. Project manager.
Developed numeric sizing criteria and design procedures for green stormwater
treatment facilities such as bioretention basins and infiltration planters.
Conducted training for City staff in the use and checking of sizing procedures
and spreadsheets developed for the project.
San Francisquito Creek Flood Management Alternatives Analysis. 2009.
For the San Francisquito Creek Joint Powers Authority. Project manager. ESA
PWA developed and evaluated conceptual alternatives for reducing flood hazard
on San Francisquito Creek . The project included identifying, screening and
analyzing potential sites for flood detention in the upper watershed as well as
developing and testing alternatives for channel improvements in the
downstream-most reach of the creek (between Highway 101 and San Francisco
Bay). ESA PWA performed hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, developed
conceptual designs and identified a preferred alternative for both the upstream
and downstream aspects of the project.
Knightsen Hydrology & Wetland Biofilter Feasibility Study. 2001–2002. For
the Contra Costa County Water Conservation and Flood Control District. Project
manager. Evaluated the feasibility of using wetland biofilters or similar facilities
to improve the water quality of surface drainage from the Knightsen area into
the San Joaquin Delta. A secondary goal of the project was to develop
recommendations for improving drainage to reduce flood hazard. PWA’s scope
of work included field surveying, estimating key hydraulic and hydrologic
parameters for existing and proposed facilities, recommending improvements to
existing drainage facilities, and developing a conceptual plan for new water
quality facilities.
Leona Quarry Detention Review. 2002-2004. For the City of Oakland. Project
manager. Assisted the City of Oakland in identifying standards for stormwater
detention at the proposed Leona Quarry development; reviewed stormwater
runoff and detention analyses associated with the project and provided
comments and suggestions to City reviewers.
CHRISTIAN NILSEN, PE
Senior Hydraulic Engineer
Christian Nilsen is a registered Professional Engineer with 10 years experience in hydrologic data collection,
watershed modeling and hydrologic and hydraulic analysis. He has expertise with a variety of hydrologic and
hydraulic computer models to aid in the design and prediction of project performance for runoff management
and channel erosion projects. He has experience in flood hazard modeling, channel assessment, and design
including FEMA floodplain mapping and flood map revisions.
Christian is currently overseeing a three-year hydrologic monitoring program at the former Concord Naval
Weapons Station in Concord, California. This program involves the long-term measurement and monitoring
of stream channels at the former weapons station to support flood hazard mapping and creek restoration.
Christian led the streamflow measurement and continuous rainfall-runoff modeling of the San Mateo Creek
watershed as part of the Lower Crystal Springs Dam Improvement Project for the San Francisco Public
Utilities Commission. For this project, he helped develop a calibrated continuous data set of streamflow that
is being used evaluate baseline hydrology in the watershed. He has led continuous hydrology simulations of a
number of other areas, most recently for the San Diego County Hydromodification Management Plan, and
the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory’s Hydromodification Plan.
Relevant Experience
Education
M.Sc., Civil & Environmental
Engineering, Stanford
University
B.S., Water Resources
Engineering, Texas A&M
University
Certifications/Registrations
Civil Engineer, CA C69530
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory Hydromodification Assistance,
Berkeley, CA, 2007-2008. As Project Manager, Mr. Nilsen developed
conceptual hydromodification BMPs to be used for new development projects at
the National Lab site. Helped shape an overall hydromodifcation management
approach to help prevent excessive stream erosion. Built a continuous simulation
rainfall-runoff model to assess performance of individual BMPs and to ensure
stormwater is discharged at pre-project rates for a range of hydrologic
conditions.
Civil Engineer, WA 45028
Years of Experience: 10
San Diego County Hydromodification Management Plan, San Diego
County, CA, 2007-Present, for San Diego County. Analyzed hydrologic data
and performed continuous simulation rainfall-runoff modeling to support a
Hydromodification Management Plan. Analyzed scenarios for tendency of
management actions to prevent excessive streambed erosion.
Treasure Island Stormwater Management Plan and Wetlands Design;
San Francisco, CA, 2007-present. Project Manager. Mr. Nilsen is part of an
collaborative group of professionals including landscape architects, engineers
and biologists. He is developing concepts for integrating stormwater best
practices and a multi-benefit wetland at the former Naval Air Station. A major
task of the work includes developing a water balance to ensure that the proposed
constructed wetland will meet habitat targets.
Whidbey Island NAS Wetlands Restoration Whidbey Island, WA, 2007 –
2008. Mr. Nilsen is a Task Manager for a Wetland Mitigation feasibility Study
at Whidbey Island Naval Air Station at Whidbey Island in Puget Sound,
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Washington. The project involves hydrologic modeling of the watershed
contributing to a proposed 633 acre restoration site and field investigations to
determine the hydrology supporting existing wetlands. Final deliverables were
conceptual restoration plans and cost estimates for creek and floodplain areas.
The Preserve at Stockton, Stockton, CA. For AG Spanos and Gensler. 3/2009
– Present. ESA PWA Project Manager. Mr. Nilsen served on an interdisciplinary
design team that produced a Master Development Plan for the Preserve, an
1,800-acre mixed used development in Stockton, California. As the Central
Valley's first "One Planet Living" community, the Preserve was committed to
ten design principles meant to create a truly sustainable community. As the lead
for the Natural Habitats and Wildlife component of the project design, Mr.
Nilsen was responsible for conceptual design of 470 acres of restored wetlands
and designated wildlife habitat. He evaluated the ecosystems services of the
project site and developed measurable goals for increasing the net value of
ecosystem services through development of the project. As support for the
Sustainable Water element, Mr. Nilsen helped in conceptual design of a
comprehensive low-impact development plan that included stormwater
treatment best management practices. He assisted in the conceptual design of
stormwater treatment wetlands, water quality swales, and bioretention areas.
SFPUC San Mateo Creek Streamflow Study, San Mateo County, CA.
Project Manager. As part of the Lower Crystal Springs Dam Improvements
project, a component of the Water System Improvement Program (WSIP),
Christian led a streamflow study focused on field data collection and calibration
of continuous simulation modeling of San Mateo Creek and Polhemus Creek.
Based on this, the team produced a long-term synthetic data-set of hydrology
that was used in the absence of long-term gaging data. SFPUC used this data-set
to formulate the biological opinion for fish passage and to plan for future
projects. Other project components included field investigations to characterize
flow sources, flood hazards review, and presentation to the WSIP Inter-Agency
Task Force comprised of federal and state regulators.
SFPUC Alameda Creek Watershed Hydrology Study, Alameda County,
CA. Project Manager. Christian led a hydrologic study of the 600-square-mile
Alameda Creek watershed in southern Alameda County for the SFPUC in
support of their Alameda Watershed Habitat Conservation Plan. The hydrology
study consists of recommending and developing watershed and hydraulic
computer models to evaluate current and future reservoir release schedules on
anadromous fish habitat and water supply needs.
Pilarcitos Integrated Watershed Management Plan, San Mateo County,
CA. Project Manager. Christian led development of the Pilarcitos Integrated
Watershed Management Plan that brought together diverse stakeholders and
public agencies in the watershed to identify projects that would benefit water
quality, fish passage and riparian habitat. He led the stakeholder process through
development of the plan as well as presentation to the public.
Christian Nilsen, PE
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Searsville Dam Hydrologic Analysis, Stanford University, CA. Hydrologist.
Christian performed hydrologic modeling of various options for reconfiguring
Searsville Dam and Reservoir. Work involved analyzing the effects of storage
alternatives on peak discharges in the San Francisquito Watershed. Analyzed the
timing of contributions from tributary streams and the benefits to flood impacts
at several road crossings in the Palo Alto area.
San Francisquito Creek Flood Reduction Alternatives Analysis, Palo Alto,
CA. Hydrologist. Christian evaluated flood management strategies in the upper
and lower portions of the San Francisquito Creek watershed. The project was
divided into two distinct components: to reduce out of bank flooding in the
lower reach of the creek downstream of the Highway 101 crossing and to reduce
peak flow rates in the creek through flood water detention in the upper portion
of the watershed. Christian evaluated potential alternatives for hydraulic and
flood reduction performance, and developed a conceptual design and opinion of
probable cost for each alternative. He used a HEC-RAS hydraulic model to
develop and evaluate flood management alternatives in the most downstream
reach of the creek.
Sonoma County Water Agency Flood Control Design Criteria (FCDC)
Manual. 2009-present. As project engineer, Mr. Nilsen performed statistical
analysis of rainfall records to develop intensity-duration-frequency curves to be
used in the Sonoma County Water Agency’s updated hydrology manual. He
researched and updated sections of the hydrology manual including sections
pertaining to hydrologic modeling, hydraulic structure design, closed-conduit
design, and rainfall analysis.
Concord Community Reuse Project, Concord, CA. 2008 – present. As
Project Engineer, Mr. Nilsen is providing input to the City of Concord and the
client team on the Draft EIR for the re-use plan for the former Concord Naval
Weapons Station. He is leading the field data collection effort on the former
Naval base that includes streamflow measurement, geomorphic analysis, water
temperature monitoring and wetlands hydrology.
ANDREW COLLISON, Ph.D.
Senior Fluvial Geomorphologist
Dr. Collison is a geomorphologist and hydrologist with eighteen years experience working with unstable
river channels and on the development of restoration and river management plans. His particular areas of
interest are hydrograph modification management, river channel design and restoration, floodplain
restoration, and multi-objective flood management. Dr. Collison sits on several independent scientific
advisory panels including those for the State Water Resources Control Board’s Hydromod Squad and the
Southern California Coastal Watersheds Research Program Hydromod Panel. He is a co-author of the
SWRCB’s 401 Training Manual and developed and taught the State Board’s bank stability training course.
Dr. Collison’s teaching experience includes seven years as professor at University of London as well as
numerous short courses over the last 10 years in the US.
Relevant Experience
Education
Ph.D., Department of
Geography, University of
Bristol, Bristol, UK
B.S., Department of
Geography, University
College London, London, UK
Hydromod Training for California State and Regional Water Quality
Control Board Staff, CA, 2010. For California State Water Resources
Conservation Board and UC Davis Extension Service. Instructor. Dr. Collison
taught a class on channel protection and the use of instream hydromod controls
as part of the Hydromod class organized for regulators and applicants. The two
day class was taught in Sacramento and Los Angeles.
Los Gatos Creek Hydromod Vulnerability Assessment, Los Gatos, CA.
2010-2011. For Grosvenor Americas. Grosvenor Americas is designing a
development in Los Gatos that is subject to Santa Clara’s HMP standards. ESA
PWA is assessing the vulnerability of the receiving water to hydromod using
geomorphic and sediment transport modeling approaches, and is helping the
client develop a plan to navigate the complex regulatory environment.
San Diego County Hydrograph Modification Management Program
(HMP), 2008-present. For San Diego County and NPDES co-permittees. ESA
PWA developed flow criteria for hydrograph modification flow management
from new developments. The work involved continuous rainfall-runoff
modeling for test watersheds, with the results being fed to almost three hundred
hydraulic and sediment transport models to test channel vulnerability to
stormwater. Based on these results we were able to test potential flow control
standards for the HMP. As Geomorphology Lead, developed methods for and
oversaw data collection and technical analyses to identify erosion sensitivity
thresholds for local creeks. Now leading ongoing monitoring program to deepen
the understanding of creek response to development impacts and management
actions.
UC Santa Cruz Stormwater Management Plan, 2008-2010. For University of
CA at Santa Cruz. Geomorphologist. ESA PWA developed a new stormwater
management plan for the campus, using a combination of Low Impact
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Development best management practices and detention basins to manage
stormwater runoff. As Geomorphology Lead, Dr. Collison advised on the
potential impact on stormwater runoff to local creek channels and helped to
guide the selection of management alternatives.
Watershed Stewardship Initiative, Santa Clara, CA, 2004-06. For Santa
Clara Valley Water District. Project manager and technical lead. ESA PWA
lead the geomorphology and hydrology components of this project to assess 18
watersheds in Santa Clara County. We used a combination of GIS and field
surveys to evaluate erosion potential and channel conditions, and developed a
selection system to identify candidate sites for more detailed analysis and
stewardship. The work has involved working closely with the client and a large
stakeholder group to develop the most appropriate watershed and creek analysis
tools to meet the District’s policies.
Developing Safe Flow Release Standards to Protect Creeks, Alameda
County, CA. 2007-09 For East Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD).
Geomorphology Lead. EBMUD periodically releases water from storage
facilities into creeks, raising the potential for clean-water scour in receiving
streams and triggering concern from the RWQCB. ESA PWA adapted
hydromod methods developed for the SF Bay counties to assess the risk of a
receiving water eroding and allow non-damaging releases to be calculated.
Newhall Ranch Geomorphic Assessment and Natural Channel Design, Los
Angeles County, CA. 2006-Present. For Newhall Land and Farming Company.
Dr. Collison is the lead geomorphologist and channel designer on this project,
which involves assessing existing channel geomorphic conditions and
developing design plans for five creeks to mitigate for the effects of hydrograph
modification following development. The creeks have to combine flood control,
mitigation needs and aesthetic conditions in this high visibility setting adjacent
to the Santa Clara River. The design approach has to comply with LA County
DPM and LA RWQCB standards as well as regulatory agencies such as LA
COE and CDF&G.
Contra Costa County HydroModification Program, 2004-2006. For Contra
Costa County. Geomorphology lead. Developed the decision support tools and
procedures to be used in the County’s HMP plan for assessing stream
vulnerability to hydrograph modification. The procedures developed in this
project will form the basis for future permit applications in the county.
PETER B. HUDSON, PG, CEG
Senior Geologist/Hydrogeologist
Peter Hudson has more than 22 years of broad-based experience in engineering geology, hydrogeology,
environmental, geotechnical and surface water. He is a professional geologist and certified engineering
geologist in the state of California and a registered geologist/engineering geologist in the State of
Washington. His general responsibilities include providing geological, geotechnical, geophysical and
hydrogeological technical support in water quality assessments, water resource and geological studies for
planning, permit assistance, environmental impact assessments with emphasis on hydrological and geologic
issues, soils investigations and erosion/geomorphic investigations, planning/policy assessments, and
mitigation planning and monitoring. Peter provides technical input for completion of work products that
include those developed under NEPA and CEQA such as EIRs and EISs, and EAs and contribute technically
to resource management plans, reclamation/restoration plans, erosion control plans, draft permits, (e.g.,
NPDES), land development environmental feasibility analyses, and site selection/constraints studies. Most
recently, Peter became certified as a Qualified SWPPP Practitioner (QSP) as required under California’s new
Construction General Permit.
Education
BA, Geology, San Francisco
State University
Pre-Engineering Program,
University of San Francisco
Certifications / Registrations
Professional Geologist,
California (Registration No.
6730)
Certified Engineering
Geologist, California
(Registration No. 2368)
Qualified SWPPP Practitioner
QSP # 21673
Specialized Training
Soil and Foundation
Engineering, UC Berkeley,
2005
Seismicity and Geotechnical
Earthquake Engineering,
UC Berkeley, 2003
Earthquake Regulations Laws,
and Policies, UC Berkeley,
2002
Evaluation and Mitigation of
Seismic Hazards, UC
Berkeley, 2000
Seismic Hazards Analysis,
Association of Engineering
Geologists, 1997
Professional Affiliations
Association of Engineering
and Environmental Geologists
(AEG)
Relevant Experience
San Rafael Rock Quarry Amended Reclamation Plan and Amended
Quarry Permit EIR. San Rafael, Marin County, CA. Geologic and
Hydrogeologic Analyst –Reviewer. Pete provided senior technical input and
oversight for the preparation of the geology and seismicity and hydrology
chapter of the EIR. Pete coordinated and led the technical aspects of the
sampling program developed for fugitive dust emissions and crystalline silica.
Main technical issues quarry involved erosion and storm water and post
reclamation conversion to a marina. Pete provided senior review of the DEIR..
CalAm Coastal Water Project EIR, Monterey County, CA. Lead
Geologist/Hydrogeologist. Pete provided geotechnical and hydrogeologic
technical support for the analysis of local and regional groundwater impacts
connected with this multi-dimensional and highly visible project. Pete was
involved with senior review, preparation of master responses, and provision of
technical expertise to the team in the areas of groundwater, hydrology, and
geology. Technical areas included beach bluff erosion protection, subsurface
beach intake wells, water conveyance pipelines, and aquifer storage and
recovery.
Fairfield-Suisun Sewer District (FSSD) Outfall Study, System and
Treatment Master Plan EIR. Senior Geologist and Hydrologist. Pete
supervised completion of geology and hydrology analyses and preparation of
chapters for the EIR. He provided senior review for key technical issues
including the project proximity to active faults, structural integrity of levees,
performance of outfall structures, and competence of engineered fills. He also
reviewed surface water modeling assumptions and provided input to EIR
presentation of data. He also assisted technical team with the analysis of
regional groundwater and the effect on local groundwater conditions.
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Lehigh/Permanente Quarry EMSA Project EIR, Cupertino, CA, Senior
Geologist. Pete assisted the EIR team with geological and hydrology-related
technical issues and coordinated the effort to assess the site for the presence of
asbestos and crystalline silica to support the CEQA analysis. Pete worked with
EIR technical staff to scope the geologic analysis, identify issues, develop
mitigation, and he provided senior technical review of the draft geology chapter.
San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC) Niles Dam and Sunol
Dam Removal Project. Senior Geologist/Hydrogeologist. Conducted
preliminary analysis of groundwater, site geology, and potentially hazardous
sediments in connection with the proposed removal of existing dams in Niles
Canyon. Work included review of comprehensive hydrology, sedimentation
transport, and erosion report prepared by an outside consultant and supervision
of hydrology and geology chapters of the EIR. Issues included impact of dam
removal on groundwater levels and the impact of those lowered levels on
riparian areas and Red Legged Frogs.
Livermore-Amador Valley Water Management Agency Export Pipeline
Facilities Project Program EIR. Geologist/Hydrologeologist. Pete completed
technical review of key CEQA technical sections and remained involved in the
project through its implementation. He provided technical assistance regarding
surface water quality, waste discharge requirements, and NPDES during the
construction phase. He also consulted with the client, contractor and other ESA
staff on mitigation monitoring for surface water quality.
EBMUD Water Treatment and Transmission Improvements Program
(WTTIP) EIR. Senior Geologist and Hydrologist. ESA led the consulting team
in the preparation an EIR for EBMUD's Water Treatment and Transmission
Improvement Program (WTTIP) project. EBMUD facilities serving the project
area provide water supply and treatment to the Cities of Moraga, Orinda,
Lafayette and portions of Walnut Creek in the East-of-Hills (EOH) service area.
Generally, the program responds to the need to reliably meet supply demands,
improving aging infrastructure and technology, improving daily warm weather
operating efficiency and meeting regulatory standards.
Treasure Island/Yerba Buena Redevelopment Plan EIR. Senior Geologist/
Hydrologist. Pete is technical team leader for the hydrology and geotechnical
issues for the proposed Treasure Island Development Plan. With a team
consisting of in-house hydrologists and a geotechnical subconsultant, ESA is
tackling the issues of flooding, sea level rise, surface water flow, soil and
groundwater contamination, settlement, and potential seismic instability for this
challenging development on Treasure Island. The proposed project is a nearly
10-year, phased redevelopment to create a new mixed use community.
Hanson Sand Mining EIR, San Francisco Bay Senior Technical Review. Pete
provided senior technical review of the hydrology section of the EIR as well as
technical input through out the course of the project. Technical issues involved
the fate and transport of sands and the long term impacts of legacy mining on
borrow areas.
SCOTT STOLLER, PE
Civil Engineer
Mr. Stoller is a civil design engineer focused on evaluating and creating a successful interface between
human and natural systems. His interests and experience center on creative solutions for creek restoration
and decentralized storm water management plans. His studies emphasize assessment and restoration design
of lacustrine and riverine ecosystems. Mr. Stoller’s professional design experience encompasses storm water
BMP’s, tidal marsh restoration, water supply, and ecological wastewater treatment systems for water reuse.
Relevant Experience
Education
M.S., Civil & Environmental
Engineering, University of
California, Berkeley
B.S., Forest Resources &
Environmental Engineering,
Magna Cum Laude, State
University of New York,
College of Environmental
Science & Forestry
Certifications/Registrations
Professional Civil Engineer,
#C71728
UC Santa Cruz-Stormwater Facility Improvements, 2007-Present. Design
Engineer. ESA PWA is developing a comprehensive program to effectively
route, treat, and store storm water to reduce the negative effects of runoff on the
campus’ creek network. Performed hydrologic field investigations, prioritized
projects, and produced construction documents for selected projects.
El Polin Spring, San Francisco, CA. 2008 – 2010. For the Presidio Trust.
Project Manager. The El Polin Springs watershed lies within the headwaters of
the Tennessee Hollow watershed. Tennessee Hollow, which drains one-fifth of
the Presidio and flows into the Crissy Field lagoon has ecological, hydrologic,
and historic significance for the Presidio. The Presidio Trust is removing two
former landfills near El Polin Spring. ESA PWA provided the hydrologic
assessment and basis of design for the new drainage channels within the
remediation areas, along with channel improvements outside the remediation
areas for long-term, post-remediation condition. Scott assisted in the drainage
evaluation and channel design within the Central Tributary watershed.
Menlo Park Hydrology Report, Menlo Park, CA, 2007-2009. For Bohannon
Development Company. ESA PWA prepared a Preliminary Hydrology Report
for the 16 acre mixed-use development at Independence and Constitution Drives
in Menlo Park. The Preliminary Report provides hydrologic analysis of the
existing and proposed conditions of the site at the preliminary level of design
detail. ESA PWA is also provided technical assistance for the design of
stormwater quality treatment and storage facilities. Mr. Stoller conducted
extensive hydraulic storm sewer modeling to demonstrate that the proposed
decentralized stormwater treatment and detention system would match preproject hydrologic conditions.
Newhall Ranch Development, Valencia, CA, 2007-2008. Design engineer,
floodplain modeler. ESA PWA is performing geomorphic assessments and
designing comprehensive stabilization plans for five tributaries to the Santa
Clara River. The design process centers around maintaining appropriate
sediment transport levels, hydraulic modeling of proposed conditions with a
stable slope and hydraulic drop structures for energy dissipation.
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Napa River Restoration Project – Rutherford Reaches 3 and 4, Napa, CA,
2009 – present. Design Engineer. ESA PWA is leading a multidisciplinary team
to support Napa County Public Works for comprehensive river restoration
efforts. The project involves several design elements that are intended to restore
physical and biological processes to a 2-mile section of the Napa River
including selective widening of the floodplain and channel, levee setbacks,
selective streambank stabilization, instream habitat enhancements including
LWD, and invasive species removal and riparian revegetation. Work involves
project management, landowner coordination, geomorphic streambank and
channel assessments, restoration design and regulatory agency facilitation. ESA
PWA will develop construction documents and provide construction period
support for implementation in 2010 and 2011. Mr. Stoller is developing the
construction drawings for levee setback and terrace grading.
Winter Creek Channel Stabilization, Berkeley, CA, 2009. For UC Berkeley.
Design Engineer. Winter Creek is a steep headwaters stream in the Berkeley
Hills. In recent years, the creek had undergone rapid downcutting, leading to
bank erosion and the loss of rare specimens in the UC Berkeley Botanical
Gardens. ESA PWA developed a plan to stabilize and restore the creek. The
plan estimated an equilibrium channel gradient for the changed watershed
conditions and designed a series of rock step-pool structures to gain elevation
between the graded reaches. ESA PWA also led the design of a step-pool
channel that accommodated increased flows at the site. A revegetation plan,
based on north coast California Redwood forest communities, was integral to the
overall enhancement plan and will be part of the institutional program o the
garden. Final design documents and implementation were completed in October
2009. Mr. Stoller led the hydraulic analysis and step-pool design for this project.
He estimated construction quantities and developed an accurate construction
cost estimate. In addition he provided construction oversight to ensure the
project was completed on time and on budget.
Carroll Canyon Creek (Los Peñasquitos Creek watershed) Channel Design,
San Diego County, CA. 2006 - 2009. For Vulcan Materials. Design Engineer.
ESA PWA led the design of a restored channel through what is currently a
gravel mine, and is proposed to be a transit village on the edge of San Diego.
The geomorphic approach was to conduct historic research on the setting and
channel form, identify watershed factors that had changed (sediment and water
regime) and develop conceptual approaches and a design for a new channel that
would be in equilibrium with the changed watershed and safely convey the 100
year flood. Mr. Stoller modeled restored channel alternatives and reviewed the
proposed development’s stormwater management plan. Mr. Stoller made several
key recommendations that enabled the stormwater management plan to meet
new County guidelines.
LAURA ROCHA, CPSWQ, QSD/QSP
Managing Associate
Laura Rocha is a Managing Associate in ESA’s Southern California Water Group, providing environmental
scumanagement services, with a focus in water quality/water resources in the Southern California region. She
is a Certified Professional in Storm Water Quality (CPSWQ) and a Qualified Storm Water Pollution
Prevention Plan (SWPPP) Developer/Practitioner. In addition, Laura contributes to a variety of tasks related
to the preparation and management of environmental documents, including technical reports, Environmental
Impact Reports (EIRs), Mitigated Negative Declarations (MNDs) and Environmental Assessments (EAs),
pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and National Environmental Policy Act
(NEPA) for commercial, residential, mixed-use, and water infrastructure projects. Laura is known for her
ability to provide quality work products in a timely manner.
Relevant Experience
Education
M.S., Environmental Studies;
California State University,
Fullerton.
B.A., Environmental Studies
and Psychology; University of
California Santa Barbara.
8+ Years of Experience
Professional Affiliations
California Stormwater Quality
Association, CASQA
Water Environment Research
Foundation, WERF
Newport Beach Civic Center and Park Project, Newport Beach, CA. Water
Quality Task Leader. Laura conducted the water quality sampling for the
Newport Beach Civic Center and Park Project construction, as part of the
requirements for the project’s compliance with the Construction General Permit.
Water quality monitoring was performed during construction activities within
the site when water was discharging and during rain events. Constituents
monitored included pH and turbidity. As part of the water quality sampling
activities, Laura would provide erosion and sediment control recommendations
when the numeric action levels were exceeded.
North Access Road, Yorba Linda, CA. Water Quality Task Leader. Laura
conducted the water quality sampling for the North Access Road Bridge Project,
as part of the requirements for the project’s Clean Water Act Section 401 Water
Quality Certification. The monitoring plan detailed the water quality sampling
methodology and procedures for record retention and violation reporting. Water
quality monitoring was performed during construction activities within creeks
and other waters of federal jurisdiction when water was flowing and during rain
events. Constituents monitored included pH, turbidity, and dissolved oxygen.
Caltrans, Districts 8, 12 and 5, Water Quality Assessment Reports.
Southern California, CA. Water Quality Task Leader. Water Quality
Assessment Reports evaluate impacts of a proposed project on potentially
affected water resources and their beneficial uses. The determination of impacts
is based on the anticipated change in pollutant loads due to changes in land use
and changes in the impervious area percentage between the existing condition
and the postproject condition. The analysis includes consideration of Best
Management Practices (BMPs) to be implemented as part of the project. Laura
has prepared and/or updated the following Water Quality Assessment Reports:
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Interstate 10/Cherry Avenue Interchange Project, San Bernardino County
(Caltrans District 8)
Interstate 10/Cedar Avenue Interchange Project, San Bernardino County
(Caltrans District 8)
Jamboree Bridges Improvement Project, Orange County (Caltrans District
12)
Needles Highway, San Bernardino County (Caltrans District 8)
I-5/Crown Valley Parkway Project, Orange County (Caltrans District 12)
SR-57 Northbound Widening Project from Katella Avenue to Lincoln
Avenue, Orange County (Caltrans District 12)
SR-1 Road Widening Project from Rio Road to Carmel Valley Road,
Monterey County (Caltrans District 5)
I-15/I-215 Interchange Improvements, Community of Devore, San
Bernardino County, California (Caltrans District 8)
Catalina Drinking Water Source Assessment, Catalina Island, CA. Water
Quality Task Leader. Laura assisted in preparation of the Drinking Water
Source Assessments for the Southern California Edison water supply wells on
Catalina Island. The Drinking Water Source Assessments summarized well
construction and operation data and documented all potential sources of
contamination in the watershed that could potentially adversely impair the water
supply wells. Laura was responsible for coordination with the California
Department of Public Health for submittal of the assessments to the Drinking
Water Source Assessment and Protection (DWSAP) Program.
Colorado Lagoon Restoration Project, Long Beach, CA. Water Quality Task
Leader. Laura assisted in preparation of an Environmental Impact Report (EIR)
for the Colorado Lagoon Restoration Project, to evaluate the environmental
impacts that would result from water quality, habitat, and recreation
improvements to the Colorado Lagoon and adjacent areas. The Lagoon is an
approximately 11.7 ac tidal water body that is connected to Alamitos Bay and
the Pacific Ocean through an underground tidal culvert to Marine Stadium. The
water and sediment quality within the Lagoon are substantially degraded. The
purpose of the project was to restore the site’s ecosystem, provide enhanced
recreation facilities, and improve water and sediment quality while managing
storm water. The project features included removal of contaminated sediment,
re-contouring Lagoon banks, storm water upgrades, vegetated bioswales, habitat
restoration, and a perimeter walking trail. Phase two of the project included
construction of an open tidal channel connection the Lagoon with Marine
Stadium. Laura served as the primary author for addressing impacts to
hydrology and the water quality of Colorado Lagoon during operation and
construction of the project. The EIR was certified by the City Council in
October, 2008.
Dana Point Harbor Waterside Improvement Project, Orange County, CA.
Assistant Project Manager. Laura was responsible for assisting in the
preparation of a Subsequent EIR for this Harbor Marina project. The County of
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Orange planned to upgrade, refurbish, and expand the existing Harbor facilities
to meet the current and projected needs of the merchants and Harbor visitors. A
Program FEIR was prepared for the overall Harbor Revitalization Project
(landside and waterside areas) and certified by the Orange County Board of
Supervisors on January 31, 2006. The Waterside Improvement Project had been
evaluated at a preliminary, or program, level in that FEIR; the Subsequent EIR
was required to focus on significant effects not discussed in the previous
Program FEIR. The Subsequent EIR addressed the impacts of replacing all slips,
docks, and pilings within the Harbor and focused on compliance with California
Coastal Act policies, marine biological resources, hydrology and water quality
issues, and cumulative impacts related to construction activities. Laura served as
the primary author for addressing impacts to hydrology and the water quality of
Dana Point Harbor during operation and construction of the project.
Alamitos Bay Marina Rehabilitation, Long Beach, CA. Assistant Project
Manager. Laura was responsible for assisting in the preparation of the EIR for
the Marina facilities at Alamitos Bay. The project included dredging the Marina
basin seafloors, replacement of all slips and associated docks and pilings,
renovations to 13 restroom buildings, repairing the sea wall where necessary,
and replacing the pavement in the parking lots. Primary issues include marine
biological resources (eelgrass impacts in particular), historic resources due to the
proximity to Marine Stadium, hydrology, and water quality. The project is also
subject to California Coastal Act Policies and required a Coastal Development
Permit from the California Coastal Commission. Laura served as the primary
author for addressing impacts to hydrology and water quality of Alamitos Bay
Marina during operation and construction of the project.
BRIAN E. HAINES, MS, EIT, CAE
Hydrologist
Mr. Haines has a background in environmental biology, water quality, fluvial geomorphology, and stream
restoration. Mr. Haines has diverse field experience in a variety of fluvial settings from steep mountain
drainages to degraded agricultural streams to heavily modified and unstable urban channels. His education
has focused on land use hydrology, fluvial geomorphology, open channel flow, erosion and sedimentation,
stream restoration, and riparian and stream ecology. He joined ESA PWA’s Fluvial Team in 2010 where he
focuses on geomorphic assessment, hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, and conceptual designs in support of
flood management, stream restoration, stormwater, and watershed management projects.
Relevant Experience
Education
M.S., Civil and Environmental
Engineering (Hydraulic
Engineer, Stream Restoration
and River Mechanics),
Colorado State University
B.S., Environmental Biology
(Honors, Minor in Chemistry)
Fort Lewis College
B.S., Industrial Engineering,
West Virginia University
Certifications/Registrations
Engineer Intern (EI)
Certificate, WV
Certified Associate Ecologist
(CAE), Ecological Society of
America
Professional Affiliations
American Society of Civil
Engineers (EWRI)
American Geophysical Union
Awards
Friend of the EPA Award
(STORET WQ Data),EPA
Region 8
Certificate of Appreciation
(STORET WQ Data), EPA
Region 8
UCB Tree Removal Hydromodification Plan, University of California
Berkeley, CA. Hydrologist. In support of a FEMA grant for the University of
California at Berkeley, ESA PWA updated our existing Bay Area Hydrology
Model (BAHM) to evaluate hydromodification impacts of the proposed landuse
changes. The modeling was conducted for existing, modified landuse, and
mitigated conditions and recommendations for hydromodification mitigation
will be provided. Brian led a novel investigation into the potential hydrologic
effects of forest fuel reduction projects in hills above the UC Berkeley Campus.
He studied the removal of specific tree species and processing and placement of
biomass onsite, and modeled these actions using BAHM.
San Diego Hydromodification Management Plan (HMP) Monitoring, San
Diego County, CA. 2010 – Present. Project Manager. For the County of San
Diego. After helping develop the HMP for San Diego County, ESA PWA is
implementing a 5-year monitoring plan to assess the effectiveness of the plan in
assessing channel susceptibility to hydromodification. In the initial phase of the
project, Mr. Haines will assist with monitoring site selection, conduct field
surveys and geomorphic assessments in support of the hydromodification
screening tools, and report baseline conditions.
Johnson Canyon Channel Susceptibility Assessment, Otay Mesa, CA. 2011.
For CCA-Wick and Kimley-Horn and Associates. Project Manager. ESA PWA
conducted channel surveys and geomorphic assessments to support the San
Diego County HMP application for the CCA-Wick property. Mr. Haines
estimated the vertical and lateral channel susceptibility for the receiving channel
using protocols developed by the Southern California Coastal Water Research
Project (SCCWRP), and determined the range of geomorphically effective flow
events that must be managed for under the HMP.
SFPUC San Mateo Creek Conceptual Design, San Mateo County, CA.
Hydrologist. Over the years, the Crystal Springs dam, a 122-year old facility
that is part of SFPUC’s Hetch-Hetchy water delivery system, has affected the
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hydrology and geomorphology of lower San Mateo Creek, negatively-impacting
aquatic habitat. Under the San Mateo Creek Enhancement Project, ESA PWA
assisted the SFPUC in developing a conceptual enhancement plan to restore lost
stream and habitat functions that will benefit steelhead trout and other aquatic
species. ESA PWA developed an in-channel enhancement plan that consisted of
increasing habitat complexity and spawning area through log structures, minor
floodplain grading, and gravel augmentation. Supporting analyses for these
elements included continuous-simulation rainfall-runoff modeling, hydraulic
modeling, and sediment transport modeling. ESA PWA developed an extensive
field data collection campaign to calibrate these models and to further our
understanding of stream processes. Brian surveyed the entire length of the creek
and floodplain within the project site, and developed hydraulic and sediment
transport models to define existing site conditions and support the development
of creek enhancement alternatives for salmonid habitat.
Concord Naval Weapons Station Redevelopment, Phase 4, Concord, CA.
2010 – Present. For City of Concord. Hydrologist. ESA PWA was part of a
project team evaluating potential environmental impacts of redeveloping the
former Concord Naval Weapons Station. ESA PWA responded to comments on
a previous Administrated Draft EIR, evaluated potential impacts of the current
redevelopment alternatives related to hydrology and water quality, and wrote the
relevant chapter for a revised Administrative Draft EIR. Mr. Haines constructed
rainfall-runoff models for existing and proposed watershed conditions, and
estimated storage volumes required to match existing discharges from the 100year rainfall event. He also developed a technical report for the hydrologic
analysis in support of the Draft EIR.
Los Peñasquitos Lagoon Sediment TMDL, San Diego County, CA. 2010 –
Present. For the City of San Diego and Weston Solutions. Hydrologist. ESA
PWA has taken the lead to assess sources of sediment to the Los Peñasquitos
Lagoon and will develop creek stabilization, restoration and sediment
management concepts to inform the TMDL implementation plan. Mr. Haines
conducted the geomorphic assessment and developed sediment production and
delivery maps. He performed channel surveys of Carroll and Flanders Canyons
to support subsequent hydraulic and sediment transport analyses. He also
developed two sediment transport capacity models to compare relative sediment
loads from the two canyons. Mr. Haines is currently developing conceptual
restoration and sediment management designs to reduce sediment delivery to the
lagoon.
Newhall Ranch - Potrero Canyon, Los Angeles County, CA. 2011. For
Newhall Land and Farming Company. Hydrologist. ESA PWA is assessing
existing channel geomorphic conditions and developing design plans for Potrero
Canyon to mitigate for the effects of hydrograph modification following
development. The creek has to combine flood control, mitigation needs and
aesthetic conditions in this high visibility setting adjacent to the Santa Clara
River. The design approach has to comply with LA County DPM and LA
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RWQCB standards as well as regulatory agencies such as LA COE and
CDF&G. The project involves channel geomorphic assessment, hydraulic
studies, sediment transport modeling and channel design. Mr. Haines led a
recent campaign to assess sediment yields from Potrero Canyon based on the
proposed land use plan, and developed conceptual channel restoration designs
based on predicted changes in discharge and sediment supply to the creek.
Prior to joining ESA PWA
Development of Tools for Hydromodification Assessment and Management.
2008-2010. For the Southern California Coastal Water Research Project
(SCCWRP) and Colorado State University (CSU). Research Assistant. A set of
tools were developed by researchers from CSU to support a regional hydromodification plan for the coastal watersheds of southern California. The project
was broken up into three tiers of development corresponding to 1) screening
channel susceptibility, 2) modeling channel response, and 3) the mitigation and
management of stormwater. Mr. Haines developed a set of modeling tools which
predict the direction and relative magnitude of channel response to long-term
changes in discharge and sediment supply from urbanized landscapes. He also
provided historical reconstructions of 24 channel analysis domains in support of
the SCCWRP screening tools and regional bifurcations to the Channel Evolution
Model.
Stream Restoration, Ecological Engineering, and Nutrient Retention of
Streams in Urban and Agricultural Settings, Fort Collins, CO. 2008-2010.
For Colorado State University. Research Assistant. Several natural, disturbed,
and restored stream segments were selected throughout northern Colorado to
examine the effects of land use and stream restoration approaches on in-channel
nutrient retention. Mr. Haines assisted with several months worth of channel
surveys, flow measurements, habitat assessment, in-stream nutrient injections,
and collection of benthic organic material and water column samples. These data
were imported into hydraulic and nutrient spiraling models to assess the
movement and fate of nutrients within the stream segments.
Agricultural Best Management Practices in the Los Pinos Watershed,
Ignacio, CO. 2006-2008. For the Southern Ute Indian Tribe. Project Manager.
The conversion of shrub, forest, and riparian land to flood- irrigated agriculture
has led to the degradation of many stream segments through the Los Pinos
Watershed. A cost-sharing program was developed in 2003 to educate land
managers about efficient irrigation practices and environmental health. Mr.
Haines worked closely with the Natural Resource Conservation Service to
select, design, implement and maintain agricultural BMPs for more than 20
program participants leading to reduced runoff, and improved soil management
and riparian conditions for over 500 acres within the watershed.
CARLOS DIAZ, PE
Hydraulic Engineer
Carlos Diaz specializes in hydrologic and hydraulic analyses for the evaluation and design of open channel
flow, drainage, potable water, wastewater, water quality, and pump station systems. Carlos has experience
using MIKE URBAN, MIKE 11, and MIKE 21 software packages and developed the first triple coupled
model that dynamically links the above models for a floodplain reduction analysis, and presented this work at
the 2010 Floodplain Management Association Conference. Mr. Diaz has extensive experience with
managing and manipulating large databases using advanced programming and GIS to pre-process data for
input into hydraulic models and to post-process hydraulic output for customized analysis and presentation.
Additional hydrology and hydraulic modeling experience includes HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, StormCAD,
ADCIRC, and developing genetic algorithms for use in restoration management. Through his work he has
provided support to federal and state agencies, cities, counties, special districts, and non-profits.
Relevant Experience
Education
M.S., Civil & Environmental
Engineering, Stanford
University
B.S., Environmental
Resources Engineering,
Humboldt State University
Certifications/Registrations
Civil Engineer, CA C74415
South Bay Salt Pond Restoration Ponds E12 / 13, South San Francisco Bay,
Eden Landing, CA. 2012. For Ducks Unlimited. Carlos developed a onedimensional hydrodynamic and advection dispersion model within MIKE 11 to
model operations and performance of the salt pond restoration project. The
model is being used as a tool to assess impacts of design modifications between
the 60% Design and Final Design on the evolution of salinity and water levels
within ponds E12 and E13. The model is being used to provide final
recommendations on design and to support of the development of an operations
and maintenance manual for the managed wetlands aspect of the restored pond
system.
Hydrodynamic Assessment of the Proposed Fremont Landing Conservation
Bank. Confluence of the Feather and Sacramento Rivers. Wildlands, Inc.
2012 Hydrodynamic modeling. Located at the most hydraulically-complex
point in the Central Valley flood control system, the project site is adjacent to
the Fremont Weir and is influenced by flood flow inputs from the Feather River,
Sacramento River, Sutter Bypass, Sacramento Slough, and, at times, reverse
flow (inputs) from the downstream reach of the Sacramento River (caused by
American River and Natomas Cross Canal discharge). Carlos assisted the ESA
PWA team in performing 2-D hydrodynamic modeling to evaluate restoration of
riparian and aquatic habitat for Wildlands’ property at Fremont Landing.
Prior to ESA PWA
Storm Drain Master Plan, City of Sonoma, CA. 2011 Carlos developed
hydrologic and hydraulic model to develop a storm drain master plan for the
City of Sonoma. The model was developed using 2-dimensional MIKE software
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and incorporates the City’s storm drain system, two significant creeks within the
City, and a 2-dimensional surface defining the floodplain and city streets. The
purpose of the project is to develop a 10-year CIP with projects prioritized (high,
medium and low) based on potential flooding under the modeled 10-year, 25year and 100-year storm events. Recommended projects will incorporate low
impact design (LID) concepts. The project will be completed in 2010.
Salvador Creek Flood Control Project, Napa County Flood Control
District, CA. 2010-2012. Carlos worked with the Napa County Flood Control
District in assessing feasible alternatives to reduce flooding in Salvador Creek,
an urbanized watershed in the northern portion of the City of Napa. Building on
previous modeling efforts and storm drain master plans, a 2-dimensional model
was developed using MIKE software to establish baseline flooding and to
simulate flood reduction alternatives including detention storage facilities in the
upper portion of the watershed, floodwalls with and without flap gates, and
channel bypasses to alleviate downstream flooding in terraces along the main
channel of Salvador Creek. He also worked with the City of Napa and Napa
County Flood Control District to investigate further flood reduction alternatives
and better determine costs and benefits of the various alternatives.
Rohner Creek 2-Dimensional Hydraulic Analysis, City of Fortuna, CA.
2012. Carlos served as technical lead on conducting a two-dimensional
hydraulic analysis of Rohner Creek in Fortuna, CA. Previous HEC-HMS and
HEC-RAS models of the reach developed from field surveys were imported into
DHI’s MIKE software for the analysis. The Project received grant funding
through the North Coast IRWMP program, and involves assessing the Rohner
Creek watershed and identifying potential improvements to reduce the
frequency of flood events while improving ecological function and habitat for
salmonids. MIKE 11 and MIKE 21 were dynamically coupled to assess flooding
from both 10-year and 100-year return period storms, and to identify bypass
alternatives served by lateral outflow over side weirs, and channel terracing to
reduce flooding within the watershed.
Ranney Collector Evaluation, Humboldt Bay Municipal Water District
Arcata, CA. 2006-2007. Carlos developed and calibrated a MODFLOWSURFACT groundwater model of the Districts’ five Ranney collector wells
responsible for providing drinking water to over 80,000 residents of Humboldt
County. The model simulated horizontal and vertical groundwater flow near the
District groundwater collectors and included the rapid groundwater recharge and
impact on the Mad River. The model was developed to provide the District with
predictive capabilities to identify optimal future groundwater development
projects.
JAMES M. GREGORY
Hydrologist / Hydraulic Modeling
James is a hydrologist with a background in water quality, flood management and hydrologic modeling. He
earned his Master of Science degree in Environmental Engineering from the University of California,
Berkeley, with a focus on groundwater hydrology, advanced fluid mechanics, applied stream ecology,
aqueous geochemistry and environmental physical and chemical processes. As part of ESA PWA’s Fluvial
Team, James focuses on hydraulic modeling for flood studies and river restoration projects. He helped
develop conceptual alternatives for flood reduction using HEC-RAS in the lower reach of San Francisquito
Creek (San Jose), he developed hydrologic models to assess the impact of impervious land development on
the hydrodynamics of the Winter Creek watershed (Berkeley), he developed and calibrated a model of the
system using the Bay Area Hydrologic Model (BAHM) to estimate flow statistics for San Mateo Creek, and
he performed field surveying and subsequent hydraulic modeling for weir structures on Kellogg Creek
(Calistoga) to aide in the establishment of new weir designs to facilitate fish migration.
Relevant Experience
Education
M.S., Environmental
Engineering, University of
California, Berkeley
B.S., Civil Engineering and
Environmental Engineering,
University of Colorado
Certifications/Registrations
Professional Civil Engineer,
C80214
Winter Creek Hydromodification Modeling, Berkeley, CA. 2008 – present.
For the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory. Hydrologist. ESA PWA has
been hired to use the recently developed BAHM model to assess
hydromodification impacts on Winter Creek. Mr. Gregory developed hydrologic
models to assess the impact of impervious land development on the
hydrodynamics of the Winter Creek watershed. This information will be used to
assign cost-sharing responsibilities between the lab and the university.
San Francisquito Creek Flood Reduction Alternatives Analysis, Palo Alto,
CA, 2009. For the San Francisquito Creek Joint Powers Authority (JPA). The
JPA contracted ESA PWA to evaluate flood management strategies in the upper
and lower portions of the San Francisquito Creek watershed. The project was
divided into two distinct components, each with specific objectives: to reduce
out of bank flooding in the lower reach of the creek downstream of the Highway
101 crossing and to reduce peak flow rates in the creek through flood water
detention in the upper portion of the watershed. ESA PWA evaluated potential
alternatives for hydraulic and flood reduction performance, and developed a
conceptual design and opinion of probable cost for each alternative. ESA PWA
used a HEC-RAS hydraulic model to develop and evaluate flood management
alternatives in the most downstream reach of the creek. Mr. Gregory assisted
with developing conceptual alternatives for flood reduction in the lower reach of
the creek and modeling those alternatives in HEC-RAS. He performed
sensitivity analyses on model configurations to estimate the comparative
benefits of potential design alternatives.
Kellogg Creek Fish Passage Improvement, Calistoga, CA. Kellogg Creek
flows through Peter Michael Winery and has some of the best spawning and
rearing potential for steelhead and possibly coho salmon in the Russian River
James M. Gregory
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Relevant Experience (Continued)
watershed. ESA PWA designed solutions to enhance fish passage over four flow
diversion weirs by retrofitting them and creating higher tailwater pools. Phase I
explored water rights impacts, phase II focused on design. Mr. Gregory
performed field surveying and subsequent hydraulic modeling for weir
structures on Kellogg Creek to aide in the establishment of new weir designs to
facilitate fish migration.
Santa Cruz County FEMA FIS Re-Study, Watsonville, CA, 2008- present.
For FEMA Region IX. Mr. Gregory performed hydraulic analyses, including
HEC-RAS model development, as part of a detailed study for flood hazards in
Watsonville, CA. The project is also mapping the left bank of Salsipuedes Creek
with/without levee. The re-study includes survey, topographic mapping,
hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, and flood hazard assessment.
Sonoma County Water Agency Scoping Study. 2010- present. Hydrologist
and Hydraulic Modeler. ESA PWA is leading a multi-disciplinary team in
developing project concepts for the Sonoma Creek watershed to reduce flood
hazards, increase groundwater recharge, and enhance water quality as well as
providing other benefits. This initiative is consistent with California’s new
emphasis on addressing water issues as part of an integrated water management
program.
Sonoma County Water Agency Flood Control Design Criteria (FCDC)
Manual. 2009-present. For the Sonoma County Water Agency and Horizon
Water and Environment. The completely revised manual will support the
Agency’s flood management resource management responsibilities and provide
guidance and design criteria for public and private project developers throughout
Sonoma County in a modern regulatory environment. Mr. Gregory assisted with
the development of revised rainfall isohyetals using GIS tools in concert with
up-to-date precipitation data from several gauges in the county.
Sonoma Creek Flood Management Conceptual Design, Schellville, CA,
2008 -present. For the Southern Sonoma County RCD, the Sonoma County
Water Agency, and the CA Coastal Conservancy. ESA PWA led the
development of a conceptual design for a project to provide flood management
while enhancing ecosystem goals in the lower reaches of Sonoma Creek. A
previously-developed hydrologic analysis by ESA PWA has been re-validated
and hydraulic and geomorphic analyses are being developed to inform the
design. Mr. Gregory assisted with developing and running a two-dimensional
MIKE FLOOD hydraulic model for the project. He implemented and tested the
efficacy of various flood management elements in order to develop an optimized
configuration of the system.
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October 15, 2012
Jill C. Bicknell, P.E., EOA, Inc.
Assistant Program Manager
Santa Clara Valley Urban Runoff Pollution Prevention Program
111 West Evelyn Ave., Suite 110
Sunnyvale, CA 94086
Subject: Third-Party Inspections of Installed Stormwater Treatment Measures for SCVURPPP
Dear Ms. Bicknell:
ESA PWA is pleased to confirm our interest in providing third-party inspections of installed stormwater treatment
measures for the Santa Clara Valley Urban Runoff Pollution Prevention Program (SCVRUPPP). ESA PWA’s
specialized environmental monitoring staff has more than 30 years of combined experience in biological, water
quality, and environmental compliance monitoring. ESA PWA’s stormwater team includes Certified
Professionals in Storm Water Quality (CPSWQ), Qualified Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP)
Developers (QSD), Qualified SWPPP Practitioners (QSP), and an additional fourteen environmental monitors
that have completed assignments from San Diego to Alturas.
ESA PWA specializes in developing integrated solutions that effectively address all aspects of stormwater
management: flood hazard, hydromodification, water quality, habitat restoration, and implementation and
monitoring. ESA PWA staff work proactively throughout the design and construction process to ensure that the
construction team completes projects in compliance with applicable environmental protection laws.
ESA PWA has experience providing for monitoring of conditions and effective communication to construction
inspectors to ensure stormwater compliance during construction. On the construction site, our aim is to work
proactively with construction management to resolve problems before they affect water resources or construction
schedule and budget while ensuring that safety and compliance standards are enforced. ESA PWA field monitors
are versatile, covering compliance issues as diverse as stream crossing wetland protection, water quality
protection, and hazardous spill response. ESA PWA’s field personnel are able to send daily or weekly monitoring
reports remotely from portable field computers to central databases and to regularly summarize the data into
concise monitoring reports for agency and citizen advisory group review. Overall compliance status is verified
and documented throughout the project to establish the full public record, providing the SCVRUPPP with the
appropriate regulatory compliance documentation.
ESA PWA’s highly experienced and dedicated compliance monitoring staff play an essential role in the
implementation of the project by providing the client (and agencies) with assurances that the project is
constructed according to plan and with the required level of environment protection. This full suite of expertise,
Jill C. Bicknell
October 15, 2012
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from site assessment, documentation of resources, design input, agency coordination to implementation and
monitoring, ultimately provides our clients with the greatest degree of certainty in project construction.
Please refer to the attached Construction Monitoring Experience table for a list of ESA PWA construction
monitoring projects completed or currently underway.
Christie Beeman will continue to be your primary point of contact and will assign staff appropriate to the
requested task. Laura Rocha, our CPSWQ and QSD, will assist in providing third-party inspections of installed
stormwater treatment measures both during construction and operation of projects. Pete Hudson will serve as our
QSP. In his role, he will assist in providing third-party inspections of installed stormwater treatment measures
both during construction and operation of projects.
If you have any questions or would like additional information, please feel free to contact Ms. Beeman.
Sincerely,
ESA PWA
Christie Beeman, PE
Senior Hydraulic Engineer / Project Manager Attachment: Construction Monitoring Experience
South Bay Aqueduct Permitting and Compliance Monitoring
ESA provided comprehensive permitting and compliance monitoring services for the South Bay Aqueduct Project. Integrating
with DWR Construction Management staff, ESA assisted DWR in the consistent implementation of USACOE, USFWS, CDFG
and RWQCB conditions across 6 contracts, including: design and variance reviews, daily monitoring and logs, pre-construction clearance species relocation, SWPPP assistance, and major permit revisions to accommodate additional impact area,
including coffer dam installation and dredging of the Bethany Reservoir Inlet. ESA provided technical support for fish recovery
operations and prepared restoration plans at Arroyo Seco and Arroyo Mocho. Construction completion of the final contract is
anticipated in November 2012.
Jim O’Toole
Brian Pittman
Even Holmboe
Mark Baumgartner
Chris Rogers
Justin Gragg
Martha Lowe
Los Vaqueros Reservoir Permitting and Compliance Monitoring
Following the successful completion of the EIS/EIR and preparation of the permit applications, ESA is providing permitting,
mitigation planning, and compliance monitoring support. The project involves the expansion of the Los Vaqueros Reservoir
from 100,000 acre-feet to 160,000 acre-feet and relocation of recreation facilities, including the Marina and 11 miles of trails.
Permits obtained for the project included U.S. Army Corps of Engineers individual permit, State Historical Preservation
Officer’s Memorandum of Agreement, US Fish and Wildlife Service Biological Opinion, California Department of Fish and
Game Lake and Streambed Alteration Agreement and Incidental Take Permit, and Regional Water Quality Control Board 401
Water Certification. Sensitive resources include cultural resources, wetlands, streams, scrub habitat, and federal and state
listed species including California red-legged frog, California tiger salamander, Alameda whipsnake and San Joaquin kit fox.
In response to permit conditions, ESA prepared the necessary construction-related reports, including a sensitive species
relocation plan and a wetland mitigation plan for the creation of wetlands on site after construction. Working closely with the
construction management team, ESA is conducting extensive pre-construction surveys and monitoring by biological, cultural,
and paleontological specialists, and leading agency consultations as unanticipated resources are encountered.
Leslie Moulton
Heidi Koenig, RPA
Brian Pittman, CWB
Even Holmboe
EBMUD San Pablo Dam Permitting and Compliance Monitoring
Following successful completion of the EIR and preparation of permit applications, ESA provided permitting, mitigation
planning, and compliance monitoring services for the San Pablo Dam Seismic Upgrade Project, which was completed in
September 2010. Environmental issues included riparian impacts, wetlands, nesting birds, sensitive habitat and presence
of Alameda whipsnake and California red-legged frog. Primary services includes that ESA provided include permit acquisition, environmental consultation during design, pre-construction geotechnical studies, compliance tracking, pre-construction
surveys, construction monitoring, and report documentation to client and overseeing regulatory agencies. Prior to permitting
and construction monitoring, ESA and Orion prepared the EIR for the project.
Leslie Moulton
SDG&E and Burns and McDonnell - Monitoring Services for Sunrise Powerlink Transmission Project
ESA is conducting environmental compliance, archaeological, paleontological, and biological monitoring services on an asneeded basis in connection with the construction of a 120-mile long transmission line. SDG&E is constructing new 500 and
230 kV transmission lines and a new substation. This project also involved various system modifications to ensure the new
lines operate reliable. The project route is from the EI Centro area of Imperial County to coastal San Diego County. CPUC
has issued a FEIRI/FEIS for the Sunrise project that imposed a number of mitigation and monitoring conditions that must be
monitored during construction to verify compliance and minimize impact to the environment.
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Annual/Long-term Reports to Agencies
Technical Reports to Clients/Agencies
Daily Reports
Daily Monitoring/Scheduling
Variance Development/Implementation
Mitigation/Monitoring Plan Development
TECHNICAL MONITORING SERVICES
Wetlands
Special Status Species
Sensitive Habitats
Water Crossing*
Cultural Resources
Environmental Inspection
MONITORING SERVICES
State - CDFG Permits
Sec. 106/SHPO Coordination
State - Water Quality Agencies
(RWQCB, DHS)
KEY STAFF
East Branch Extension Permitting and Compliance Monitoring
Tom Barnes
ESA completed CEQA, permitting and is currently providing compliance monitoring services to support Southern Field Divi Jack Gorzeman
sion staff during implementation of the East Branch Extension Phase II project. ESA prepared a comprehensive compliance
program incorporating conditions from USACOE, USFWS, CDFG, RWQCB permits, including preparation of exclusion
fencing plans and pre-construction clearance. ESA prepared a SBKR training program for DWR personnel, as well as restoration plans for impacted Santa Ana River Woolly star. ESA continues to coordinate daily monitoring efforts during on-going
construction.
Federal Agency Permit Coordination
(ACOE, USFWS)
PROJECT DESCRIPTION / SERVICES
Linear Projects
Construction Monitoring Experience
Federal Land Coordination (BLM/USFS/
DOD)
REGULATORY INVOLVEMENT
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Mark Tucker
Mitch Marken
Monica Strauss
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Joseph Henry
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Daily Reports
Daily Monitoring/Scheduling
Variance Development/Implementation
Chris Rogers
Mitigation/Monitoring Plan Development
Level 3 Fiber Optic
ESA assisted Level 3 Communications in over 3,000 miles of fiber-optic cable installation for a large, Internet-based telecommunications system in northern and central California. The nationwide system included more than 20,000 miles of transmission capability once complete. ESA completed over 400 miles of linear biological surveys, successfully conducted multiagency consultations and performed biological monitoring along the multiple alignment segments. ESA also created technical
documentation and final reports for client and agencies.
TECHNICAL MONITORING SERVICES
Wetlands
Leslie Moulton,
Chris Rogers,
Peter Hudson, PG
Brian Pittman, CWB
Martha Lowe
Rachel Danielson
Special Status Species
Sensitive Habitats
Nacimiento Pipeline
ESA managed all facets of the complex environmental permitting program for a 44-mile water distribution system. ESA’s team
conducted rapid but detailed assessment of potential route alternatives and constraints and worked with project engineers
to refine the pipeline location to minimize biological, cultural and wetlands impacts and permit requirements. ESA conducted
all necessary special status species surveys, wetland delineations, and cultural resource assessments and obtained permits
from the Corps, USFWS, CDFG, SHPO, and the RWQCB, and prepared over a dozen resource-specific mitigation plans
required by the EIR. ESA prepared supplemental CEQA and NEPA documentation to address project refinements. ESA also
coordinated with the Department of Defense and the U.S. Forest Service for work on Federal lands. During construction, and
on behalf of the County, ESA provided full-time biological and cultural monitoring of several concurrent construction contracts,
and prepared and submitted compliance reports.
Water Crossing*
Mitch Marken
Robert Prohaska
Cristina Gispert
Monica Strauss
Brad Brewster
Candace Ehringer
Madeleine Bray
Gregory Ainsworth
Jason Nielsen
Cultural Resources
Environmental Inspection
Pattern Energy and BLM - Ocotillo Wind Farm
The Ocotillo Wind Farm Express Project is a 15,000-acre, 561 megawatt wind energy project, which includes a substation,
transmission facilities, administration facilities, operations and maintenance facilities, and temporary construction lay-down
areas. The project would be located almost entirely on Bureau of Land Management administered lands in the Imperial Valley, approximately 5 miles west of Ocotillo, Imperial County, California. ESA is serving as third-party consultants under the
direction of the BLM El Centro Field Office. ESA assisted with implementation of the BLM NEPA process including review
and support for the project’s Plan of Development, Notice of Intent, formal scoping meetings, Plan Amendment to the BLM
California Desert Conservation Area Plan, EIS/EIR, required technical studies, Notice of Availability, and ultimately the Record
of Decision. ESA’s cultural resources group provided services including assistance with the preparation of a research design,
monitoring of survey crews, and peer review of technical documents including the Class III survey report Historic Resources
Evaluation Report, and DPR forms for the 287 resources documented in the project area. ESA is currently assisting the BLM
with Native American coordination for the project and has recently assisted with investigations into the possible presence of
human remains at several sites.
MONITORING SERVICES
State - CDFG Permits
Robert Prohaska
Mitch Marken
Monica Strauss
Damien Tietjen
Cristina Gispert
Jack Gorzeman
Greg Ainsworth
Stephanie Parsons
Matthew Fagundes
Jason Nielsen
Poonam Boparai
Jack Hutchinson
Deanna Hansen
Janna Scott
Andrew Paden
Joseph Henry
Sec. 106/SHPO Coordination
State - Water Quality Agencies
(RWQCB, DHS)
KEY STAFF
First Solar and BLM - Desert Sunlight Solar EIS, Findings of Fact, Staff Support, and Construction/Compliance
Monitoring
The Desert Sunlight Solar project will be a solar PV energy generating facility with a total capacity of 550 MW. The project is
proposed to be located on federal lands managed by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) approximately six miles north
of the community of Desert Center, in Riverside County. ESA provided NEPA support for this project including the preparation
of multiple EISs, biological and cultural resource studies, BLM documents, and Record of Decisions. In addition, ESA has
provided support reviewing data adequacy, coordinating with regulatory agencies, and providing GIS services. Project work
has been directed by the Bureau of Land Management and funded by First Solar. ESA is currently providing compliance monitoring during construction to monitor compliance with project conditions of approval. Monitoring services include preparing
weekly and monthly compliance reports that are distributed to BLM and First Solar and their contractors. Project monitoring
reports are uploaded to the ESA Solutions website that is accessible by the project team. ESA also assists with evaluation
and approvals of project Variance Requests.
Federal Agency Permit Coordination
(ACOE, USFWS)
PROJECT DESCRIPTION / SERVICES
Linear Projects
Construction Monitoring Experience
Federal Land Coordination (BLM/USFS/
DOD)
REGULATORY INVOLVEMENT
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Psomas
Brad Blood
Edith Reed
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Wetlands
San Gorgonio Hydroelectric Power Project
Psomas is working with Southern California Edison (SCE) to provide biological resources support services for the decomissioning of its San Gorgonio Hydroelectric Generation Facility located in the San Forgonio watershed above Banning,
California. Psomas surveyed the project area for endangered and sensitive plant and wildlife species including Santa Ana
River Wooly Star and Southwestern Willow Flycatcher. The project site spans a wide variety of habitats from alluvial fan sage
scrub at the bottom of Banning Canyon to Jeffery Pine forest near the highest diversions at more than 8,000 feet in elevation.
Surveys were required for more than 25 endangered and sensitive species of plants and wildlife.
Leslie Moulton,
Peter Hudson,
Jill Hamilton,
Alisa Moore
Special Status Species
Sensitive Habitats
CCWD Multi-Purpose Pipeline
ESA oversaw integrated engineering and environmental analysis for construction of a new 22-mile treated water transmission
pipeline, a four-mile raw water pipeline, pump stations, and various improvements along the Contra Costa Canal to improve
hydraulic capacity. Key project objectives are to improve water supply and increase water delivery capacity to meet project
future supply needs. Pipeline facilities extend through the communities of Oakley, Antioch, Pittsburg, Bay Point, and Clyde. A
joint EIS/EIR was prepared with the USBR as the NEPA co-lead.
Leslie Moulton,
Chris Rogers,
Peter Hudson
Jim O’Toole
Water Crossing*
Cultural Resources
Livermore-Amador Valley Water Management Authority, Wastewater Pipeline Project
ESA completed an EIR and EIR addenda for the 16-mile pipeline and pump station and facilitated permit acquisition from
state and federal agencies. ESA provided environmental, biological, and cultural resource monitoring for raw water pipeline
construction on the Livermore-Amador Valley Water Management Agency Export Pipeline Facilities Project, rehabilitation of
existing raw water pipeline, and abandonment of existing raw water pipeline. Our monitors worked closely with the construction management team and contractor to resolve non-compliance issues so that the construction could proceed on schedule.
ESA drafted annual agency reports and provided environmental documentation to the client and agencies.
Environmental Inspection
Leslie Moulton
Erich Fischer
Leslie Moulton
Tom Barnes
Brian Pittman
Jennifer Jacobus
Martha Lowe
MONITORING SERVICES
State - CDFG Permits
SSJID South County Water Supply Program
ESA prepared an EIR and provided permitting services for this linear project that crossed the San Joaquin River, local
sloughs, I-5 and railroad tracks. ESA implemented all environmental documentation and permitting required for a water
treatment plant, pipeline, and pump stations. ESA successfully negotiated multiagency consultation during construction that
did not result in significant contractor delay. ESA provided environmental, biological, and cultural monitoring and reporting
services while overseeing multiple construction methods and activities that occurred simultaneously along the alignment. ESA
managed archaeological and Native American subconsultants for this project and drafted technical documents for the client
and agencies.
Sec. 106/SHPO Coordination
State - Water Quality Agencies
(RWQCB, DHS)
KEY STAFF
MWD On-Call Construction Monitoring
ESA is providing general environmental services to the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, including CEQA
review, permitting, and specialized biological and cultural resources surveys. ESA is currently under its second consecutive on-call environmental services contract with Metropolitan. The majority of environmental work performed by ESA on
Metropolitan’s behalf involves environmental monitoring and documentation of the construction of new water treatment and
conveyance facilities to ensure the reliability of Metropolitan’s water supply. Much of ESA’s work required immediate response
in a prompt and resourceful manner to complete field monitoring activities. ESA conducted regular monitoring of construction projects conducted at Joseph P. Jensen Filtration Plant, the Henry J. Mills Plant, and Lake Mathews facilities. Two of the
major projects that ESA has participated include the OC-88 Energy Savings Modifications Project (located in Orange County
along the Allen McColloch pipeline) and the Colorado River Aqueduct (CRA) Conveyance Reliability Program. Biological, air
quality, noise, erosion control, and general construction monitoring. Construction specification plan for OC-88 Energy Savings
Modifications project.
Federal Agency Permit Coordination
(ACOE, USFWS)
PROJECT DESCRIPTION / SERVICES
Linear Projects
Construction Monitoring Experience
Federal Land Coordination (BLM/USFS/
DOD)
REGULATORY INVOLVEMENT
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