Biography

Xxx Xxxxxxx is currently the Principal of Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxxxxxx XXX, an Adjunct Professor at the Xxxxxxxxxx xx Xxxxxxxxxxx Xxxxxxxxxx xx Xxxxx Xxxxxxxxxxx, and a part-time Hydraulic Engineer at XXXX XXX Xxxxxxxxxxx. Over 47 years of experience in hydraulic engineering, water resources, and environmental engineering. Knowledgeable about the factors considered and procedures involved when conducting water releases from dams. Research has focused on the response of fluvial systems to human influences and the development of environmental design criteria for all types of channel stabilization and modification projects, including streambank erosion controls and management of riverine backwaters. A leading authority on stream and river restoration, he has authored or co-authored more than 310 technical publications and has completed consulting projects dealing with stream restoration, erosion protection of riparian cultural resources sites, streambank erosion, geomorphic assessment, sediment management, large wood design, and local flooding. Xxx Xxxxxxx holds a Master of Science in Environmental and Water Resource Engineering from Xxxxxxxxxx Xxxxxxxxxx and a XxXxxxxx in Hydraulics from Xxxxxxxx Xxxxx Xxxxxxxxxx.