Aug 31, 2011 - He has also been involved in many estuarine and tidal wetland projects on the East and West Coasts of the
Delta Science Program Brown Bag Series Presents Predicting the Consequences of Restoration Actions in Rivers and Estuaries By Lead Scientist Candidate Dr. Peter Goodwin Wednesday August 31, 2011, 12 noon – 1 p.m. 980 9th Street 2nd Floor Conference Room Sacramento CA 95814 There has been increasing concern that well-intended actions for preservation, enhancement and restoration may not be achieving the expected outcomes. Emerging technologies are allowing greater insights, and greater amounts of data collected on ecosystem responses, especially those related to physical processes associated with river and estuary restoration. Management, synthesis and analysis of the data become a significant challenge. In this seminar, Dr. Goodwin will explain how management can better use and understand the data for real-time response of endangered species and sustainability of changing features in the landscape. Dr. Goodwin was recruited by the Delta Independent Science Board as a Lead Scientist candidate to replace Dr. Cliff Dahm, whose term recently ended.
Dr. Peter Goodwin is the DeVlieg Presidential Professor of Civil Engineering and the founder of the Center for Ecohydraulics Research at the University of Idaho. He is recognized internationally for his research, with particular contributions in the field of sedimentation and the impact of river management on ecosystems. Further research interests include modeling physical processes in natural and disturbed aquatic systems, and quantifying benefits of restoration activities. Dr. Goodwin has participated in river restoration, flood control and sediment management projects in several different countries. He has also been involved in many estuarine and tidal wetland projects on the East and West Coasts of the U.S., and has been the project manager/principal investigator for several wetland enhancement studies. Dr. Goodwin also serves as the scientific advisor for several government agencies related to river and wetland management issues, including chairing the Louisiana Coastal Area Science Board.
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