- Education
- M.S. Forest Engineering, 1990 Oregon State University
- B.S. Forest Management, 1987 University of Massachusetts
- A.S. Arboriculture and Park Mgt., 1981 Stockbridge School of Agriculture
- Additional Training
- Watershed Analysis Training, 1992, 1997, Washington Dept. Natural Resources
- Applied Fluvial Geomorphology, 1994, Rosgen Wildland Hydrology Consultants
- Streambank Protection using Bioengineering 1994, Washington Dept. of Ecology
- Certifications
- Washington State Watershed Analysis Level 2 certification in:Riparian Function, Hydrologic Change, Stream Channel Condition, Water Supply/Public Works, and Prescriptions
- Professional Affiliations
- American Water Resources Association
- American Geophysical Union
Ed is a hydrologist specializing in stream restoration, watershed analysis, and water quantity assessments; with a focus on Pacific Northwest fisheries issues. Ed has coordinated large projects of interdisciplinary teams with private industry, watershed councils, tribal, state, and federal representation. He has evaluated impacts of land use activities on riverine and wetland environments. Prior to starting his consulting business Ed held positions with tribal, state, and federal agencies, and at academic institutions.
Summary of Expertise
Watershed Analysis
- Hydrologic assessments; including data acquisition and statistical analyses, stream flow modeling, assessment of land use effects, and development of protection and enhancement opportunities.
- Riparian and wetland assessments; including aerial photo interpretation, field inventory, stand modeling, and development of protection and enhancement opportunities.
- Development of methodology for hydrologic and riparian analysis.
- Project Management, including acquisition of funding, project design, supervision of consultants, coordination with landowners, data acquisition and analysis, and final report preparation.
- GIS data acquisition and analysis
Stream Restoration Planning, Design, and Implementation
- Hydraulic and hydrologic analysis and modeling
- Stream channel dynamics and fluvial geomorphology
- GIS data acquisition and analysis
- Project management and construction supervision on stream restoration projects
- Participation in numerous watershed analyses that identified and prioritized restoration opportunities
Water Quality / Quantity Assessment
- Water quantity modeling; data acquisition and analysis, modeling of stream flows from un-gauged locations, analysis of land use effects
- Stream temperature assessment; acquisition and analysis of data, temperature modeling
- Water chemistry assessment; acquisition and synthesis of data, analysis of land use effects
- Fish and Aquatic Sciences
- Ecosystem Diagnostic and Treatment (EDT) analyses; acquisition and synthesis of habitat data
- Experience working with interdisciplinary teams to protect aquatic resources
Further Information
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Ed Salminen is a member of Watershed Professionals Network, LLC
Please email me at: salminen at watershednet dot com
