NRRSS Working Group

Lead Investigators

• Dr. Margaret A. Palmer, Departments of Biology and Entomology, University of Maryland
• Dr. Emily S. Bernhardt, Department of Biology, Duke University
• Dr. J. David Allan, School of Natural Resources and Environment, University of Michigan

Investigators

• Dr. Shane Brooks, School of Biological Sciences, Monash University, Australia
• Dr. Steve Clayton, Department of Civil Engineering, University of Idaho, Boise
• Dr. Cliff Dahm, Department of Biology, University of New Mexico
• Dr. David L. Galat, USGS, University of Missouri
• Dr. Steve Gloss, USGS, University of Arizona
• Dr. Peter Goodwin, Department of Civil Engineering, University of Idaho, Boise
• Dr. David Hart, Academy of Natural Sciences, Philadelphia
• Dr. Matt Kondolf, Departments of Landscape Architecture and Geography, University of California, Berkeley
• Dr. P.S. (Sam) Lake, School of Biological Sciences, Monash University, Australia
• Dr. Judy Meyer, Institute of Ecology, University of Georgia

The science team also includes Drs. Adina Merelender, Associate Professor, and Zeb Young, Research Scientist, College of Natural Resources, University of California at Berkeley (working with Dr. Kondolf); Dr. Jeff Braatne, University of Idaho, Steve Katz and Katie Barnas, NOAA Marine Fisheries Service.

Graduate Students

• Gretchen Alexander, School of Natural Resources, University of Michigan
• Jamie Carr, Academy of Natural Sciences, Philadelphia
• Jennifer Follstad-Shah, Department of Biology, University of New Mexico
• Brooke Hassett, Department of Biology, University of Maryland
• Robin Jenkinson, Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, University of Idaho
• Rebecca Lave, University of California, Berkeley
• Jeanne McFall, Center of Ecohydraulics Research, University of Idaho, Boise
• T. Kevin O'Donnell, School of Natural Resources, University of Missouri
• Laura Pagano, University of California, Berkeley
• Elizabeth Sudduth, Institute of Ecology, University of Georgia

Andrew Fahlund who has a wealth of experience in river policy and ecology, leads the American Rivers team, which also includes Amy Souers, director of internet strategies. They will work closely with the science team to assure that the project focuses on outcomes that will be useful to policymakers, grassroots organizations and communities engaged in restoration efforts across the country.