January 13, 2006
Rainfall records falling: Background experts available on flooding, landslides
University of Washington faculty members are able to provide background on the ways local watersheds have been managed, the effects of land-use changes on watersheds and other information concerning flooding and landslides as the region continues to experience wet, winter weather.
Robert Naiman
Professor of aquatic and fishery sciences, University of Washington
Office 206-685-2025
naiman@u.washington.edu
Structure and dynamics of streams and rivers, aquatic ecology, watershed management and the environmental consequences of changing water regimes.
Derek Booth
Research professor of civil and environmental engineering, University of Washington
Office 206-543-7923
dbooth@u.washington.edu
Analysis of consequences of geologic processes and materials on land-use — stream channels, river systems, hillslope stability, erosion, and groundwater; measurement and prediction of sediment transport in streams; development and execution of monitoring programs; prediction of future hazards to human activity and resources as a result of ongoing urban development.
David Montgomery
Professor of Earth and space sciences, University of Washington
Office 206-685-2560
dave@ess.washington.edu
Landslides, floods, geomorphic processes, the impacts of natural and anthropogenic disturbance, and the development of practical methods for minimizing land use disturbance.
Susan Bolton
Professor of forest resources, University of Washington
Office 206-685-7651
sbolton@u.washington.edu
Surface water hydrology, watershed management and modeling, and land-water interactions.
Kathy Troost
Research scientist in Earth and space sciences, University of Washington
Office 206-616-9769
ktroost@u.washington.edu
Mudslides in Puget Sound area: causes, settings, distributions, sizes and can provide graphics
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