FlowWest is working to build a data management system where data is compiled, transformed, and stored in a standardized format for monitoring spring-run Chinook salmon juvenile production estimates (SR JPE).
FlowWest is pleased to announce the addition of Dr. Michael MacWilliams PhD, PE to our team as a partner and Principal Engineer. Dr. MacWilliams expands FlowWest’s capabilities into new areas including three-dimensional hydrodynamic and sediment transport modeling, sea level rise planning, and coastal and marsh restoration. He will extend FlowWest’s reach in San Francisco Bay and the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta with new capabilities and clients.
FlowWest is pleased to announce the addition of Dr. Michael MacWilliams PhD, PE to our team as a partner and Principal Engineer. Dr. MacWilliams expands FlowWest’s capabilities into new areas including three-dimensional hydrodynamic and sediment transport modeling, sea level rise planning, and coastal and marsh restoration. He will extend FlowWest’s reach in San Francisco Bay and the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta with new capabilities and clients.
FlowWest participated in the MESA STEM Industry Collaboration Day at Sacramento City College yesterday. SCC MESA (Math, Engineering, Science Achievement Program) is an equity-focused program that supports students who come from historically underrepresented backgrounds to pursue STEM careers. Julius Ratemo, EIT represented the firm at the event and engaged with the bright minds currently enrolled and alumni of the program.
FlowWest founder Dr. Mark Tompkins to participate in National Academy of Sciences Policy Forum on Nature Based Solutions in Washington, D.C. February 7-8.
FlowWest has partnered with the Upper Mattaponi Indian Tribe to implement sustainable practices that harmonize with the Tribe's cultural and environmental values. Anthony Falzone, Principal Geomorphologist, has recently returned from a visit with the Tribe to meet in person, take in the beauty of their land, and to continue building a strong relationship with the Tribe. This collaboration underscores the importance of combining traditional knowledge with modern technologies to create holistic and effective strategies for climate resilience.
EBMUD invited FlowWest employees for a tour of the Mokelumne River hatchery and the adjacent Mokelumne River spawning and rearing habitat, led by Fisheries and Wildlife Manager Michelle Workman. FlowWest Co-Founders Paul Frank, Anthony Falzone and Mark Tompkins joined Environmental Planner Skyler Lewis to see both Chinook salmon and steelhead in the fish ladder and holding areas getting ready to enter the hatchery, and walked out on the bridge over to see the fish spawning in the river. Read more to learn about these incredible fish.
FlowWest recently embarked on an enriching corporate retreat that combined team building, strategic planning, and immersion in nature. In the heart of Sonoma County, this retreat served as a catalyst for collaboration, growth, and rejuvenation within the organization. Employees from across the country came together to spend time bonding and strategizing.
The City of Oakland has been working on a community-driven creek restoration project that will improve three daylighted sections of Courtland Creek, within Courtland Creek Park. The Courtland Creek Restoration Project (Project), an Oakland Measure DD Initiative, will protect, enhance, and restore approximately 950 feet of open creek channel.
Excitement is building on FlowWest’s Data Science Team as the California Water Data Challenge Event and Award Ceremony approaches on August 9-10 in La Jolla, CA. The event, designed to harness data's potential in redefining our grasp of safe drinking water access, vulnerabilities, and solutions, is where Senior Data Scientist, Ashley Vizek, and Data Scientists Erin Cain and Liz Stebbins will unveil their submitted project – UWDtap: Integrating California Urban Water Data. Read more about the project below.
Our Staff Web Developer, Willie Whitfield, performed with Team DRC on The Basketball Tournament on ESPN last week. The team and players were selected at a very high level and we are proud of our employee for competing and giving it his all!
Willie Whitfield has a lot to celebrate these days; from being freshly promoted to being on ESPN playing for Team DRC in The Basketball Tournament in a few short days, things are certainly exciting for him. FlowWest is proud to support our staff’’s growth and all their achievements, which is why this month’s Go With the Flow features our Staff Web Developer, Willie Whitfield. Catch Willie & Team DRC play some fierce basketball on ESPN+ at 10am Pacific / 1pm Eastern on 07/21 - come cheer him on with us!
FlowWest is thrilled to be participating in the biennial California Adaptation Forum. FlowWest has been working at the forefront of climate vulnerability assessment, adaptation planning, and climate resilience strategy development for nearly a decade. The Forum will be held this year in Pomona, CA from 7/31-8/2, and promises to be an inclusive gathering that will bring together folks approaching this complex work from different perspectives in order to expand climate resilience across the State. In our climate adaptation work, we have grown to appreciate the deep importance of creating spaces for diverse voices to be heard and how empathic practice is necessary for building pathways to climate resilience. Read more below.
FlowWest is still hiring for a water resources engineer. Are you passionate about fish passage design? Apply now to be involved with some of California's most cutting-edge water resource management solutions and a team making a difference in local watersheds.
Rivers are the lifelines of our planet, nurturing both human and natural ecosystems. One such remarkable river, the Tuolumne River, has captured the hearts of many with its mesmerizing beauty and vital role in sustaining life in Northern California. The Tuolumne River Trust, in collaboration with several sponsors including FlowWest, organized a grand event known as River Day to celebrate the river's splendor and raise awareness about its conservation. This year's River Day, held on June 4th 2023 at San Francisco's Little Marina Green, marked the 50th anniversary of World Environment Day and highlighted the importance of supporting local watersheds.
Enjoying the River View
FlowWest employee Ashley Vizek enjoys the photo backdrop of the Tuolumne River in San Francisco’s Little Marina Green; a gorgeous landscape worth protecting!
This past sunny Sunday, music blended with the sounds of nature as San Francisco's Little Marina Green transformed into a vibrant gathering place for River Day. From noon until 4 PM, attendees were treated to a captivating lineup of talented musicians who serenaded the crowd, infusing the atmosphere with melodies that echoed the spirit of the Tuolumne River. The performances by Marty O'Reilly, Kelly McFarling, Baby Steps, Kacie Hill, and Maya Elise and The Good Dream created a harmonious backdrop for a day filled with celebration and environmental consciousness.
Tuolumne River Trust's River Day celebrated the inherent beauty and ecological importance of the Tuolumne River. The event served as a harmonious convergence of music, environmental awareness, and community engagement. Through such collaborative endeavors, we can inspire others to cherish and safeguard our rivers, ensuring a vibrant and sustainable future for generations to come.
