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FlowWest Visits Upper Mattaponi Indian Tribe in Virginia
FlowWest has always been dedicated to developing cutting-edge solutions for water resource management and climate resilience. Recognizing the need for inclusive and community-driven approaches, 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.
January 30, 2024 • 2 minutes
Erin Cain Promoted to Senior Data Scientist
We are thrilled to announce and congratulate Erin Cain on her well-deserved promotion to Senior Data Scientist! Erin has been an invaluable member of our team, consistently demonstrating exceptional skills, dedication, and a passion for data science.
January 19, 2024 • 1 minute
FlowWest at Mokelumne River Chinook salmon run in Central Valley
The 2023-24 fall run of Chinook salmon on the Mokelumne River is now the most successful return in more than 80 years. 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.
December 11, 2023 • 2 minutes
2023 FlowWest Retreat Recap
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.
September 25, 2023 • 2 minutes
Go With the Flow: New Hires Edition
This month's edition of Go With the Flow carries a delightful twist - the arrival of new employees at our firm! Our dynamic expansion calls for a celebration of the addition of Gareth Smith, our esteemed CAD Technician, who carries the distinction of being our first full-time hire in this role. Hailing from the midwest, Gareth brings forth a potent blend of vigor and expertise that invigorates our expanding team. Additionally, we welcome Julius Ratemo, who has joined our engineering team as a Hydraulic Modeler. Julius is diligently working towards obtaining his PE license while simultaneously fortifying his skillset. Both Julius and Gareth are extensively involved in aquatic projects across California.
September 5, 2023 • 6 minutes
Now Hiring: Water Resources Engineers
🎣 Do you dream of improving fisheries stock in California? Are rivers where you feel most at home? Are you a water resources engineer looking for your next move? If so, we are hiring for the next cohort of rockstar engineers to join our team at FlowWest and we want you! 🎣
August 24, 2023 • 1 minute
Courtland Creek Project Breaks Ground
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.
August 7, 2023 • 1 minute
UWDtap: A Glimpse into the Future at the California Water Data Challenge
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. California's Open and Transparent Water Data Act sets the stage for transformative change by sharing water and ecosystem data in an open format. This legislation not only paves the way for groundbreaking tools but also encourages engagement with the open data portal, ensuring collaborative improvements.
August 3, 2023 • 2 minutes
Senior Engineer, Anna Kladzyk Constantino, to Lead Workshop at California Adaptation Forum
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 bringing 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.
July 12, 2023 • 2 minutes