Staff Profiles
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Joan Nichol, Senior Environmental Planner and Technical EditorJoan Nichol has worked on complex water resource projects for over 26 years, coordinating teams of scientists and planners and preparing technical reports of many types. Much of her work involves coordinating NEPA compliance for projects in rural landscapes. Joan has permitted construction of dams, hydropower plants and fishery facilities. In addition, she is an experienced technical editor. |
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George Gilmour, Senior Fisheries BiologistGeorge Gilmour has over 15 years of experience evaluating the effects of resource development on resident and anadromous fish populations and their habitat. He has a broad understanding of aquatic resource issues associated with hydroelectric project relicensing and license compliance, hatchery management, urban and rural development, and timber harvest activities; and has extensive experience applying his knowledge in support of the NEPA process and Section 7 ESA consultation. |
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Jason Shappart, Fisheries ScientistJason Shappart has over 12 years of experience determining fish distribution, abundance, habitat requirements, and limiting factors in the Pacific Northwest, focusing primarily on river and stream systems. Jason's particular area of interest is in arid landscapes and bull trout ecology. Over the last six years, his work has primarily focused on fish and habitat issues related to hydroelectric project operations. He also has a thorough understanding of Endangered Species Act, wetland, and in-water-work regulation and compliance. |
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Robyn Redekopp, Fisheries BiologistRobyn Redekopp has a degree in Aquatic and Fisheries Sciences, specializing in aquatic ecology and resource conservation. She has experience in both aquatic and marine ecosystems and has been involved in fish abundance studies, food web analyses including stomach content identification, habitat usage studies and creel surveys. Robyn also has a background in document management and organization, particularly quality control, data compilation and comment processing. She has been trained in the use of hydroacoustic technology to monitor fish abundance. |
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Eileen McLanahan, Senior Terrestrial BiologistEileen McLanahan has over 20 years of experience in analyzing the effects of land and water resource development on wildlife habitats and species of the Pacific Northwest and Alaska. Although her technical assignments cover a broad range of issues, her focus is on hydropower, and she uses her knowledge of FERC and NEPA requirements to assist clients in developing effective strategies for permitting, licensing and relicensing, and long-term license compliance. |
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Jeff Boyce, Forest Ecologist / NEPA SpecialistJeff Boyce is a Certified Forester with expertise in silvicultural management of forest and wildlife habitat. He has over 15 years of experience in project planning and resource evaluations following the NEPA process, with specialized experience in Forest Service project and planning regulations and special use permitting. |
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Amy Corsini, Project AssistantAmy Corsini has assisted Meridian's project teams for over eight years with the coordination of contracting, budgeting, document production and in many other critical capacities. Amy has a Masters in Business Administration with an emphasis in Public Administration, and a BS Business Administration with an emphasis in Project Management. |