M.S. Rangeland Ecology and Watershed Management, University of Wyoming; B.S. Environmental, Population and Organismic Biology, University of Colorado

Katie has twelve years experience managing and completing a wide range of environmental projects including: fisheries habitat restoration projects, bio-engineered stream bank stabilization, stream surveys and fisheries analyses, wetland delineations, water quality monitoring, environmental analyses, vegetation and wildlife mapping, environmental permitting and landscape planning. She specializes in identifying and addressing limiting factors to trout populations. Her recent research interests include quantifying the utilization of constructed stream habitats by resident and migratory trout and longevity of bio-engineered bank stabilization projects. Katie’s excellent communication and organizational skills combined with her thorough scientific knowledge has allowed her to consistently manage projects for IMA that achieve client goals while adhering to project budgets and schedules.

M.S. Land Rehabilitation, Montana State University; B.S. in Wildlife Biology, University of Vermont

Jeff has sixteen years experience in wetland habitat mitigation, restoration and enhancement, bio-engineered erosion control and the restoration of native plant communities. Most recently he has focused on restoration and creation of water bird habitats for sensitive species and the establishment and maintenance of dry land plant communities for upland nesting waterfowl, passerine songbirds and upland game. Jeff has designed over 30 wildlife habitat projects throughout the west and has been the IMA project manager on multiple complex environmental projects. Jeff has been the IMA project leader on multiple team-based environmental projects and has effectively coordinated projects with engineering, landscape architecture and land planning firms

Ph.D. Range Science/Ecology, Colorado State University, M.S. Biology, East Carolina University B.S. Botany, University of Washington

Paul has over twenty years experience in wetland, riparian and rangeland ecology, including research, grant writing, publication, and resource analysis. He has expertise in plant-based approaches to wastewater treatment, sediment control, and streambank stabilization; invasive plant establishment in wetlands; plant-soil relations; and quantitative methods for ecological and water resource studies. Paul worked as an assistant professor at Montana State University for 7 years before joining IMA and taught courses in wetland ecology, watershed management, and ecological monitoring. Paul has provided his expertise in statistics and scientific monitoring on numerous IMA projects and has contributed directly to research on revegetation methods for sedge wetlands, analysis of thermal impacts from pond development, design of a wetland plant nursery, completing a stormwater wetland feasibility analysis, studies of weed control and streambank bio-engineering, and designs for a wastewater wetland treatment facility.

M.S. Water Resources and Environmental Engineering, University of Colorado, B.S. Civil Engineering, Lehigh University

Eric specializes in river restoration design, hydraulic modeling, water quality testing, modeling and improvement techniques, fluvial geomorphology, grading plans for wetlands and ponds, stream surveying and watershed mapping. His experience is marked by over 50 miles of stream and river projects, 185 acres of wetland and pond work, and the 100 plus projects he has worked on involving surveying, design, permitting, construction management and/or scientific research. Eric is a registered Professional Engineer in the states of Idaho, Wyoming and Colorado.

B.A. Environmental Conservation, University of Colorado

We are deeply saddened by the death of our friend and colleague Andy Smith. He passed away on June 12, 2010. We enjoyed working with him for 7 years. He was a field scientist focusing on stream habitat restoration and he was very passionate about his work. He was able to take on any field task no matter how random or challenging. When he wasn’t in the field he was compiling reports in the office, correcting our grammar, making us laugh with his wonderfully inappropriate humor, partaking in the office goodies and going on coffee runs. Andy genuinely cared about the people in his life and was very thoughtful in his daily interactions. When he wasn’t working, he enjoyed spending time with his adorable daughter Anika, socializing, being on the river fishing, mountain biking and skiing. We will all miss him greatly.

Taken by Water

He had gone this gray and spitting day looking for fishes, to study the work of his own hands – work done from his heart in the bright glow of a computer screen and then hand and hand with heavy equipment rumbling. How had the great mother re-worked this work - the pool: riffle ratios, meander patterns and bottom substrates so carefully manipulated by he to help her own? Surprisingly he spied a crane’s nest, tucked in neatly and nestled in sedges, surrounded by the protection of water, with the water coming down. She was prostrate, sodden, her neck outstretched and body draped to protect her egg, the season was late, odds were against her and still she hung on. But the water kept coming and when he returned two weeks later she was gone - her nest overwhelmed and flooded. In a single fleeting moment a decision was made and with rufous blur and dripping wings she took flight and disappeared.

Jeff Klausmann, June 14, 2010

B.S Biology, Idaho State University

An Idaho native, Krissy's professional experience started out by completing a three-year internship at the Idaho National Laboratory. She conducted a wide variety of research in both the chemical and nuclear engineering departments. She then moved on to the Natural Resource Conservation Service as a soil conservation technician in Driggs, ID. While at the NRCS, she helped local landowners receive federal dollars to spend on conservation practices and would assist in designing, installing, and overseeing construction projects. Most of her NRCS experience involved restoring stream banks in the Teton Valley and working with local farmers to improve crop production by promoting conservation methods. Krissy�s background enhances IMA�s daily operations with her extensive mapping and field experience. Krissy loves the outdoors, enjoying such activities as running, backpacking, rock climbing, and skiing. She also volunteers her time on the Soil Conservation District Board.

B.S. Field Biology, Pittsburg State University

Ian has six years of experience doing Field Work for several state agencies as well as seven years of experience working as a ranch hand for a private land owner. After graduating with a degree in Field Biology from Pittsburg State University in Kansas he started working for the Missouri Department of Natural Resources as a habitat technician on one of the few tall grass prairie preserves left in the United States. After this he went on to work for Kansas Fish Wildlife and Parks as a habitat technician for a mined land reclamation area in southeast Kansas. The majority of this experience working in the Midwest involved native forb seed collection, prescribed burning, invasive species control, as well as wildlife and plant surveys on species such as the Greater Prairie Chicken and Bobwhite Quail. Ian moved to Idaho with his wife in 2008 and worked for three years with the Idaho Department of Fish and Game capturing and radio collaring mule deer in eastern Idaho. He enjoys everything outdoors and anything mechanical.

B.S Environmental Science, University of Idaho; A.A.S. Diesel Mechanics, College of Southern Idaho

Tige has grown up in agricultural and brings his expertise of modern farming practices and land management to the team at IMA. While working in mining in Central Idaho, Tige discovered an interest in the reclamation. In addition to reseeding projects, Tige carries out logistics and heavy equipment operation on many projects. When not in the field, he can be found in the shop repairing equipment. In his free time, Tige enjoys skiing, golf, and riding cutting horses.

B.S. Horticulture, Colorado State University; M.S. Land Rehabilitation, Montana State University

Philip’s graduate research at MSU focused on the management and ecology of invasive plants. His interest lies in integrating cultural, mechanical, biological, and chemical techniques to create comprehensive, sustainable weed management plans. He strives to convey the importance of annual monitoring and early detection of invasive plant populations to prevent large infestations before they occur. His related experience includes working as an invasive plant ecology field research assistant and database manager at MSU, and as a botanist for private consulting firms. He also has experience with greenhouse, native plant nursery, and landscaping work.

B.A. Communications, University of Utah

Jenny comes from Utah and has been with Intermountain Aquatics for eight years. Jenny provides all of the bookkeeping services and project reconciliations for IMA as well as assisting in day-to-day office operations and human resources. Jenny thrives on multi-tasking, being efficient and organized. She is thrilled to be working for a company that brings many great environmental goals to the community.