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Debra Bouchard has been a senior limnologist/water quality planner with the King County Science and Technical Support Section since 1999. She manages the County’s Swimming Beach Monitoring Program and co-manages the Lakes and Streams Routine Monitoring programs.

Rachael Gravon joined the Science and Technical Support Section in 2013 as a water quality planner and limnologist. Rachael received her Master’s degree in Freshwater Ecology from Western Washington University, where she studied relationships between lake water quality
and freshwater algae populations and participated in numerous lake and stream monitoring programs. She provides technical support on various projects involving lake, stream, and watershed management.

Chris Gregersen is an ecologist in the King County Science section focusing on stream ecology and fisheries. His work includes investigating riverine habitat use by juvenile salmonids and their response to restoration, aquatic health monitoring, and salmonid population assessment. Chris is a proud WSU graduate, and comes to us with a diverse background in fisheries work from both Idaho Fish and Game and Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.

Chris Knutson is a Water Quality Planner in the King County Science and Technical Support Section. Chris works on a variety of freshwater related projects including: small lakes volunteer monitoring program, aquatic plant and invasive species issues, microbial source tracking, harmful algal blooms, and various other aquatic monitoring projects. Chris also manages the Science Summer Youth Intern program. He has a BA in Environmental Planning and Policy from Western Washington University and is the current President of the Washington State Lake Protection Association (WALPA).

Andrew Miller joined the King County Science and Technical Support Section in the fall of 2013 as a water quality planner. He supports ongoing monitoring programs that track general river and stream health via measurement and assessment of stream flow and in-stream concentrations of bacteria, nutrients, conventionals, and other parameters. Andrew received his Master’s degree in Forest Hydrology from West Virginia University, where he studied the hydrologic impacts of mountaintop removal coal mining.

Jen Vanderhoof is a Senior Ecologist in the Science and Technical Support Section. Her work often focuses on issues related to wildlife, biodiversity, and climate change. Jen frequently contributes to interdisciplinary projects involving the Parks Division, Roads Services Division, the Director’s Office, and the Floodplain Management Section. Jen’s hobbies include photography, and she brings this talent to bear at work whenever possible.

Dave White is the Science and Technical Support Section Manager within King County’s Water and Land Resources Division. Dave has held several positions over the past 17 years within Department of Natural Resources and Parks, including the Wastewater, Parks, and Solid Waste Divisions. Dave previously worked as an environmental consultant, as a university researcher, and as a Fisheries Officer in the Peace Corps in West Africa. He has an undergraduate degree in Environmental Science, and master’s degrees in Natural Resource Management and Public Policy.

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