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EDWARD SEQUENCE
WETLAND SCIENTIST, BIOLOGIST, RESTORATION ECOLOGIST
EDWARD SEQUENCE
ROSEVILLE, CA95678
Edward Sequence s qualifications include more than nine years experience in
the environmental consulting industry, where his skills have allowed him to
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gain extensive experience in all aspects of ecological restoration, wetlands and
SUMMARY threatened and endangered species issues.
Wetlands specialist
Restoration ecologist
Environmental compliance specialist This specialized skill set includes wetland delineation, upland and wetland
mitigation, wetland permitting, NEPA/CEQA compliance consulting,
CAREER SUMMARY
vegetation classification and mapping, fisheries habitat restoration, habitat
WestEKO International, 1999-Present
Restoration Ecologist/Wetlands Specialist evaluation for threatened and endangered species as well as some experience
conducting macro invertebrate and fish biomass surveys.
ENVIRON, 1998-1999
Environmental/Wetlands Scientist
Mr. Sequence also has experience working on numerous environmental
Golden Pacific Environmental, 1996-1998
compliance projects and has developed skills training construction crews,
Environmental Project Manager
tracking mitigation and monitoring programs, and communicating with
The Mullen+Watkins+Everett Group, 1992-1996
construction management teams. His experience also includes specifying,
Environmental Specialist/Wetlands Ecologist
installing, and monitoring sediment and erosion control measures (BMPs)
EDUCATION
with regard to water quality control and NPDES standards. This
BA, Environmental Conservation, University of
environmental compliance project experience is complemented by extensive
California, Santa Cruz, 1994
experience with resource agency permitting including Clean Water Act
Sections 401 and 404, CDFG Section 1600, Habitat Loss Permits, and numerous
AFFILIATIONS
other regional and local permits.
Society of Wetland Scientists
California Native Plant Society
International Erosion Control Association
Mr. Sequence has managed numerous projects from the initial assessment
Trout Unlimited
stage through planning, impact assessment, permitting, and mitigation design
Ducks Unlimited
to onsite construction supervision and mitigation implementation. His
CERTIFICATIONS/TRAINING
experience has also allowed him to manage many multidisciplinary teams of
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Wetland Delineation
specialists from both the private and public sector during the NEPA and
Certification Program Training Course, 1998
CEQA processes.
How to Select, Establish and Use Plants for Erosion
Control IECA Professional Development Course,
2001
HABITAT RESTORATION
PUBLICATIONS/PRESENTATIONS
Sequence, E., and Mitchell, B., Post Treatment
Berryessa Reservoir, Yolo County, California
Wetted Surface Area at the Putah Creek Nonpoint
Restoration Ecologist / Compliance Monitor
Source Pollution Project. Proceedings of the
Southwestern and Rocky Mountain Division American
CLIENT: City of Winters
Association for the Advancement of Science Seventy-
In response to projected temporary impacts to 3.7 acres of sage scrub from
Sixth Annual Meeting. Volume 34, Number 1, May
2000.
installation of an underground reservoir, WestEKO was retained to prepare
landscape plans and specifications, install the irrigation system and landscape
Sequence, E., and Faulkner, W., Rehabilitation and
Revegetation of a Landslide above the PG&E Moraga
plants and seed, and maintain and monitor the site. Preparation of the
Substation. Proceedings of the 37nd Annual
landscape plans and specifications involved coordination with City planners
International Erosion Control Association Conference,
February 5-9, 2006 and Land and Water Magazine,
and project engineers, and the plans were prepared quickly to secure state
July/August 2006.
funding for the reservoir project. Based on input from the project team
including construction personnel, native plants were salvaged and
transplanted and topsoil re applied. On behalf of the project, WestEKO
oversaw storm water pollution prevention measures and erosion control
during reservoir construction and the current re vegetation phase. The
irrigation system and native container plants and seed were successfully
installed in 2001.
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Coachella Canal Lining Project, Imperial County, California
Project Manager/Restoration Ecologist
CLIENT: Coachella Valley Water District/U.S. Bureau of Reclamation
Evaluated and delineated vegetation community changes from original 1989 mapping to 2000
conditions. Impacts to desert riparian and marsh/aquatic habitats resulting from the lining of
approximately 32 miles of earthen canal were then assessed. Coordinated with GIS staff to document
changes. Coordinated with the resource agencies and clients to resolve potential listed species issues
and managed wildlife biology staff assessing those potential issues. Prepared concept for desert
riparian habitat mitigation effort and final mitigation implementation plan for over 300 acres of
habitat creation.
Monterey Highlands Canyon Comprehensive Mitigation Plan, Monterey, California
Restoration Ecologist/Wetland Scientist
CLIENT: Granite Construction
Evaluated and mapped upland and wetland/riparian vegetation communities within the boundary as
defined the upper canyon. Work included mapping sensitive habitat (coastal sage scrub,
wetland/riparian areas, etc.), identifying and evaluating potential restoration areas, and assimilating
field data into usable form.
Temecula Creek Restoration, Riverside County, California
Restoration Ecologist
CLIENT: City of Temecula
Conducted a field meeting and inspection of grading with the contractor and the City of Temecula for
an ACOE and CDFG mitigation area. Work included coordination, field inspection, and resulting
recommendations. Continuing work includes implementation monitoring and long-term success
monitoring and reporting.
Emergency Storage Project Seacliff Pipeline, Santa Cruz County, California
Restoration Ecologist
CLIENT: Santa Cruz County Water Authority
Inspected proposed geotechnical boring locations for a proposed pipeline near Seacliff Reservoir.
Work included identifying biological constraints for access and drilling at eleven locations. Biological
constraints identified included coastal sage scrub habitat impacts, coast live oak presence, and
proposed boring locations in Seacliff Creek. Biological constraints were then analyzed referencing
existing 404 and 1601 permits and recommendations for avoidance, minimization and restoration
were produced.
WETLANDS DELINEATION, RESTORATION, PERMITTING, MONITORING AND
MITIGATION DESIGN
Miramar Naval Training Center Redevelopment, Orange County, California
Restoration Ecologist/Wetland Scientist
CLIENT: Private Developer
Participated in design charettes to incorporate natural wetland features in storm water retention
ponds. Ideas and input included development of functional wetland features, wildlife habitat, and
other amenities for sustainable community design.
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SR 56 Wetland Mitigation Plan, San Diego, California
Restoration Ecologist/Wetland Scientist
CLIENT: Jacob Engineering
Assisted in the preparation of a conceptual wetlands mitigation plan for the proposed SR 56
alignment as required by the ACOE and the CDFG. Work included mitigation ratio analyses and
mitigation report preparation.
Wetland Mitigation Site Selection Model, San Luis Obispo County, California
Restoration Ecologist/Wetland Scientist
CLIENT: San Luis Obispo County Water Authority
Worked with biology team to produce a model to select wetland mitigation sites in San Luis Obispo
County. Work included formulation of selection criteria, designation of values for those criteria, and
putting the criteria into a user friendly format. Field application of the model to select appropriate
mitigation sites to compensate for project related impacts was completed and site selection and
design is in progress.
U.S. Highway 285/S.H. 17 Safety Improvements, Keystone County, Colorado
Restoration Ecologist/Wetland Scientist
CLIENT: Colorado Department of Transportation
Conducted wetland delineation of a 10-mile highway corridor for the Colorado Department of
Transportation. Work included jurisdictional delineation, boundary verification with ACOE,
identification of conceptual mitigation areas, and 404 permitting. The work also included assuring
compliance with Colorado Senate Bill 40.
U.S. Highway 160 (west) Safety Improvements, Keystone County, Colorado
Restoration Ecologist/Wetland Scientist
CLIENT: Colorado Department of Transportation
Conducted wetland delineation of a 15 mile highway corridor west of Durango for the Colorado
Department of Transportation. Work included jurisdictional delineation, boundary verification with
the ACOE, identification of conceptual mitigation areas, and 404 permitting. The work also included
assuring compliance with Colorado Senate Bill 40.
Copper Bowl Expansion, Summitt County, Colorado
Restoration Ecologist/Wetland Scientist
CLIENT: Copper Mountain Ski Area
Assisted in the design of a wetland mitigation project at over 11,000 feet elevation to replace wetland
impacts associated with the construction of a new ski lift.
Snowmass Mountain Wetland Assessment, Pitkin County, Colorado
Restoration Ecologist/Wetland Scientist
CLIENT: Aspen Ski Company
Delineated wetlands in undeveloped areas of Snowmass Ski Area s special use permit area.
ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE AND BIOLOGICAL MONITORING
City of Modesto Reclaimed Water Distribution System, Modesto, California
Restoration Ecologist
CLIENT: City of Modesto
Tasks include obtaining 404, 1601, 401, and 4(d) permits for project approval, plan review, developing
a mitigation requirement database, conducting construction crew trainings, onsite biological and
environmental compliance monitoring, team meetings, coordination with city staff and construction
site managers, and agency coordination.
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Mission Creek Wetlands Management Plan, San Diego, California
Restoration Ecologist/Wetland Scientist
CLIENT: City of San Diego
Managed and conducted biological field studies and preparation of a wetlands management and
restoration opportunities report for Mission Creek in south San Diego. Tasks include project
management, team meetings, coordination with City staff, wetland delineations, restoration
opportunity identification, opportunities and constraints analysis, and preparation of a
comprehensive wetlands management plan.
Moraga Substation Coastal Sage Scrub Biological Monitoring, Moraga, California
Restoration Ecologist
CLIENT: Pacific Gas and Electric
Monitored the implementation and maintenance of a rehabilitated and re vegetated landslide. Work
included monitoring coastal sage scrub container plant and hydroseed applications, seed and plant
inspection, contractor training, success standard monitoring, project coordination, and maintenance
instruction and supervision.
Oak Grove Drive Wetland Mitigation, San Clemente California
Restoration Ecologist/Wetland Scientist
CLIENT: City of San Clemente
Monitored and inspected a wetland mitigation project for impacts incurred from a road widening
project. Work included project coordination, contractor/design team meetings, monitoring survey
staking, grading, container plant delivery, sediment and erosion control requirements, site mitigation
requirements, container plant and seed application, and final environmental compliance evaluation.
NEPA/CEQA COMPLIANCE MANAGEMENT AND REPORT PREPARATION
Sonoma Creek EIS/EIR and Restoration Plan
Restoration Ecologist
CLIENT: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Significantly contributed to the biology sections of the NEPA and CEQA document for the Sonoma
Creek Flood Control and Management Plan. Also played a major role in the preparation of a
restoration and mitigation plan for impacts to wetlands, waters of the U.S., riparian woodland, and
Marin coastal sage scrub. Work included restoration design, impact analysis, construction cost
estimates, alternatives analysis, plan review, and team coordination.
San Simeon Creek EIS/EIR and Mitigation Plan
Restoration Ecologist/Wetland Scientist
CLIENT: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Significantly contributed to the preparation of the mitigation plan for impacts to wetlands, waters of
the U.S. and riparian woodland. Work included restoration design and construction cost estimates.
Donner Creek Ski Area Expansion, New Parking Lots and Ski Lift, Tahoe County, California
Restoration Ecologist/Wetland Scientist
CLIENT: Donner Creek Ski Area
Managed a multi disciplinary team of specialists from both the public and private sector. Worked
closely with the Tahoe National Forest and Donner Creek Ski Area Management to effectively and
efficiently work through the NEPA/CEQA process from initial scoping through the final appeal and
Record of Decision signing. Compiled the specialists reports into the EA text and prepared the
wetland and socioeconomic sections.
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Colorado
Restoration Ecologist
CLIENT: Southern Ute Indian Tribe
Conducted an extensive wetland delineation of a 400 acre site on the Southern Ute Reservation.
Work included jurisdictional delineation, boundary verification with the ACOE, identification of
conceptual mitigation areas, and 404 permitting. The work also included preparation of support
material for the vegetation, physical environment, and wildlife sections of an EA prepared for the
Bureau of Indian Affairs.
STREAM HABITAT/FISHERIES RESTORATION
Rancho Creek Fisheries Habitat Restoration Plan, Ventura County, California
Restoration Ecologist
CLIENT: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Los Angeles District
Assisted in the preparation of a preliminary restoration plan for lower Rancho Creek with special
attention to re establishing a migration route for salmon spawning. Work included conceptual
design, report edits, and graphics preparation.
Mountain Gravel Habitat Restoration, Los Alamitos, California
Restoration Ecologist
CLIENT: Granite Gravel
Team member in the design of Los Alamitos River Restoration to mitigate for gravel harvest activities.
Work involved data collection, data analysis, and preparation of design figures to support Individual
404 Permit renewal application.
Yuba Reservoir, Yuba County, California
Restoration Ecologist
CLIENT: Sutter Buttes Development, LLC
Worked with engineers on the design of the restoration of Yuba Creek to mitigate for impacts
associated with an in stream reservoir. Design included drop structures, bank recontouring and
stabilization using bioengineered treatments, and recreating a 1:1 pool to riffle ratio.
Alpine Cascade Ranch Trout Habitat Enhancement, Archuleta County, Colorado
Restoration Ecologist
CLIENT: Pagosa Land and Cattle Company
Team member in the design of San Juan River Trout Habitat Enhancement/ Restoration to improve
health and size of trout population. Work involved data collection, data analysis, and preparation of
design figures to support Regional General 404 Permit application.
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