Sustain Local Mendocino Member since site was founded.
Anna Birkas
Hydrologist
This photo shows bio-engineered erosion control done with live willow cuttings,which take root and slow downslope soil movement.
This project successfully retarded dangerous cliff erosion at a project in Irish Beach, California.
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Anna Birkas Hydrologist
Ukiah, Ca.
(707) 463 - 1912
As a Watershed Scientist,
I take an integrative approach to surface water hydrology, concentrating on ecological interactions and human influences. I work with landowners and citizens through education and hands-on land use pracice, focusing on soil-water interactions, erosion control methods, sustainable development, habitat restoration, watershed management, conservation and surface water hydrology. I use statistical methods and modeling, specializing in spatial relationships.
I am also Co-Director of
Sustain Local Mendocino, along with Architect Joe Ødegård. We created this site to promote the long-term prosperity of our county.
My abilities & interests are as follows:
• Erosion control
• Watershed restoration
• Land use management
• Road repair
• Research & monitoring
• Coastal permit mitigations
• Rainwater catchment
• Water storage
• Living roofs
• Landscaping
• Greywater systems
• Bio swales
• Micro hydropower
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