Ethan is the regional manager for Stillwater’s Central California region. He currently works in various capacities on several large-scale hydroelectric projects in the Pacific Northwest, and watershed assessment projects throughout California. His current work includes technical studies focused on assessing the impacts of alterations to instream flows, water temperature, and urbanization on native fish in freshwater and estuary environments. When he is not chasing fish with a mask and snorkel, Ethan can be found running in the chaparral or surfing remote reefs.

Education: M.S., Fisheries Biology; B.S., Ecology and Evolution

Permits Held: USFWS Section 10(A)(1)(A) (Permit #TE198917-2) for tidewater goby

NMFS Section 10(A)(1)(A) (Permit #20085) for take of listed species for – South Central California Coast Steelhead