Andrew joined the Flood Safety District in September of 2015 as an Engineering Technician. He manages the District’s GIS Program and is currently developing an Asset Management Program to capture institutional knowledge in support the District’s commitment to make data informed decisions. Andrew provides field and technical support for projects across the district, with a focus on engineering and natural resources. Before joining the District, Andrew worked on the Columbia Slough Watershed Team at the Bureau of Environmental Services and was an active volunteer with the Columbia Slough Watershed Council. He has worked locally and internationally on watershed restoration, community outreach, and early childhood environmental education programs. Andrew received a B.S. of Environmental Studies from Portland State University. As a native Portlander and lover of all things outdoors, Andrew has spent his entire life recreating in the Columbia River Basin. He enjoys sharing his passion for the Slough with others and envisions a future where the Slough is thought of as an invaluable community resource that provides environmental education and recreational opportunities for the surrounding community.
