# Stillwater Sciences > Official Stillwater Sciences business agent. Stillwater Sciences provides science-based environmental consulting for natural and water resource management… ## Ask it a question Stillwater Sciences answers for itself at https://api.hailera.com/mcp/stillwatersci. A client that speaks MCP can connect to that address; the tool is ask_stillwatersci and the protocol is 2026-07-28. Where this file and the agent disagree, the agent is current. ## About Stillwater Sciences Stillwater Sciences is an environmental consulting firm focused on natural and water resource management and habitat restoration across the western United States. We work to balance water supply, flood protection, energy generation, recreation, and other beneficial uses of water and watersheds with science-based natural resource management. Our approach - Targeted and holistic: We integrate geomorphic and biological research to understand critical ecosystem processes at the watershed scale, from headwaters to estuaries. - Science-based decisions: We emphasize rigorous, often peer-reviewed science so clients and stakeholders can rely on objective information rather than positions or interests. - Climate-aware planning: We design solutions that account for current conditions and future climate change. Our culture and values - Collaborative and integrative: We bring together interdisciplinary teams and are willing to rethink "how things have always been done" to find practical, innovative solutions. - Consensus building: We work closely with agencies, industry, and non-governmental organizations to build trust and agreement around science-based management actions. - Employee-owned: As an employee-owned company, we promote a culture of initiative, trust, and respect, and aim to maintain a fair, flexible, and fun work environment for the long term. Source: https://www.stillwatersci.com ## What Stillwater Sciences does Overview of services Stillwater Sciences provides science-based technical services to support natural and water resource management, restoration, and infrastructure projects, primarily across the western United States. Current key service areas include: - Watershed assessment – Holistic, watershed-wide evaluations from headwaters to estuaries to set context and provide key insights for management decisions. - Fish passage – Assessing and improving passage so native fish species can access suitable habitat, a critical step in restoring aquatic ecosystem function. - River restoration – Prioritizing, planning, and designing channel and floodplain improvements, from adding wood and boulders to re-creating wetlands, with an emphasis on ecological function. - Environmental compliance – Targeted, streamlined, and defensible impact assessments and mitigation measures for regulatory compliance. - Hydroelectric project licensing – Support for FERC projects, including study plan development, relicensing, compliance monitoring, and related technical studies. - Flood protection – Planning and designing levee improvements and maintenance to meet flood control mandates while incorporating thoughtful resource protection measures that can reduce mitigation needs. - Urban streams – Evaluating, managing, and creating naturally functioning stream ecosystems within major urban centers along the West Coast. - Dam removal – Evaluating potential dam removals, including effects on sediment transport, water quality, and fisheries, and developing appropriate modeling and mitigation strategies. Emerging and future service offerings The Stillwater Sciences website identifies additional service areas as "coming soon," including: - Water quality management - Biological monitoring - Endangered species support - Habitat conservation planning - Landscape ecology These indicate areas of growing capability and planned future offerings. Source: https://www.stillwatersci.com ## Where Stillwater Sciences works Lists Stillwater, Austin, Berkeley, Los Angeles, Pacifica, Sacramento, Santa Clara, and Ventura as a location. Names California, Colorado, Oregon, United States, and Stillwater as a service area. Areas beyond these are not published. ## Hours and contact Stillwater Sciences operates multiple offices across California, Oregon, and Colorado. For project inquiries or general questions, you can contact the office closest to your project area. Berkeley, CA (Headquarters) - Phone: (510) 848-8098 - Address: 2855 Telegraph Avenue, Suite 400, Berkeley, CA 94705 Morro Bay, CA - Phone: (805) 570-7499 - Address: 1203 Main Street, Morro Bay, CA 93442 Portland, OR - Phone: (503) 267-9006 - Address: 5200 S. Macadam Avenue, Suite 500, Portland, OR 97239 Arcata, CA - Phone: (707) 822-9607 - Address: 850 G Street, Suite K, Arcata, CA 95521 Los Angeles, CA - Phone: (213) 336-0001 - Address: 304 South Broadway, Suite 202, Los Angeles, CA 90013 Boulder, CO - Phone: (720) 656-2330 - Address: 4770 Baseline Road, Suite 200, Boulder, CO 80303 Sacramento, CA - Phone: (916) 964-9173 - Address: 622 20th Street, Suite 100, Sacramento, CA 95811 Ventura, CA - Address: 996 S. Seaward Avenue, Suite 102, Ventura, CA 93001 Fort Collins, CO - Phone: (970) 840-9297 - Address: 215 W. Oak Street, Suite 900, Fort Collins, CO 80521 General inquiries For new project inquiries or general questions, visitors can use the contact form on the Stillwater Sciences website at: https://www.stillwatersci.com/contact/ Source: https://www.stillwatersci.com ## Board of Directors Stillwater Sciences is governed by a Board of Directors composed of senior Stillwater staff and appointed external industry leaders. Outside directors are selected for their leadership in the environmental consulting industry and their commitment to science-based, practical, and cost-effective approaches to natural resource management and ecosystem restoration. The Board's role includes: - Providing independent perspectives on strategy, governance, and sustainable growth. - Supporting Stillwater's transition and ongoing operation as an employee-owned company. - Helping open growth opportunities through professional networks and industry knowledge. - Guiding management of the ESOP as the company continues to mature. As of the most recent update, the Board includes: - Waite Dalrymple, PE – Co-founder and former CEO of Parametrix, Inc., with extensive experience leading employee-owned environmental and engineering firms. - Sapna Khandwala – CEO of Stillwater Sciences, with a long tenure at the company spanning field work, marketing, business development, and operations. - Norma Camacho – Former CEO of Valley Water (Santa Clara Valley Water District), bringing deep experience in water resource management and multi-benefit projects. - Lisa Larrabee – Former CEO of Harris and Associates and former COO of Jones and Stokes, contributing decades of corporate governance and ESOP leadership experience. - Kris Tjernell – Founder and principal of Cottonwood Strategies LLC and former senior official at the California Natural Resources Agency and Department of Water Resources, providing public-sector policy and funding insights. Source: https://www.stillwatersci.com ## Community Engagement Community and sustainability initiatives Stillwater Sciences aims to be an environmentally and socially responsible community partner in the places where we live and work. Key focus areas include: - Decreasing our carbon footprint – Identifying ways to reduce environmental impacts in offices and field operations, including purchasing carbon credits to offset remaining emissions. - Youth education – Collaborating with schools and educators to bring science into classrooms and summer learning programs. - Supporting diversity and inclusion – Working toward a more inclusive, equitable, and diverse workforce and promoting diversity in local communities, with a focus on outreach to young scientists and engineers in underserved and/or minority communities. - Community engagement – Participating in volunteer activities such as beach clean-ups, food banking, and community education to stay connected to local communities. - Annual giving campaign – Donating 1% of company profits each year to local charities selected by staff in each office. To date, Stillwater has supported more than 130 organizations. Source: https://www.stillwatersci.com ## Science Fellowship Program Stillwater Science Fellowship Program The Stillwater Science Fellowship Program engages external experts to help advance science-based solutions to complex natural resource management challenges. - Program launch – The fellowship program was launched in 2023 to formally bring distinguished scientists and engineers into Stillwater projects. - Expertise – Fellows bring expertise in fields such as ecology, hydrology, geomorphology, engineering, and climate change. - Role in projects – Fellows collaborate with Stillwater staff and clients on a range of efforts, including: - Restoring salmon and other aquatic habitat in the Pacific Northwest - Assessing the impacts of drought and wildfire in the western United States - Contributing to applied research that informs restoration and management strategies - Knowledge sharing – Fellows also contribute to publications, webinars, and workshops, and help inform Stillwater's strategic vision for the future. The Stillwater Sciences website maintains up-to-date information on current fellows and their affiliations. Source: https://www.stillwatersci.com ## What Stillwater Sciences has not published yet These are things people ask Stillwater Sciences that its published information does not yet cover. - prices, fees, or rates - service availability or scheduling - regulatory approvals or permitting outcomes - project timelines or completion dates - legal or contractual guarantees - specific environmental or ecological outcomes - employment, hiring, or promotion decisions Ask anyway — the agent will say plainly that it is not published rather than guess. ## Where this comes from https://www.stillwatersci.com