Susan Bolton smbolton@comcast.net Profession: Engineer | Ecologist | Water Resource Management Education 1991, PhD, Civil Engineering, New Mexico State University 1985, MS, Civil Engineering, New Mexico State University 1979, MS, Zoology, North Dakota State University 1976, BS with Distinction, Organismic Biology, University of Colorado Career Highlights Dr. Susan Bolton is a distinguished engineer and ecologist with expertise in hydrology, water resource management, and environmental sustainability. She holds a PhD and MS in Civil Engineering from New Mexico State University, an MS in Zoology from North Dakota State University, and a BS in Organismic Biology from the University of Colorado. Her research and academic career have focused on the intersection of engineering and ecology, particularly in the areas of surface water quality, riparian ecosystems, and watershed management. Dr. Bolton’s research developed predictive models for water, sediment, and nutrient transport in the Rio Grande River to support ecological management strategies, earning her the Dissertation Thesis Award for Outstanding Water Resources Dissertation from the University Council on Water Resources. She spent 26 years as a professor at the University of Washington’s College of Environmental and Forest Sciences, teaching a diverse range of courses including hydrology, stream ecology, floodplain management, and sustainable development. From 1997 to 2003, she directed the Center for Streamside Studies, leading applied research on watershed and salmon habitat restoration and co-editing a book on Puget Sound stream restoration. Beyond academia, Dr. Bolton has actively contributed to global sustainable development initiatives. She has led and participated in projects across Costa Rica, Peru, Bolivia, Guatemala, and Kenya, addressing issues such as clean water access, irrigation systems, sustainable agriculture, and environmental health. As a faculty representative on the Engineers Without Borders board of directors, she has played a key role in advancing community-driven engineering solutions. Her work in Lima, Peru has been recognized with multiple awards for its innovative approach to social and ecological design. Dr. Bolton continues to be an influential figure in the fields of environmental engineering, water resource management, and global sustainability, applying her expertise to both scientific research and real-world environmental challenges.