Wetlands

Dr. Mike Burchell

 Assistant Professor And Extension Specialist In Biological And Agricultural Engineering

  • Restoration techniques for prior converted wetlands and tidal marshes
  • Effects of grassed/forested riparian buffers on reducing nutrient/sediment loads to streams
  • Design and monitoring of stormwater constructed wetlands and bioretention areas
  • Innovative stormwater best management practices (BMPs) in coastal areas
  • Stability of restored coastal streams
  • Golf course BMPs

Areas of Expertise
Agricultural Engineering
Lawns/Turfgrass
Restoration Ecology
Wetlands
Pollution
Restoration Ecology
Water Resources
Wetlands
Colleges
CALS
ENGIN

Dr. R. Wayne Skaggs

 William Neal Reynolds Professor And Distinguished University Professor Of Biological And Agricultural Engineering

Drainage; subsurface water management engineering; water table control and sub-irrigation; water management and hydrology of shallow water table soils, including wetlands; wetlands issues; water quality issues. Member of National Academy of Sciences.

Areas of Expertise
Agricultural Engineering
Irrigation/Water Management
Wetlands
Colleges
CALS
ENGIN

Dr. Mike Vepraskas

 William Neal Reynolds Professor Of Soil Science

Wetland soil genesis, soil hydric properties and morphology. Identifying wetland boundaries using soil indicators of wetlands.

Areas of Expertise
Soil Science
Wetlands
Colleges
CALS