Kevin Erwin, Consulting Ecologist, Inc.» Projects

Institute of Wetland Research, Beijing, China

Kevin Erwin — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 16:16:48 +0000

Belum-Temengor Tropical Rainforest

Jennifer — Mon, 19 Sep 2011 14:16:30 +0000

The essential task of the Belum-Temengor Tropical Rainforest Project is to prepare a program for resource management reform and systematic development of the tourism potential, aligning the agendas of various government agencies and the private sector

United Nations Recognizes Gulfstream Ecosystem Restoration

Jennifer — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 13:49:46 +0000

Gulfstream Natural Gas System’s 400-acre Lake Wales Forest Restoration project is one of 30 successful environmental initiatives recently featured in a report released globally by the United Nations Environment Programme read more

Water Resources and Global Climate Change

Jennifer — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 16:36:28 +0000

Water Resource and Global Climate Change: Critical Conditions within the Saloum & Casamance Catchments of Senegal & an Opportunity for Management and Restoration of Wetlands and Livelihoods

Institute of Wetland Research

Jennifer — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 13:51:48 +0000

The Ramsar Scientific and Technical Review Panel (STRP) wetland restoration, mitigation and management working group has been reviewing the existing Ramsar guidance on wetland restoration with the aim of determining if it needs updating and/or expanding. On June 22-25, 2011, the wetland restoration workshop hosted by Professor Cui Lijuan, of the Institute of Wetland Research, Chinese Academy of Forestry, was held in Beijing, China.

Wetlands and the 2004 Tsunami

Jennifer — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 13:45:59 +0000

As part of the global response to the 2004 tsunami disaster, the Ramsar Convention asked Wetlands International to coordinate efforts to bring together scientifically sound advice on wetlands in the region in order to assist governments in choosing the most effective response measures.

Seychelles Wetlands Evaluation and Workshop

Jennifer — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 13:42:36 +0000

Kevin Erwin accompanied Ramsar Convention Secretary General Mr Anada Tiéga and the Senior Regional Advisor for Africa Mr Abou Bamba, the President of the Republic of Seychelles, H.E. James Michel, during a week-long celebration of World Wetlands Day in March 2010. As a means of promoting measures to further encourage the wise use of wetlands Kevin evaluated coastal lagoons, mangrove swamps, beaches, streams and coral reefs.

Kampung Penarik Mainland Coastal Tourism Development and Setiu Wetland State Park

Jennifer — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 13:39:29 +0000

A team of international experts collaborated to evaluate the Setiu Wetland area in Malaysia to prepare an integrated development plan. The Malaysian government hired the team to develop a plan to protect the wetlands and waterways while providing sustainable agriculture and ecotourism for the region.

Wetlands on Phosphate Mined Lands

Jennifer — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 13:35:54 +0000

Evaluation of Constructed Wetlands on Phosphate Mined Lands

In 1994 a coalition of researchers from the private sector, NGOs and the universities led by Kevin Erwin and Ronnie Best (UF Center for Wetlands) undertook a monumental two year study of wetlands created on reclaimed phosphate mined lands (Erwin, et al., 1997). The primary task of this ambitious project was to asses and analyze the available data base and where necessary to supplement the available data base with limited additional sampling and ecosystem modeling.

Watershed Studies – Lee & Volusia Counties

Jennifer — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 13:32:47 +0000

KECE has conducted numerous watershed and mega-watershed studies for a variety of purposes. In the late 1980’s the firm worked with David Godschalk to produce the Lee County Coastal Study to be used in amending the Coastal Management Element of their Comprehensive Plan. The first work of its kind in the state of Florida and possibly the nation it was produced, reviewed and adopted by County and State officials immediately following of the State Comprehensive Planning and Land Development Regulation Act.