Laura Belanger

Experience

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  Center for Advanced Decision Support in Water and Environmental Systems (CADSWES)

  Sept 1999 - Aug 2000

  Graduate Research Assistant

  Developed engineering object code for RiverWare modeling software in response to client requirements. Documented, tested, debugged and integrated new code. Provided bilingual (English and Spanish) RiverWare user training.

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  Institute of Arctic and Alpine Research (INSTAAR)

  Sept 2000 - May 2002

  Graduate Research Assistant

  Examined spatial, temporal and ecological impacts of acid rock drainage in collaboration with a local stakeholders group. Planned and implemented water quality and biological sampling events. Performed laboratory analysis of samples.

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  Hydrosphere Resource Consultants

  Dec 2002 - Jun 2008

  Water Resources/Environmental Engineer

  Engineer and project manager for a variety of projects including water quality and biological field studies, environmental permitting and regulatory work, RiverWare surface water modeling, water conservation planning, and database development and management.

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  Headwaters Corporation

  Sept 2008 - Oct 2010

  Water Resources Engineer

  Engineer for the Platte River Recovery Implementation Program (PRRIP), an agreement between three states (WY, CO and NE), the federal government, water users, and environmental groups to improve habitats for four threatened and endangered species. Evaluated and advanced a variety of water projects to provide species flows and create and maintain habitat. Provided technical, managerial and administrative support to the PRRIP’s Executive Director and Water Advisory Committee. Assisted other clients in developing and implementing comprehensive water conservation plans and compiling drought planning resources. Show less

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  Western Resource Advocates

  May 2011 - now

  Senior Water Resources Engineer and Policy Advisor

  Evaluate proposed water supply projects for environmental and related impacts and develop alternative supply options that balance human needs with protecting healthy rivers.