Staff Bios

Ryan
DeKnikker
Fisheries Habitat Biologist
Phone number: 
509-945-5389
Bio: 

Location:

 Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife. 1130 W University Way. Ellensburg, WA 98926

Education:

Bachelor of Science Fish & Wildlife Management, Professional Certification - River Restoration

Years with the Program:

9 years

Areas of expertise in work activities:

 Hec Ras 2D hydraulic modeling, Restoration concept designs, FAA Part 107 Drone Pilot, GIS, construction oversight

Program/Projects:

Yakima Klickitat Fisheries Project - Habitat, Fisheries Resource Management - Yakama Reservation Watersheds Project

Projects/Manager:

Durham Irrigation Dam Removal, Ahtanum Floodplain Restoration at LaSalle High School, Willy Dick Creek Levee Removal, Ahtanum Creek Floodplain at 62nd, South Fork Ahtanum Culvert Removal, North Fork Toppenish Creek Levee Removal, Teanaway Community Forest Tributary Restoration, North Fork Teanaway Large Woody Material Additions, North Fork Taneum Wood Replenishment, Yakima River Edge Habitat Project