Becky is the Water Quality Manager at Watershed Consulting Associates – a stormwater-focused design consulting firm located in Burlington. Becky specializes in field monitoring and performance evaluation of stormwater controls – with a particular focus on wet extended detention basins, bioretention, and gravel wetlands. She holds a Master of Science degree from the University of Vermont in aquatic science and a Bachelor’s degree from Harvard University and is currently working to complete her doctoral studies focused on physical detention pond characteristics’ influence on internal nutrient cycling. Becky is also investigating the use of floating treatment wetland technology (floating mats covered in vegetation) for application in cold climates to improve water quality. Previously, she worked as the Manager for the VT Green Infrastructure Collaborative – a partnership between the Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation and the Lake Champlain Sea Grant Program at the University of Vermont dedicated to using sound science to develop and implement a statewide green infrastructure plan to manage stormwater runoff from developed lands. Becky has a special place in her heart for the Winooski NRCD – where she spent a year as the Urban Conservationist in 2010 – and is happy to contribute to their continued great work.