Integral Consulting Inc.

Dr. Deborah Rudnick is an ecologist specializing in the design and execution of complex ecological investigations in upland terrestrial, freshwater, estuarine, and marine environments. In her 15 years of professional experience, Dr. Rudnick has conducted research in population ecology, behavioral and trophic ecology, and invasion biology. She has designed and conducted stable isotope analyses and experimental mesocosms to investigate aquatic food webs. She has implemented research and monitoring of upland terrestrial, riparian and aquatic systems involving biological inventories, riparian restoration, geomorphological studies, macroinvertebrate sampling, water quality monitoring, evaluation of pharmaceutical products in the marine environment, and in-stream improvements for fish and wildlife habitat in a diverse range of geographic regions. Dr. Rudnick has designed exposure models and conducted ecological risk assessments for wood processing facilities, arid upland mining sites, shipping facilities, and urban estuaries. She has conducted site assessments to meet regulatory guidance including biological assessments, essential fish habitat assessments, terrestrial ecological evaluations (TEEs) under the Washington State Model Toxics Control Act (MTCA), and site evaluations under various state-level regulatory programs in Oregon, Colorado, Washington, and Nevada. Dr. Rudnick has provided leadership on research and management teams addressing invasive species and ecosystem health.

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