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Camas is pleased to announce that Annie Ng has joined our Team! Annie is an Environmental Planner II at Camas, specializing in hydropower regulatory compliance, complex NEPA document development, and multifaceted public consultation processes. She frequently supports FERC and NEPA regulatory documents, including Pre-Application Documents, Initial Consultation Documents, and environmental impact statements. Annie also brings experience in collaborating with agencies across a range of NEPA projects, including oil and gas, land management, and hydropower. She excels in managing and planning project meetings and timelines, often taking on roles as both a background coordinator and an active facilitator. As a resident of Salt Lake City, Annie has extensive knowledge of the resources and generation projects in the Wasatch Front and surrounding areas, enabling her to provide valuable insight on local environmental and regulatory considerations. In her free time, Annie enjoys running trail ultra-races, reading memoirs, and exploring the Wasatch Mountains with her dog, Scout.

The Camas staff recently took a field trip to visit the Lower Klamath Dam Removal project to witness the restoration of the free-flowing river. During the visit, the team explored the sites of the former Iron Gate and Copco I dams, and marveled at the stunning valleys left behind by the reservoirs. Matt Robart, the project manager, served as an excellent guide, providing insight into the scale and significance of the restoration efforts. The team even spotted several salmon in Fall Creek, making their way upstream. It was a fantastic day of team building, immersing ourselves in the natural beauty of Northern California, with the majestic Klamath River as a constant backdrop. As we reflect on this experience, we also want to take a moment to wish everyone a very Happy Holidays from all of us at Camas. We're grateful for the opportunity to work together and be part of such impactful projects.

The removal of Ela Dam promises to restore a free-flowing aquatic habitat from the eastern slope of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park to Fontana Lake on the Little Tennessee River. Last week, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) issued its Final Environmental Assessment for the license surrender of the Bryson Hydroelectric Project (Ela Dam) in Swain County, North Carolina—an important milestone on the path to restoring the Oconaluftee River. Once the FERC License Surrender Order takes effect, ownership of Ela Dam will transfer to Mainspring Conservation Trust, who, in partnership with Camas as the regulatory subconsultant and McMillen as the prime contractor, will oversee the dam’s removal and ecological restoration. Eliminating this barrier will physically and symbolically reunite the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians with ancestral waters downstream, allowing culturally significant species like the sicklefin redhorse to recolonize stream sections within the Qualla Boundary. Beyond supporting the sicklefin redhorse, this project will provide critical habitat benefits for a federally endangered mussel, a salamander currently listed as a candidate under the Endangered Species Act (ESA), and seven North Carolina species of conservation concern. This effort marks a significant step toward ecological restoration, cultural reconnection, and species recovery in this vital watershed. Click the link in our bio to learn more about the project! #damremoval #littletennesseeriver #culturalreconnection?? ? Dam photo credit: Erin Singer McCombs Map graphic credit: Mark Endries/USFWS

Camas team member Alex Wolk and his family had the unforgettable experience of witnessing salmon spawning in Spencer Creek, Oregon—a tributary above the former JC Boyle Dam. ?? There’s something truly incredible about seeing salmon return to their historical spawning grounds in the Klamath River watershed, reclaiming the waters where they thrive best. You can hear the joy and wonder in the kids' voices in the background—moments like these are the ones that stay with us for a lifetime. A special thanks to Alex and his family for sharing this inspiring encounter!?

Current Hydro is excited to announce that due to the great work of our internal licensing team and Camas, LLC we have submitted 3 PADs on our Allegheny 3, Allegheny 4, and Dashields Hydroelectric Projects. Looking forward to what the future holds for these sites!

Exciting News from Camas! Camas is now officially listed on the General Services Administration (GSA) schedule, making it easier than ever for U.S. federal agencies to access our top-tier environmental regulatory services. Through the GSA eSchedule, we’re providing streamlined access to our full range of offerings, from regulatory compliance and environmental consulting to permitting services. This milestone reflects our commitment to supporting federal sustainability goals by simplifying the contracting process and delivering expert solutions tailored to federal standards. Being on the GSA schedule isn’t just an achievement—it’s a powerful opportunity to reach millions of government clients, reduce competition, and streamline procurement. Securing a GSA contract involves lengthy and complex?approval process and may include ongoing compliance requirements. We’re proud to have met these requirements to serve our government partners. We look forward to working together to achieve a sustainable future with the highest level of quality and dedication!

Michelle Brooks is Camas’ dedicated Business Administrator. With over 25 years of experience in operational management, she’s a pro at budget development, expenditure controls, organizational planning, personnel management, and ensuring top-notch quality and compliance through internal and external audits. At Camas, Michelle plays a crucial role in keeping our business operations running smoothly, working closely with our environmental professionals to meet all client and vendor needs. When she’s not busy making things happen at work, Michelle loves spending time with her large family, playing with her dog Aspen, and enjoying the great outdoors—whether it’s camping, exploring rivers, hiking, or tending to her cut flower garden.

?? Tackling environmental challenges with innovative solutions is what we do best at Camas! ?? Our team is proud to support both our clients and the communities they serve by providing creative, sustainable solutions. A prime example is the Mustang Hills wind energy facility in Kern County, California, which generates clean energy for 36,000 households and offsets 149,000 tons of CO2 annually. In 2015, when flooding occurred on the project site, Camas stepped in with a comprehensive solution. From biological monitoring to construction oversight and revegetation, we ensured all activities were compliant with environmental laws and permits. Today, we continue to provide critical compliance support, helping maintain stream crossings and protect local ecosystems. Our efforts include wildlife surveys, site restoration, and permit coordination, ensuring the long-term success of the Mustang Hills project.

Nuria is an Environmental Planner V, with over 13 years of environmental compliance, hydropower licensing, and project management experience.?? She has experience with nationwide hydropower projects ranging from micro-turbine installations to pumped storage development for original licenses, relicensing?and decommissioning alongside private utilities, developers, public utility districts, and municipal governments. Nuria is conversant and strategic in managing multi-year efforts involving agency and Tribal review, technical studies, and long-term mitigation for clients such as PacifiCorp, rPlus Hydro, Portland General Electric, Xcel Energy, Seattle City Light, Moon Lake Electric Association, and Southern California Edison.? Nuria understands the need for facilities that can integrate with variable resources and provide storage bandwidth. She is skilled in client management, navigating the FERC public participation process, developing and managing environmental compliance programs and documents, and advising clients on opportunities and barriers throughout complex processes.? Nuria is an independent reviewer for the Low Impact Hydropower Institute (LIHI), and Vice Chair of the National Hydropower Association’s (NHA) Regulatory Affairs committee from 2022 to 2024. From 2020 to 2022, she was the Vice Chair of NHA’s Future Leaders of Waterpower committee.? In her free time, Nuria enjoys spending time with her family around the Portland metro area, working on home projects, and traveling.?

Dustin Cokely is a Camas Environmental Planner I. He specializes in geospatial analysis, regulatory permit application development, and field data collection. Dustin?is a primary contributor to HUD NEPA analysis reports, HUD lead-based paint reports, Development Feasibility Assessments, and ASTM Phase I Environmental Site Assessments. He also provides vital support to our team with map and figure production. As a resident of the Rogue Valley for over 25 years, Dustin is deeply connected to the evolving culture and landscape of the area. He enjoys learning about and exploring the outdoors—basically anything that involves playing with dirt!?