Jim Carsner is a graduate of the University of Washington, College of Fisheries and certified Professional Wetland Scientist with over 30 years of diverse professional experience in environmental consulting throughout the Northwest. His work has involved projects throughout Oregon and Washington and in Idaho, California, and Montana. Jim has served on the Board of Directors for the Washington State Weed Association and instructed courses on FIFRA for the National Recreation and Parks Maintenance Management School and Montana Department of Agriculture with emphasis on Aquatic Plant Management.  

Jim has extensive experience in aquatic management practices and permitting including chemical and non-chemical approaches. He’s experienced in wetland and stream delineations, project planning and design, and mitigation and restoration planning. His extensive experience also includes design, permitting, regulatory coordination, and construction and mitigation monitoring.