Shawn Chartrand, P.G., C.E.G., Geomorphology/Hydrology
Shawn Chartrand specializes in conducting fluvial geomorphic field studies applied to habitat and watershed management. He leads Balance\'s watershed assessment and enhancement planning efforts, resulting in specific restoration and repair programs. He also investigates hydrology of karst systems and models fish passage conditions through riffles and water levels in urban, vegetated flood control channels.

• Certified Engineer Geologist
• Professional Geologist
• M.S. Geological Sciences, Case Western Reserve University, 1997
• B.A. Environmental Geology, with honors, Case Western Reserve University, 1995




  • Brown, S., Chartrand, S., Hecht, B.,and Owens, J., 2005, Sediment transport trends in watersheds of the San Mateo Peninsula [abs.]: Biennial State of the San Francisco Estuary Conference, 7th, Oakland, California, October 2005.


  • Chartrand, S., and Hecht, B, 2004, Storm inflows and sensitive species - two new frontiers of karst hydrogeology [abs.]: Annual Meeting Groundwater Resources Association, 13th, Rohnert Park, California, September 23-24, 2004.


  • Chartrand, S.M., and Whiting, P.J., 1999, Alluvial architecture in the headwater streams with special emphasis on step-pool topography: Earth Surface Process and Landforms, 2000, v. 25, p. 583-600.