Jonathan Scheibly, PE, PWS, CERP, is a principal water resources engineer at Stantec based in Lexington, Kentucky. He is a biologist and an engineer, whose practice focuses on stream restoration and dam removal with emphasis on fish passage. He also specializes in inland and coastal wetland restoration and conservation in the Gulf and Caribbean regions. His work integrates advanced hydraulic modeling, ecological restoration, and collaborative stakeholder engagement to deliver sustainable solutions that balance ecological and community needs. As project manager for the Flint River Restoration in Michigan, he guided the removal of Hamilton Dam and the design of naturalized riffles, reconnecting approximately 25 miles of habitat for species including walleye and lake sturgeon. He is currently managing the Palisades-Kepler Dam Removal project for passage and habitat protection for paddlefish and shovelnose sturgeons as well as several lamprey barrier projects for Great Lakes Fishery Commission and USFWS.
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