| Mr. Gibson has in-depth experience in and knowledge
of environmental planning and regulatory fields. His experience as a wetlands consultant
and 18 years as an Environmental Resource Planner and Environmental Specialist with the
Corps of Engineers have provided him with solid working knowledge of environmental
resource laws and regulations including Section 404 of the Clean Water Act, Section 10 of
the Rivers and Harbors Act, National Environmental Policy Act, Fish and Wildlife
Coordination Act, Endangered Species Act, and California Environmental Quality Act. As
a consultant, Mr. Gibson has served as project manager for a wide range of wetland related
projects throughout the west. He has been responsible for conducting jurisdictional
delineations, providing project planning assistance, obtaining governmental approvals,
preparation of mitigation and monitoring plans, supervision of mitigation construction,
and mitigation monitoring. He has also provided expert and factual testimony for
litigation.
During Mr. Gibson’s 11 years as an Environmental Specialist for the
Sacramento District Corps of Engineers, Regulatory Section, he was responsible for
providing technical expertise in environmental matters, including delineation of wetlands
subject to Corps regulatory jurisdiction; management and preparation of environmental
impact statements and environmental assessments for complex and controversial permit
actions; review of other agencies’ environmental documents; coordination with
resource agencies, applicants, and others with respect to regulatory actions, mitigation
plans, permit conditions, and violations; and providing assistance to regulatory personnel
and applicants on environmental matters. He was the Sacramento District Regulatory
Wetlands Expert for Northern California, Nevada, and portions of Utah and Colorado. He
also served seven years as an Environmental Resource Planner for the Sacramento District
Corps of Engineers, Environmental Resources Section. He was responsible for planning,
coordinating, and preparing Environmental Assessments and Environmental Impact Statements
for Corps’ Civil Works projects.
Mr. Gibson has conducted formal technical training in the delineation of wetlands
utilizing the Corps’ Wetland Delineation Manual and “Federal Manual for
Identifying and Delineating Jurisdictional Wetlands.”
Experience:
Gibson & Skordal
August 1992 to Present
2277 Fair Oaks Blvd., Suite 395
Sacramento, California 95825
Principal, Wetland Consultant.
Huffman & Associates, Inc.
March 1990 to July 1992
4204 Power Inn Road
Sacramento, California 95826
Vice President and Principal. Senior Wetland Regulatory Specialist and manager of Huffman
and Associates, Inc., Sacramento, California office.
Private Consultant
August 1988 to March 1990
8291 Caribbean Way
Sacramento, California 95826
Wetland Regulatory Consultant. Wetland Regulatory Consulting.
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
March 1977 to August 1988
Sacramento District
1325 J Street
Sacramento, California 95814
Environmental Specialist. Responsible for environmental aspects of Corps of
Engineers’ Regulatory Program in California, Nevada, Utah, and Colorado.
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
March 1970 to March 1977
Sacramento District
1325 J Street
Sacramento, California 95814
Environmental Resource Planner (Lieutenant 1970-1972). Responsible for environmental
aspects of Corps of Engineers’ Civil Works projects primarily in California.
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
December 1969 to March 1970
Ft. Belvoir, Virginia
Second Lieutenant. Combat Engineer.
Education:
B.S. 1969. Wildlife Science, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas
U.S. Army Engineer Officer Training Course, 1970. Combat Engineer, Ft. Belvoir, Virginia
Special Courses:
Wetland Delineation Refresher, Wetland Training Institute, Ontario, California, 1994.
Wetlands Development and Restoration, Corps of Engineers’ Training, Tiburon,
California, 1988.
Wetland Methodologies, Corps of Engineers’ Training, Olympia, Washington,
1987.
Wetland Specialist, Corps of Engineers’ Training, Pocomoke City, Maryland,
1985.
Wetland Soils and Hydrology, Corps of Engineers’ Training, Hickory Corner,
Michigan, 1985.
Environmental Laws and Regulations, University of Alabama, Huntsville, Alabama,
1984.
Public Involvement, Corps of Engineers’ Training, St. Louis, Missouri, 1983.
Effective Briefing Techniques, Department of Army, Sacramento, California, 1983.
Wetland Science and Technology, Oregon State University, Otter Rock, Oregon, 1977.
Introduction to Water Resource Planning, Corps of Engineers, Sacramento,
California, 1976.
Environmental Impact Reporting and Evaluation, California State University,
Sacramento, California, 1974.
Environmental Law for the Layman, University of California Extension, Sacramento,
California, 1972.
Aquatic Biology, University of California Extension, Weed, California, 1970.
Professional Certifications:
Certified Professional Wetland Scientist
Certified Wildlife Biologist
Professional Affiliations:
Association of State Wetland Managers
The Wildlife Society
Society of Wetland Scientists
Society for Ecological Restoration
Appointments and Honors:
Sacramento District Chief of Regulatory Section, Letter of Commendation for support
in executing a successful regulatory program in Sacramento District, 1987.
South Pacific Division Engineer, nominee for the Office of the Chief of Engineers
Don Lawyer Outstanding Regulator Award for exceptional performance in regulatory
functions, 1986.
South Pacific Division Engineer, Special Act Award for personal dedication and
technical expertise associated with a highly complex permit action in the San Francisco
Bay area, 1986.
Sacramento District Engineer, Special Act Award for being instrumental in
obtaining favorable judgment by the Federal District Court in a regulatory case in
Northern California, 1985.
Sacramento District Chief of Construction - Operations Division, Letter of
Appreciation for outstanding contribution to the success of Sacramento District’s
regulatory program in Utah, 1982.
Sacramento District Engineer, Sustained Superior Performance Award for
environmental planning efforts associated with civil works activities, 1976.
Sacramento District Engineer, Special Act Award for involvement in Sacramento
River Wild and Scenic River Study and Report, 1975.
Sacramento District Chief of Environmental Planning Section, Letter of
Appreciation for wildlife mitigation plan development, 1973.
Sacramento District Engineer, Letter of Commendation for contribution to civil
works projects of the District, 1972.
Litigation Involvement:
Prudential Development Co. v. Stanford Ranch Inc. et al., Superior Court of the State
of California in and for the County of Placer.
Kramer Ranch V. Zentner & Zentner, et al., Superior Court of California in and
for the County of Sacramento.
Citizens for Glenwood Canyon Scenic Corridor v. United States Army Corps of
Engineers, United States District Court, District of Colorado.
City of Sparks v. L. David Kiley, Second Judicial District Court, State of Nevada,
County of Washoe.
Concerned Citizens of Eagle County, Colorado v. Richard E. Woodrow, United States
District Court, District of Colorado.
Great Salt Lake Minerals and Chemical Corporation v. Marsh, United States District
Court, District of Utah, Central Division.
People v. Marsh, United States District Court, Northern District of California.
Robert W. Akers v. United States of America, United States District Court, Eastern
District of California.
United States of America v. Robert W. Akers, United States District Court, Eastern
District of California.
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