Joshua N. Collins, Ph.D.

Joshua N. Collins, Ph.D.
Senior Environmental Scientist
Wetlands Science Program Manager
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510-746-7365
Josh Collins is the Lead Scientist at SFEI. He oversees the development and integration of SFEI’s scientific work. Dr. Collins is a landscape ecologist and regional ecological planner with special expertise in mapping and assessing stream and wetland ecosystems. He received his Doctorate in Entomological Sciences at the University of California at Berkeley and did post-doctoral work in Geography and Ecology at the UC Berkeley and UC Davis. As an ecologist in the public utilities industry, Dr. Collins assessed the impacts of power plants on marine, estuarine, and riverine ecosystems. As a consulting ecologist in private practice, he designed stream and wetland restoration projects and developed methods to assess their performance. Since joining SFEI, Dr. Collins has initiated continuing programs in wetland science, watershed science, historical ecology, and regional GIS. He is a leader for a variety of efforts in the West to set long range ecological goals and he has been instrumental in the development of wetland and stream monitoring and assessment methods for California and the nation. Among his many current advisory roles, Dr. Collins chairs the technical team supporting California’s new wetland and riparian area protection policy.
Publication List

News and Notables:

State of San Francisco Bay 2011 Report
Sep-19-11 | Publications and Reports | Featured

SFEI scientists Josh Collins, Jay Davis, and Thomas Jabusch collaborated with Bay Area scientists to produce a science-based assessment of the health of San Francisco Bay.

Saving The Bay goes national in prime time on PBS
Apr-22-11 | Media

The award-winning documentary featuring SFEI scientists will air nationally.

SFEI Lead Scientist Helps Author a Method of Wetland Assessment
Mar-02-11 | Coordination and Collaboration

SFEI Lead Scientist Dr. Josh Collins and Dr. Siobhan Fennessy of Kenyon College have authored a method of wetland assessment.

Environmental Data Upload and Visualization Tools presented at the 2010 NWQMC Conference
Apr-25-10 | Events and Appearances

Data visualization tools transform data into information in meaningful ways for different audiences.

SFEI coordinates LTMS Methylmercury Symposium
Jan-28-10 | Events and Appearances

SFEI coordinated the MeHg Symposium for the LTMS on the topic of the potential for mercury methylation from dredging activities and dredged material placement and reuse.

Josh Collins on NPR's Forum
Oct-07-09 | Media

On Thursday Oct 8th, 2009, KQED Public Television will premiere the documentary "Saving the Bay: The Story of San Francisco Bay."

Researchers Detail Mounting Perils for San Francisco Bay
Sep-09-09 | Media

Some 35 years ago, a crew from the PBS science show "Nova" joined a team of scientists from the U.S. Geological Survey...

Wetland Tracker pilot well received by Regional Water Quality Control Board
Dec-10-08 | Technology

Staff from the Regional Water Quality Control Board presented to their Board their findings regarding their participation in the Wetland Tracker project. The presentation, meeting brief, and meeting minutes are available.