CURRICULUM VITAE
Sarah Amie Newland Pearce
Geomorphologist
San Francisco Estuary Institute 4911 Central Avenue Richmond, California 94804, USA email : [email protected]
EDUCATION
2001 M.S. Geomorphology, Lehigh University, Bethlehem, PA. Thesis title: The hydraulic geometry of ephemeral streams: north flank of the San Bernardino Mountains, southern California.
1999 B.S. Geosciences, Trinity University, San Antonio, TX. Honors Thesis title: Metamorphic Petrology of Pelitic Sediments of the Elkhorn Mountains, Northeastern Oregon.
PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYMENT
2005 – Present Associate Environmental Scientist – San Francisco Estuary Institute, Richmond, California.
2001 - 2005 Environmental Analyst - San Francisco Estuary Institute, Oakland, California.
2001 Graduate Assistant – Lehigh Earth Observatory, Lehigh University, Bethlehem, PA.
2000 - 2001 Teaching Assistant – Process Sedimentology, Stratigraphy, and Surficial Processes; Environmental Geology. Lehigh University, Bethlehem, PA.
AFFILIATIONS
American Geophysical Union (AGU) Geological Society of America (GSA)
CLASSES/WORKSHOPS
Lead Trainer for California Rapid Assessment Methodology for Wetlands (CRAM) training sessions, including: July 2012- Practitioner-level training for Riverine wetlands, South Lake Tahoe, CA June 2012- Practitioner-level training for Riverine wetlands, Sacramento, CA May 2012- Practitioner-level training for Depressional wetlands, West Sacramento, CA April 2012- Practitioner-level training for Riverine wetlands, San Jose, CA July 2011- Practitioner-level training for Riverine wetlands, South Lake Tahoe, CA June 2011- Practitioner-level training for Riverine wetlands, Sacramento, CA May 2011- Practitioner-level training for Riverine wetlands, West Sacramento, CA March 2011- Practitioner-level training for Riverine and Wet Meadow wetlands, Willits, CA February 2011- Manager-level training for Riverine wetlands, Sacramento, CA May 2010: Manager-level training for Riverine and Vernal Pool wetlands, Sacramento, CA April 2010: Practitioner-level training for Riverine wetlands, Sacramento, CA February 2010: Manager-level training for Riverine and Estuarine wetlands, Richmond, CA June 2009: Practitioner-level training for Riverine and Depressional wetlands, Napa, CA
February 2008: Participated in the California Rapid Assessment Methodology for wetlands (CRAM) Train the Trainers Workshop
June 2005: Introduction to ArcGIS I and II. ESRI classroom instruction.
August 2003: Aquatic Ecological Assessment Workshop, taught by Jim Harrington (California Department of Fish and Game)
May 2003: Measurement, Monitoring and Management of Large Woody Debris in North Coast Streams (University of California Cooperative Extension)
PUBLICATIONS
TECHNICAL AND CONSULTING REPORTS
Pearce, S., and McKee, L., 2012. Geomorphic and sediment related studies in Alameda Creek Flood Control Channel: synthesis of recent scientific and engineering studies and options for consideration. A technical report prepared for the Alameda County Flood Control and Water Conservation District by the Regional Watershed Program, San Francisco Estuary Institute, Richmond CA.
Bigelow, P., Pearce, S., and McKee, L., 2012. Evaluation of Sediment Sources to Don Castro Reservoir: On the magnitude, spatial distribution, and potential reduction of sediment supply in the Upper San Lorenzo Creek watershed. Prepared for the Alameda County Flood Control and Water Conservation District. Prepared by the San Francisco Estuary Institute and Bigelow Watershed Geomorphology. SFEI Contribution number 669. 49pp.
Bigelow, P., Pearce, S., Benda, L., McKee, L., Andras, K. and Kass, J. 2012. Geospatial Terrain Mapping of Sediment Sources within the Arroyo Mocho Watershed. Regional Watersheds Program. Contribution number 665. Bigelow Watershed Geomorphology, Earth Systems Institute and San Francisco Estuary Institute, Richmond, CA.
Gilbreath, A. N., Pearce, S., and McKee, L. J., 2012. Monitoring and Results for El Cerrito Rain Gardens. Contribution No. 683. San Francisco Estuary Institute, Richmond, California.
Williams, M, Collins JN, Pearce S, Grossinger R, Lent M, Oram J, Koehler J, Hoenicke R. San Francisco Estuary Institute. 2012. Napa River Watershed Profile: Past and Present Characteristics with Implications for Future Management of the Changing Napa River Valley. Contribution number 615. Richmond, CA.
Gluchowski, D., Beagle, J., Pearce, S., and McKee, L., 2012. Old Alameda Creek Bulk Sediment Grain Size. A technical memo prepared by the San Francisco Estuary Institute Watershed Program for DHI Water & Environment, Inc. (DHI), Solana Beach, CA, and Alameda County Flood Control and Water Conservation District, Hayward, CA., 26pp.
Gluchowski, D., Pearce, S., and McKee, L., 2012. San Lorenzo Creek Bulk Sediment Grain Size. A technical report prepared by the San Francisco Estuary Institute Watershed Program for DHI Water & Environment, Inc. (DHI), Solana Beach, CA, and Alameda County Flood Control and Water Conservation District, Hayward, CA., 20pp.
Beagle, J., Pearce, S., Gilbreath, A., Gluchowski, D. McKee, L., and Eads, R., 2011. Suspended and bed sediment transport in Arroyo Mocho and Arroyo Las Positas during Water Year 2011. A Watershed Program report of the San Francisco Estuary Institute, prepared for Zone 7 Water Agency, Livermore CA. San Francisco Estuary Institute, Oakland, CA. 38pp.
Beagle, J.R., Pearce, S.A., Gilbreath, A.N., and McKee, L.J., 2011. Sediment sources and sediment transport through the Zone 7 Channel Facilities: Zone 7 Water Agency Literature and Data Review. A Technical Report of the Regional Watershed Program, prepared for Zone 7 Water Agency, Livermore, CA. San Francisco Estuary Institute, Richmond CA. 32pp.
Ridolfi, K., McKee, L.J., and Pearce, S., 2010. Petaluma River Impairment Assessment for Nutrients, Sediment/Siltation, and Pathogens Part 1: Existing Information and TMDL Comparison. Prepared for the San Francisco Bay Regional Water Quality Control Board. Aquatic Science Center. 39 pp.
Pearce, S., Bigelow, P., and McKee, L., 2009. Dry Creek Watershed Sediment Source Reconnaissance. A technical report of the Regional Watershed Program prepared for Alameda County Flood Control and Water Conservation District (AFC&WCD): SFEI Contribution 595. San Francisco Estuary Institute, Oakland CA, 28 pp.
Pearce, S., and McKee, L., 2009. Alameda Creek Bulk Sediment Study. A technical report of the Regional Watershed Program prepared for Alameda County Flood Control and Water Conservation District (AFC&WCD): SFEI Contribution 596. San Francisco Estuary Institute, Oakland CA, 22 pp.
Bigelow, P.E., Pearce, S.A., McKee, L.J., and Gilbreath, A., 2008. Alameda Creek. A Sediment budget for two reaches of Alameda Creek. A technical report of the Regional Watershed Program prepared for Alameda Flood Control and Water Conservation District (AFC&WCD): SFEI Contribution 550. San Francisco Estuary Institute, Oakland, CA. 140 pp.
Pearce, S., Gilbreath, A., and McKee, L., 2007. Stream Inventory Report for La Honda Creek. A technical report of the Watershed Program, San Francisco Estuary Institute, Oakland, CA. SFEI Contribution no. 529.
Tillery, A.C., Sowers, J.M., and Pearce, S., 2007. Creek and Watershed Map of San Mateo and Vicinity. Oakland Museum of California. Oakland, CA.
Grossinger, R., Askevold, R., Striplen, C., Brewster, E., Pearce, S., McKee, L., and Collins, J., 2006. Coyote Creek Historical Ecology Study. San Francisco Estuary Institute, Oakland CA. SFEI contribution no. 426.
Pearce, S., McKee, L., and Shonkoff, S., 2006. Pinole Creek Watershed Sediment Source Assessment: Pavon Creeks Sub-Basin. A technical report of the Regional Watershed Program, San Francisco Estuary Institute (SFEI), Oakland, Ca. SFEI Contribution 515.
Pearce, S., McKee, L., and Shonkoff, S., 2005. Pinole Creek Watershed Sediment Source Assessment. A technical report of the Regional Watershed Program, San Francisco Estuary Institute (SFEI), Oakland, Ca. SFEI Contribution 316.
Pearce, S., and Collins, J., 2004. Analysis of Reference Tidal Channel Plan Form for the Montezuma Wetlands Restoration Project. SFEI Contribution 77. San Francisco Estuary Institute, Oakland, Ca.
Brady, R.H. III, Pearce, S., McKee, L., Overton, S., Striplen, C., 2004. Fluvial geomorphology, hydrology, and riparian habitat of La Honda Creek along the Highway 84 transportation corridor, San Mateo County, California. A technical report of the Regional Watershed Program, San Francisco Estuary Institute (SFEI), Oakland, California. SFEI Contribution 78.
Pearce, S.A., McKee, L.J., and Shonkoff, S.B., 2004. San Pedro Creek Watershed Sediment Source Analysis, Volume III: Tributary sediment source assessment. A Technical Report of the Regional Watershed Program: SFEI Contribution 87. San Francisco Estuary Institute, Oakland, Ca. 70 pp.
McKee, L., Leatherbarrow, J., Pearce, S., and Davis, J., 2003. A review of urban runoff processes in the Bay Area: Existing knowledge, conceptual models, and monitoring recommendations. A report prepared for the Sources, Pathways and Loading Workgroup of the Regional Monitoring Program for Trace Substances. SFEI Contribution 66. San Francisco Estuary Institute, Oakland, Ca.
Pearce, S., O’Connor, M., McKee, L., and Jones, B., 2003. Channel geomorphology assessment: A component of the watershed management plan for the Carneros Creek watershed, Napa County, California. A technical report of the Regional Watershed Program. SFEI Contribution 67. San Francisco Estuary Institute, Oakland Ca.
Pearce, S., O’Connor, M., McKee, L., and Jones, B., 2003. Channel geomorphology assessment: A component of the watershed management plan for the Sulphur Creek watershed, Napa County, California. A technical report of the Regional Watershed Program. SFEI Contribution 68. San Francisco Estuary Institute, Oakland Ca.
Pearce, S., McKee, L., Grossinger, R., and O’Connor, M., 2002. Geomorphic processes in Soda Creek, Napa River Watershed: Recommendation for maintenance of beneficial uses. Report prepared for the State Water Resources Control Board. A technical report of the Regional Watershed Program. SFEI Contribution 63. San Francisco Estuary Institute, Oakland Ca. October 2002.
PAPERS AND ABSTRACTS
Pazzaglia, F.J., Selverstone, J., Roy, M., Steffen, K., Pearce, S., Knipscher, W., and Pearce, J., 2007. Geomorphic expression of midcrustal extension in convergent orogens. Tectonics, v.26, TC6010.
Pearce, S.A., Pazzaglia, F.J., Eppes, M.C., (2004). Ephemeral channel response to a rising fold: Geological Society of America Bulletin, v. 116, no. 9-10, p. 1223-1239. doi:10.1130/B25386.1
Pearce, S.A., and Grossinger, R.M., 2004. Relative effects of fluvial processes and historical land use on channel morphology in three sub-basins, Napa River basin, California, USA. Sediment Transfer through the Fluvial System. IAHS Publication 288 (eds. Golosov, V., Belyaev, V., and Walling, D.E.).
Newland, S., Smith, D., Crowley, P., 1999, Metamorphic Petrology of Pelitic Sediments of the Elkhorn Mountains, Northeastern Oregon: Geological Society of America, Abstracts with Programs, 31. no.1 (199902): 31
Newland, S., 1999, Metamorphic Petrology of Pelitic Sediments of the Elkhorn Mountains, Northeastern Oregon: 12th Keck Research Symposium in Geology Proceedings, Northfield, MN, Library of Congress #98-74326, 299-302.
ORAL PRESENTATIONS Pearce, S., and McKee, L., 2012. Flood Control 2.0: revisioning the Alameda Creek Flood Control Channel to provide benefits beyond flood protection. Floodplain Management Association Annual Conference, September 4-7, 2012, Sacramento CA.
Pearce, S., 2010. Sediment Loading from Local Tributaries. BCDC/USGS State of the Sediment Workshop, April 19-20, 2010, USGS, Menlo Park CA.
Pearce, S., Bigelow, P., and McKee, L., 2009. Dry Creek Reconnaissance: insights on sediment delivery to the Alameda Creek flood control channel. Alameda Creek Watershed Council Annual Conference. October 22, 2009, Zone 7 Water Agency Board Room, Livermore CA.
McKee, L.J., Pearce, S., and Ridolfi, K., 2009. Innovative Opportunities and Challenges for Management of the Alameda Creek Flood Control, Fremont, California. Floodplain management Association Annual Conference: Investing in floodplains for future generations, Innovation in Land Use Strategies, Green Infrastructure, Technology and Partnerships. Program, p 14. September 8-11, 2009, Fairmont Hotel, San Jose, California.
Oram, J., Collins, J., McKee, L., Grossinger, R., Pearce, S., Williams, M., Hoenicke, R., 2009. Assessing Alternative Landscape Modifications in the Napa River Watershed. Floodplain management Association Annual Conference: Investing in floodplains for future generations, Innovation in Land Use Strategies, Green Infrastructure, Technology and Partnerships. Program, p 14. September 8-11, 2009, Fairmont Hotel, San Jose, California.
Pearce, S., Collins, J., Grossinger, R., Hoenicke, R., Lewicki, M., McKee, L., Ridolfi, K., and Williams, M. Vineyard Management in a Watershed Context. Napa Sustainable Winegrowing Group, Agriculture and water conservation seminar, Napa, CA. May 29, 2008.
Bigelow, P., Pearce, S., McKee, L., and Gilbreath, A. A sediment budget for two reaches of Alameda Creek. Alameda Creek Watershed Sediment Forum. April 2008.
Pearce, S. Sediment Source Assessment within the Pinole Creek Watershed, Contra Costa County, California: a sediment budget approach. Geological Society of America 101st Annual Meeting Cordilleran Section. April, 2005, San Jose, CA.
Pearce, S. Pinole Creek Watershed Sediment Source Assessment. Contra Costa County Watershed Forum, Concord, CA. January 12, 2005.
Pearce, S. Influence of landslides on water quality and aquatic habitat in selected creeks in the Bay- Delta watershed. CALFED Science Conference, Sacramento Convention Center, October 4-6, 2004. Pearce, S., and Grossinger, R.M. Relative effects of fluvial processes and historical land use on channel morphology in three sub-basins, Napa River basin, California, USA. International Commission on Continental Erosion (ICCE) of the International Association of Hydrological Sciences (IAHS). Sediment transfer through the fluvial system. Moscow State University, Moscow, Russia. August 2-6, 2004.
Pearce, S. A fluvial geomorphic methodology to assist local agencies and stakeholders in managing Bay Area streams for a diverse set of management issues. San Francisco Bay Regional Water Quality Control Board training meeting. March 25, 2004.
Pearce, S., O’Connor, M., McKee, L., and Jones, B., 2003. Geomorphic Processes and Salmonid Habitat in Sulphur and Carneros Creeks, Napa River Watershed, Napa County California. CALFED Science Conference, Sacramento Convention Center, January 14-16, 2003.
POSTERS Gluchowski, DC, Pearce S, McKee LJ, 2012. Sediment Characteristics of Managed Flood Control Channels in Southern San Francisco Bay. Bay Delta Science Conference, October 16-18, 2012, Sacramento CA.
Pearce, S., and McKee, L., 2011. Gully development in Pavon Creeks: downstream sediment supply and sub-basin restoration. American Geophysical Union Annual Meeting, December 5-9, 2011, San Francisco CA.
Beagle, J., and Pearce, S., 2011. The role of fluvial geomorphic analysis and historical ecology in support of flood control channel management in the Livermore Valley, California. American Geophysical Union Annual Meeting, December 5-9, 2011, San Francisco CA.
Pearce, S., Bigelow, P., McKee, L., and Gilbreath, A., 2009. A Sediment Budget for Two Reaches of Alameda Creek: support for flood control channel management. Poster presentation at the 9th Biennial State of the San Francisco Estuary Conference, September 29th - October 1st, Oakland Marriott, City Center, Oakland, CA.
Bozkurt, S.E., McKee, L.J., Parris, A., Pearce, S.A., and Haltiner, J., 2006. Trends in Suspended Sediment Input to the Bay from Local Tributaries. 4th Biennial CALFED Science Conference: Making Sense of Complexity: Science for a Changing Environment. October 23-25, 2006.Sacramento Convention Centre, Sacramento, California.
Pearce, S., McKee, L., Arnold, C., and Hokholt, L., 2005. Pinole Creek Watershed Sediment Source Assessment: A sediment budget approach highlighting watershed scale sediment related processes and supply to the Bay. State of the Estuary Conference, Henry J. Kaiser Convention Center, Oakland, CA. October 4-6, 2005.
Pearce, S., Grossinger, R.M., O’Connor, M., and McKee, L.J., 2003. Contrasting historical geomorphic processes and historic change through time: supporting watershed management in tributaries of the Napa River watershed. State of the Estuary Conference, Henry J. Kaiser Convention Center, Oakland, Ca. October 21-23, 2003.
AWARDS 1st Place Poster- Pinole Creek Watershed Sediment Source Assessment: A sediment budget approach highlighting watershed scale sediment related processes and supply to the Bay. 2005 California Resource Conservation District Annual Meeting and Conference, San Diego, CA.