“Candler Park Stream Restoration”
Steve Jones, Ph.D.President, Meanders River Restoration, Inc. Dr. Steve Jones was employed by Clemson University from 1974 to 1992. During his 18 years in academia at Clemson University, Dr. Jones managed a graduate research program in environmental science and taught graduate and undergraduate level ecology courses. He has 46years of experience as a landscape ecologist and stream restoration ecologist. Publications in professional journals total 40 including a book chapter addressing ecosystem management in the southeastern U.S. He has presented over 100 papers at professional meetings including several invited papers on ecological land classification and stream restoration at regional, national and international symposia. Upon leaving academia, Dr. Jones has 28 years of experience as an environmental consultant. In the past 20 years Dr. Jones has designed and led restoration of over 100 miles of stream channels. Currently, he is president of Meanders River Restoration, Inc. Dr. Jones has been hired to consult with non-profit organizations and government entities including the Air Force Academy, Georgia DOT, Trout Unlimited, Chesapeake Bay Trust, Beaver Creek Watershed Association, Escambia County, Florida, Elachee Nature Science Center, US Forest Service and The Nature Conservancy. He currently serves on the board of directors for Gilmer Arts Association in Ellijay, GA.