JAMES PACKMAN
M.S., Forest Hydrology
(206) 267-1407

James Packman is a hydrologist and project manager with Taylor Associates, Inc. He has eight years of experience in surface water hydrology specializing in the assessment of hydrologic processes and collection and analysis of data to describe water quality, sediment transport, and fluvial geomorphology. He also has experience in identification of slope failures, soil erosion mitigation planning, and delineation of freshwater wetlands. Through his academic training and professional experience, Mr. Packman combines ecological and engineering approaches to solve problems in water resources. Mr. Packman’s responsibilities at Taylor Associates, Inc. include leading and assisting water quality monitoring, plotting and analyzing hydrologic and water quality data, conducting hydrologic, geomorphic, and fish habitat assessments, and the preparation of reports and quality assurance project plans (QAPP). Prior to his employment with Taylor Associates, Inc., Mr. Packman developed and published a multivariate statistical model to correlate turbidity and total suspended solids. This work was used as a pilot study for the use of continuously recording remotely placed turbidity meters in urbanizing watersheds of the Puget Lowland. His statistical experience also includes a one-year teaching assistantship in an advanced undergraduate statistics course.