Amy Chen Fowler is a professional civil engineer with over 27 years of experience in water supply management. She has held several leadership roles within the Santa Clara Valley Water District, including Acting Deputy Operating Officer and Special Programs Engineer. She has a proven track record of developing and implementing policies, projects, and strategies to protect the District's water supply and financial interests.
LAKE BARTON DREDGING, RESTORATION AND RISER MODIFICATION PROJECT Fairfax County
The Lake Barton Dredging, Restoration, and Riser Modification project was substantially completed on December 29, 2021. The project is located within the Pohick Creek watershed. The project consisted of dredging and removal of approximately 19,100 cubic yards of sediment to restore the sediment trapping capacity and improve water quality. The project also included construction of new sediment forebays, in-lake haul roads, and riser modifications (new mid-level sluice gate and cold-water intake) to facilitate future maintenance, stabilize the shoreline, and improve downstream water quality. Fish habitat was also added within the lake.
Long Branch Central Watershed Management Area 03-03-2021Fairfax County
Project Goals:
Achieve Long Branch Central TMDL waste load reduction requirements.
Provide long-term stability and have low maintenance.
Improve water quality within the Long Branch Central watershed.
Improve habitat and environmental health (ecological lift).
Long Branch Central Watershed Management Area Project Overview July 2020Fairfax County
Fairfax County overview of the Long Branch Central Watershed Project restoration of eight miles of stream to achieve waste load reduction requirements and provide long term stability with less maintenance.
Non-regulatory and Advisory:
Administer programs that conserve natural resources at the local level, based on local needs.
Provide technical assistance and work with cooperators to implement beneficial practices on their lands.
Support and complement Fairfax County programs to address issues of common concern.
Long Branch Central Watershed Management Area Project Overview October 26, 2020Fairfax County
Information about development in Fairfax County, major stormwater management project drivers, a functions-based approach to stream restoration and more information about the project is included in the presentation.
Introduction to Biohabitats presentation public meeting number one 02 11-21Fairfax County
Phase I.A – Field Assessment Work Plan Development
Existing watershed information, data and mapping
Public outreach and participation plan
Restoration goals
Field assessment plan (streams, outfalls, riparian areas and County-maintained stormwater facilities)
Preliminary approach to monitoring and identify early-action items
Preliminary design and permitting approaches
Long Branch Central Watershed Field Assessment Work Plan
Phase I.B – Watershed Field Assessment and Opportunity Identification
Field assessment and opportunity identification (streams, outfalls, riparian areas and County-maintained stormwater facilities)
Inventory and condition assessment data
Preliminary Project Identification and Prioritization
Phase I.C – Restoration Implementation Work Plan
LAKE BARTON DREDGING, RESTORATION AND RISER MODIFICATION PROJECT Fairfax County
The Lake Barton Dredging, Restoration, and Riser Modification project was substantially completed on December 29, 2021. The project is located within the Pohick Creek watershed. The project consisted of dredging and removal of approximately 19,100 cubic yards of sediment to restore the sediment trapping capacity and improve water quality. The project also included construction of new sediment forebays, in-lake haul roads, and riser modifications (new mid-level sluice gate and cold-water intake) to facilitate future maintenance, stabilize the shoreline, and improve downstream water quality. Fish habitat was also added within the lake.
Long Branch Central Watershed Management Area 03-03-2021Fairfax County
Project Goals:
Achieve Long Branch Central TMDL waste load reduction requirements.
Provide long-term stability and have low maintenance.
Improve water quality within the Long Branch Central watershed.
Improve habitat and environmental health (ecological lift).
Long Branch Central Watershed Management Area Project Overview July 2020Fairfax County
Fairfax County overview of the Long Branch Central Watershed Project restoration of eight miles of stream to achieve waste load reduction requirements and provide long term stability with less maintenance.
Non-regulatory and Advisory:
Administer programs that conserve natural resources at the local level, based on local needs.
Provide technical assistance and work with cooperators to implement beneficial practices on their lands.
Support and complement Fairfax County programs to address issues of common concern.
Long Branch Central Watershed Management Area Project Overview October 26, 2020Fairfax County
Information about development in Fairfax County, major stormwater management project drivers, a functions-based approach to stream restoration and more information about the project is included in the presentation.
Introduction to Biohabitats presentation public meeting number one 02 11-21Fairfax County
Phase I.A – Field Assessment Work Plan Development
Existing watershed information, data and mapping
Public outreach and participation plan
Restoration goals
Field assessment plan (streams, outfalls, riparian areas and County-maintained stormwater facilities)
Preliminary approach to monitoring and identify early-action items
Preliminary design and permitting approaches
Long Branch Central Watershed Field Assessment Work Plan
Phase I.B – Watershed Field Assessment and Opportunity Identification
Field assessment and opportunity identification (streams, outfalls, riparian areas and County-maintained stormwater facilities)
Inventory and condition assessment data
Preliminary Project Identification and Prioritization
Phase I.C – Restoration Implementation Work Plan
Rabbit Branch at Collingham Drive Stream Restoration Information Meeting - Ju...Fairfax County
The goal of the stream restoration project is to build an ecologically sound restoration that balances water quality benefits with riparian function and park user experience.
Cameron Run Tributary at La Vista Drive Stream Restoration June 2020Fairfax County
This Fairfax County project seeks to stabilize excessive, ongoing stream erosion which threatens sanitary sewer pipes, undermines trees, impacts water quality and degrades habitat for aquatic life.
Rocky Run Tributary at Hickory Hollow Lane Stream Restoration Feb. 2021Fairfax County
The Rocky Run Tributary at Hickory Hollow Lane project goals are to stabilize the stream, reduce excess sediment from flowing downstream; improve aesthetics, reduce hazards, reconnect the stream to the floodplain, improve the riparian buffer and reduce road flooding, among other goals.
Piney Run Public Meeting 1 October 17, 2018Fairfax County
This project will restore 4,300 feet of stream on Lake Werowance Inc. and privately owned properties. Goals are stabilized stream banks and bed, reduced sediment and nutrients, improved habitat, and enhanced water quality.
Rocky Run Tributary at Dulles Access Road Stream Restoration ProjectFairfax County
Restore up to 1,200 feet of stream within the wooded dry pond footprint.
Stabilize streambed and banks
Reduce sediment and nutrient inputs into stream
Improve habitat
Reduce long-term maintenance of pond
Consider water quality enhancements and a litter collection system in the open pond area
Maintain close coordination with stakeholders
Fairfax County Leigh Meadow Kickoff Presentation January 2016Fairfax County
The Leigh Meadow basin retrofit and stream restoration project will improve watershed conditions, mitigate flooding where possible, reduce erosion and protect infrastructure.
Popes Head Creek at Brecon Ridge Resident MeetingFairfax County
The project seeks to stabilize excessive & ongoing stream erosion negatively impacting water quality, undermining trees, threatening the riparian corridor, and degrading habitat for aquatic life.
Project components include:
Install instream structures to direct flow, alleviate erosive forces on stream banks, and provide instream habitat
Raise the stream channel bottom to allow water to spread out over the floodplain
On a tributary to the main channel, stabilize a headcut & debris jam holding back sediment from channel erosion upstream
Control non-native invasive plants
Reforest the site with native trees, shrubs, and plants
Rabbit Branch at Collingham Drive Stream Restoration Information Meeting - Ju...Fairfax County
The goal of the stream restoration project is to build an ecologically sound restoration that balances water quality benefits with riparian function and park user experience.
Cameron Run Tributary at La Vista Drive Stream Restoration June 2020Fairfax County
This Fairfax County project seeks to stabilize excessive, ongoing stream erosion which threatens sanitary sewer pipes, undermines trees, impacts water quality and degrades habitat for aquatic life.
Rocky Run Tributary at Hickory Hollow Lane Stream Restoration Feb. 2021Fairfax County
The Rocky Run Tributary at Hickory Hollow Lane project goals are to stabilize the stream, reduce excess sediment from flowing downstream; improve aesthetics, reduce hazards, reconnect the stream to the floodplain, improve the riparian buffer and reduce road flooding, among other goals.
Piney Run Public Meeting 1 October 17, 2018Fairfax County
This project will restore 4,300 feet of stream on Lake Werowance Inc. and privately owned properties. Goals are stabilized stream banks and bed, reduced sediment and nutrients, improved habitat, and enhanced water quality.
Rocky Run Tributary at Dulles Access Road Stream Restoration ProjectFairfax County
Restore up to 1,200 feet of stream within the wooded dry pond footprint.
Stabilize streambed and banks
Reduce sediment and nutrient inputs into stream
Improve habitat
Reduce long-term maintenance of pond
Consider water quality enhancements and a litter collection system in the open pond area
Maintain close coordination with stakeholders
Fairfax County Leigh Meadow Kickoff Presentation January 2016Fairfax County
The Leigh Meadow basin retrofit and stream restoration project will improve watershed conditions, mitigate flooding where possible, reduce erosion and protect infrastructure.
Popes Head Creek at Brecon Ridge Resident MeetingFairfax County
The project seeks to stabilize excessive & ongoing stream erosion negatively impacting water quality, undermining trees, threatening the riparian corridor, and degrading habitat for aquatic life.
Project components include:
Install instream structures to direct flow, alleviate erosive forces on stream banks, and provide instream habitat
Raise the stream channel bottom to allow water to spread out over the floodplain
On a tributary to the main channel, stabilize a headcut & debris jam holding back sediment from channel erosion upstream
Control non-native invasive plants
Reforest the site with native trees, shrubs, and plants
Grant Davis, General Manager, Sonoma County Water Agency
Hon. Mark Limbaugh, Managing Partner, The Ferguson Group
Presented at the October 24, 2013 Texas Water Conservation Association Fall Conference in San Antonio, Texas.
GEF Hai River Basin Integrated Water and Environment Management ProjectIwl Pcu
Assist the Chinese Government to address the issues of water pollution in the river basin and serious water shortage.
Promote integrated water and environmental management throughout the Hai Basin
Bay-Delta Conservation Plan: Background & Options to Review August 8, 2013
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1. Amy Chen Fowler
408-265-2607x2064 (W) 1180 Nikette Way afowler@valleywater.org
408-927-8765 (H) San Jose, CA 95120
Professional Civil Engineer with over 27 years of broad, interdisciplinary
experience in water supply management. Well regarded for fostering collaborative
working relationships with diverse interests. A proven, strong advocate for the
District’s water supply and financial interests.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE – SANTA CLARA VALLEY WATER DISTRICT
Acting Deputy Operating Officer, Water Supply Division – July to August 2010, and over 7 weeks
cumulatively between April 2009 and July 2010
• Managed the Division and supervised the staff of five operations units.
• Provided management and technical advice to the Water Utility Chief Operating Officer and the
Chief Executive Officer.
• Represented the Division before the Board of Directors, elected officials, stakeholders, and the
public.
Special Programs Engineer, Water Supply Division – 2002 to present
• Developed and implemented water supply policies and strategies.
• Organized and managed cross functional programs and projects.
• Represented the District and Bay Area water supply coalitions before elected officials and
external agencies.
Highlights of Accomplishments:
1. Identified legal and fiscal vulnerabilities in annual groundwater charge-setting process with
regards to meeting Proposition 218 requirements. Developed and implemented strategies to
maximize stakeholders support and minimize the potential for a majority protest. Developed
operations and financial contingency plans.
2. Supervised and managed the preparation of the annual report on Protection and Augmentation of
Water Supplies which constitutes the basis for the water charges that finance the Water Utility.
3. Developed and implemented integrated regional water management planning in the Bay Area.
Expanded the District’s leadership role by creating a statewide Roundtable of Regions.
4. Advocated for and secured a $5M grant for the Advanced Recycled Water Treatment Project.
5. Developed new water supply ends policies for Board adoption.
2. Amy Chen Fowler, P.E.
Special Programs Engineer, Government Relations Unit – 2000 to 2002
• Advocated for District interests before congressional, legislative and administration
representatives and officials.
• Supported Board members in congressional hearings, legislative briefings, and participation in
statewide committees and coalitions.
Highlights of Accomplishments:
1. Advocated for and secured a $15M grant for the San Luis Reservoir Lowpoint Improvement
Project.
2. Chaired the Technical Advisory and Oversight Committee of the California Urban Water
Agencies (CUWA) and supported the CEO’s participation in CUWA, Bay Delta Urban Coalition
and Western Urban Water Coalition.
Supervising Civil Engineer/Special Programs Engineer, Imported Water Unit - 1994 to 2000
• Represented the District in protecting and promoting District interests in the CALFED Bay Delta
Program and related statewide processes.
Highlights of Accomplishments:
1. Developed CALFED principles which were adopted by the Board to guide District participation
in the CALFED Bay Delta Program.
2. Served as staff support to the Board’s CALFED committee and Board member’s participation in
the Bay Delta Advisory Committee.
Associate Civil Engineer, Program Analysis Unit, Water Supply Department – 1987 to 1994
• Supervised and managed staff of the groundwater section of the unit.
Highlights of Accomplishments:
1. Developed and implemented the first groundwater model in the District.
2. Developed and implemented the concept of operational storage and land subsidence threshold.
Assistant Civil Engineer, Hydrology Unit, Flood Control Department – 1983 to 1987
• Served as Assistant Hydrologist.
Highlights of Accomplishments:
1. Updated the District’s hydrology manual and flood control rule curves.
2. Developed flood prediction models for Coyote and Guadalupe Watersheds.
EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATION
Master of Science, Water Resources, Civil Engineering, Stanford University – December 1982
Bachelor of Science, Water Resources, Civil Engineering, San Jose State University – June 1981
Professional Civil Engineer, State of California
Professional Hydrologist, American Institute of Hydrology