Confluence recently completed the construction of two stream restoration projects near Pinedale, Wyoming. Each project involved narrowing existing stream channels using transplanted wetland sod mats and willows to improve fish habitat and sediment transport characteristics. In addition, high quality pool habitat was added to each stream to provide holding water for adult trout and fishing opportunities for anglers. The projects totaled over 2.5 miles of stream channel and were reviewed and approved by Wyoming Game and Fish biologists. Construction and labor were provided by Westslope Restoration, Inc. from Manhattan, Montana.

Before restoration Over-wide channel with a silt-laden streambed and very poor fish habitat.

For over two decades, the state of Montana has been working to restore the water quality of streams and lakes. Confluence has provided water quality assessment and monitoring services on numerous projects across the state of Montana. For the past five years, Confluence has performed pre and post mediation water quality monitoring for Montana DEQ at approximately three dozen locations on the 25 mile long streamside tailings operable unit of the Clark Fork River Superfund site. Confluence has not only monitored dissolved metals and recoverable metals, but also nutrients, macro-invertebrates, and habitat.

Confluence has worked closely with the Montana Department of Environmental Quality, local watershed groups, private landowners, and communities to effectively complete their TMDL (total maximum daily load) goals. The difference between the water quality standard for a pollutant and the actual amount present in the water is the reduction target, often referrred to as a TMDL.

A gathering, flowing, or meeting together at one juncture.

While commonly used to define the meeting of two streams, we also believe the term confluence best describes the manner in which we provide clients with superior, cost-effective solutions. We work closely with our clients to ensure each of our projects is a confluence of creative ideas, thoughtful planning, effective communication, and quality implementation. Confluence Consulting is uniquely located in Bozeman, Montana. We have completed high quality work for clients spanning 16 states.

Specifically, we are looking for talented and experienced individuals for the following positions:

Fluvial geomorphologist: Confluence is seeking an applied fluvial geomorphologist who is experienced in the investigation, design, and construction of a wide range of water resource projects. Specific applications of expertise will be in stream restoration, channel stability analyses, fish passage, water quality, and flood management. The candidate should have at least three years’ professional experience in hydrology and hydraulics; sediment transport, stream ecology, and conveyance system design.

Environmental Impact Statement and Environmental Assessment Project Manager: Confluence is seeking an experienced writer/project manager to prepare EIS’s, EA’s, and other environmental documents in compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act. The candidate should possess at least five years’ experience preparing such documents and possess the expertise to successfully bid on and secure projects.

Cultural Resources Inventory Specialist: Confluence is recruiting an individual skilled in completing Class I, Class II, and Class III Resource Inventories, with at least three years of field experience. The qualified individual should possess a degree in the fields of archaeology, anthrology, cultural resources, sociology, earth sciences, or geology. A masters degree is preferred.