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I am interested in how hydrology, hydraulics, and geomorphology influence ecological health and water quality in stream, river, and wetland systems. My goal is to advance process-based knowledge to allow better informed ecological restoration design, preservation of aquatic ecosystems, pollutant attenuation by natural processes, and watershed planning.  For more information about me and my research program, please follow the links above.

Erich T. Hester, PhD, PE
Assistant Professor
Via Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Virginia Tech
220-D Patton Hall, Mail Code 0105
Blacksburg, VA 24061
ehester (at) vt edu