Inter-Fluve
Marty Melchior has over 20 years of experience in restoration ecology and river restoration. Marty began their career as a Restoration Ecologist at Northern Ecological Services before moving on to Inter-Fluve, where they served as a Technical Principal, overseeing design leadership and mentoring junior staff. Marty then joined Interfluve Inc. as a Regional Director, responsible for managing and providing technical design for river restoration projects across multiple locations. Prior to that, they worked as a Fisheries Biologist at Minnesota DNR, conducting assessments and designing fish habitats. Overall, Marty's expertise lies in geomorphic assessment, dam removal, natural channel design, and habitat reclamation.
Marty Melchior holds a Master of Science (MS) degree in Fisheries from the University of Minnesota, which was obtained from 1996 to 1998. Prior to that, Marty pursued a degree in Biology with a focus on Biotechnology and molecular biology from North Dakota State University, completing it between 1984 and 1989. Additionally, Marty has a Certificate in Fluvial Geomorphology from Utah State University, and a Certificate in Wildland Hydrology at Level I, II, III and IV from Wildland Hydrology. Furthermore, Marty is a Certified Fisheries Professional, conferred by the American Fisheries Society.
This person is not in any offices
Inter-Fluve
ABOUT US We are an employee-owned, interdisciplinary firm that specializes in investigations, design, and restoration of rivers, lakes and wetlands. Our team of scientists, engineers, and technicians collaboratively work with clients to develop solutions to complex aquatic challenges that balance human and environmental needs. History We got our start in 1983 when a few fly-fishing scientists combined their passion for rivers with knowledge of geomorphology, fish biology, and hydrology to return abused trout streams into the Blue Ribbon fisheries they once were. At a time when most restoration work was performed by individuals with specific interests, we took a team approach utilizing an array of disciplines that actively accounted for many interests, including natural processes. Our team took a risk on advancing this new approach. We launched the business with $4,000, an IBM typewriter, and desks made of old doors and file cabinets. Today Over three decades later, we continue to develop cutting-edge designs for river restoration projects ranging from cranberry bog restoration, to dam removal, to urban habitat improvements – just to name a few. As pioneers in this field, we continue to provide leadership in this developing industry. To learn more, stop by any of our offices – located in Hood River, Oregon; Bozeman, Montana; St. Paul, Minnesota; Madison, Wisconsin; Cambridge, Massachusetts; and Damariscotta, Maine – and you’ll see why our employees love to work here. It’s their passion, teamwork, and respect for one another that’s led to more than 1,900 successful projects across 4 continents and all regions of the United States.