Sydney Jantsch

Restoration Scientist

Sydney Jantsch holds a Master of Science degree in Environmental Science with an emphasis in Freshwater Ecology. Her thesis research on the South Fork of the Nooksack River evaluated the effectiveness of salmon habitat restoration projects, aiming to inform future habitat restoration efforts and promote climate adaptation for endangered salmon populations. In her role at Lummi Natural Resources as a Restoration Scientist, she is continuing and expanding upon this research to support threatened early Chinook salmon and assess the success of restoration efforts in reducing stream temperatures. The long-term goal of her research is to inform the design of future restoration projects, supporting the recovery of salmon populations threatened by climate change, so that this once-abundant resource can continue to enrich the Lummi Nation's culture, economy, and environment.

Sydney has over 9 years of experience, including project management, data analysis, report writing, research communication and field research. She specializes in hyporheic flow dynamics and stream temperature, and has a deep passion for the management and restoration of salmon habitats.

Sydney Jantsch holding a steel driving rod and a piezometer, used to measure hyporheic temperature patterns beneath the riverbed.

Contact:

email: SydneyJ@lummi-nsn.gov

phone: (360)820-1032