Education and Certifications
- M.S.E in Civil/Environmental Engineering, University of Washington
- B.S. in Environmental Studies, University of Vermont
- Certified Professional Wetland Scientist (PWS) #1837 / Society of Wetland Scientists
- Certificate in Wetland Science and Management, University of Washington
Specialties
- Nature-Based System Design
- Wetland Ecology
- Project Management
Mr. Merkelbach leads project development and implementation for SWIG. He is a civil engineer and professional wetland scientist (PWS) who has managed the design and construction of hundreds of water quality projects, including some of the largest Green Stormwater Infrastructure (GSI) projects in China. He excels at building the right teams to navigate local politics and address technical challenges, ensuring project delivery.