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Benjamin L Jensen

I am a Biological Science Technician for the Western Fisheries Research Center, Seattle, WA

As a member of the Fish Ecology Section, I focus on work supporting the food web study of the Upper Skagit Hydroelectric Project as part of the FERC relicensing process. After taking part in much of the field sampling and laboratory analysis efforts, I am now concentrating on bioenergetics modeling of the reservoir tributaries.

Professional Experience

  • 2019 - Present - Biological Science Technician, U.S. Geological Survey

  • 2018 - Biological Science Technician, U.S. Forest Service

Education and Certifications

  • B.S. Environmental Science, University of Washington

Science and Products

Patterns, drivers, and a predictive model of dam removal cost in the United States

Given the burgeoning dam removal movement and the large number of dams approaching obsolescence in the United States, cost estimating data and tools are needed for dam removal prioritization, planning, and execution. We used the list of removed dams compiled by American Rivers to search for publicly available reported costs for dam removal projects. Total cost information could include component c
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Jeffrey J. Duda, Suman Jumani, Daniel J. Wieferich, Desiree D. Tullos, S. Kyle McKay, Timothy J. Randle, Alvin Jansen, Susan Bailey, Benjamin Lorenz Jensen, Rachelle Carina Johnson, Ella J. Wagner, Kyla Breanne Richards, Seth J. Wenger, Eric J. Walther, Jennifer A. Bountry
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Ecosystems Mission Area, Western Fisheries Research Center

Bioenergetic Growth Performance of Rainbow Trout in Upper Skagit Reservoir Tributaries, 2018-2021

This dataset contains the information necessary for bioenergetics modeling of rainbow trout growth in select tributaries to the Upper Skagit River Hydroelectric reservoirs. The diet, invertebrate drift, and size-at-age data used to create modeling inputs is included in csv files. The input data generated for modeling can be found in the folder 'FB4 Upper Skagit Tributaries - Data Release' and incl
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Western Fisheries Research Center

Compilation of cost estimates for dam removal projects in the United States

This dataset provides cost estimates for 668 dam removal projects occurring in the United States. Cost estimates were obtained by searching the internet for sources of information that mention the cost of dam removal projects listed in the USGS Dam Removal Information Portal. When cost data were not available for a dam removal but contact information was, then personal communications were used to
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Science Analytics and Synthesis (SAS) Program, Western Fisheries Research Center
Four nets submerged in a stream to capture drifting invertebrates
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Two USGS researchers wait with their sampling equipment on a boat ramp at Ross Lake.
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Scenic view of Ross Lake, Washington
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Scenic view of Ross Lake, Washington with boat wake
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