Newton Creek Resilient Restoration Project
Creating a blue-green space in Downtown Norfolk
The Creek Geeks: Virginia Tech Biological Systems Engineering Students
Our team brings a unique mix of intrests and experiences to this project

Ellie Buehrer
Stream sediment processes and restoration
Gavriel Cambridge
Wetland restoration, hydrology and biogeochemistry

Cyrus Li
Green infrastructure, native plants and wildlife.
Parker Sullivan
Aquaculture and fisheries managment
Advisors

Dr. David Sample
Professor of Biological Systems Engineering at Virginia Tech
Urban stormwater management, watershed modeling, and design of best management practices
Urban stormwater management, watershed modeling, and design of best management practices

Dr.Venkat Sridhar
Professor of Biological Systems Engineering at Virginia Tech
River basin modeling, climate impacts on hydrology and water resources,
River basin modeling, climate impacts on hydrology and water resources,