Kelly, M.Sc., P.Ag., is a forest hydrologist with over 35 years of experience covering a broad range of projects in British Columbia. Kelly worked with Madrone in the 1990’s and returns after operating an independent consultancy for 29 years. She has completed over 200 projects in locations throughout British Columbia that range from Vancouver Island, the mainland coast and the interior of British Columbia to Haida Gwaii.

A large portion of her career has focused on conducting watershed assessments for forestry clients and hydrometric/hydrometeorlogic monitoring for a variety of clients and purposes. Watershed assessments have been conducted along the west coast of Vancouver Island, Great Bear Rainforest, Haida Gwaii and the interior of British Columbia. Her work has also included managing a watershed assessment program for a large chart area and working with risk-based decision-making frameworks. Hydrometric monitoring applications include community water supply, domestic water supply, culvert sizing, potential impacts on nearby stream, in-stream flow requirements for fish and independent hydroelectric generation. Clients include forest companies, First Nations communities, government (municipal, provincial, federal), engineering firms, independent power producers, streamkeeper and conservancy groups, and farmers. She brings enthusiasm and attention to detail in working as part of an interdisciplinary team to her work at Madrone.