Craig Sponholtz is an internationally recognized stream and wetland restoration designer, contractor, educator and artist. He is the founder and owner of Watershed Artisans, Inc. and has led the assessment, design and construction of watershed restoration and habitat improvement projects in waterways around the world. He specializes in creating restoration projects that reestablish hydroecological processes, improve fish and wildlife habitat and enhance the resilience of riparian ecosystems. More information about Craig.
Watershed Artisans, Inc. is a fully licensed and bonded New Mexico Contractor #38898
New Mexico Contractors License Classifications:
GF-4 Drainage and Flood Control Systems
GF-3 Resevoirs, Canals and Irrigation Systems
GS-8 Earthmoving and Excavating and Ditching
Project Implementation Team
- Austin Conner
Operations Director - Omar Ore-Giron
Project Manager - Joseph Franklin Owens
Fisheries Specialist and Lead Sawyer
The Extended Watershed Artisans Team
Watershed Artisans, Inc. regularly partners with a group of dedicated professionals with wide ranging areas of expertise. With our partners we can create a capable team to fit projects of any size. Our frequent collaborators include:
Watershed Artisans Team on Comanche Creek in the Valle Vidal, Carson National Forest, New Mexico.
Project Development Team
- George Cathey, P.E.
P.E. Oxbow Ecological Engineering, LLC. Flagstaff, AZ
Civil Engineer, River and Wetland Restoration Specialist
oxbow-eco-eng.com - Lucas Vecchio
Live Oak Contracting, LLC. Durango, CO GIS Specialist/ Cartographer - Denise Smith
Project Permitting and Compliance Specialist
