Vanessa Nishikawa
Senior Principal, Engineer
With more than 30 years of experience, Vanessa has a passion for integrated water resources management. She leads multidisciplinary water resources projects across California. Her expertise includes the development of plans and programs that incorporate water banking, conjunctive use, flood management, water supply, and ecosystem restoration.
Vanessa’s expertise also extends to water use efficiency, recycled water projects, water transfers and their legal frameworks, drought planning, and strategic funding approaches—including grant writing. Her specialized knowledge of California’s major water infrastructure systems encompasses the Sacramento and San Joaquin Valley flood control systems, the Central Valley Project, and the California State Water Project.
Known for her ability to integrate technical insight with strategic planning, Vanessa is a trusted leader in water resources engineering.
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