James Bays MS, Professional Wetland Scientist

Roles:
Author, Reviewer, Section Editor

Editorial groups:
Associate Editors

Affiliation:
Natural Treatment Systems, Jacobs Engineering Group

Biography

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Jim Bays is an ecologist and senior subject matter expert in natural treatment systems at Jacobs Engineering. During his 45-year career in consulting, of which 37 were with Jacobs (previously CH2M HILL), Jim has specialized in impact assessment and restoration of palustrine and lacustrine habitats across the world. Throughout most of that period, Jim has provided technical guidance on the implementation of over 200 treatment wetland projects for municipal, industrial, mining and agricultural wastewaters, and storm water throughout North America, Europe, Asia, Australia, and South America. His particular area of expertise has been with treatment wetlands designed as public parks, ecological reserves, or research centers. Now entering retirement, Jim is focused on his non-profit lake and wetland restoration startup, Stewards of Our Urban Lakes (SoUL), which is well-recognized for community-based volunteer lake restoration leadership in St. Petersburg, Florida.