Richard Stowell, Ph.D., P.E.

Principal and Founding Partner

Dr. Rich Stowell is one of the five founding partners of ECO:LOGIC. With a respected career of nearly 30 years, Rich is one of the state’s experts in water-quality related engineering: wastewater treatment, wastewater disposal, and the planning, environmental assessments, and permitting associated with wastewater projects of all types (municipal, industrial, commercial, and agricultural). He conducts research on algal population dynamics and constructed wetlands wastewater treatment systems.

Rich enjoys his role as a mentor to many young engineers. Countless engineers at ECO:LOGIC and area universities consider Dr. Stowell to have been an important influence in their work and professional success. In addition to his responsibilities at ECO:LOGIC, he has taught classes in engineering design and permitting at California State University, Sacramento. He is also enlisted by the Regional Water Quality Control Board to teach classes on permitting.