Ashley Bembenek is the principal scientist and owner of Alpine Environmental Consultants, a firm that specializes is watershed planning and related issues. Ashley graduated with honors from Montana State University with a degree in environmental science that focused on soil and water. She has 14 years professional experience and has worked in western Colorado for the past ten years to help organizations understand water quality, prioritize projects to improve water quality and watershed health, and support policy initiatives. Ashley loves to ski, mountain bike, climb, and spend time on the water.