Leyla Arsan
Principal, Aquatic Scientist
Leyla has a MS in Fisheries Science from Oregon State University. She has worked on projects throughout Alaska and the Pacific Northwest.
SELECTED PUBLICATIONS:
Peer-Reviewed Publications:
Arsan, L and J. Bartholomew. 2009. Potential dispersal of the non-native parasite Myxobolus cerebralis in the Willamette River basin, Oregon: a qualitative analysis of risk. Reviews in Fisheries Science 17(3):360-372.
Arsan, L and J. Bartholomew. 2008. Potential for dissemination of the non-native salmonid parasite Myxobolus cerebralis in Alaska. Journal of Aquatic Animal Health 20:136-149.
Arsan, E. L., S. A. Adkinson, S. L. Hallett, T. Meyers, and J. L. Bartholomew. 2007. Expanded geographic distribution of Myxobolus cerebralis: first detections from Alaska. Journal of Fish Diseases 30:483-491.
Arsan, E. L., S. L. Hallett, and J. L. Bartholomew. 2007. Tubifex tubifex from Alaska and their susceptibility to Myxobolus cerebralis. Journal of Parasitology 93(6):1332-1342.
Technical Reports:
Arsan, L. 2019. AU Aleutian Essential Fish Habitat Assessment. Prepared for GCI Communication Corp. Anchorage, AK: DOWL.
Arsan, L. and Z, Huff. 2018. Selected Topics in NEPA: Use of the Social Cost of Carbon in NEPA; Assessing Oil Spill Risk; Determining Environmental Justice Populations; Strategy for Public or Agency Comments for which the Lead Agency Disagrees. White papers prepared for USACE, Alaska District. Anchorage, AK: DOWL.
Arsan, L., K. Krueger, and T. Lance. 2018. Buskin River Marine Zone Study Year 3 Report: Salinity and Marine Ecological Succession Monitoring. Anchorage, AK: Birch Leaf Consulting.
Arsan, L. and S. Ellis. 2013. Draft 5-Year Study Plan to Assess Nearhsore Water Quality and Zooplankton Resources Near the Buskin River, Kodiak. Prepared for Sun’aq Tribe of Kodiak, FAA (Anchorage, AK), and Alaska Department of Transportation (Anchorage). Anchorage, AK: SWCA Environmental Consultants.
Arsan, L., and R. French. 2011. Wrangell Island Aquatic Resources Technical Report. Prepared for U.S. Forest Service. Portland, OR: SWCA Environmental Consultants.
Arsan, L. and K. Gould. 2009. Benthic Invertebrate Characterization of the Lower Willamette River. Prepared for GSI Water Solutions. Portland, OR: SWCA Environmental Consultants.
Arsan, L., R. French, and K. Gould. 2009. Freshwater, Estuarine, and Marine Resources Technical Report for the Angoon Airport Environmental Impact Statement, Angoon, Alaska. Prepared for FAA (Anchorage, AK) and Alaska Department of Transportation (Juneau). Portland, OR: SWCA Environmental Consultants.
Arsan, L. and K. Gould. 2009. Biological Assessment for the Kodiak Airport. Prepared for FAA (Anchorage, AK) and Alaska Department of Transportation (Anchorage). Portland, OR: SWCA Environmental Consultants.
Arsan, L. and K. Gould. 2008. Potential Effects to Fish and Marine Mammals from Cathodic Protection Systems, Port of Newport International Terminal Improvements. Prepared for KPFF Engineers (Portland, OR) and the Port of Newport, OR. Portland, OR: SWCA Environmental Consultants.
Arsan, L. and S. Johnson. 2008. Creosote Fate Due to Piling Use and Removal, Zidell Waterfront Remedial Action. Prepared for Maul Foster & Alongi, Inc. (Portland, OR). Portland, OR: SWCA Environmental Consultants.
Client Feedback
Leyla was hand-picked to be on the EIS team to rework the fisheries analysis and reengage with the stakeholders and agencies after the Preliminary Draft EIS fisheries analysis was questioned and challenged. Leyla was able to assess and describe impacts to fish and aquatic resources and get buy-in from agencies, stakeholders, and the public quickly. She could speak technically with agency staff who wanted scientific details, and also in plain language to the public. Her ability to bridge the science and regulatory environments was invaluable to the team and helped us turn the project from being publically contentious to being lauded as an example project of how the public process should work.
Leslie Grey, Environmental Program Manager, FAA Airports Division,
regarding Leyla's work on the Kodiak Airport EIS as the lead Fisheries Biologist
Ms. Arsan is a highly competent individual, a clear communicator, and a valuable collaborator in multidisciplinary teams. Given the opportunity, I would not hesitate to hire her again.
Mr. Kim Gould, Scientist, Cardno Entrix,
regarding Leyla's work on numerous projects in Oregon, Washington, and Alaska
