Aqua-Hab is a small, personalized consulting firm that provides services related to aquatic system preservation, enhancement and reclamation. A Design/Build strategy is used for projects, so as to integrate science, efficient construction and site specific creativity. 
Whether a small backyard wetland creation or a large river restoration project, the driving philosophy is to mesh sensitive, human intervention with unruly, natural functions and processes.

Teaching and inspiring clients about the values and often mysterious functions of ponds, rivers, wetlands and floodplains is another intention of Aqua-Hab projects and advice.

Aqua-Hab is a personalized consulting firm that specializes in aquatic ecosystem evaluation and improvement. Work encompasses small wetland delineations to large river reclamation projects. Goals are to provide clients with options that will sustain, enhance and restore aquatic environments within the context of conscientious use.

Corey Sue Hutchinson is the sole proprietor of Aqua-Hab and has been working with aquatic ecosystems since1983. As Forest Fisheries Biologist for the San Juan National Forest, Corey Sue saw the need for aquatic consulting services in SW Colorado and launched Aqua-Hab in 1994.

Corey Sue Hutchinson

Education

• B.S.  in Fisheries Biology, Oregon State University...1985
• Graduate Study in Watershed Management, Forest Hydrology and River Geomorphology, Oregon State University...1984-1985

Continuing Education classes include:

• Rivers & Operational Hydrology with Dave Rosgen and Luna Leopold...1990 & 1994
• Constructed Wetlands for Waste Water Treatment : U of W- Madison, College of  Engineering: 4/97
• Bioengineering for Streambank Erosion Control: American Society of Civil Engineers Continuing Education; 3/98
• Advanced Design Techniques for Stream Bank Protection;  Continued Education Training course, IECA, 2/01.
• Earthwork Construction Using Geo-synthetics; U. of W- Madison, College of Engineering;  11/02
• Sustainable Native plant Establishment, Bioengineering and Success Monitoring Methods; IECA 2/06
• Design for Effective  Sediment & Erosion Control on Construction Sites; IECA, 2/07
• Self Study of: Grasses & Wetland Plants of SW Colorado
• Landscape Design: Lifetime Career School; Archibald, PA: 1997 & 1998

Memberships in Professional Organizations & Local Groups

• Member of the International Erosion Control Association
• Member of Society of Wetland Scientists
• Member of the Colorado Native Plant Society
• Member of the American Fisheries Society
• On U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Wetland Delineator List