About Andrew
Dr. Andrew Bechard is a project consultant for CTEH, LLC. Dr. Bechard is an environmental economist with nearly ten years of experience advising clients on the valuation of natural resources and socio-economic activities. He worked for several years with Rhode Island’s state government on aquaculture’s economic impact and advised on sustainable oyster and shellfish harvesting during harmful algal blooms. He also worked with several Southwest Florida counties and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission to increase public awareness of seafood health alerts during algal blooms. Additionally, he analyzed the economic impacts of seafood restrictions for members of the Gulf of Mexico Reef Fish Shareholders Alliance and Southern Offshore Fishing Association. His research was used in a technical report supporting the U.S. Congress’ South Florida Clean Coastal Waters Act of 2021. He has served as a lead econometric analyst for several private and public stakeholders. His key skills include NRDA, health economics, and benefit-cost statistics.