Dr. Ryan Bare is the Director of Nature-Based Solutions and a Senior Research Scientist at HARC. He leads multidisciplinary initiatives that integrate hydrology, ecology, and water resource management to address social and environmental challenges across coastal and inland watersheds.
As Director, Dr. Bare leads projects that translate applied research into practical outcomes to advance nature-based strategies. He operates at the intersection of science, policy, and practice, ensuring that nature-based approaches are technically sound, scalable, and responsive. He also oversees HARC’s ecologically engineered, LEED Platinum and LEED Zero Energy-certified campus, which serves as a living example of sustainable design.
Dr. Bare earned his Doctorate in Water Management and Hydrological Science from Texas A&M University’s College of Agricultural and Life Sciences. He holds a Master of Science in Marine Resource Management from Texas A&M University at Galveston and a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science with a concentration in Marine and Coastal Resources from Texas A&M University – Corpus Christi.
Authored Publications and Related Projects
Bare, R., Jennings, M., Vernin, K., Song, Q. (2023). A Case for Cool Trees: Advancing Houston’s Tree Equity.
Bare, R., Vernin, K., Riley, S., Smith, M., Patin, J. (2023). Comprehensive Collaborative Coastal Resilience Plan. Retrieved from Community In- Power and Development Association website.
ForUsTree: Creating an Inclusive Community Canopy within Houston and Harris County
Cook, M. A., Tremaine, D., Wyatt, B. M., Banner, J. L., Charles, J., Berg, M. Bruno, T., Glazer, Y. R., Callison, C., Mace, R. E., Miller, V., Bare, R., Sanchez Flores, R., Seefeldt, J., Fuller, A., and Niyogi, D. (2023). Addressing challenges to ensuring justice and sustainability in policy and infrastructure for Texas water resources in the 21st century. (in review)
