Dr. Allan’s research interests include the influence of flow alterations and changing land use on river ecosystems, the factors affecting success of stream restoration, and nonpoint nutrient runoff. He is co-author of the widely used textbook, Stream Ecology. His most recent work in the Laurentian Great Lakes has focused on human stressors and their relationship to societal benefits (ecosystem services). Allan has served on the boards of American Rivers and the Michigan chapter of The Nature Conservancy and on various panels and advisory boards concerned with protecting fresh waters. Professor Allan is a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science and a Fellow of the Society for Freshwater Science. He has been recognized by the University of Michigan with the Distinguished Faculty Achievement Award and by the Society for Freshwater Science with the Award of Excellence.