I implement stewardship of conservation easements on properties in the southern portion of CWLT's service area. Stewardship involves coordinating and conducting annual monitoring visits both in the field and with the remote imagery software. I field questions from landowners about their easements, interpret easements, work with title companies and real estate agents, and connect with new landowners to ensure conservation easement compliance. Most of my work depends on fostering relationships… Show more I implement stewardship of conservation easements on properties in the southern portion of CWLT's service area. Stewardship involves coordinating and conducting annual monitoring visits both in the field and with the remote imagery software. I field questions from landowners about their easements, interpret easements, work with title companies and real estate agents, and connect with new landowners to ensure conservation easement compliance. Most of my work depends on fostering relationships with landowners. I also manage our water initiative planning process, which involves working with contractors to assess data, engage with stakeholders, collaborate to create a Waterways Extension module in Salesforce LOCATE database, and create a plan for the land trust to work strategically with water rights encumbrances. I also work to create and implement soil health and land access strategies for CWLT. Show less

I provided technical and programmatic assistance to Conservation Districts in the Western region of Colorado. I facilitated public input sessions, provided new board member and employee training, assisted Conservation Districts with statutory requirements, fielded operational questions, built and disseminated resources, facilitated partnership building, and occasional conflict resolution.

Responsible for collecting stream quality data for the San Luis Valley, Royal Gorge, and Gunnison BLM Field Offices. Data includes: water quality, macro-invertebrates, physical stream dimensions, riparian cover, erosional features, particle size, fish habitat, and human influences.

Coordinated the construction of a crusher fine walking trail, the production and installation of educational signage, and the installation of fencing and benches. Oversaw a trail crew for 6 weeks. Coordinated volunteer efforts and public outreach. Managed over $200,000 in grant funds. Planned an educational event for all fourth graders in Delta County.

Worked with the City of Rock Island Planning Department to create a neighborhood plan for Greenbush Neighborhood in Rock Island. Facilitated community work-group meetings to compile local input. Produced an official neighborhood plan, presented it to the Planning Commission and City Council which led to formal adoption by the city.

I have been a lab assistant for the following courses:- Cartography- GIS- Land Resource Management- Land and Water Resources

Much of my time was spent maintaining native plant plots and conducting invasive removals. I conducted detention basin inspections, herbicide application, invasive pulls, used power shears to trim natives, driven pick up trucks, and met with Iowa Flood Center regarding stream gauge installation.

I wrote a successful EPA 319 grant application and secured $240,000 for the Conservation District to conduct bank stabilization projects along Copperas Creek and monitor watershed health.