Amy Gondran Email & Phone Number

Sacramento, California, United States

Write and edit biological reports, study plans, technical reports, tribal documents, and a variety of CEQA and NEPA documents. Assist in drafting project proposals. Prepare notifications for LSA permitting. Biological data collection and analysis. Assess environmental impacts and develop mitigation measures. Facilitate surveys and sampling plans. Conduct.

Redding, California Area

• Monitored for Chinook Salmon, Steelhead, and Lamprey
• Conducted snorkel and kayak surveys for Chinook and Steelhead redds to establish population estimates
• Operated rotary screw traps for Chinook and Steelhead juvenile production estimates
• Conducted kayak surveys Steelhead redds to establish population estimates
• Collected biological data such as: fork length; weight; tissue, scale, and otolith samples
• Assessed and mapped suitable spawning habitat

Gunnison, CO

• Provided environmental services and technical expertise to local watershed groups
• Conducted instream flow assessments for instream flow rights
• Provided data analysis and technical expertise to support mine reclamation, stream rehabilitation, and other environmental resource projects
• Prepared technical reports for watershed management planning
• Macroinvertebrate and water quality sampling
• Study design and data gap analysis

Blacksburg, VA

• Collaborated and coordinated with scientists, researchers, and program managers to accomplish a joint study to enhance environmental restoration and water resource protection in aggrading forests on reclaimed mine lands
• Researched, designed, and implemented sampling plans/methodologies and analysis for a two year study; determined the most effective method, technique and protocol for the collection of representative data
• Organized and coordinated all field surveys and sampling
• Designed and deployed modified ion-exchange resin lysimeters to capture soil solution for chemical analysis
• Led field teams in procedures for soil, soil solution, and vegetation sampling
• Collected and processed field soil samples for chemical analysis, soil-paste electrical conductivity, particle size, organic matter, and infiltration rates

Incline Village, NV

• Partnered and collaborated with local and federal agencies for education and outreach programs
• Developed and implemented hands on standards-based science curricula throughout the Tahoe Basin
• Collaborated with 16 team members on long-term team projects
• Assisted with bird banding surveys and water quality monitoring
• Responsible for materials organization, inventory, and supply ordering

Austin, Texas

• Designed and implemented thematic science curricula to underprivileged youth in Title I schools
• Assessed livestock welfare and assisted in coordinating livestock management across 9 campuses
• Developed community connections and coordinated outreach opportunities for 32 team members
• Co-chaired committees and collaborated with team members on major projects across 14 campuses

Camby, IN

• Performed surveys by mist netting and banding eastern bat species
• Conducted roost site surveys and radio telemetry for homing and foraging behaviors
• Followed protocols for white-nose syndrome prevention and decontamination procedures
• Managed field reports and data sets

Big Bend National Park

• Assisted in wildlife management and habitat restoration projects
• Public outreach through the design and implementation of interpretive programs
• Endangered species monitoring (Rio Grande Silvery Minnow and Mariposa Cactus)
• Conducted surface and ground water monitoring

Erie, Pennsylvania Area

• Performed mist netting and bird banding during migration at high volume sites
• Monitored for the Great Lakes endangered population of Piping Plovers and other shorebirds
• Monitored for shorebird nests during beach construction
• Assisted in the design and implementation of marsh bird surveys intended for long term studies
• Conducted interpretive talks and designed exhibits for public education

College Station, Texas

• Prepared and processed Foramanifera samples for analysis
• Conducted an REU paleoclimatology study funded by the National Science Foundation
• Oriented and trained graduate students in Foramanifera identification and processing
• Prioritized projects and managed time to insure the team meets deadlines
• Managed large data sets for records and analysis

Master'S Degree, Forestry

My masters research focused on vegetation mitigating TDS loading from reclaimed mine lands on aging forest stands

B.S., Wildlife And Fisheries Sciences, Emphasis In Ecology And Conservation

Activities and Societies: Phi Kappa Phi Honors Society