Working as a Volunteer Scientific Researcher to complete a Harmful Algal Bloom Research Project on 4 Ponds in Greater Cincinnati, OH to find out what turns on Cyanobacteria toxins with Dr. Miriam Steinitz-Kannan, Professor Emeritus, Dept. of Biological Sciences, Northern Kentucky University. Preliminary findings were presented at the Ohio River Basin Consortium for Research and Education (ORBCRE) Symposium at Thomas Moore College in October 2018. We plan to publish the study in a scientific… Show more Working as a Volunteer Scientific Researcher to complete a Harmful Algal Bloom Research Project on 4 Ponds in Greater Cincinnati, OH to find out what turns on Cyanobacteria toxins with Dr. Miriam Steinitz-Kannan, Professor Emeritus, Dept. of Biological Sciences, Northern Kentucky University. Preliminary findings were presented at the Ohio River Basin Consortium for Research and Education (ORBCRE) Symposium at Thomas Moore College in October 2018. We plan to publish the study in a scientific journal. Show less

Conducted water-related research studies on constructed wetlands, solar aeration systems, cisterns, septic systems, Sanitary Sewer Overflows (SSOs), harmful algal blooms (HABs), and assessed the impact of livestock operations on adjacent streams and ponds. HABs study research results were co-presented by me and Dr. Miriam Steinitz-Kannan at 2018 ORBCRE Symposium and ORBA Summit co-hosted by Thomas More University Biology Field Station, the Foundation for Ohio River Education and ORSANCO. Ran a… Show more Conducted water-related research studies on constructed wetlands, solar aeration systems, cisterns, septic systems, Sanitary Sewer Overflows (SSOs), harmful algal blooms (HABs), and assessed the impact of livestock operations on adjacent streams and ponds. HABs study research results were co-presented by me and Dr. Miriam Steinitz-Kannan at 2018 ORBCRE Symposium and ORBA Summit co-hosted by Thomas More University Biology Field Station, the Foundation for Ohio River Education and ORSANCO. Ran a Citizen Water Quality Monitoring network called the Saturday Stream Snapshot on the Little Miami River. Worked on special projects to improve water quality such as adding a solar aerator to add oxygen and tie up phosphates in a pond, reducing flooding by getting four pond overflows repairs and stabilizing a collapsing stream bank on a severely eroding glacial end moraine stream by identifying a civil engineering firm. Show less

Developed and managed the Water Quality Education Program mainly as an outreach education and water quality research program. Managed the Greenacres Water Quality Outreach Project that included over 30 schools. Responsible for recruiting, training , and supporting schools, arranging partnerships with local governments and other organizations, and securing funding and other resources for the program. Created, monitored, and consistently improved Saturday Stream Snapshot Citizen Monitoring (SSS)… Show more Developed and managed the Water Quality Education Program mainly as an outreach education and water quality research program. Managed the Greenacres Water Quality Outreach Project that included over 30 schools. Responsible for recruiting, training , and supporting schools, arranging partnerships with local governments and other organizations, and securing funding and other resources for the program. Created, monitored, and consistently improved Saturday Stream Snapshot Citizen Monitoring (SSS) Program that is replicated by three groups in SW Ohio covering three watersheds – Great Miami, Mill Creek, and Little Miami. The SSS Program received numerous rewards including proclamation from Ohio Legislature recommended by Ohio EPA. In 2015. Collaborated with the Greenacres Director of Education and President, the owner of a design firm/construction company, and STEM representatives to design a 6,000 sq. ft. Water Quality Education Center with Laboratory which opened in 2017. The facility is currently being used to educated K-12 students in hands-on water related science subjects. Show less

Developed the schedule a professional development courses and worked with instructors on all of the details including scheduling, registration, booking facilities, course materials, and certificates.

Worked at a technical writer editing manual.

Taught Science Methods Content Course to teachers pursuing a k-8 teaching certificate.

Member of a Watershed Action Team. Worked with communities and schools on a variety of information and education projects to help members of communities understand water local water quality issues and address them through actions projects.. Conducted pilot urban water quality monitoring program in Chattanooga, Tennessee to compare data quality versus sample cost. Selected from over 800 abstracts to present at the EPA/Water Environment-sponsored Watershed ’96 Conference. Designed a community… Show more Member of a Watershed Action Team. Worked with communities and schools on a variety of information and education projects to help members of communities understand water local water quality issues and address them through actions projects.. Conducted pilot urban water quality monitoring program in Chattanooga, Tennessee to compare data quality versus sample cost. Selected from over 800 abstracts to present at the EPA/Water Environment-sponsored Watershed ’96 Conference. Designed a community action-oriented Adopt-A-Watershed Program to identify and solve water quality problems. Replicated in 3 other southeast watersheds. Awarded EPA Environmental Justice Grant and State 319 grants. • Created a Clean Water Initiative (CWI) Task force and Organized a Clean Water Initiative Tennessee River Project which involved 1500 students, 70 schools, 40 Soil Conservation Service offices, 2 Resource Conservation and Development Offices, 8 Tennessee Department of Environmental Conservation Office with 6 CWI in a 48-hour water monitoring project. Show less

Created various environmental education resources including education programs, curricula, print materials, speeches, exhibits, interpretive trail signs, posters, and videos. identified funding sources, developed work plans, budgets, and contracts, supervising staff and contractors; worked with legal staffs to negotiate agreements, organizing and facilitating workshops, seminars, meetings, events, tours, and press events, developing print/ audiovisual materials and exhibits; and presented at… Show more Created various environmental education resources including education programs, curricula, print materials, speeches, exhibits, interpretive trail signs, posters, and videos. identified funding sources, developed work plans, budgets, and contracts, supervising staff and contractors; worked with legal staffs to negotiate agreements, organizing and facilitating workshops, seminars, meetings, events, tours, and press events, developing print/ audiovisual materials and exhibits; and presented at conferences. Designed and implemented the Tennessee Valley Authority’s (TVA’s) Teacher-Student Water Quality Monitoring Network Program and wrote curricula: TVA Teacher Student Water Quality Monitoring Manual. Program has been replicated in schools through the Southeast United States, Canada, and Australia. Received Renew America and Water Watch Australia awards. Project manager of TVA A World of Resources (1986 Winner of Take Pride in America Award), Worked with national committee to help develop the Give Water a Hand Program (GWAH) to educate youth about water issues and help them organize their own community action programs. Secured funding for 5 Tennessee Valley students who won an award for their GWAH project to attend National Award Ceremony where they were given awards by the Nobel Peace Foundation Head – Claus Nobel. Show less