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As Lead Environmental Scientist at the Southwest Florida Water Management District I:- Research and describe the ecology and hydrology of rivers, springs and estuaries- Evaluate data, analysis, and modeling needs to forecast changes to the ecology of river systems - Design, modify, and develop new methods for data collection, modeling, and statistical analysis- Budget, plan, develop scopes of work, and manage projects with and without outside collaborators- Oversee data collection, guide and review analysis, approve final deliverables and interpret results- Perform data analysis including instream habitat modeling and statistical analysis of water quality- Synthesize and draw conclusions from ground- and surface water modeling, hydraulic data collection, biological monitoring, habitat modeling, surveying and mapping, and water quality analysis- Prescribe recommended minimum flow regimes unique to each river, spring, or estuarine system- Communicate scientific findings in written reports and oral presentations to diverse stakeholders In previous roles I have:- Quantified extinction risk in threatened species using stage-based matrix population modeling- Calculated ecophysiological response of salt marsh grass to rising sea levels and nutrient pollution- Modeled the evolution of life history traits in response to upland fire management- Taught college biology, botany, and environmental science

Listed skills include Wetlands, Ecology, Research, Higher Education, and 9 others.