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Clinton, Nj, Us

Clinton, New Jersey, United States

Clinton, Nj

Manage Authority-wide aquatic invasive species management programs focusing on hydrilla and water chestnutCoordinate Authority-wide water monitoring and management efforts for cyanobacteria/harmful algae blooms, and project-specific water quality investigationsCo-PI on the development of the NJ Aquatic Invasive Species Management PlanCoordinate River-Friendly Business and School programs

Clinton, Nj

Managed Authority-wide Aquatic Invasive Species Management effortsManaged Raritan River Rain Barrel and Rain Garden Rebate ProgramsManaged River-Friendly School and Business ProgramsConducted stormwater monitoring efforts in the Lockatong & Wickecheoke Watersheds and Manasquan Watershed

Somerville, Nj

Managed River-Friendly School and Business programsManaged Peters Brook Rain Barrel Rebate Program and conducted numerous community rain barrel workshopsConducted stream visual and biological assessmentsAssisted with water monitoring programs

Somerville, Nj

Delivered water resources educational programs to school and community groups on watersheds, non-point source pollution, and best management practices. Assessed the health of New Jersey waterways using visual assessment tools and macroinvertebrate identification. Developed a stewardship project partnership with a middle school and a Department of Public Works.

Dingmans Ferry, Pa

Environmental Education Instructor Intern - May 2006-August 2006Prepared and executed classes including pond study, forest study, bat study, wildlife study, outdoor living skills, orienteering, and canoeing to school groups, families, adults, and summer camps. Developed and implemented weekly summer camp schedules for campers ages 10-15, including an overnight backpacking trip on the Appalachian Trail and a 10 mile canoe trip on the Delaware River.

Basking Ridge, Nj

Summer Intern at Great Swamp National Wildlife RefugeAssisted permanent and seasonal staff with ongoing projects including wood duck banding, preparation and monitoring of artificial turtle nesting habitats, raccoon trapping, wood turtle habitats and telemetry tracking, and refuge maintenance.

Master’S Degree, Energy & Environmental Analysis

Activities and Societies: Resident Assistant Directed Study Project with Professor Cutler Cleveland: Coal mine power density: an analysis.

Bachelor’S Degree, Environmental Science, Biology

Activities and Societies: Phi Beta Kappa, Resident Assistant, Residence Hall Association, All Campus Orchestra Study Abroad: Boston.