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Lansing, Michigan, United States

1. Contributing to the state of Michigan's Clean Water Act permitting process through analysis of point source effluent data, report writing, and development of water quality-based effluent limits.2. Using ArcGIS Pro software to assess agricultural impacts to freshwater systems.3. Collecting water quality and biotic community data on streams and lakes across Michigan. 4. Communicating with members of the public during permitting process.

Greater Salt Lake City Area

1. Surveyed sensitive plants, mammals, boreal toads, and noxious weeds for Environmental Impact Statements throughout the Intermountain West. 2. Used ArcGIS Collector and Survey123 to map suitable habitat and record population-level data. 3. Led and worked as part of a team to ensure backcountry safety and high-quality data collection.

Elko, Nevada, United States

1. Led a field crew as part of the Bureau of Land Management’s aquatic Assessment, Inventory, and Monitoring protocol.2. Collected data on physical habitat, riparian vegetation, invertebrate communities, and geomorphology of streams and rivers across northern Nevada. Operated water quality datasonde and digital levels.3. Responsible for planning and executing fieldwork logistics, navigation and safety.

Logan, Ut

1. Researched the effects of flow modifications on community structure and ecosystem functioning in Diamond Fork River, Utah. Led and conducted river fieldwork and biological sample processing.2. Identified western aquatic macroinvertebrates to genus using taxonomic keys.3. Calibrated and operated fluorometer, processed chlorophyll-a and leaf decomposition data, calculated stream metabolism.4. Supervised six laboratory technicians in processing over 200 biological samples.5… Show more 1. Researched the effects of flow modifications on community structure and ecosystem functioning in Diamond Fork River, Utah. Led and conducted river fieldwork and biological sample processing.2. Identified western aquatic macroinvertebrates to genus using taxonomic keys.3. Calibrated and operated fluorometer, processed chlorophyll-a and leaf decomposition data, calculated stream metabolism.4. Supervised six laboratory technicians in processing over 200 biological samples.5. Entered and organized field data in Excel, performed statistical analyses in R, co-wrote draft and technical reports, and presented results to state agencies. Show less

Harbor Springs, Mi

1. Served as a Huron Pines Americorp member.2. Built trails, maintained nature preserve features, and led volunteers. 3. Conducted floristic inventories, mapped ecological communities, and co-wrote management plan for 100 acres of private forested property.

Cody, Wy

1. Inspected watercraft for aquatic invasive species at check stations in northern Wyoming. Educated the public on invasive species and watercraft care. 2. Collected zooplankton samples on Wyoming lakes to test for the presence of Zebra mussels and New Zealand mud snails.

Petoskey, Mi

1. Assisted with aquatic plant and invertebrate surveys on lakes and streams in northern Michigan. 2. Collected water quality samples and riparian habitat data. 3. Used GIS to update state impervious surface shapefiles and complete priority parcel analyses for watershed management plans in two Michigan counties.

Master Of Science - Ms, Watershed Sciences With Ecology Emphasis, 3.85 Gpa

Certificate, Geographic Information Systems

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Environmental Studies, 3.5 Gpa