Lori Tanner Email & Phone Number

Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex

Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex

Physical Scientist working in the enforcement of Clean Water Act Section 404 regulations in the South Central and Southwestern US at US EPA Region 6. Other roles and responsibilities include implementation of Waters of the US policies in CWA enforcement, and development of scientifically rigorous and defensible field support tools and methods. Credentialed Safe Drinking Water Act enforcement officer. Water Sector Emergency Response team member.

Dallas/Fort Worth Area

Physical Scientist in the US EPA Region 6 Safe Drinking Water Program with a focus on lead contamination in drinking water. Regional staff coordinator of the lead (Pb) in school drinking water sampling initiatives. Direct Implementation team member for the Safe Drinking Water Act and team member for the oversight of state implementation as applied to Tribal Nations and states in the Southwestern US. Water Sector Emergency Response team member.

Dallas/Fort Worth Area

As a research fellow, utilized interdisciplinary knowledge of physical sciences like hydrology, geology, and soil science in conjunction with aquatic resource ecology to provide research support and technical assistance to Wetlands staff on technical aspects of Section 404 of the Clean Water Act. Regulatory technical research support topics were primarily associated with impact assessment and monitoring methods for aquatic resources, stream restoration design and implementation, and aquatic resource impacts relating to large water supply projects. Provided technical comments, presentations, fact sheets, recommendations, and white papers for staff and Division management based on research results. Reviewed and commented on data collection adequacy and accuracy of reports and plans. Conducted aquatic resource impact research using strategic regulatory and policy analysis, literature reviews, subject matter expert interviews, and field utilization of impact and monitoring assessment methods. Designed and executed projects based on needs identified in US EPA and USACE interagency agreement to address challenges associated with streamlining the regulatory process and increasing review efficiency for large water supply projects in Texas.

Shreveport, Louisiana Area

Conducted investigations and inspections for clients to track regulatory permit compliance and to demonstrate environmental due diligence. Performed Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments (ESA) and authored assessment reports following ASTM standard procedures.Utilized field investigation techniques in hydrology, hydrogeology, geomorphology, geology, and soil science with high degree of proficiency. Primary assessments and investigations included environmental assessment and monitoring field investigations, spill response assessment, groundwater sampling, surface water sampling, surface and subsurface soil characterization and sampling, UST inspections, monitoring well installation, and wetland delineation. Utilized technical writing skills to draft field investigation reports, permit applications, compliance monitoring reports, environmental assessment reports, pollution prevention plans, risk assessment reports, corrective action plans, and CWA 404/LDNR Coastal Use permit exemptions.

Macon, Georgia Area

Research laboratory technician working in study of elemental composition analysis of processed and crude clay with WDXRF technology pertaining to kaolin minerals and surface mining.

Undergraduate research team member in hydrogeology lab focused on surface water-groundwater transport analysis in riverine and palustrine wetlands, and nutrient and pathogenic contamination of water bodies and wetlands in partnership with faculty hydrogeologist. Presented research at national, professional conferences.

Masters Of Science, Environmental Science And Policy

Masters in Environmental Science and Policy with a concentration in Environmental Management. Coursework focused on aquatic resource.

Post Baccalaureate, Geology/Earth Science, General

Post baccalaureate coursework in geology, mathematics, and physics.

Bachelor'S Degree (Honors), Environmental Science, Geology Concentration

Activities and Societies: Gamma Sigma Sigma, Phi Kappa PhiConcentration in Geology, Minor in Geology