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Tacoma, Wa, Us

Lacey, Washington, United States

-Surveyed aquatic plants in lakes around Washington state, primarily looking for invasive milfoil species-Took voucher specimens of aquatic plants, processed samples to be sent off to lab-Piloted small watercraft in lakes-Assisted in deploying semipermeable membrane devices (SPMDs)-Performed water quality tests by utilizing YSI monitoring meters, collected water samples in field-Assisted with shock boat fishing for other projects within the Toxic Studies Unit-Assisted in processing fish to be sent off to lab

Tukwila, Washington, United States

-Extracted environmental samples of varying matrices for organic material-Conducted cleanups on sample extracts-Followed QC/QA guidelines-Understood and followed standard operating procedures-Performed qualitative and quantitative analysis of samples-Followed laboratory safety procedures and adhere to the chemical hygiene plan-Assisted with general lab duties (cleaning, sample archival, disposal, stocking)-Communicated with co-workers and supervisors

Rapid City, South Dakota

-Participated in a climate change/grazing research project for the Forest Service through Rocky Mountain Research Station on Buffalo Gap National Grassland. Followed project protocols -Identified grasses and forbs, collecting unknowns plants to identify later-Performed percentage cover estimates, stem density counts, and point-intercept surveys-Data entry on Microsoft Excel-Safely operated 4-wheel drive vehicles on rough roads, two-track roads, and flooded roads to reach work sites-Wrote blog posts for science communication for the Conservation Land Management program

Tacoma, Washington, United States

-Primarily worked on habitat restoration of steep slopes in urban areas-Restored urban habitats by removing invasive vegetation through mechanical and herbicidal means. Removal mechanisms include: brushcutting; grubbing with shovel or Pulaski; chainsaw; application of herbicide with hand sprayers, backpack sprayers and EZ-Ject lance; cut-stump herbicide application; hand-pulling-Restored urban habitats by planting native plants. Planted bare root, live willow stakes, and potted plants-Routinely maintained and improved a nursery facility, collected seeds and propagated new nursery stock. -Kept the nursery weed-free, leveled uneven pathways, installed new walkway fabric, dug French drains.-Installed CESCL-compliant erosion control materials including the installation of erosion-control blankets and straw wattles-Operated and maintained power tools to thin trees, buck up woody vegetation, and and remove invasive vegetation-Performed quantitative monitoring and survey of restoration sites including plant species composition and cover-Instructed crewmembers on plant identification skills through use of dichotomous key and field guides

Bellingham, Washington, United States

-Used the regional standard dichotomous key, “Flora of the Pacific Northwest” by Hitchcock and Cronquist, to survey for the presence or absence of historically documented species and their communities-Collected herbarium vouchers in-field and prepared mounts-Processed and entered collected data including but not limited to: plant phenology, aspect, GPS coordinates, elevation-Planned and coordinated week-long trips into the field with coworkers-Used Garmin inReach to communicate when out of cellphone service