Ryan Morrison Email & Phone Number

New York City Metropolitan Area

Waltham, Massachusetts

Greater New York City Area

Arsenal North

- Managed an EPA Wetland Program Development Grant to map and assess condition of NYC streams.- Work with staff to develop & implement protocol for drainage area analysis using ArcGIS.- Managed field operations and desktop data analysis for stream classification and stormwater concern identification. - Conducted spatial and hydrologic analysis to identify.

Syracuse, New York Area

I work with the U.S. Forest Service conducting hydrologic analysis utilizing state of the art, peer reviewed software, i-Tree Tools and statistical programming (RStudio) to assess the benefits of trees and forests. My graduate research focused on an analysis of the role of megacity tree cover in mitigating storm-water.

Arsenal North 1234 5th Ave, New York, NY

• Managed a NOAA Marine Debris Grant valued at over $1.6 million to remove marine debris deposited by Hurricane Sandy along NYC coastline on City Property.
• Coordinated with all federal, state, tribal and local agencies, as necessary during the execution of each marine debris removal and disposal effort.
• Conducted site visits to verify the location of and characterizing large and small marine debris on city property across NYC and implement mitigation measures without causing harm to the… Show more
• Conducted site visits to verify the location of and characterizing large and small marine debris on city property across NYC and implement mitigation measures without causing harm to the wetland habitat.
• Supervised and oversaw contractor operations in all regulatory wetlands and sensitive resource areas.
• Recorded detailed notes in regards to the debris to quantify size of debris (boats, docks, etc.) to estimate cost for removal and for documentation to submit monthly reports. Show less

Arsenal North 1234 5th Ave New York, NY

• Utilized ArcGIS and ArcCatalog to manage geo-databases, create maps, analyze data, organize layers, and digitize As-Built designs for previous saltmarsh restoration projects in New York City.
• Routinely conduct saltmarsh assessments to quantify the composition of flora and fauna within saltmarshes along with collecting soil samples and plant specimens for identification.
• Assisted with the management of the field schedule and field equipment necessary for data collection.
• Engaged in… Show more
• Engaged in Stakeholder meetings to recruit volunteers for fieldwork and to gather input for research design. Show less

Arsenal North 1234 5th Ave New York, NY

• Wetland Restoration & Management Team
• Utilized GPS Trimble units and ArcGIS to prepare maps for presentations, spatial analysis and field mapping.
• Assisted with the management of volunteer crews for field restoration work (planting events, debris removal, public engagement for data collection, etc.).
• Conducted analysis for the prioritization of saltmarsh restoration opportunities by analyzing ecological cover types, size, cost and other wetland characteristics utilizing quantitative… Show more Wetland Restoration &.
• Conducted analysis for the prioritization of saltmarsh restoration opportunities by analyzing ecological cover types, size, cost and other wetland characteristics utilizing quantitative methods.
• Assist conducting saltmarsh assessment by collecting data on existing vegetation and utilizing a variety of field equipment to asses various salt marsh parameters.

Brooklyn, New York

• Front line representative of NYC parks
• Patrol the NYC park enforcing rules and ensuring safety of park patrons
• Review scientific literature to provide substantial information to the public
• Facilitate a variety of wildlife/environmental oriented education programs for both public and private groups.
• Facilitate recreational activities for groups including but not limited to canoeing, archery and hiking

Unity, Maine

• Administered exams to students coming into the center with arrangements with faculty
• Tutored students in a variety of subjects including Math, Biology, Ecology, Intro to GIS, and North American Wildlife I.D.

Waldo County, Maine

• Worked in a team of 10 members collecting a variety of data samples utilizing field equipment within the Hemlock Forest. Our samples included invertebrates (worms, insects, etc.), vegetation composition, shrews, and.
• Utilize GPS units, maps and compass’s to navigate through the Hemlock Forest
• Deployed wildlife/game cameras
• Data entry and management

Brooklyn, New York

• Front line representative of NYC parks
• Patrol the NYC park enforcing rules and ensuring safety of park patrons
• Review scientific literature to provide substantial information to the public
• Facilitate a variety of wildlife/environmental oriented education programs for both public and private groups.
• Facilitate recreational activities for groups including but not limited to canoeing, archery and hiking.

Rindge, New Hampshire

• Create lesson plans related to wildlife and wetland ecology
• Watercraft Instructor (Canoe, Kayak, Sunfish Sailboats)
• Lead campers on forest and wetland explorations hiking, canoeing and sailing through the natural surroundings of the summer camp boundaries teaching different themes in ecology.

Master'S Degree, Ecological Engineering

Coursework: Probability & Statistics for Engineers Aquatic Ecosystem Restoration/Enhancement Hydrology & Biogeochemistry Seminar Numerical.

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Wildlife Biology, Minor In Applied Mathematics And Statistics

Activities and Societies: •Student Government Association 2010-2014 •Student Annual Giving Fund Committee 2010-2013 • Green Fund Committee.