Mr. Smith has worked with Niswander Environmental, LLC since 2014 and has experience in wetland and ecosystem management, including work with local municipalities, state government, private-sector clients, non-profit agencies, and other conservation groups. As a Project Manager, he is responsible for on-site wetland/inland lakes and streams evaluations and developing Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) permit applications typically associated with Part 303 (Wetlands Protection) and Part 301 (Inland Lakes & Streams). In addition to his assessment duties, Mr. Smith is responsible for a variety of habitat restoration projects that involve invasive species control, implementation of bio-engineering stabilization techniques, and installation of plant material. He has experience drafting and designing wetland mitigation plans using ESRI geographic information mapping software and also assists with local permit applications, wetland delineations, tree inventories, Threatened and Endangered Species surveys, GIS aerial photo interpretation, and wetland mitigation site construction and monitoring.