Working with Provincial and Federal governments, local lake associations, environmental groups and general members of the public, I lead all water quality monitoring programs within the Kawartha Region Conservation Authority watershed, which includes the monitoring of surface water (lakes and tributaries), groundwater, sediment, and precipitation.Provincial (Stream) Water Quality Monitoring NetworkProvincial Groundwater Monitoring NetworkLake Dalrymple Management ProgramLake Scugog Environmental Management ProgramUpstream Investigate Monitoring ProgramUnique to my position, I am the project manager for the Lake Scugog Enhancement Project, which is a environmental and recreational improvement project in Port Perry Bay, Lake Scugog. The goal of this project is to:Creation of a 1.4 ha wetlandRemoval of legacy contaminated sedimentInstallation of stormwater management technologies (Oil Grit Separator)Creation of fishing platforms and a multi-use trailI also provide support to other programs such as:Community based monitoring with citizen scientistStream Discharge and water level monitoringFish Spawning shoal surveysUnder the Planning Act and the Conservation Authorities Act, I used my expertise in the review of planning applications for Zoning By-law Amendments, Site Plan Approval, Official Plan Amendment through the review of:Stormwater Management ReportFunctional Servicing ReportLandscaping PlanEnvironmental Impact StatementI provide scientific expertise on ecology and water quality related topics to municipal advisory committees, graduate programs government partners, water management programming and local environmental groups such as:Scugog Environmental Advisory CommitteeHealthy Lake Scugog Steering CommitteeScugog Lake StewardsKawartha Lakes Stewards AssociationTrent University’s Environmental and Life Science Graduate ProgramTrent University’s U-Links

Advisory to the Ecological Restoration Honours B.Sc./ Ecological Restoration Technician Program.

Mentor graduate students in the Environmental & Life Sciences Graduate Program. Guide students in the development of their thesis.Provide feedback on thesis and field/laboratory methods.

Worked at the Environmental GeoScience Research GroupUnder the directions of professors, developed and implement research projects related to environmental effects monitoring, surveys (lake, vegetation, and soil), impact assessment throughout remote and urbanized regions of Canada and Ireland. Mentor students in study design, sampling protocols, data analysis, and laboratory sample processingOversee field budgets, transportation logistics, scheduling, data-entry, permit application, reporting, and schedulingSupervise and support students in the execution of community engagement events, field workshops, and conference presentation Work on permit applications, grant applications, and reporting associated with the research projectsCommunicate with local, indigenous communities before and after research projects to dissimulate and transfer results, and regarding further management/monitoring Development, deployment of passive samplers and instruments in various aquatic and terrestrial environmentsPrioritizing in reproducibility, representative, and of government guidelines and standard operating procedures of passive and active air samplers, passive and active water samplers, plant root simulators ®, and precipitation collectsInvolved research projects:Emerging contaminants – Microplastics pollution in the ArcticWater Quality of Lakes and Ponds on Baffin IslandSpatial Assessment of Total Mercury on Baffin IslandMoss biomonitoring of metal deposition in Canada

Provide field and laboratory support to graduate students.Calibrate, maintain, and fix (if necessary) field equipment.Following strict protocols and methods, sample a wide range of environmental media (soils, sediment, vegetation, ambient air, fishes, and surface water) in a variety of ecosystems, i.e., urban, rural, coastal forest, upland lakes, streams, rivers, mountain tops, subarctic, arctic, boreal, and mixed forest.Record detail field notes.Previously worked under:Dr. Julian AherneDr. Catherine EimersDr. Chris Metcalfe Dr. Michael FoxInvolved research projects:Water quality monitoring of Irish upland LakesMonitoring of urban Brook Trout (Salvelinus fontinalis), OntarioImpact assessment of soils and air quality in Kitimat Valley, BCAgricultural land-use change and water quality in OntarioIreland Moss and Upland Lake SurveyNutrient inputs in the Lake of the Woods WatershedBiomonitoring of pharmaceuticals in New Credit and Six NationsMuskoka Watershed Moss Survey Long-range impacts from the Athabasca Oil Sands regionUrbanization impacts in the Credit River Watershed

• Led field-based laboratories that demonstrated the use of various scientific tools and equipment for students.• Demonstrated selective microbiological, physical, and chemical analysis of a variety of environmental media to undergraduate students for the following courses:o Water Resources – GEOG-2530Ho Soil Science – ERSC 3650Ho Environmental Assessment: Sampling and Analysis – ERSC 2230Ho Ecological Assessment for Natural Resources Management – ERSC 2240H

Worked at the First People House of Learning• Assisted a diverse community of Indigenous learners (First Nations Status, Non-Status, Métis and Inuit) in their learning and support their academic success and potential.• Developed peer specific learning plans to assist learners in research writing, critical reading, and report paper editing

I engage in both Indigenous and non-Indigenous communities from across the Great Lakes region in water quality monitoring, data-sharing, and stewardship.•Coordinated the development of the Great Lakes Community Water Monitoring Hubs by working jointly with community interest groups and First Nations communities: oLake Ontario Waterkeepers – Eastern Lake Ontario (8 sites)oZhiibaahaasing First Nation – Upper Lake Huron (5 sites)oNiagara Coastal Community Collaborative and Niagara College – Lake Erie (3 sites)oKettle & Stony Point First Nation – Lower Lake Huron (3 sites)oUtilities Kingston – Western Lake Ontario (3 sites)•Foster and strengthen relationships and connections with community interest groups and First Nations communities.•Managed project milestones (assigned tasks and monitor progress), deliveries, staffing (recruiting and coordinating contractors), and all communications associated with the project.•Coordinated the project budget to produce activity and financial reports to Environment and Climate Change Canada.•Implemented recreational water quality sampling in accordance with Ontario’s Ministry of Health and Long-term Care’s Operational Approaches for Recreational Water Guideline, including the development of Environmental Health and Safety Surveys.•Developed strict standard operating procedures for water quality monitoring with citizen science and trained volunteers on sample collection, sample analysis (IDEXX Colilert), and QA/QC for recreational water quality. •Oversaw record keeping, data-entry, and all paperwork associated with the operations of all water quality monitoring hubs.•Ensured that all hub staff delivered high-quality water quality monitoring results, community engagement practices, education, and year-end reporting.

Restoration - Planted native trees and shrubs (1-55 gallon) stock for soil erosion, habitat creation, bank stabilization, or restoration purposes on both private and public lands- Broadcasted grassland grass and forb seeds on private and CVC property- Research technical information on a variety to restoration related topicsReforestation- Used manual and machine planting methods to plant bare-root and plug seedlingsInvasive Species Management - Removal of various invasive species through the combination of chemical, physical mechanical methods on both private and public lands- Backpack application spray- ATV/RTV with spray tank and reel hose with handgun- Chainsaw/brush saw, handsaw, lopper with stump treatment or chipperForestry - Assisted with the construction of forestry roads on CVC property – Rattray marsh- Forest Resource Inventory (FRI) using the Ecological Lands Classification (ELC) and standard forestry equipment: clinometer, increment corers, caliper, and soil augers to collect forest and meadow data for CVC’s forest management plansMonitoring - Assessed and collected data of the health of trees and shrubs of past restoration, reforestation and community plantingsNursery - General care for over 50,000 native trees, shrubs and wetland plants, which includes:- Potting of bare-root stock into 1-55 gal pots - Pruning of trees and shrubs- Collection native tree and shrub seeds across the watershed- Programming self-timed irrigation water computers- Operated mechanized equipment: farm tractor with auger, mower, forks and or bucket attachment, ATV, RTV, weed trimmers, waterpumps and potting machine- General construction and maintenance of the nursery and shop: shelving units, irrigation pipe replacement, foundation construction, bollards installation, signage construction Marketing -Communicated to the general public through the use of paper media -Took photos and videos of projects for program brochures usage

Tutoring assigned students in academic subjects and study skills, either individually or in study groups in the following subjects:- Applied Mathematics in Natural Resource Sciences - MATH0063- Applied Chemistry in Ecological Restoration - SCIE0135- Introductory Chemistry II - SCIE0121- Introductory Chemistry - SCIE0062Creating, researching and obtaining curriculum and tutorial tools that suit the needs of studentsMaintaining records on each student who is being tutored

- Participate in a restoration operation at Hickory Woods Park in Brampton where the uses of chemicals was used to control Buckthorn population within the hickory populated park. - Pruned, stalked of trees and shrubs along road ways, walk ways, parks and other public lands- Soil management, preparation and plantings of flowerbeds- Safe operation of work related equipment: chipper, pruning saws, pole saws, hedge trimmer, leaf blower, grass mower and weed eater- Completed Quality Assurance inspections and other documentation as required- Maintained daily written records of work related activities- Participated in a restoration project at Hickory Woods Park in Brampton - Responsible for the care and maintenance of company vehicles

Canoe route, campsite and portage maintenance - Dig new privies - Clean and install fire pits - Brushing/ clearing portages - Installing signage - Partnership with Ontario living Legacy, Kawartha Highland Provincial Park, Skoottamatta Ratepayers Association Locations: Kawartha Highland Provincial Park ( Long Lake to Coon Lake, Gold Lake loop and Anstruther Lake loop) and Skoottamatta LakeBrushing Hydro line - Removing and clearing brush using handsaws, pole saws, loppers, sandviks and rakes. - Partnership with Bon Echo Provincal ParkLocation: Machesney Lake Ontario Ranger Camp, Bon Echo Provincial Park Stream Rehabilitation and Creation of Fish Ladder to celebrate the International year of Biodiversity 2010 - Cleared debris along stream - Planned and created a three stage pool style fish ladder Location: Machesney Lake Ontario Ranger CampBon Echo Art Show - Set up and take down large event tents and platform stage - Partnership with Friends of Bon EchoLocation: Bon Echo Provincial ParkStore Clean Up - Cleaned garbage and debris along store and landing site Location: Long Mallory LakeHiking Trail Construction - Created a 6km scenic loop tail - Cleared and cut trees, stumps, and roots - Partnership with North Frontenac Township Location: Schooner Lakes Spawning Bed Creation - Created Spawning beds for Walleye - Partnership with Malcolm Ardoch lake Association (MALA), Confederation of Frontenac Anglers (COFA)Location: Malcolm Lake, Mississagagon Lake Research of Species at Risk - Assisting in research of species at risk and other wildlife - Partnership with Kawartha Highlands Provincial Park Location: Kawartha Highlands Provincial ParkMachesney Lake - General work camp maintenance - Canoe and tool repairs - Small construction projectsLocation: Machesney Lake Ontario Ranger Camp