This document provides a summary of Thomas P. Czubek's experience conducting bat mist netting, roost, and cave surveys. Over 15 years, he has participated in over 100 projects across 18 states, handling 10 bat species. His roles have progressed from technician to team leader and field manager. He has experience with species including the federally endangered Indiana bat. References are provided from former supervisors and colleagues.
- The document summarizes a study that used environmental DNA (eDNA) analysis to assess the biodiversity of restored bivalve populations at two sites in New York City - Soundview Park and Freshkills Park.
- eDNA was extracted from water and sediment samples to identify eukaryotic organisms without directly observing them. This allows for a more efficient biodiversity analysis compared to traditional methods.
- The study aims to compare biodiversity between restored areas with bivalves and control sites without bivalves to evaluate the impact of restoration efforts. Preliminary results from Soundview Park found over 270 eukaryotic orders present based on eDNA sequencing.
Overview of the NAB Subsistence Mapping ProjectZach Stevenson
The document provides an overview of the Northwest Arctic Borough Subsistence Mapping Project. The project aims to document traditional subsistence use and important ecological areas to promote food security and economic development in the region. Key accomplishments include completing subsistence mapping interviews in seven communities, documenting local traditional knowledge, holding community meetings, and securing funding to continue the project work.
Jeff Barna is an ecologist with 19 years of experience managing projects for federal, state, and local agencies. He has extensive experience assessing impacts to protected species from development projects and facilitating consultation with regulatory agencies. His areas of expertise include endangered species assessments, wetland delineations, and preparation of mitigation and monitoring plans.
Aaron Cross is a biology graduate from Ball State University seeking a career in wildlife research. He has extensive experience in behavioral ecology, mammalian studies, and predator-prey relationships. His research focused on bat behavior and tree growth responses. Cross has worked on numerous projects and published several papers. He is currently an instructor and seeks a position applying his research skills.
Mark Jessop worked on several projects assessing salmonid populations for NOAA Fisheries from 2006 to 2008. He assisted on a project using DIDSON technology to monitor endangered salmon and steelhead populations. This involved deploying and testing sonar equipment as well as data analysis. Mr. Jessop also played a key role in a long-term steelhead population study involving tagging over 7,000 fish using PIT tags. Finally, he led field crews documenting the distribution of coho salmon at the southern extent of their range, which included surveys, training staff, and designing a database.
Nathaniel Moy seeks an entry-level position applying restoration techniques to preserve biodiversity. He has a B.S. in Ecological Restoration from Humboldt State University and experience conducting land assessments, mapping wetlands, surveying invasive species, and more. His skills include GIS, field research, and leadership overseeing children's activities.
Official notice from Federal Register of availability of EIS No. 20100181, Final EIS, DOE, MS,
Kemper County Integrated
Gasification Combined-Cycle (IGCC)
Project, Construction and Operation
of Advanced Power Generation Plant,
U.S. Army COE Section 404 Permit,
Kemper County, MS, Wait Period
Ends: 06/21/2010, Contact: Richard A.
Hargis, Jr. 888–322–7426 Ext. 6065.
- The document summarizes a study that used environmental DNA (eDNA) analysis to assess the biodiversity of restored bivalve populations at two sites in New York City - Soundview Park and Freshkills Park.
- eDNA was extracted from water and sediment samples to identify eukaryotic organisms without directly observing them. This allows for a more efficient biodiversity analysis compared to traditional methods.
- The study aims to compare biodiversity between restored areas with bivalves and control sites without bivalves to evaluate the impact of restoration efforts. Preliminary results from Soundview Park found over 270 eukaryotic orders present based on eDNA sequencing.
Overview of the NAB Subsistence Mapping ProjectZach Stevenson
The document provides an overview of the Northwest Arctic Borough Subsistence Mapping Project. The project aims to document traditional subsistence use and important ecological areas to promote food security and economic development in the region. Key accomplishments include completing subsistence mapping interviews in seven communities, documenting local traditional knowledge, holding community meetings, and securing funding to continue the project work.
Jeff Barna is an ecologist with 19 years of experience managing projects for federal, state, and local agencies. He has extensive experience assessing impacts to protected species from development projects and facilitating consultation with regulatory agencies. His areas of expertise include endangered species assessments, wetland delineations, and preparation of mitigation and monitoring plans.
Aaron Cross is a biology graduate from Ball State University seeking a career in wildlife research. He has extensive experience in behavioral ecology, mammalian studies, and predator-prey relationships. His research focused on bat behavior and tree growth responses. Cross has worked on numerous projects and published several papers. He is currently an instructor and seeks a position applying his research skills.
Mark Jessop worked on several projects assessing salmonid populations for NOAA Fisheries from 2006 to 2008. He assisted on a project using DIDSON technology to monitor endangered salmon and steelhead populations. This involved deploying and testing sonar equipment as well as data analysis. Mr. Jessop also played a key role in a long-term steelhead population study involving tagging over 7,000 fish using PIT tags. Finally, he led field crews documenting the distribution of coho salmon at the southern extent of their range, which included surveys, training staff, and designing a database.
Nathaniel Moy seeks an entry-level position applying restoration techniques to preserve biodiversity. He has a B.S. in Ecological Restoration from Humboldt State University and experience conducting land assessments, mapping wetlands, surveying invasive species, and more. His skills include GIS, field research, and leadership overseeing children's activities.
Official notice from Federal Register of availability of EIS No. 20100181, Final EIS, DOE, MS,
Kemper County Integrated
Gasification Combined-Cycle (IGCC)
Project, Construction and Operation
of Advanced Power Generation Plant,
U.S. Army COE Section 404 Permit,
Kemper County, MS, Wait Period
Ends: 06/21/2010, Contact: Richard A.
Hargis, Jr. 888–322–7426 Ext. 6065.
This document summarizes a research study assessing the potential of establishing a wildlife sanctuary in the Ongayo-Gembe Hills ecosystem in Suba Sub-County, Kenya. The study found that the ecosystem has high biodiversity due to diverse habitats supporting many plant and animal species. It also examined how establishment of a sanctuary could impact local communities through opportunities like employment and infrastructure, but also challenges like restricted access to resources. Local attitudes showed concerns over excluded from livelihoods and lack of involvement in the process. The study concluded the area has great potential for conservation due to its habitats and wildlife if local communities are engaged. It recommended the county government facilitate such projects to improve development and revenue, and further research to identify other important
This article explores using Landsat imagery and spectral mixture analysis to map licit and illicit artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASM) in Madre de Dios, Peru. The study finds that ASM operations are difficult to detect using traditional classification methods due to their small size, but spectral mixture analysis can extract information from mixed pixels to map ASM. The results indicate that approximately 65% of all ASM activity in the study area occurs outside of legally permitted mining concessions, highlighting the prevalence of illicit mining. Mapping ASM using these remote sensing methods provides insights into the extent of environmental impacts from mineral extraction in the region.
This document provides a curriculum vitae for Lasisi Kazeem Eyitayo, a Nigerian national with a PhD in Statistics from Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University. It lists his personal details, education history, work experience conducting surveys and providing statistical analysis support for various organizations, teaching experience as a university lecturer, and publications. His work experience includes roles supporting nutrition, health, and education programs through data collection, analysis, and reporting.
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This document discusses a global study examining the impacts of storms on freshwater habitats and phytoplankton assemblages. It outlines the study's goals of analyzing data from over 30 lakes to identify how storms affect ecosystems, biodiversity, and community resilience. The study faces challenges in dealing with heterogeneous data from different disciplines and origins. It employs adapted team management, data compilation strategies, and analytical methods like meta-analysis and trait-based approaches to standardize data and facilitate comparisons across sites. Initial results are available on the study website.
Amy Newman has over 5 years of experience in biological field work and invasive species management. She has worked for the National Ecological Observatory Network, Salmon-Challis National Forest, Institute for Regional Conservation, Marin County Parks and Recreation, and San Pablo Bay National Wildlife Refuge conducting tasks such as field sampling, data collection and management, vegetation monitoring, and invasive species treatment and eradication. Amy has strong skills in coordinating volunteers, public outreach, and teaching. She maintains high recommendations from supervisors.
Through the use of acoustic telemetry, researchers tracked 8 green sea turtles in Akumal Bay, Mexico. They found that the turtles' presence decreased drastically between 8am-3pm each day, likely due to high tourist activity during those hours. A linear regression analysis showed the turtles' movements could be predicted 86% based on time of day. The study aims to help inform future conservation efforts by further analyzing correlations between turtle movements and tourist numbers.
This curriculum vitae summarizes the education and experience of Ashley Ann Grimsley. She has a Master of Science in Biology from the University of Arkansas and is currently a Senior Research Biologist for the Arizona Game and Fish Department. Her work includes conducting research on conservation biology projects involving various Arizona wildlife species. She has experience leading field crews and analyzing data to study species such as horned lizards, snakes, and rattlesnakes.
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