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The Society of Soil Scientists of Southern New England is pleased to present a listing of its members who meet specific qualification standards in the field of soil science. We believe that this Registry of Soil Scientists will help in answering private and public demands for professional soil science assistance in Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island. Although persons listed in this Registry meet specific requirements, the Society is not responsible for quality or costs involved in work performance.
The purpose of the Society Registry is to identify trained and qualified soil scientists, to foster and maintain professional competency, and to protect the public interest in the area of responsible use of soil and land resources. Standards for the Registry are based on formal education in soil science and on field, research and teaching experience primarily as they relate to soil classification, mapping and interpretation. The Society recognizes soil scientists in the private, municipal, state, and federal sectors.
This Registry includes current Professional and Basic Members of the Society of Soil Scientists of Southern New England. The Board of Directors determines the qualification and rules on the enrollment of each member.
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Julie-Ann Adorno* – Consulting Firm Employee
M.S. Plant Science, Soil Science Concentration, University of
Connecticut. Research in conventional and sustainable fertilizers
for greenhouse and field crops. Presently: Bartlett Tree Experts,
1250 Hopmeadow Street, Simsbury, CT 06070. Phone: (860) 930-2624,
e-mail: Jadorno@bartlett.com
Christopher P. Allan – Consulting Firm Employee
BS Biology, University of Bridgeport; MS Environmental Science,
Yale University. Graduate soil science courses, University of
Massachusetts. Experience: Environmental Consultant and Professional
Wetland Scientist. Presently: Since 1982, Senior Associate, LandTech
Consultants Inc., specializing in wetland delineations,
environmental evaluations, permitting, wetland restoration and
creation, erosion and sediment control planning and design, on-site
sewage disposal system evaluation, and third party reviews. (203)
405-6361. 518 Riverside Ave. Westport, CT 06880. e-mail:
cpallan@landtechconsult.com
Arthur Allen – Consulting Firm Employee
BS Natural Resource Studies, University of Massachusetts. New
England Regional Soil Science Certificate, Univ. of New Hampshire.
CPSSc #22529 (ARCPACS), Certified Wetland Scientist #19 (NH),
Certified Erosion, Sediment & Stormwater Inspector #965. Experience:
Soil Scientist, Harvard Forest, Massachusetts, and Soil Scientist,
USDA-NRCS, Franklin County, Massachusetts. Presently: Since 1995,
Vice President/Soil and Environmental Scientist, EcoTec, Inc. (508)
752-9666 ext. 24 102 Grove Street, Worcester, MA 01605 email:
aallen@ecotecinc.com website: www.ecotecinc.com
Philip Angell* – Self Employed
BSE Environmental Geography and MS Soil Science, University of
Massachusetts, 2004, subaqueous soil concentration. Phone: (781)
775-5132, e-mail: angell_phil@yahoo.com
Ryan Apanovitch - Private Consultant
BS Biology, Fairfield University, 2005. Working as an
Environmental Professional since 2002 in Water, Natural Resources,
and Soil Science. Prior experience includes 3 years with CTDEEP and
10 years with CTDOT performing wetland and watercourse delineation
and evaluation, erosion and sediment control, and natural resource
assessment. Experienced in design, construction, and monitoring of
inland and tidal wetlands, watercourses, and habitat mitigation
projects. Presently AECOM’s Transportation Business Line
Environmental Department Manager for Connecticut. Phone:
203-525-2904. AECOM, 500 Enterprise Dr #1a, Rocky Hill, CT 06067
David Askew – Consulting Firm Employee
B.S. Environmental Science, Concordia College. Graduate soil science
courses, University of Massachusetts. CPESC #2182. Experience:
Wetland delineation and evaluation, erosion and sediment control,
and natural resource assessment since 1996. Presently: Sr.
Environmental Specialist, Eversource Energy, Springfield, MA.
e-mail: david.askew@snet.net
Philip Angell* - Self Employed
BSE Environmental Geography and MS Soil Science, University of
Massachusetts 2004, subaqueous soil concentration.
angell_phil@yahoo.com (781) 775 5132.
Mark R. Arnold – Consulting Firm Employee
MS Soil Science, University of Massachusetts 2022, BSC Civil
Engineering 2012, WPI. Senior Soil Scientist, Licensed Soil
Evaluation #14414 and CPESC #8714 at Goddard Consulting LLC. Mark
has over 10 years of experience specializing in environmental
permitting, Stormwater soil evaluation, soil mapping, Title V
on-site sewage disposal system evaluation, hydric soils, wetland
delineation, impact analysis, wetland mitigation and restoration and
erosion and sediment control planning and design. Mark also has
experience in heavy construction experience for large infrastructure
projects, including drilling, instrument monitoring and data
collection. mark@goddardconsultingllc.com, 978-502-3062, Auburn, MA
Albert N. Averill, Jr. – Retired Federal Employee/Part
Time Consultant
BS Resource Development (Soil Science), University of Rhode
Island. Soil Science Institute, Texas A&M University. CPSSc/CPSC
#2706 (ARCPACS). 1980-2020; Soil Scientist USDA - NRCS in New York
and Massachusetts including positions as Soil Survey Project Leader
and Soil Data Quality Specialist for the glaciated northeast,
Assistant State Soil Scientist for Massachusetts, State Soil
Scientist for Massachusetts and Vermont. Since 2020, independent
contractor providing site investigations, soil classifications,
interpretation of soil survey data. 145 Dry Hill Rd, Montague, MA.
(413) 522-1361. e-mail: alaverill77@gmail.com
Edward J. Avizinis, PWS, CPSS -
Private Consultant
President and soil scientist at Avizinis Environmental Services,
Inc. Ed received his B.S. in Wildlife and Conservation Biology and
M.S. in Environmental Science (focus in soil science) from the
University of Rhode Island. Ed has been delineating wetlands,
conducting soil evaluations and providing environmental consulting
in southern New England since 2011. www.avizinis.com,
edward@avizinis.com, 401-710-2161
Bruce Barber* - Private Consultant
BS: Springfield College (Biology), Certificate: New England
Regional Soil Science Program. Consulting Environmental Planner
since 1996. Professional Wetland Scientist (Society of Wetland
Scientists), Certified Ecologist (Ecological Society of America).
Principal: Cornerstone Associates, 1770 Central Street, Yorktown
Heights, New York 10598
Alyssa Barroso - Conservation District Employee
BS Environmental Science, University of Vermont, 2023. Graduate
Certificate in Soil Science and Conservation, University of
Illinois, 2025. Prior experience in soil remediation and wetland
science. Currently Natural Resource Scientist at the North Central
Conservation District, a nonprofit providing assistance with
agriculture, wetlands, erosion and sediment control, soil health,
native plants, wildlife, and more to municipalities and residents in
north-central Connecticut. NCCD, 24 Hyde Ave, Vernon CT 06066.
Phone: 860-875-3881. E-mail: abarroso@conservect.org
Jake Bartha* - Consulting Firm Employee
B.S. Environmental Science and Geography, Stetson University,
2018; M.S. Environmental Science and Management, Focus: Wetland,
Watershed, and Ecosystem Science, University of Rhode Island, 2020;
GIS and Remote Sensing Graduate Certificate, 2020; OSHA 40-Hour
HAZWOPER certified. Experience: Six years in environmental
consulting specializing in wetland science, soil science, and
regulatory compliance; wetland delineation and permitting for
federal, state, and local agencies; soil characterization and
assessment; design, planning, and monitoring of wetland mitigation
and ecological restoration projects; vernal pool identification,
habitat and rare species assessments, and dam removal projects.
Presently: EHS Support. Phone: (860) 817-2972, e-mail:
Jake.Bartha@ehs-support.com
Sara Berryman - Consultant
BS Natural Resources and the Environment, University of Connecticut
(2016); New England Regional Soil Science Certificate Program,
University of Massachusetts (2020). Specializing in wetland
delineation in Connecticut and Massachusetts, environmental
permitting, remote sensing/mapping, vernal pool assessments,
acoustic bat monitoring, wetland mitigation monitoring,
erosion/sediment control inspections for construction projects in
Connecticut and Massachusetts. Presently a wetland scientist with
VHB. Phone: 860-807-4336, Email: sberryman@vhb.com
Martin Brogie *, LEP - Independent Consultant
B.S. University of Connecticut 1990 - Natural Resource
Management and Engineering. Over 27 years of experience in
environmental assessment, restoration and remediation consulting.
Completes wetland delineations, habitat evaluations, mitigation
plans, impact assessments and permitting for residential,
commercial, industrial and utility clients. Has completed local
inland wetland permitting, Federal Army Corps Permitting, and
Connecticut Coastal Wetland Permitting. Often integrates wetland
science and permitting with site soil and groundwater remediation
and building demolition projects along wetlands and waterways to
facilitate re-development. Martin Brogie, Inc. 28 Arbor Lane
Madison, CT 06443. Martinbrogieinc@gmail.com 860-208-0360
Mike Buckless - Consulting Firm Employee
Education: B.S. Environmental Science and Management, Soil
Environmental Science minor, University of Rhode Island,
2013.Experience: environmental consultant and soil scientist since
2014, specializing in resource assessment, desktop analysis of
digital soil data, and providing recommendations to avoid, minimize,
and mitigate construction impacts. Environmental Consultant with
Merjent, Inc. Contact: (401) 447-5391; mike.buckless@merjent.com
Rebecca L Burlingame - Consulting Firm
Employee
BS Ecology and Conservation Field Biology with a minor in GIS and
Spatial Analysis, Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania; MS Biology
Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania. Experience: Three years
with USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service Special Projects
Office working on a novel soil survey of the Long Island Sound.
Presently a Staff Environmental Scientist with SLR Consulting
International, specializing in wetland delineations, wetland
restoration, environmental permitting, and environmental
investigations.
Shawn E. Callaghan - Private Consultant
B.S. Natural Resources, University of Connecticut; M.A.
Ecological Design, Conway School of Landscape Design. Since 1999,
specializing in wetland habitat restoration; wetland delineation,
assessment, permitting, and mitigation; wildlife, vernal pool,
vegetation, and protected species surveys; stormwater permitting and
inspections; biological assessments for threatened and endangered
species; and environmental documentation. He is a Certified
Professional in Low Impact Development (LID) and currently a Senior
Environmental Specialist at IMEG (860) 256-4918, 416 Asylum St.,
Hartford, CT 06013. Email: Shawn.E.Callaghan@imegcorp.com
Richard Canavan - Consulting Firm Employee
BA Botany, Connecticut College; MS Soil Science, Cornell
University; PhD Biogeochemistry, Utrecht University. Professional
Wetland Scientist #2147. Presently: Principal Environmental
Scientist with Tighe & Bond specializing in watershed and water
quality assessment, environmental planning and permitting, wetland
delineations and evaluations.
Martina A. Castanho – Private Consultant
BS Natural Resources, University of Rhode Island. CT LEP #236,
Certified Professional Soil Scientist #2302. Experience: Soil
Scientist since 1978, Five years Soil Scientist and Soil
Conservationist, USDA-NRCS. Three years Environmental Scientist, US
EPA. Soil Scientist with SES, Inc. since 1987. Available for soil
investigations, wetland delineations, Phase I, II, III Environmental
Assessments, soil and water sampling, contaminated site remediation,
and permeability testing. DBE Firm. (860) 739-6691 Soil &
Environmental Services, Inc., 61 Plants Dam Road, East Lyme, CT
06333 e-mail: soilinc@gmail.com
Ian Cole - Private Consultant
BS Environmental Science and Management,
University of Rhode Island; Professional Wetland Scientist #2006;
Soil and Wetland Scientist available for Local, State and Army Corps
of Engineers wetland delineations, soil investigations, vegetative
and wildlife inventories, RTE consultation, vernal pool surveys,
mitigation/ restoration, and permit preparation. (860) 514-5642, PO
BOX 619, Middletown, CT 06457, email:itcole@gmail.com
Douglas E. Cooper – Private Consultant
BS Geology and MS Agronomy, University of Connecticut.
Experience: Forty years experience in wastewater treatment,
subsurface sewage disposal and wetlands management. Work experience
includes local, regional and state agencies. Presently: Principal
Earth Scientist, Cooper Environmental Services, LLC, specializing in
wetlands, subsurface sewage disposal, site assessment, and soil
evaluation (508) 627-9586. 33 Old Dunham’s Corner Way, Edgartown, MA
02539. e-mail: coopenv@comcast.net web: www.cooper-environmental.com
Tyler J. Correia* – Consulting Firm Employee
Presently: Pare Corporation, 10 Lincoln Rd., Suite 210,
Foxborough, MA 02035. Phone: (508) 543-1755, e-mail:
tcorreia@parecorp.com
James R. Cowen* – Private Consultant
Private Consultant BA Biology, University of California at San
Diego; MA Landscape Design, Conway School of Landscape Design.
Graduate studies in soil science, University of Massachusetts.
Presently: Since 1995, Wetland Scientist specializing in wetland
delineation (including Army Corps), soil mapping, functional
evaluation, wetland restoration, mitigation design and botanical
surveys (860) 514-3246. 138 Mystic Road, North Stonington, CT 06359
e-mail: jrcowen@comcast.net
Steven J. Danzer - Private Consultant
PhD Natural Resources, Univ. of Arizona. BS Animal Sciences,
Cornell Univ.. Nationally Certified Professional Soil Scientist,
Professional Wetland Scientist and CT Licensed Arborist. In Natural
Resources field since 1992, including nine years for the CT towns of
Greenwich and Stratford. Since 2000, principal of Steven Danzer PhD
& Associates LLC, available for wetland surveys, delineation and
studies, environmental impact analysis, expert testimony, municipal
review, and arboricultural consulting. 9 Fara Drive, Stamford CT
06905; Danzer@CTWetlandsConsulting.com, www.CTWetlandsConsulting.com
(203) 451-8319
Gillian T. Davies - Consulting Firm Employee
BA, Williams College; MES Ecosystem Ecology, Yale University
School of Forestry and Environmental Studies. Completed New England
Regional Soil Science Certificate Program, Professional Wetland
Scientist #2181 (Society of Wetland Scientists), New Hampshire
Certified Wetland Scientist #71. CESSWI. Experience: Have worked as
a Wetlands and/or Soils Scientist since 2001, with four years (1999
- 2003) as a Wetlands Circuit Rider, Massachusetts Department of
Environmental Protection and the rest as a consultant. Presently:
Senior Wetland Scientist, BSC Group, Inc., specializing in
permitting, hydric soil and wetland delineation, climate change
adaptation, impact analysis, and wetland mitigation and restoration
(617) 896-4524. 33 Waldo Street, Worcester, MA 01608 e-mail:
gdavies@bscgroup.com
Eric Davison* - Private Consultant
BS Wildlife Management, University of Massachusetts. Completed
New England Regional Soil Science Certificate Program in 1998.
Presently the owner of Davison Environmental, LLC. Services include
wetland delineation and soil mapping, breeding bird surveys,
herpetological surveys, land management planning, wildlife habitat
inventory and management, wetland impact assessments, GIS-based
natural resource analysis and state and federal permitting support.
Web: www.davisonenvironmental.com. Phone: (860) 803-0938. Address 10
Maple Street, Chester, CT. E-mail:
eric@davisonenvironmental.com
Matthew Davison - Private Consultant
BS Forestry, University of Massachusetts. Completed New England
Regional Soil Science Certificate Program in 1998. Presently the
co-owner of Davison Environmental, LLC. Services include wetland
delineation and soil mapping, wetland impact assessments, state and
federal permitting support and forestry consultations. Web:
www.davisonenvironmental.com. Phone: (860) 803-0938. Address 1206
Durham Road, Guilford, CT. E-mail: matt@davisonenvironmental.com
Megan DeLaurier - Federal Employee
B.S. Environmental Science and Management with a Soil
Environmental Science minor, University of Rhode Island. Soil
Conservationist with USDA-NRCS RI. Former collegiate soil judging
competitor. Megan.Delaurier@usda.gov
Kenneth A. Deshais – Consulting Firm Employee
BS Wildlife Management, BS Environmental Sciences, and MS Soil
Science, University of Massachusetts. CPSSc #15285 (ARCPACS).
Presently: Since 1994, Environmental Scientist, Tetra Tech,
responsible for soil and wetland investigations, wetland
replication/restoration design, erosion control specification,
wildlife habitat evaluations, and environmental impact analysis and
permitting (508) 786-2210 e-mail: ken.deshais@tetratech.com
Matthew Dorman – Federal Employee
BS Environmental Science (Soil and Water Science), University of
Maine, Orono. Presently: Soil Scientist with USDA-NRCS since 2006,
currently at USDA-NRCS Lewiston Field Office, Special Projects
Office. 254 Goddard Rd., Lewiston, ME 04240. Phone: (860) 936-8772
(c), e-mail: matthew.dorman@usda.gov
Colin Duncan – Consulting Firm Employee
CPSS #03344, PWS #1412. Experience: 40 years as a Senior Soil
and Wetland Scientist and Project Manager providing wetland
delineations and hydric soils assessments, wildlife habitat and
rare, threatened, and endangered species studies, wetland services
and functions evaluations, wetland and riparian mitigation design,
and federal, state, and local permitting. Projects include renewable
energy siting and permitting; electrical transmission, highway,
railway, and bridge permitting; NEPA and State Environmental Policy
Act environmental assessments and impact studies. Regularly presents
workshops on soil classification, texture determination, and hydric
soils to professional associations in New England and New York.
Presently: Senior Soil and Wetland Scientist, Environmental Design &
Research, DPC, 36 Maplewood Ave., Portsmouth, NH 03801. Phone: (978)
501-6393, e-mail: cduncan@edrdpc.com
Alex Duryea* - Consultant
BA Environmental Studies, Providence College (2017); MESM
Specialization in Wetland, Watershed, and Ecosystem Science; GIS and
Remote Sensing Graduate Certificate; Hydrology Graduate Certificate,
University of Rhode Island (2021). Experience: Wetland delineations,
wetland and stormwater permitting, sediment and erosion control
inspections, and GIS-based natural resource analysis. Presently:
Wetland Scientist, TRC Companies. (401) 712-2878. 10 Riverside Dr.,
2nd Fl, Riverside, RI 02915. Email: aduryea@trccompanies.com
Stanley F. Dynia – Consultant
Graduate of UCONN Department of Natural Resources and soil
science study at UCONN and UMASS. Consultant to clients for
environmental practice covering wetland and watercourse delineation,
freshwater and tidal wetland mitigation, management of invasive
vegetation, land use permits, analysis for subsurface disposal
systems, and compliance with CTDEEP Remediation Standard Regulations
(RSRs). Stan is a Professional Soil Scientist, a Licensed
Environmental Professional (LEP), and a CT Registered Environmental
Sanitarian (RS). Stanley Dynia Consulting 3 Nutmeg Avenue, Enfield
CT 06082 standynia@cox.net 860-250-4381
John Ellis - Consulting Firm Employee
BS Natural Resources, Conc: Soil and Groundwater Conservation,
University of Maine, Orono, ME. Connecticut Licensed Environmental
Professional (LEP) #649. CT Asbestos Inspector #000831. Experience:
16 years in environmental consulting completing environmental site
assessments, hazardous building material assessments, and wetland
delineations using State of CT, MA, NY, and Army Corps
methodologies. 6 additional years of experience environmental
compliance with a Connecticut public utility. Completed regional
course training on wetland delineation with the Institute for
Wetland & Environmental Education & Research. Available for wetland
delineations and environmental site assessments. Contact: Triton
Environmental, LLC (A True Environmental Company), 385 Church
Street, Guilford, CT 06437 (203)458-7200, e-mail:
jellis@tritonenvironmetal.com
Brandon B. Faneuf – Private
Consultant
BS Wildlife Biology and MS Wetlands Conservation; University of
Massachusetts, Amherst. Class IV Soil Evaluator #D4059 (RI), UMass
Soil Science Certificate (2006), CPESC # 2691, Technical Service
Provider # TSP05-4985 (NRCS), Professional Wetland Scientist #1614
(SWS), Certified Wildlife Biologist (TWS). Experience: 5 years Rhode
Island Department of Environmental Management, 13 years President &
Principal Scientist, Ecosystem Solutions, Inc., performing wildlife
habitat analyses, wetland permitting (Coastal & Freshwater) tasks
(MA, RI), soil evaluations for on-site wastewater treatment systems
& drainage design (RI), NPDES Phase II permitting & construction
monitoring. (401) 615-8885. www.ecosystem-solutions.com; P.O. Box
1293/24 Kenmore Street, West Warwick, RI 02893;
bfaneuf@ecosystem-solutions.com
Antonio F. Federici* - Private
Consultant
BS Natural Resources, Evergreen State College 1996. Soil Scientist,
Professional Wetland Scientist (License #1672), FAA-certified
Commercial Drone Pilot, and Certified Professional in Erosion and
Sediment Control (CPESC #8719). 25 years of experience covering
local, state, and federal wetland permitting; vegetation/soil
surveys; and land use consultation. Email: fedmail2@yahoo.com Phone:
860-287-6725
Kevin Fetzer - Private Consultant
BS Resource Development and MS Natural Resources (Soil Science),
University of Rhode Island. Class IV Soil Evaluator #D4029 (RI),
Registered OWTS Inspector (RI), Professional Wetland Scientist #1692
(SWS). Principal Biologist/Soil Scientist, Ecotones, Inc.,
performing wetland (Freshwater/Coastal) permitting tasks (RI, MA)
since 1987 and specializing in soil evaluations for onsite
wastewater treatment systems and stormwater drainage design since
2001 (RI). (401) 585-8369. www.ecotonesinc.com; PO Box 1131, East
Greenwich, RI 02818; kfetzer@ecotonesinc.com
Maureen E. Fitzgerald* – Municipal Employee
BS Botany, University of Vermont; MS Plant Ecology, University
of Connecticut. Soil science courses, University of Connecticut and
University of Massachusetts. Experience: Eleven years as consulting
Ecologist in Pennsylvania and Connecticut Presently: Since 1996,
Environmental Planner, Town of Waterford, Connecticut (860)
442-0553. 15 Rope Ferry Road, Waterford, CT 06385.
Braden E. Fleming - Federal Employee
B.S. Environmental Science and Management with a Soil Environmental
Science minor, University of Rhode Island (2022). Soil Scientist
with USDA-NRCS since 2022, soil survey experience in Connecticut,
Massachusetts, New York, Rhode Island, and Vermont with a focus on
coastal and urban soils. Former collegiate soil judging competitor.
Peter C. Fletcher – Private Consultant
BS Miami University; MS Soil Science, University of
Massachusetts. Experience: Forty plus years Soil Scientist. Retired
USDA-NRCS soil scientist, authored/coauthored 3 published soil
survey reports. Presently: Consulting Soil Scientist specializing in
hydric soil delineation and site evaluation for on-site sewage
disposal. Presents workshops, refer to pfdigsoil.com. Teaches soil
course at University of Massachusetts. (774) 202-5695, 27 Shore
Acres Road, South Dartmouth, MA. 02748 e-mail: pfdigsoil@gmail.com
Meaghan J. Fogarty – Consulting Firm Employee
BS Environmental Policy, Institutions, and Behavior, Rutgers
University; Certificate in Soil Science, North Carolina State
University; Wetland Professional in Training (WPIT, Society of
Wetland Scientists). Experience: Four years with SLR International
Corporation performing wetland delineations, habitat evaluations,
listed species surveys, mitigation plans, impact assessments, and
local, state, and federal regulatory coordination and permitting
across CT, MA, NY, RI, NH, PA, TX, and OR; one year with NJDEP Fish
and Wildlife as Biotics GIS Analyst; 1.5 years with Conserve
Wildlife Foundation of NJ as Assistant Wildlife Biologist.
Presently: Associate Environmental Scientist, SLR International
Corporation, 195 Church St., 7th Floor, New Haven, CT 06510. Phone:
(203) 344-7885, e-mail: mfogarty@slrconsulting.com
Eric Ford* - State Employee
BS, Ecology and Environmental Science (The University of Maine).
New England Regional Soil Science Certificate (The University of
Massachusetts, Amherst). MESM, Wetland, Watershed, and Ecosystem
Science (The University of Rhode Island). Professional Wetland
Scientist #2474 (SWSPCP). Specializing in aquatic habitat
restoration, wetland and watercourse delineation, characterization
and assessment, soil investigations, natural community surveys, and
environmental permitting strategy, application preparation, and
regulatory review support. Presently: Ecological Restoration
Specialist, Massachusetts Department of Fish and Game, Division of
Ecological Restoration. Phone: (617) 626-1549; Address: 251 Causeway
Street, Boston, MA 02114; E-mail: eric.ford@state.ma.us
Michelle T. Ford – Private Consultant
BS & MS, Applied Ecology and Environmental Science, Michigan
Technological University, 2001 & 2005. Additional Soil Science
coursework UMass and Oregon State Univ. PWS #2310, CESSWI #4041,
Certified Wildlife Biologist (CWB), and OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER
certified. Currently owner of EcoMaps, LLC, a CT SBE/MBE business
providing wetland delineations, third-party reviews, GIS mapping and
project support. Email: michelle@ecomapsllc.com
Donald J. Fortunato – Private Consultant
BS Environmental Science, Stockton University. Graduate work in
Soil Science, Rutgers University, CT LEP #235, Certified
Professional Soil Scientist #2278. Experience: Soil Scientist since
1975, nine years Soil & District Conservationist, USDA-NRCS, Soil
Scientist with SES, Inc. since 1984. Available for soil
investigations, wetland delineations, soil and water sampling, Phase
I, II, III Environmental Assessments, contaminated site remediation,
and soil permeability testing (860) 739-6691 Soil & Environmental
Services, Inc. (DBE firm), 61 Plants Dam Road, East Lyme, CT 06333
e-mail: soilinc@gmail.com
Mark W. Friend* – Private Consultant
Professional Engineer, LEED AP: BS Civil Engineering, University
of Maine. Soil Science graduate courses, University of Connecticut.
Experience: Practicing Civil Engineer and Soil Scientist since 1984.
Experienced in land use planning, site/civil engineering, site
evaluation for on-site septic treatment, wetland delineation, soil
descriptions, and erosion and sedimentation design and inspection.
Presently: Principal, MW Friend Engineering, LLC, 556 Hope Valley
Road, Amston, CT 06231. Phone: (860) 982-6590, e-mail:
mfriendpe@gmail.com
Alex Fuchs* - Consultant
BA Environmental Studies, Providence College (2017); MESM
Specialization in Wetland, Watershed, and Ecosystem Science; GIS and
Remote Sensing Graduate Certificate; Hydrology Graduate Certificate,
University of Rhode Island (2021). Experience: Wetland delineations,
wetland and permitting, wildlife monitoring, sediment and erosion control
inspections, and GIS-based natural resource analysis. Presently:
Wetland Scientist, TRC Companies. (401) 712-2878. 401 Wampanoag
Trail, 3rd floor, East Providence, RI 02915. Email: aduryea@trccompanies.com
Sigrun N. Gadwa* - Private
Consultant
BA Biology, Brown University; MS Plant Ecology, University of
Connecticut, Storrs. PWS (Professional Wetland Scientist): 19 Years
experience: vegetation inventories, wetland delineation, functional
assessment, water quality/watershed studies, mitigation/restoration,
listed species & wildlife habitat evaluations. Principal: Carya
Ecological Services, LLC; 183 Guinevere Ridge, Cheshire, CT 06410.
e-mail: sigrun.gadwa@sbcglobal.net. Phone:(203) 271-1949.
Roger J. Gibson, Jr. * - Private Consultant
BS Environmental Science Technology, Florida Institute of
Technology. Graduate study at UCONN, UMASS, UNH, and Yale. CPESC
#7672, Professional Wetland Scientist (PWS #2378). Experience: Soil
Scientist since 1988 and environmental specialist in planning,
wetland ecology, and hydrogeology. Presently: Available for wetland
delineations, functional assessments, wetland mitigation design and
construction monitoring, environmental planning, and municipal
wetland intervention support. 370 Porter Pond Rd., Moosup, CT 06354.
Phone: (860) 836-1081, e-mail: RJGibsonJr@icloud.com
Mallory N. Gilbert - Private Consultant
BS Forestry and MS Agronomy (Soils), University of Connecticut.
CPSS #3238 Retired, CPESC Retired #423., Prov. Wetland Delineator
(USACE), Senior Professional Wetland Scientist Emeritus (SPWS #278)
. Experience: More than fifty-years natural resources management,
soil science, and wetland science experience. Former UCONN Extension
Agent and USDA-NRCS District Conservationist. Wetland Sciences
Instructor for Rutgers Office of Continuing Professional Education
1990-2025. Presently and since 1985, Principal, M.N. Gilbert
Environmental, specializing in soils, wetland science, and natural
resources management consulting (412) 855-1354. 424 Park Creek Ct.;
Pasadena, MD 21122. e-mail: mngilenv@gmail.com
Robert M. Gilmore* – Private Consultant
MS Wildlife Management, Frostburg State College; BS Natural
Resources, URI; additional Soil Science coursework, UMass.
Experience: Thirty five plus years - wetlands science, delineation,
mitigation, restoration; ecological assessment, wildlife habitat
evaluation; state/federal wetland and water resource regulatory
programs, Federal Clean Water Act Section 401 and 404 permitting.
Supervising Environmental Analyst, CT DEEP, Land & Water Resources
Division - Retired. Presently: Private Consultant - (860) 836-1244,
raggedglory@comcast.net, PO Box 1172, Standish, ME 04084.
David Gorden - Consulting Firm Employee
BS Environmental Science and Management, University of Rhode Island;
MS Plant and Soil Science, University of Massachusetts, Amherst.
CPSS #4322, CWS #226, Board Certified Environmental Scientist
(AAEES), Licensed Asbestos Inspector, Designer, and Project Monitor
(MA), Lead Safe Renovator Supervisor, OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER.
Experience: 32 years of strategic experience in environmental
science, geo-environmental engineering, industrial hygiene,
hazardous building material consulting, hazardous waste, multi-media
sampling, soil science, and natural resource delineation and
permitting. Presently: PEER Consultants, 25 Mall Road, Suite 206,
Burlington, MA 01803. Phone: (781) 238-8880, e-mail:
GordenD@peercpc.com. LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/davidgorden/
Dean Gustafson – Consulting Firm Employee
BS Plant and Soil Sciences, University of Massachusetts
Amherst. Graduate coursework, University of New Hampshire. Certified
Professional Soil Scientist since 1988. Experience: state and
federal wetland delineation, functional evaluation, habitat and rare
species assessment, vernal pool studies, impact assessment, wetland
mitigation design/implementation/monitoring, local, state, and
federal permitting, and environmental compliance monitoring.
Presently: Professional Soil Scientist and Senior Wetland
Scientist, All-Points Technology Corp., P.C., 567 Vauxhall Street
Ext., Suite 311, Waterford CT 06385; P: 860-552-2033; Email:
dgustafson@allpointstech.com
Matthew Gustafson - Private Consultant
BS Environmental Science/Forestry, University of Vermont. New
England Regional Soil Science Certificate, University of Connecticut
and University of Massachusetts. Certified Professional in Erosion
and Sedimentation Controls #6523. 8 years as a wetland and soil
scientist, including wetland delineation and evaluation, habitat
assessment, GIS analysis, environmental monitoring, wetland
mitigation design/implementation/monitoring, and permit preparation
for local, state, and federal agencies. 567 Vauxhall Street
Extension, Suite 311, Waterford CT 06385; P: 860-617-0613; E:
mgustafson@allpointstech.com
Sean Hayden* – Municipal Employee
Presently: Environmental Manager, Lake Waramaug
Conservancy, 50 Cemetery Road, Warren, CT 06754. Phone: (860)
868-0331, e-mail: seanhayden@lakewaramaug.org
Deborah J. Henson - University Employee
PhD in Soil Science, University of Massachusetts Amherst. BS
(Biology), MS (Ecology and Natural Resources) East Stroudsburg Univ,
E. Stroudsburg, PA. CPSSc (ARCPACS). Experience: More than 20 years
specializing in wetland science, hydric soil evaluation, and
plant-soil interactions. Six years as environmental consultant in NJ
conducting wetland delineations and related environmental
permitting. Presently: Senior Lecturer II, and Program Manager for
Environmental Science Program at University of Massachusetts
Amherst. Teaching includes: full-semester courses in environmental
soil science, wetland soils, intro to soil science and management
(online), as well as a variety of extension short courses for
practitioners. Research interests in vernal pool hydropedology and
wetland plant-soil interactions. Department of Environmental
Conservation, University of Massachusetts Amherst, 160 Holdsworth
Way, Amherst, MA 01003. Ph: (413)545-5226
Email:dhenson@eco.umass.edu
Clair Hoogeboom* - Consulting Firm
Employee
BS Environmental Science and Management, University of Rhode
Island. NRCS Collegiate Soil Judging Contest participant: 2009.
Presently: Wetland Scientist with LEC Environmental Consultants,
Inc. specializing in wetland delineation, permitting, wetland
restoration design/monitoring, vernal pool assessments, wildlife
surveys, and erosion control/construction monitoring. 1 Richmond
Square, 219W, Providence, RI 02906. Phone: (401) 685-3109, e-mail:
choogeboom@lecenvironmental.com
John P. Ianni – Retired
AAS Forestry, Paul Smith's College, BS Agronomy and MS Soil
Science, University of Connecticut. CPESC #2964. Experience: Soil
Scientist Since 1983. Presently: Owner of Highland Soils LLC,
available for wetland delineation and mitigation, erosion and
sedimentation control, permeability studies and expert testimony
(860) 742-5868. P.O. Box 337, Storrs, CT 06268 e-mail:
HighlandSoils@aol.com
Jacob T. Isleib – Federal Employee
BS Environmental Science (Soil Science), North Carolina State
University; CPSS (ARCPACS). Experience: Consulting Soil Scientist
2004–2007 specializing in on-site wastewater management in western
NC. Presently: Soil Scientist with USDA-NRCS since 2007, currently
State Soil Scientist, CT/RI. Phone: (860) 871-4037, e-mail:
jacob.isleib@usda.gov
Richard C Jackson RS * -Municipal
Employee
BS Environmental Health, Southern Connecticut State University.
Graduate Courses in Soil Science, University of Massachusetts at
Amherst and North Carolina State University. Registered Sanitarian
(CT). Specializing in Septic System Design, Regulation, and Soil
Evaluations since 2000. Presently: Town Sanitarian, Trumbull Health
Department. 203.258.1540 rcjax27@yahoo.com
William A. Jackson
BS Geology, University of Rhode Island. Courses in Soil Science,
University of Connecticut and University of New Hampshire.
Registered Sanitarian (RS) and Licensed Environmental Professional
(LEP), Connecticut. Over 30-years experience conducting soil and
groundwater investigations. Presently: Jackson Environmental LLC,
specializing in wetland delineation and evaluation, environmental
site assessment, design of on-site wastewater renovation systems.
(860) 213-3152. 289 High Road, Berlin, CT 06037 e-mail:
jacksonenv@gmail.com
Mary Jaehnig - Private Consultant
BS Geology & Geophysics, Boston College; Graduate studies at
University of Kentucky and University of Massachusetts. 33 years
experience, Pfizer Jaehnig Soils. Wetland delineation, functional
analysis and impact statements, soil mapping
Barbara Kelly – Conservation
District Employee
BS University of Connecticut, Post-graduate courses in soils and
sciences at UConn and UMass, CPESC #2180. Since 1999, providing
natural resource, soil erosion and sediment control, and wetlands
services, to municipalities and residents in north-central
Connecticut. (860) 875-3881 North Central Conservation District, 24
Hyde Avenue, Vernon, CT 06066; e-mail: kelly10@ snet.net
Rodney D. Kelshaw - Private Consultant
BS Wildlife Ecology, University of Maine at Orono, 1997. Certified
by the State of Maine as a Soil Scientist in 2012 with experience in
soil mapping since 2000. Presently: Flycatcher LLC, 106 Lafayette
St., Suite 2A, Yarmouth, ME 04096. Phone: (207) 944-6776, e-mail:
rodney@flycatcherllc.com
William L. Kenny - Private Consultant
BS Landscape Design, UCONN; Masters Environmental Management,
Yale University; Post-Grad Soil Science, University of
Massachusetts; Registered Landscape Architect (CT & NY); Certified
Professional Wetland Scientist. Experience: more than twenty-five
years in natural resource management and land use planning.
Presently: Principal, William Kenny Associates LLC, available for
wetland delineations, wetland and ecological assessments, mitigation
designs, erosion and sediment control plans, and other land use
planning services 195 Tunxis Hill Road, Fairfield, CT 06825; Phone
203.366.0588; Fax 203.366.0067; www.wkassociates.net; e-mail:
wkenny@wkassociates.net
Lisa Krall – Retired Federal Employee
Experience: Soil Scientist, USDA-NRCS, retired. Expertise includes
wetland identification, delineation, and restoration; soil health
assessments and improvements; site evaluation, soil mapping,
soil-based land use and management recommendations, and soil
interpretations. 34 Laurel Rd., Essex, CT 06426. Phone: (860)
305-5786, e-mail: lisakrall@sbcglobal.net
Gregory Lacroix *
BS Environmental Science and Management with Minor in Soil
Environmental Science, University of Rhode Island, 2020. Presently,
and since February, 2023, Environmental Scientist specializing in
wetland delineations, soil evaluations, and permitting with Pare
Corporation in Lincoln, RI. Two years experience as soil scientist
and wetland scientist with Ecosystem Solutions in Warwick, RI. Class
IV license in Rhode Island (#D4103) Phone: 401-334-4100. 8
Blackstone Valley Place, Lincoln, RI 02865
Scott W. Landgren* - Consulting
Firm Employee
M.S. Plant and Soil Science, UMass Amherst; B.S. Landscape
Architecture, UMass Amherst; New England Regional Soil Science
Certificate; Registered Landscape Architect (MA-LA-1179); MA DEP
Title V Soil Evaluator (SE #13577). Experience: Landscape Architect
and Environmental Consultant since 1990 specializing in landscape
architecture, site engineering, and site planning, including green
infrastructure/low impact design, athletic field design, erosion and
sediment control, soil investigations, development permitting, and
construction oversight. Presently: CDM Smith, 75 State Street,
Boston, MA 02109. Phone: (617) 452-6814, e-mail:
landgrensw@cdmsmith.com
Zachary Lenzi* – Federal Employee
B.S. Environmental Science with a Concentration in Soil
Science and Hydrology, Minor in Geology, Stockton University.
Presently: Soil Conservationist, USDA-NRCS, Rhode Island. e-mail:
Zachary.Lenzi@usda.gov
S. Thomas LeRoy - MD Employee
Certified Environmental Professional. Expert in Soils Mapping,
Wetland Identification/Flagging in Connecticut and New York, Phase I
assessments, Mangrove Cutting Plans (FL), Mitigation Plans, ACOE
Methods, Soils-based zoning, Land Use Planning, Tax/Foreclosure
Property use for community benefit, Greenway Expansions, Erosion
Control planning and inspection, and Stormwater Treatment. e-mail:
soilscientist@yahoo.com
Thomas Liddy – Consulting Firm Employee
BS Environmental Science and Management, University of Rhode
Island, 2001. Experience: Soil and wetland scientist specializing in
wetland delineations, wildlife habitat evaluations, environmental
planning, and permitting since 2001 (PWS #1728, NH-CWS #242,
CESSWI). Presently: Lucas Environmental, LLC, 500A Washington
Street, Quincy, MA 02169. Phone: (617) 405-4053, e-mail:
tel@lucasenviro.com
David L. Lindbo, PhD, CPSS, NCLSS - Retired Federal
Employee and University Employee
1990 PhD, University of Massachusetts – Soils; 1990 MS, University
of Massachusetts – Geology; 1984 MS, University of New Hampshire –
Soils; 1982 BS, University of New Hampshire – Environmental
Conservation. Experience in soil-land use relations focusing on
septic systems, wetlands, and hydropedology. Taught extension and
university courses in wastewater, land use, wetlands, and pedology.
Former President of the Soil Science Society of America. K–12 soils
education. Emeritus Soil Science Professor, NC State University;
Retired Director, Soil and Plant Science Division, USDA-NRCS.
Presently: Private Consultant, 330 East Street, Chesterfield, MA
01013. Phone: (919) 610-4462, e-mail: lindbo@ncsu.edu
Peter T. Lockwood – Consulting Firm Employee
BS Environmental Management, University of Rhode Island; MAT
Secondary Science Education (Biology), Rhode Island College.
Experience: Soil Scientist since 2000, Consulting Environmental
Scientist since 1990, SWS Senior Professional Wetland Scientist, and
ISA Certified Arborist. Presently: 899 Hopkins Hollow Rd., Greene,
RI 02827. Phone: (401) 595-6141, e-mail: Swamper808@gmail.com
Philip M. London - Private Consultant
BS Soil and Water Resources, University of Rhode Island; MBA Green
Development, Marylhurst University. Experience: Over 30 years
specializing in wetland delineation, wetland restoration/mitigation
monitoring, federal/state wetland permitting, environmental/SWPPP
inspection, and hydric soil investigations. Professional Wetland
Scientist (PWS). Presently: Co-owner, London Environmental, LLC, PO
Box 486, Greenfield Center, NY 12833. Phone: (518) 944-7305, e-mail:
Plondon.LENV@gmail.com
George W. Loomis – Retired University Employee
BS Natural Resources (Soil Science) and MS Soil Science
(Resource Chemistry), University of Rhode Island. Experience: Since
1983, research, training, and teaching in soil science and the
onsite wastewater treatment field; Research and Extension Soil
Scientist, Department of Natural Resources Science and Director of
the New England Onsite Wastewater Training Center, University of
Rhode Island. Presently: Retired. 437 Barbers Pond Rd., West
Kingston, RI 02892
David H. Lord* – Private Consultant
B.S. Natural Environmental Systems and M.S. Soil Science,
Northern Illinois University. Experience: Eight years as a Soil
Scientist/Conservationist with USDA-NRCS. Presently, and since 1987,
Principal Soil Scientist and Owner, Soil Resource Consultants,
specializing in soil and wetland delineations, site investigation
and evaluation studies, wetland impact mitigation planning and
design, environmental planning, and regulatory permitting. P.O. Box
752, Meriden, CT 06450. Phone: (203) 634-3389, e-mail:
dlordsrc@gmail.com
Christopher M. Lucas - Environmental Consultant
B.S. Biology, Cornell University; M.S. Biology, Stanford
University; M.S. Soil Science, University of Massachusetts, Amherst.
Experience: Consultant since 2000, specializing in wetland
delineation, hydric soil identification, ecological studies, wetland
restoration/replication, environmental permitting, and rare species
surveys. Professional Wetland Scientist #1884, Certified Wetland
Scientist #274 (NH). Presently: Principal and Environmental
Consultant, Lucas Environmental, LLC, 500A Washington Street,
Quincy, MA 02169. Phone: (617) 405-4140, e-mail: cml@lucasenviro.com
Kyle Lynch* – Consulting Firm Employee
MS Environmental Science and Management, Focus: Wetlands,
Watersheds, and Ecosystems (2025); BS Environmental Science and
Management (2024), University of Rhode Island. Experience: Soil
Scientist since 2026 specializing in Connecticut local and Army
Corps of Engineers wetland delineation, evaluation, permit
preparation, impact assessments, vernal pool studies, and erosion
and sedimentation control inspections. Presently: Soil Scientist,
CLA Engineers, 317 Main Street, Norwich, CT 06360. Phone: (860)
886-1966, e-mail: klynch@claengineers.com
George T. Malia, Jr. * - Private Consultant
(Retired)
BS Natural Resources Conservation, University of Connecticut,
1978. Wetlands mapping (including Army Corps), land analysis and
evaluations in central and western Connecticut since 1991. 636 Beach
Street, Goshen, CT 06756
Alex Malvezzi - Consulting Firm Employee
BS Biology, Quinnipiac University. MSc Marine Science, Stony Brook
University. Completed New England Regional Soil Science Certificate
Program. Presently works at Davison Environmental, LLC. Services
include wetland delineation and soil mapping, fisheries surveys,
herpetological surveys, SAV surveys, wetland impact assessments,
GIS-based natural resource analysis and state and federal permitting
support. Web: www.davisonenvironmental.com. Phone: (203) 710-6291.
Address 10 Maple Street, Chester, CT. E-mail:
alex@davisonenvironmental.com
Conor Makepeace* - Private Consultant
Education: MEM, Ecosystem Science and Conservation, Duke
University; BS, Environmental Science / Politics and Law, Bryant
University Experience: Soil and Wetland Scientist since 2017.
Specializing in wetland and watercourse delineations and mapping,
GIS and database management, wildlife habitat and vernal pool
investigations and local, state, and federal environmental
permitting. Presently: Wetland Scientist, AECOM, 500 Enterprise
Drive, Suite 1A Rocky Hill, CT; Phone: (203) 640-6692
Christopher Malik - State Employee
BS Geology and Geophysics, University of Connecticut. Experience:
Presently, since 2000: Senior Environmental Analyst at CT Dept. of
Energy and Environmental Protection, Watershed and NPS Program.
Planning and implementation of stormwater pollution mitigation,
Municipal coordination, water quality planning. 1989-2000: Eleven
years at ConnDOT Transportation Planner in wetland permitting
section including wetland boundary delineation, design of wetland
mitigation sites, design plan reviews, permitting, NEPA/ CEPA
documents.
Joe Manetta - PhD Student and University Employee
BS Environmental Science and Management, MS Biological and
Environmental Sciences, University of Rhode Island, 2021, 2023.
Currently working as a Research Associate in the URI Pedology and
Soil Environmental Science Lab. PhD student in Lab of Soil
Biogeochemistry. Research priorities include: soil genesis, tidal
marsh soils, subaqueous soils, soil moisture regimes, fundamental
changes to soil taxonomy, carbon translocation, soil health, and
pedagogy of pedology. URI Soil Judging coach. Previous per-course
lecturer for NRS 351; NRS 450G/452G; NRS 471 (Soil Mapping and
Morphology). Contracted agricultural consultant. SSSSNE Secretary;
NEHSTC Committee Member; SSSSA K-12 Education Committee Member.
Phone: (609) 221-1787. Email: joemanetta@uri.edu;
manettajoseph@gmail.com
Joseph McCue - Private Consultant
BS Soil and Water Resources, University of Rhode Island.
Presently: Owner and Principal Scientist, McCue Environmental, LLC.
Over 30 years experience in RI, CT, and MA, also ME, NJ, and PA,
specializing in wetland delineations, permitting, wetland mitigation
and restoration, project monitoring for compliance, soil mapping,
wildlife habitat assessment, and expert testimony. Professional
Wetland Scientist (PWS #2010 – SWS), Certified URI/RICRMC Invasive
Manager, RIDEM Commercial Pesticide Applicator (#6344). McCue
Environmental, LLC, Lafayette Mill Complex, 650 Ten Rod Road, North
Kingstown, RI 02852. Phone: (401) 595-4276, e-mail:
mccueenvironment@gmail.com
Julia McHugh* – Consulting Firm Employee
B.S. Environmental Science and Management; B.S. Geology; Minor
in Anthropology, University of Rhode Island, 2025. Coursework
includes Soil Mapping and Morphology, Soils Land Use and the
Environment, Wetland Ecology, Hydrogeology, and Sedimentology.
Presently: Environmental Assistant, JMM Wetland Consulting Services
LLC, 23 Horseshoe Ridge Road, Newtown, CT 06482. e-mail:
julia.a.mchugh@gmail.com
Morgan McKee* – Federal Employee
MS Oceanography and Coastal Sciences, Louisiana State
University; BS Environmental Science, Virginia Tech. CPSS #376285
(SSSA). Experience: Conservation Planner with USDA-NRCS in Rhode
Island, Maryland, Vermont, and Massachusetts; Soil Scientist with
USDA-NRCS in Connecticut and Massachusetts, specializing in wetland
delineations, soil health and sustainability, and training of new
staff. Presently: Resource Soil Scientist, USDA-NRCS, 451 West St.,
Suite 1, Amherst, MA 01002. Phone: (413) 253-4351, e-mail:
morgan.mckee@usda.gov
James M. McManus – Private Consultant
B.S. Agronomy (Soil Science) and M.S. Plant and Soil Science,
University of Connecticut. CPSS #15226 (ARCPACS). Presently, and
since 2000, Principal Soil Scientist, JMM Wetland Consulting
Services LLC, specializing in wetland and hydric soil delineations
and assessments, high intensity soil surveys, deep hole test pit
descriptions, state, local and federal permitting, erosion and
sediment control planning and supervision, and wetland boundary
surveys utilizing a Global Positioning System (GPS). 23 Horseshoe
Ridge Road, Newtown, CT 06482 (O) (203) 364-0345, (M) (203) 994-3428
Email: james@jmmwetland.com, Website: jmmwetland.com
Ann B. McMenemy – Private Consultant
Private Consultant BS Plant and Soil Sciences, University of
Massachusetts, 1986. Graduate soil science classes, University of
Massachusetts, 1990-2001. Certified Professional Wetland Scientist
(SWS, #807), Certified Wetland Scientist (NH #036). Wetland
scientist and ecologist since 1986. Expertise: wetland delineation,
wetland and terrestrial habitat mapping/functional evaluations,
wildlife, vernal pool, and protected species surveys, local, state,
federal, and international permitting/environmental impact reports,
mitigation and restoration design, construction oversight, invasive
plant management in the Northeast/Southeast US. GEI Consultants,
Inc. 124 Grove Street, Suite 300, Franklin, MA 02038 978-500-0734.
Amcmenemy4@gmail.com
Andrew McNulty - Consultant
BS Environmental Design, University of Massachusetts. MS
Environmental Science, University of Rhode Island. Environmental
Scientist at VHB since 2022, specializing in wetland delineation,
environmental regulation and remote sensing and mapping. Former soil
judging competitor
Susan Moberg PWS – Renewable Energy Developer
BS Soil and Water Resource Science, University of Rhode Island,
1993. Presently: Executive Director of Project Management, DESRI,
specializing in wetland delineation, permitting, soil analysis and
environmental site assessment work nationally (401) 529-2942. 575
Fifth Ave 24th Floor, New York, NY 10017. e-mail:
susan.moberg@desri.com
Aleksandra Moch – Land Use Consultant
A Professional Wetland Scientist, Soil Scientist, Landscape
Designer, Green Roof Designer, Certified Professional in Erosion and
Sediment Control (CPESC), Northeast Organic Farming Association of
Connecticut (NOFA) certified, Geologist and Master Composter.
Batchelor’s degree in Geology/Environmental Science and master
degree in Environmental Science/Geology. Experience since 2000
gained from both town employee and private consulting perspective in
wetland delineation, mitigation and site restoration with native
plants, wetland assessments, site monitoring including vernal pools,
project reviews and analysis, permitting at municipal, state and
federal levels including wetlands, subdivisions, and coastal area
management. Presently at: 44 Lewelyn Road, Stamford, CT 06902, 203
550 9373, aleksandra_moch@yahoo.com
Michael W. Morris – Consulting Firm Employee
BA Anthropology, College of William & Mary; MA Anthropology,
University of Tennessee; PhD Plant and Soil Science, University of
Tennessee. CPSSc, PG. Experience: Senior Environmental Scientist:
1994-1999 Oak Ridge Reservation Tennessee, uranium and mercury
contaminated soils, soil survey, and landfill design for DOE.
1999-2008 Massachusetts Military Reservation soil and groundwater
investigations for groundwater remediation and soil remediation of
former firing ranges for AFCEE and AEC. 2009-2021 New Bedford
Harbor, lead geologist for sediment characterization of contaminated
harbor sediments and dredging contaminated sediments for USACE.
2021-present, New England technical lead, PFAS soil investigations,
1990-present, soil archaeology consultant for various projects in
Southeastern US and Crete, Greece for University of Tennessee and
Institute for Aegean Prehistory. Seres Engineering and Services
(774) 762-3755. 669 Marina Drive, Buite B-7, Charleston, SC 29492,
mwmorris@seres-es.com
Scott Morrison - Consulting Firm Employee
BS Natural Resource Studies, University of Massachusetts.
Completed New England Regional Soil Science Certificate Program.
Experience: Since 2000, Environmental Scientist, specializing in
wetland delineations, environmental assessments, permitting, wetland
restoration and creation and third party reviews. EcoTec, Inc., 102
Grove Street, Worcester, MA 01605. (508) 752-9666 ext. 27 e-mail:
smorrison@ecotecinc.com
Lambda Mort – Private Consultant
BS, Natural Resources and Environmental Science minoring in Soil
Science, Purdue University. Graduate Soil Science courses, Purdue
University. Certified Professional Soil Scientist and Soil
Classifier #03080, Certified Professional in Sediment and Erosion
Control #8990, and Certified Erosion, Sediment, and Stormwater
Inspector #4372. Since 1990, specializing in soil testing for
on-site sewage disposal system siting and evaluation, public
drinking water inspections and testing, erosion and sediment control
designs and monitoring, and environmental compliance for highway
construction. lambda13@att.net, 774-573-9443
Spencer Myles* - Private Consultant
B.S. Soil Science, University of New Hampshire Presently: Soil
Scientist & Project Manager, Arthur H. Howland & Associates, P.C.,
specializing in wetland delineations, septic system design and
consultations. 860-354-9346, 143 West Street, Suite E, New Milford,
CT. 06776 email: spencer@ahhowland.com
Michael J. Narcisi* - Federal
Employee
Education: Univ. of Rhode Island - M.S. Environmental
Science/Wetland Ecology, 2010; Univ. of Rhode Island - B.S.
Environmental Science, 2006. Experience: Wetland delineations &
permitting in the NE region, soil-profile descriptions, amphibian
surveys, CERCLA investigations, & ecological risk assessment. Class
IV Soil Evaluator License #D4080 (RI). SSSSNE basic member since
2009. Employment: Environmental Analyst at US Army Corps of
Engineers, 696 Virginia Rd., Concord, MA 01742. Tel. (978) 318-8454.
E-mail: Michael.J.Narcisi@USACE.Army.Mil
Ryan Nelson* - Private Consultant
B.S. Biology (Environmental Science), Central Connecticut State
University; post graduate soil science coursework, North Carolina
State University. Specializing in wetland resource area delineations
and assessments, state and municipal environmental and land use
permitting, restoration plans, erosion control/construction
monitoring, surveying, and survey drafting/GIS software. Presently:
Wetland Scientist, Registered Soil Scientist, and Project Manager, R
Levesque Associates, Inc. since 2015. Phone: (860) 485-3687, e-mail:
RNNELSON71@gmail.com
Timothy O’Sullivan*, PWS - Private Consultant
Education: MS Wetland Conservation, University of Massachusetts, BS
Environmental
Science, University of Maine Professional Wetland Scientist #1389.
Experience: Soil Scientist and Wetland and Wildlife Biologist since
1997. Specializing in wetland and watercourse delineations, wetland
mitigation, soil investigations, natural resource assessments and
restoration plans, wildlife habitat and vernal pool investigations
and local, state, and federal environmental permitting. Presently:
Project Manager AECOM. 500 Enterprise Drive, Suite 1A Rocky Hill, CT
860-263-5827
Donald C. Parizek - Private Consultant
BS Agriculture (Soil Science), University of Connecticut, 1988,
Certified Professional Soil Scientist (CPSS # 24825), Thirty-three
years soil survey experience with USDA-NRCS in numerous locations,
million-acre mapper award (2011), scientist of the year award
(2023). SSSSNE treasurer and long-standing board member, New England
Hydric Soils Technical Committee member. Principal, Parizek Soil
Services LLC providing professional soil science training, wetland
delineation, soil mapping, soil test pit evaluations, wetland
assessments, coastal zone soil survey, and infiltration testing.
Qualified Individual for NRCS soil health testing CEMA 216.
Professional collaboration with Richard Zulick Soils Consulting.
donald.parizek@gmail.com, (860) 617-2419, 70 Trask Rd., Willington,
CT 06279.
Edward M. Pawlak* – Private Consultant
BS Biology, SUNY Oswego; MS Forestry, SUNY College of
Environmental Science and Forestry. Graduate soil science courses,
University of Massachusetts. Experience: Fifteen years Environmental
Consultant and Wetland Scientist. Presently: Since 1995, Principal,
Connecticut Ecosystems LLC, specializing in wetland delineation,
vegetative and wildlife inventories, permitting and mitigation (860)
561-8598. 38 Westland Avenue, West Hartford, CT 06107 e-mail:
ecosys@comcast.net
Maggie Payne – Federal Employee
MS Environmental Science (Soil Science), University of Rhode
Island. BA Biology/ Environmental Science, Colby College,
Waterville, ME. Experience: Soil Scientist with USDA NRCS, Rhode
Island and Massachusetts specializing in coastal and subaqueous
soils, soil carbon assessments, hydric soil identification, GIS,
Ground Penetrating Radar, and wetland delineation. Presently: State
Soil Scientist, USDA-NRCS, Massachusetts. 451 West Street, Suite #1,
Amherst, MA 01002. phone: 413-253-4375
Thomas A. Peragallo - Private Consultant
BS Soil Science, University of Rhode Island; Soil Science
Institute (NRCS), Texas A&M. CPSS/SC #2148 (SSSA), Certified Soil
Scientist (NH #014, ME #273), Certified Wetland Scientist (NH #006).
Experience: Forty-nine years, including twelve with USDA-NRCS.
Providing services in soil classification, soil mapping, wetland
issues, and site assessment. New England Hydric Soil Technical
Committee, Co-Chair. LEC Environmental, Inc., P.O. Box 590, Rindge,
NH 03461. Phone: (603) 899-6726, e-mail:
tperagallo@lecenvironmental.com
Emily Perko* - Consulting Firm Employee
BS Geoscience, University of Connecticut; Graduate soil science
courses, University of Massachusetts and North Carolina State
University. Experience: CT Municipal Inland Wetlands Agent
2018-2021, Natural Resource Scientist with the North Central
Conservation District 2019-2020. Presently: Project Ecologist, GEI
Consultants, performing wetland delineation and evaluations, site
investigations, environmental permitting, species management plans
and habitat assessments.
Felix A. Perriello - Consulting Firm Employee
B.S. Earth Sciences - University of Massachusetts; M.S. Soil
Science - University of Massachusetts; CHMM, CPG, LSP, LEP, REP,
CEA, CES, FGS, CGeol, EurGeol, CSci. Experience: Thirty-one years in
the environmental field. Presently: President, Alliance
Environmental Group / An F.W. Webb Company, 832 Dyer Avenue,
Cranston, Rhode Island 02920. Tel: (401) 732-7600,
felix.perriello@fwwebb.com
Jeffrey C. Peterson – Consulting Firm Employee
BS Biology, UConn. Soil science graduate studies, UConn and
University of Massachusetts, CPSS (No. 25010 SSSA), PWS (No. 2579),
Certified Wetland Delineator (USACE, Balt. Dist.), CPESC (No. 2696),
Class IV Soil Evaluator (RI). Experience: Thirty-nine years
national and international experience in soil survey and
classification, wetland delineation, and ecological studies.
Presently: Senior Soil Scientist, VHB. (401) 272-8100. 1 Cedar
Street, Suite 400, Providence, RI 02903 email: jpeterson@vhb.com
Dawn M. Pettinelli – Retired University Employee
BS Agricultural Production – Soil Resources, Montana State
University; MS Forest Science, Oregon State University. Experience:
Twenty years soil fertility analysis; Associate Extension Educator,
Soil Nutrient Analysis Laboratory, University of Connecticut.
Presently: Retired. e-mail: soilsrule@gmail.com
Edward W. Pickering - Consulting Firm
Employee
BS Plant and Soil Science - University of Vermont; MS Soil Science -
UMass Amherst. MS — Civil Engineering - Tufts University; MBA -
Babson College. CPSS #01266 (SSSA), MA PE #38790 (also NY, NH, ME,
RI), Approved Title 5 System Inspector #SI-13032, Approved Soil
Evaluator #SI-13487. Experience: Forty-five (45) years in the
environmental field. Presently: Senior Project Manager, Apex
Companies LLC, 58 H Connecticut Ave, South Windsor, CT 06074. Work:
(617) 728-0070, x5407; tpickering@apexcos.com.
Bonnie Potockie* - State Employee
Transportation Planner, Connecticut Department of Transportation.
B.S. Pathobiology University of Connecticut, M.S. Environmental
Toxicology Northeastern University, Certificate in New England Soil
Science University of Massachusetts Amherst. Wildlife habitat
evaluations, wetlands and environmental permitting, NEPA submittals.
email: ctgreengirl@yahoo.com
Hue Quan* – Consulting Firm
Employee
BS Agronomy and Environmental Science, Delaware Valley College;
MS Environmental Engineering, Washington State University.
Experience: Working in consulting since 1998, geoenvironmental
borings, wetlands delineation, permit applications, site remediation
and environmental cleanup. Presently: Licensed Professional Engineer
in NJ, NY & PA, Geosyntec Consultants, Inc. (201) 438-5416. 650
Bloomfield Avenue, Suite 300, Bloomfield, NJ 07003 e-mail:
hquan@geosyntec.com
Cynthia M. Rabinowitz – Private
Consultant
BS Agronomy, University of Connecticut 1980. Currently soil and
wetland scientist at Northwest Conservation District (9/2017 to
present) and Certified Permaculture Design Consultant
(2008-present); Formerly a private consultant in wetlands
determinations and on-site investigations, since 1985 through 2017.
Five years County Extension Agent, in Connecticut; Adjunct Professor
at University of New Haven (Wetlands Ecology; 2015-2017) and
Southern CT. State University (Environmental Design; 2013).Contact:
860-626-7222; cynthiar@nwcd.org
Bernie Raftery – Consultant
BS Natural Resource Development, University of Rhode Island.
PWS, CWS-NH, CPESC, CESSWI - Soil and wetland investigations,
wetland replication/restoration design, erosion/sediment control
design & inspection and environmental impact analysis and permitting
(508) 208 9492. e-mail: Raftery_B@comcast.net
Megan B Raymond* - Private Consultant
BS Geological Sciences, Tufts University, MS College of William and
Mary Virginia Institute of Marine Sciences; Experience: Fifteen
years in natural resource management. Presently: Senior Ecologist
William Kenny Associates LLC, available for wetland delineations,
ecological assessments, mitigation design, and other land use
planning services. 195 Tunxis Hill Road, Fairfield, CT 06825, (203)
366-0588, mraymond@wkassociates.net
Maissoun Reda* – Consulting Firm Employee
BS Biology, Lebanese American University; MS Soil Science,
University of Massachusetts –
Amherst. Experience: Massachusetts Department of Environmental
Protection Wetlands’
Program Intern (2013-2014). Presently: Ecological Scientist, BSC
Group, Inc., conducting wetland delineations using local, state, and
federal delineation methodologies; preparing permit applications
including linear permitting, conducting ecological studies, and
compliance/construction monitoring and reporting. Phone:
508-792-4500. 33 Waldo Street,
Worcester, MA 01608. Email: mreda@bscgroup.com
Matt Regan - Consulting Firm Employee
MS Ecology, State University of New York College of
Environmental Science and Forestry. Professional Wetlands Scientist
#3356. Wetland and soil scientist since 2014. Experience with
wetland delineations, environmental impact assessments, rare plant
surveys, stormwater inspections, environmental permitting, and
mitigation plans. Presently: Project Environmental Scientist with
Tighe & Bond, (860) 852-5246. 213 Court Street, Suite 1100,
Middletown, CT 06457. mregan@tighebond.com.
Steven Riberdy - Consulting Firm Employee
MS Wetland Ecology, University of Massachusetts. Professional
Wetland Scientist (PWS), Certified Wildlife Biologist (CWB),
Certified Ecologist (CE), Certified Ecological Restoration
Practitioner (CERP) and Soil Scientist. Active since 2000. Currently
Principal Ecologist - Goddard Consulting LLC, Palmer, MA.
Steven@GoddardConsultingLLC.com. 413-237-6860.
John Rook *– Retired Municipal Employee
BS Natural Resources Conservation, University of Connecticut; MS
Resource Management and Administration, Antioch University New
England; Soil Science Courses, University of Massachusetts. Thirty
plus years' experience in land use planning and natural resource
management. 278 Westford Hill Road, Ashford, CT 06278. (860)
429-9527. email: john.rook@sbcglobal.net
Adam Rosenblatt – Consulting Firm Employee
MS Natural Resource Science and BS Soil and Water Resources,
University of Rhode Island. CPESC #2697, PWS # 2894, RI Class IV
Soil Evaluator. Experience: Soil and Wetland Scientist since 2000
skills include wetland delineation, soil investigations,
environmental permitting and licensing in RI and MA. Presently:
Senior Project Manager, VHB, 1 Cedar Street Suite 400, Providence,
RI 02903 (401) 457-2072 e-mail: arosenblatt@vhb.com
Daniel P. Rukakoski – Consulting Firm Employee
BS Renewable Natural Resources, University of Connecticut.
PWS #01492. NH CWS #273. Experience: Since 1995 completing wetland
delineation, environmental permitting, soil and groundwater
investigations. Presently, Principal Environmental Scientist -
Associate, Tighe & Bond, Inc., specializing in municipal,
commercial, utility and industrial wetland delineation and
environmental permitting projects. (413) 875-1312, 53 Southampton
Road, Westfield, MA 01085-5308. e-mail:
dprukakoski@tighebond.com
Robert C. Russo* - Private Consultant
BA Biology and Psychology, Wesleyan University: MES Yale University.
Soil science courses, University of Massachusetts. Presently: Soil
Scientist specializing in local and Army Corps of Engineers wetland
delineation, evaluation, permit preparation, water resource and
hydrologic assessment. 860-886-1966. CLA Engineers, 317 Main Street,
Norwich, CT 06360 email: brusso@claengineers.com
Matthew J. Sanford - Consulting
Firm Employee
BS Natural Resources Management, University of Connecticut; MS,
Southern Connecticut State University; Professional Wetland
Scientist # 1677. Experience: Senior Environmental Scientist, Milone
& MacBroom, Inc., specializing in State and Army Corps of Engineer
inland wetland delineation, environmental impact assessments, vernal
pool surveys, and permitting. (203) 271-1773. 99 Realty Drive,
Cheshire, CT 06410 email: matts@miloneandmacbroom.com
Jason Schwartz* – Consulting Firm Employee
B.S. and M.S. Environmental Science and Management, University
of Rhode Island. Former soil judging competitor at URI. Experience:
Performing wetland delineations, environmental permitting, soil
evaluations, invasive management, construction monitoring, and
wildlife evaluations since 2018. Presently: Senior Environmental
Scientist, Applied Bio-Systems, Inc., Wakefield, RI. Phone: (401)
783-6740, e-mail: wetlands@absinc.necoxmail.com,
www.appliedbiori.com
Marissa Seifert - Consulting Firm Employee
B.S. Biology, Salve Regina University, 2014. Graduate
Certificate Geographical Information Systems and Remote Sensing,
University of Rhode Island, 2015. M.S. Environmental Science and
Management, University of Rhode Island, 2016. Experience: Seven
years as a consultant specializing in wetland delineation &
assessment, permitting, mitigation, and construction compliance.
Michael J. Sheehan - Happily Retired
BS Biology, MS Entomology, New England Regional Soil Science
Certificate. Professional Wetland Scientist (Emeritus). Formerly, I
was active as an applied biologist, wetland scientist, & practicing
soil scientist.
Jeff Simmons* – Retired
BS Environmental Biology; MS Soil Science. Professional Wetland
Scientist, NH Certified Wetland Scientist. Formerly a practicing
wetland/soil scientist, ecologist, and regulatory specialist serving
public and private sector clients as a consultant. Presently resides
in Providence, RI area. Phone: (401) 338-8001, e-mail:
jsimmons0915@gmail.com
James S. Sipperly* - Municpal Employee
B.S. Geology, Eastern Connecticut State University, M.P.A.
University of Hartford, Soil Science classes, University of
Connecticut. Experience: 4 years Geologist/Soil Scientist/Land
Surveyor with private engineering firm. 6 years Environmental
Planner, Town of Cheshire, CT. Presently: Since 1997 Planning
/Environmental Resource Specialist, Deputy Director of Planning
Conservation and Development Department, Middletown, CT. Currently,
is the Environmental Resource Specialist, City of Middletown. Also
serves as the Wetland Agent for the Town of Portland, CT. Address:
21 Case Street, Norwich, CT 06360, cell 860-334-7073 email:
james.sipperly.js@gmail.com
Ward W. Smith* – Consulting Firm Employee
BS Forest Management, University of Maine. Completed New England
Regional Soil Science Certificate Program. Professional Wetland
Scientist (SWS). Experience: Sixteen years wetland delineation,
permitting, wetland creation, and wildlife habitat evaluation.
Presently: Soil and Wetland Scientist, Valley Environmental
Services, specializing in wetland delineation, hydric soils
identification, wetland permitting and mitigation (413) 774-5696. 63
French King Highway, Unit 8, Greenfield, MA 01301
Richard Snarski – Private Consultant
B.S. Agronomy, University of Connecticut; M.S. Soil Science,
University of Illinois. Since 1983, Soil Scientist and Professional
Wetland Scientist, specializing in State and Federal inland and
tidal wetland delineation; ecological assessments; herpetological
surveys; rare plant surveys; conservation and wetland restoration
plans. Principal: New England Environmental Services, 30 Gina Lane,
Marlborough, CT 06447; Phone: 860-918-1970; Email:
richsnarski@gmail.com; Website: www.richsnarski.com
Thomas E. Sokoloski* – Private Consultant
BS Natural Resources Science and MS Resource Chemistry,
University of Rhode Island, Certified New Hampshire Wetland
Scientist No. 127. Experience: Since 1988, wetland delineations and
functional assessments, vernal pool studies, project impact
assessment and wetland permitting, rare and invasive plant surveys,
Site Specific and High Intensity Soil Surveys, test pit descriptions
and soil permeameter testing. Presently: Wetland and Soil Scientist,
TES Environmental Consultants, LLC; 1494 Route 3A, Unit 1, Bow, NH
03304; (603) 856-8925. Email: tom@tesenviro.comcastbiz.net
Demian A. Sorrentino, AICP* – Consulting Firm
Employee
BS Environmental Management (1999) & Master of Community Planning,
Environmental & Land Use Concentration (2002), University of Rhode
Island. Continued education in soil science, University of
Connecticut and University of Rhode Island. New England Regional
Soil Science Certificate (2007). AICP Certified Planner #020259.
Municipal planning and land use permitting since 2002, soil science
since 2007. Available to provide wetland delineation & permitting
assistance throughout Connecticut. Located in Brooklyn.
Cellular:(860) 942-4029 Email: demiansorrentino@gmail
Linda N. South* – Municipal Employee
BS Environmental Earth Science, Eastern Connecticut State
University; Soil science courses, University of Connecticut.
Experience: Employed seventeen years as a sanitarian. Soil Scientist
Intern, USDA-NRCS. Presently: Registered Sanitarian;
lindasouth@dalmikwelldrillingco.com
Lesley A "Mickey" Spokas - Retired University Employee,
Private Consultant
BS in Natural Science, MS in Turf Physiology, and PhD in Soil
Science, University of Massachusetts. Experience: More than ten
years specializing in soil evaluation, teaching soil evaluation,
teaching graduate level soil classes, and performing physical and
chemical characterization of soils. e-mail: mspokas@psis.umass.edu
Michael Soares
BA Geology, Colby College; soil science courses, University of
Massachusetts-Amherst and University of Connecticut; Wetland
Scientist specializing in wetland delineation, monitoring of
mitigated/created wetlands, resource assessments and mapping,
inland-wetland permitting.
Glenn Stanisewski Federal Employee RETIRED
B.A. Environmental Science, University of Denver (1985), M.S. Land
Rehabilitation, Montana State University (1987). Experience:
Thirty-seven years as a USDA-NRCS soil scientist having worked in
Montana, Connecticut, California, and Massachusetts. Experience in
initial soil survey, update soil survey, Resource Soil Scientist
Technical Assistance, and APEX (Agriculture Policy and Environment
Extender) model simulation in support of the USDA-NRCS CEAP
(Conservation Effects and Assessment Project) Project.
Thomas R. Stansfield - Private Consultant
BS Agronomy/Soil Science, University of Connecticut; MPH, University
of Connecticut. Retired Deputy Director of Health and Registered
Sanitarian, Torrington Area Health District. Experience: Delineating
inland wetlands in Connecticut since 1988; over 35 years as an
environmental sanitarian. Member and past chairman of the Goshen
Inland Wetland Commission. Past President of the Connecticut
Environmental Health Association (2023). Member SSSSNE since 1988,
CAWS Member 2026. 95 West Side Road, Goshen, CT 06756. Phone: (860)
733-3621, e-mail: stansfieldenvironmental@gmail.com
Ralph H. Stanton, Jr.* – Private Consultant
BA Geology, University of Connecticut. Completed New England
Regional Soil Science Certificate Program. Licensed Professional
Engineer (CT, MA), Licensed Soil Evaluator (MA). Pilot, Guitarist
Extraordinaire. Experience: Health department and Consulting
Sanitarian 1978-95. Presently: Since 1995, Private Consultant
delineating and mapping wetland and non-wetland soils, site drainage
design, soil testing & classification and design of on-site (+3000)
subsurface sewage disposal systems (860) 824-0343. 92 Canaan Valley
Road, Canaan, CT 06018 e-mail: rstantonjr_pe@yahoo.com
Kenneth C. Stevens, Jr. – Private Consultant
BS Soil Science Agronomy, University of Connecticut. Experience:
Twelve years soil survey, USDA-NRCS. Eight years with regional
planning agency and an engineering company. Since 1978, Professional
Soil Scientist, Soil Science & Environmental Services, Inc.
specializing in soil and wetland investigations, environmental
assessments, permit applications, site plan evaluations, court
appearances, and public hearings (203) 272-7837. 95 Silo Drive,
Rocky Hill, CT 06067 email: ssesinc@yahoo.com
Scott D. Stevens – Private Consultant
BS Business Management, Bryant College; MS Environmental
Science, University of New Haven. Courses in groundwater hydrology
and soil science, University of Connecticut and University of New
Hampshire. Thirty years experience in wetland delineations and soil
mapping. Professional Soil Scientist at Soil Science and
Environmental Services, Inc., specializing in wetland flagging,
environmental assessments, wetland permitting and mitigation, soil
permeability studies, sieve tests and public hearings since 1987.
(203) 272-7837. 95 Silo Drive, Rocky Hill, CT 06067 email:
ssesinc@yahoo.com
Ethan A. Stewart * – Consulting Firm Employee
BS Environmental Science, Southern Connecticut State University,
Graduate studies in Soil Science, University of Massachusetts.
Completed New England Regional Soil Science Certification Program.
Soil/Environmental Scientist at Fuss & O’Neill, Inc., company
specializing in environmental site assessments, soil and groundwater
investigations and wetland delineations. (475) 273-1085. 59 Elm
Street, Suite 500, New Haven, CT 06510. estewart@fando.com
Robert A.Stewart - Private Consultant
BS, MS Geological Sciences, Lehigh University; Ph.D. Geology,
University of Western Ontario; MS Soil Science, University of
Massachusetts. Professional Geologist (North Carolina); Registered
Environmental Health Specialist/Registered Sanitarian (National
Environmental Health Associations); Member, Prospectors and
Developers Association of Canada (PDAC). Consultant specializing in
soil science, geomorphology, glacial geology, and hydrogeology
applied to land development, wetland delineation, mineral
exploration, and remediation of contaminated land. Recent projects
include prospecting for copper and gold in glaciated terrain near
Hearst, Ontario; RCRA Corrective Action at metal finishing facility
in Torrington, Connecticut; and Interrelationships of Geochemical
and Taxonomic Properties of Colorado Soils (Published in proceedings
of Geological Society of Nevada Symposium “Vision for Discovery”
2022). 70 Zoheth Smith Way, Wellfleet, MA 02667; Email:
iceagestewart@gmail.com; Phone 720.595.9411
Emily KD Stockman- Private Consultant
BS Soil Science, University of Massachusetts, Amherst. MS
Wetland Science, University of
Massachusetts, Amherst. Certified Professional Wetland Scientist
(SWS). Experience: Over fifteen years in hydric soils assessment,
wetland delineation, wetland permitting, wetland
replication/restoration, wildlife habitat evaluation, vernal pool
and rare species assessment. Presently: Senior Soil and Wetland
Scientist, Stockman Associates LLC, specializing in wetland
delineation, hydric soils assessment and wetland permitting. (413)
743-1372. 29 Park Street, PO Box 9, Adams, MA 01220
Mark H. Stolt – University Employee
BS Agronomy, University of Maryland; MS Soil Genesis and
Morphology, University of Maryland; PhD Pedology, Virginia Tech.
Experience: Two years soil survey in Virginia. Soil Environmental
Science Consultant in the southeastern U.S. Research in pedology,
wetlands, and application of soils information to environmental
issues. Presently: Professor of Pedology and Soil-Environmental
Science, University of Rhode Island (401) 874-2915 Dept. NRS, 112
Kingston Coastal Institute, Kingston, RI 02881 email: mstolt@uri.edu
Mark H. Sullivan* – Private Consultant
BS Agronomy, University of Connecticut; MS Environmental
Science, University of New Haven, Licensed Land Surveyor (CT).
Experience: Twelve years in wetland delineation and evaluation, and
soil and wetland investigation and mapping. Presently: Owner and
Principal of land surveying and environmental consulting firm (860)
376-8525. 20-20 Phillips Road, Lisbon, CT 06351
Deborah A. Surabian – Federal Employee
BS Agronomy, MS Plant Science, and Graduate Certificate in GIS,
University of Connecticut, CPSSc (ARCPACS), Certified Wetland
Delineator (ACOE) Experience: Twelve years soil survey in
Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Jersey and New York, two years Soil
Conservationist, USDA-NRCS in Florida and three years Environmental
Chemist. Presently: MLRA Soil Survey Office Leader and GPR operator,
USDA-NRCS for MLRA Soil Survey Office 12-6 (860) 871-4042 344 Merrow
Road, Tolland, CT 06084 e-mail:
debbie.surabian@ct.usda.gov
Christian Sutter - Consulting Firm Employee
BS Environmental Management, University of Rhode Island, 2000. New
England Regional Soil Science Certificate, UMass Amherst, 2014.
Experience: Presently (Since 2005): Soil and Wetland Specialist,
DiPrete Engineering. Extensive experience conducting soil
evaluations and soil infiltration testing for onsite sewage disposal
and stormwater drainage system design in RI and MA. Wetland edge
determinations and permitting in RI, MA, and CT. Onsite sewage
disposal system design and construction oversight in RI, MA, and CT.
Licensed Soil Evaluator in RI and MA. RI Licensed Class I OWTS
Designer and Installer. ACOE 40 Hour Wetland Delineator
Certification. 40 Hour HAZWOPER Training. Certified Erosion,
Sedimentation, and Stormwater Inspector (CESSWI). 2 Stafford Ct.
Cranston, RI 02910. 401-943-1000 ext. 209 email:
ChrisS@DiPrete-Eng.com
Eva Szigeti - State Employee
BS Natural Resources and MS Soil Science, University of
Connecticut. CPSS (ARCPACS), CPESC. Experience: Hydrogeologic
Technician; 20 years as a Soil Scientist/Environmental Analyst
specializing in wetland delineation, wetland functional analysis,
and wetland permitting in CT and NY; Federal Biologist, US Army
Corps of Engineers New England District, Regulatory Division.
Presently: Transportation Planner, Connecticut Department of
Transportation, 2800 Berlin Turnpike, Newington, CT 06111. e-mail:
eva.szigeti@ct.gov
Haiying Tao – University Employee
PhD in Plant Science with focus on Soil Fertility, University of
Connecticut. MS in Agronomy and BS in Agronomy and Minor in
Agricultural Economics, China Agricultural University. Research
interests focus on sustainable crop and soil management,
specifically, nutrient cycling, soil fertility, soil health, and
nutrient management. Courses taught Environmental Soil Science and
Lab, and are currently teaching Soil Fertility & Lab, Soil Health
and Soil Management and Climate Change, Design and Analysis of
Agricultural Experiment. Six years experience extension teaching
stakeholders best soil management practices for soil and plant
health.
Joseph R. Theroux* – Private Consultant
AS, BS Forest Management, University of Maine. Experience: 25
years experience forestry and natural resource management, 10 years
wetland delineation, 10 years wetlands regulation enforcement.
Presently: Owner Theroux Forestry and Soil Science, providing
forestry services, wetland delineations (Federal & State
methodology), environmental impact assessments, site plan
evaluation, E&S control, site monitoring and permitting assistance.
860-428-7992. P.O. Box 32, 426 Shetucket Tpke. Voluntown, CT 06384
e-mail: joetheroux426@comcast.netAS, BS Forest Management,
University of Maine. Experience: 36 years in forestry and natural
resource management, 22 years wetland delineation, 24 years wetlands
regulation enforcement. Presently: Owner, Theroux Forestry and Soil
Science, providing forestry services, wetland delineations (Federal
and State methodology), environmental impact assessments, site plan
evaluation, E&S control, site monitoring, and permitting assistance.
426 Shetucket Tpke., Voluntown, CT 06384. Phone: (860) 428-7992,
e-mail: joetheroux426@comcast.net
Marabelle Tucci - Consulting Firm Employee
B.S. Environmental Science and Land Use Management, Delaware
Valley University, 2024. Associate Professional Soil Scientist
(APSS) as of 2025; professional experience in soil science, wetland
delineation, mitigation, and environmental permitting with a
background in soil morphology and classification to support
regulatory compliance, site investigations for infrastructure and
utility projects, and agricultural research. Former soil judging
competitor for DelVal. 655 Winding Brook Drive / Glastonbury, CT
06033; mtucci@bscgroup.com
James D. Turenne – Federal Employee (Retired)
BS Resource Development (Soil Science), University of Rhode
Island, Soil Science Institute, Raleigh, NC. CPSSc (ARCPACS),
Experience: Thirty nine years soil survey in Rhode Island and
Massachusetts, USACOE Regulatory IV Wetland Delineation Instructor,
member of the New England Technical Committee for Hydric Soils.
Qualified Individual for NRCS soil health testing CEMA 216. Presently,
bartender and oyster shucker at Sunset Beach Oyster Bar in Jamestown
RI, beekeeper and founding member of the Jamestown DeadHeads.
jimturenne@gmail.com
Kyle A. Turoczi* - Private Consultant
BS Environmental Science, SUNY College of Environmental Science
and Forestry. MS Natural Resources, Antioch New England. Presently:
Co-Owner, Earth Tones LLC, Native Plant Nursery and Landscapes, 212
Grassy Hill Road Woodbury, CT. 06798 Available for wetland
mitigations, enhancements, construction, environmental assessments,
and maintenance services with a focus on environmentally healthy
practices. Over 400 species of CT grown Native Plants (203) 263-6626
e-mail: Earthtones_kyle@pm.me www.earthtonesnatives.com
Tim Twohig - Private Consultant
BS and MS in Environmental Science, University of Rhode Island. PWS,
CPSS. RIDEM Class IV and MA Title 5 soil evaluator certifications.
Experience since 2002: freshwater and coastal wetland delineations
and permitting in southern New England, upland and wetland habitat
restoration, soil evaluations for onsite wastewater treatment
systems and stormwater systems, infiltration testing (Amoozemeter),
and soil erosion and sediment control inspections. DiPrete
Engineering, 2 Stafford Court, Cranston, RI 02920. Phone: (401)
527-2424, e-mail: ttwohig@diprete-eng.com
Kyle A. Turoczi* – Private Consultant
BS Environmental Science, SUNY College of Environmental Science and
Forestry; MS Natural Resources, Antioch New England. Presently:
Co-Founder/Owner, Earth Tones LLC, Native Plant Nursery and
Landscapes, 212 Grassy Hill Road, Woodbury, CT 06798. Available for
wetland mitigations, enhancements, construction, environmental
assessments, and maintenance services with a focus on
environmentally healthy practices. Over 400 species of CT grown
Native Plants. Phone: (203) 263-6626, e-mail: Earthtones_kyle@pm.me,
www.earthtonesnatives.com
Margaret Washburn – Private Consultant
BS and MS Agronomy, University of Connecticut. MA Approved Soil
Evaluator. Presently: Since 1996, Principal Soil Scientist, Washburn
Wetland Consulting LLC, specializing in representing clients at
public hearings for Notices of Intent, wetland delineation, wetland
replication and restoration, peer review for municipalities, soil
mapping, plan review, environmental impact assessments, restoration
of endangered species habitat, state and local environmental
permitting, erosion and sediment control monitoring, deep hole test
pit descriptions and percolation testing. (860) 428-8424. 19 Wolf
Den Road, Pomfret Center, CT 06259-2022 e-mail:
washburnwetland@gmail.com
Joshua Weiss - Consultant
B.A. Geography, University of Connecticut; New England Regional
Soil Science Certificate Program, University of Massachusetts.
Professional Soil Scientist specializing in Connecticut,
Massachusetts, and Rhode Island, and Federal inland and tidal
wetland delineation; State and Federal permitting, ecological
assessments; herpetological surveys; rare plant surveys;
conservation and wetland restoration plans; mitigation design;
acoustic bat survey. Certified erosion and sediment control
inspector for construction stormwater in Connecticut. Serving the
Southern New England Region; Phone: 860-874-7833; Email:
Joshua.Weiss@Stantec.com
Wesley J. Wentworth P.E.* - Private Consultant
BS Civil Engineering, University of Connecticut. Soil science
courses, University of Connecticut. Experience: Sixteen years in
commercial and residential land development including subdivisions,
site design, wetlands delineation, soil suitability analysis for
on-site septic treatment, storm drainage discharge and permitting
approvals. Presently: Principal/ Professional Engineer & Soil
Scientist, Wentworth Civil Engineers, LLC (860) 642-7255. 177 West
Town St., Lebanon, CT 06429 e-mail: wes@lebanongreen.com
David T. Williams* - Environmental Health and
Safety
BA Geology, Hartwick College; Graduate studies in geology, West
Texas State University and in soil science, University of
Connecticut, Licensed Environmental Professional (LEP), Certified
Professional Geologist (CPG), Registered Sanitarian (CT).
Experience: Over 25 years experience in environmental consulting and
environmental management. Presently: Environmental Heatlh ahd Safety
Specialist, Field Safety Corporation, 101C Fowler Road, North
Branford, CT 06471
Jeremy D. Willcox* – State Employee
BS Environmental Earth Science Eastern Connecticut State University
(2011) and MS Natural Resources University of Connecticut (2013).
Over one year experience as Environmental Scientist with consulting
firm. Presently: Since 2014, Transportation Planner for Connecticut
Department of Transportation specializing in stormwater management,
permitting, and wetland delineations. Phone: 860-594-2934. 2800
Berlin Turnpike, Newington, CT 06111. Email: Jeremy.Willcox@ct.gov
Joshua H. Wilson* - Consulting Firm Employee
BA Biology, Connecticut College; MESc Wetland and Watershed
Management, Yale University; Soil science courses, University of
Connecticut, University of Massachusetts; Experience: Senior
Restoration Ecologist and Wetland Scientist, Biohabitats, Inc.,
specializing in State and Federal inland and tidal wetland
delineation, ecological evaluation, vernal pool surveys, water
resource and watershed assessments, ecological planning and
restoration, environmental impact evaluations, ecological risk
assessments, and State and Federal reporting and permitting.
860.968.2738. Biohabitats Northeast Highlands & Coastal Bioregion,
363 Main Street, Suite 506
Alexander Wojtkowiak - Consulting Firm Employee
BS Environmental Science & Management, University of Rhode
Island, 2018; Experience: five plus years experience as a
professional soil scientist, serving primarily Connecticut and New
York, conducting wetland and watercourse delineations,
classifications, and functional assessments of both inland and tidal
resources as well as second order soil mapping; local, state, and
federal permitting and agency coordination; ecological assessments;
listed species surveying; soil erosion and sediment control and
stormwater compliance monitoring. Presently: Wetland Scientist,
Stantec, 67 Cedar Street, Providence, RI 02903-1042; Phone (401)
580-7202; email: alexander.wojtkowiak@stantec.com
Brian D. Wood* - Private Consultant
B.S. Natural Resource Management Engineering, UCONN, 2002.
Professional Wetland Scientist PWS#2939, Trained Arborist, Certified
Lake Manager, Master Woodland Manager. Field experience since 1996,
managing projects, designing, mitigating, securing Federal, State
and Local permits. Professional witness experience. Phone:
475-218-0296
Email: woodwatersoil@hotmail.com
William R. Wright – Society Member, Founding
Member
BS Soil Science, University of Wisconsin; MS and PhD Soil
Genesis and Classification, University of Maryland. Experience:
Twenty-seven years teaching and research in soil science. Associate
Dean, College of the Environment and Life Sciences, University of
Rhode Island. Presently: Retired. 821 Saratoga Street, Willard, MO
65781
Anthony Zemba - Private Consultant
BS Biology/Ecology Concentration Eastern Connecticut State
University - 1987; MS Environmental Science/Ecology Concentration,
University of New Haven - 1996; Soil Science Certification,
University of Massachusetts - 2005. Environmental Scientist employed
in natural resource management and assessment since 1987. Sr.
Environmental Analysist Certified Ecologist / Soil Scientist,
LandTech, specializing in ecological risk assessment, conservation
biology, wetland delineation, and wildlife habitat evaluation.
Phone: 860-306-0925 address at LandTech: 518 Riverside Drive,
Westport, CT 06889 azemba@landtechconsult.com
Richard V. Zulick – Private consultant
B.S. Natural Resource Management & Engineering - University of
Connecticut
Professional Soil Scientist since 1994 specializing in Wetland
Delineations, Mapping and Permitting. 400 Nott Highway, Ashford, CT.
06278 Phone (c) 860-428-9355 (o) 860-4291918
Email – rvzulick@hotmail.com
* Dentotes Basic Member
Qualifications and Standards
PROFESSIONAL MEMBER STATUS:
Requires a baccalaureate degree with thirty semester-hours, or
equivalent, in biological, physical, chemical, and earth sciences,
including at least fifteen semester-hours of soil science courses
meeting the following distribution, and approval of the Board of
Directors.
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A minimum of three credits in Soil Genesis, Classification, Morphology, and Mapping; and
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The remaining soil science courses in at least three of the following six categories: Introductory Soil Science, Soil Chemistry/Fertility, Soil Physics, Soil Microbiology/Biochemistry, Soil Survey Interpretations/Soils and Land Use/Soils and the Environment, Geology/Independent Study/Seminar, (three-credit maximum). Course(s) must be related to Soil Science. And
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Requires three years of professional experience, or equivalent, in Soil Science that meets the approval of the Board of Directors.
BASIC MEMBER STATUS:
Requires the educational background as outlined for Professional
Member Status, but does not meet the three-year professional
experience requirement.