The Society of Soil
Scientists
of
Southern New England
Registry of Soil Scientists 2000 - 2001
Qualifications
Registry Contributors
FOREWARD
The Society of Soil Scientists of Southern New
England is pleased to present a listing of its members for 2001
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. This brochure is available from the
Society of Soil Scientists of Southern New England, P.O. Box 258,
Storrs, CT 06268.
Marjorie Faber, President
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 embraces 2000 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.
QUALIFICATION STANDARDS
Professional Member Status:
I. 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
A. A minimum of three credits in Soil Genesis,
Classification, Morphology, and Mapping; and
B. The remaining soil science courses in at
least three of the following six categories:
1. Introductory Soil Science
2. Soil Chemistry/Fertility
3. Soil Physics
4. Soil Microbiology/Biochemistry
5. Soil Survey Interpretations/Soils and Land Use/Soils
and the Environment
6. Independent Study/Seminar/Geology (three-credit
maximum). Course(s) must be related to soil science; and
II. 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.
[The name of the USDA, Soil Conservation
Service (USDA-SCS) was officially changed in 1995 to USDA,
Natural Resources Conservation Service (USDA-NRCS). The new name/acronym
where used herein encompasses the former USDA, Soil Conservation
Service]
* Denotes Basic Soil Scientist Member
Kathy A. Alexander* - State Employee
BS Natural Resources - Soil Science, University of Rhode Island.
One year compiling soil maps for publication. Seventeen years
experience as Environmental Analyst, Connecticut DEP, Solid Waste
Division. Presently, and since 1988, Compost Specialist,
Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection. Phone: 860-424-3239.
79 Elm Street, Hartford, CT 06106-5127.
Mark W. Alexander State Employee
BS Natural Resources Soil Science, University of Rhode Island.
Nineteen years experience in wetland boundary delineation and on-site
determinations of soil suitability for subsurface waste disposal
in Connecticut and Rhode Island. Presently, and since 1985,
Transportation Planner, Office of Environmental Planning,
Connecticut Department of Transportation. Phone: 860-594-2931.
2800 Berlin Turnpike, Newington, CT 06131-7546.
Christopher P. Allan* Private Consultant
BS Biology, University of Bridgeport, MS Environmental Science,
Yale School of Forestry and Environmental Studies. Seventeen
years experience as Environmental Consultant. Presently, and
since 1982, Senior Associate with Land-Tech Consultants,
specializing in wetland delineation, assessments, permitting,
restoration and creation; erosion and sediment control planning
and design; on-site sewage disposal system evaluation and design;
and environmental impact assessments. Phone: 203-264-8300. 205
Playhouse Corner, Southbury, CT 06488. e-mail:cpallan@landtechconsult.com
Arthur Allen Consulting Firm Employee
BS Natural Resource Studies, University of Massachusetts; Soil
Science Graduate Certificate, University of New Hampshire.
ARCPACS CPSS #22529. NH Wetland Scientist #19. Formerly Soil
Scientist, Harvard Forest, Petersham, MA, and USDA-NRCS Soil
Scientist, for Franklin County, Massachusetts. Presently, and
since 1995, Vice President/Soil and Environmental Scientist,
EcoTec, Inc. Phone: 508-852-0333 x24. 368 Burncoat Street,
Worcester, MA 01606. e-mail:
aallen@ecotecinc.com
Meredith A. Ashworth Private Consultant
BS and MS, University of Rhode Island RI Class IV licensed Soil
Evaluator. Two years lab experience as Marine Research Specialist
in Organic Geochemistry, URI Bay Campus. Over five years mapping
experience as soil scientist with USDA-NRCS, Plymouth County, MA.
Experience instructing courses in Soil Morphology (URI). Since
1999, Science Teacher, Chariho High School, Richmond, RI and part-time
private consultant. Phone: 401-788-9331. e-mail: Metashworth@aol.com
Albert N. Averill, Jr. Federal Employee
BS Resource Development-Soil Science, University of Rhode Island.
ARCPACS CPSS/SC #2706. Eighteen years professional soil survey
experience with USDA-NRCS in New York and Massachusetts.
Presently,Soil Scientist Project Leader, USDA-NRCS, for Franklin
County, Massachusetts. Phone: 413-773-3338. Room 270, Hayburne
Building, 55 Federal Street, Greenfield, MA 01301. e-mail: aaverill@ma.nrcs.usda.gov
Ralph S. Baker Consulting Firm Employee
BS Natural Resources, Cornell University; MS Soil Chemistry,
University of Maine; PhD Soil Physics, University of
Massachusetts. Twenty five years experience as soil scientist (1-CT,
10-ME, 14-MA). Presently, and since 2000, CEO and Technology
Manager, TerraTherm, Inc., performing in-situ thermal cleanup of
hazardous waste sites nationwide. (978)343-0300. 356-B Broad St.,
Fitchburg, MA 01420. e-mail: rbaker@terratherm.com
Gail M. Berardino-Lang*
BS Agronomy, MS candidate Molecular & Cell Biology,
University of Connecticut. Research in effects of heavy metals on
soil microorganisms, molecular evolution of soil microbes and
their effect on soil chemistry & fertility. Since 1997, farm
inspector, Northeast Organic Farm Association. Phone: 860-487-1887,
Gogarten Lab, UConn, Dept. of Molecular & Cell Biology, Life
Sciences Bldg., 75 N. Eagleville Rd., U-Box 3044, Storrs, CT
06269.
Marc B. Beroz Private Consultant
BS Plant and Soil Science, University of Massachusetts. ARCPACS
CPSS/SC #2036. Twelve years soil survey experience with USDA-NRCS
and USDI, Bureau of Land Management in Utah, Wyoming, and
Connecticut. Presently, Consulting Soil Scientist, MB Soil
Mapping. Phone: 860-349-3334. 102 Creamery Road, Durham, CT 06422.
e-mail: kfiske@eros.com
James R. Boyd, Jr.* State Employee
BS and MS Natural Resources Science, University of Rhode Island.
Five years Environmental Scientist, RI Coastal Resources
Management Council. Presently, and since 1997, District
Coordinator for the State of Vermont Environmental Board
administering land-use regulations for the Act 250 Program. Phone:
802-879-5662. District #4 Environmental
Commission, 111 West Street, Essex Junction, VT 05452. e-mail: james.boyd@anr.state.vt.us
Martin F. Brogie* - Private Consultant
BS Natural Resources Management, University of Connecticut. CT
LEP. Experience includes wetland boundary delineation, value
assessments, and mitigation recommendations for site development
projects. Currently Principal Environmental Scientist at
Pinecrest Environmental Services, LLC, specializing in wetlands
consulting, hazardous waste investigations and building
demolition/renovation surveys. Phone: 860-423-7127. 28 South St.
Ext., Willimantic, CT 06226. e-mail: Pinecrest@snet.net
Richard W. Canavan - Consulting Firm Employee
BA Botany, Connecticut College, MS Soil Science, Cornell
University. Previous experience includes a Connecticut lake water
quality survey, and laboratory soil chemical analyses. Presently,
and since 1998, Environmental Scientist, Vanasse Hangen Brustlin,
Inc. specializing in wetlands mapping and permit applications.
Phone 617-924-1770. 101 Walnut Street, P.O. Box 9151, Watertown,
MA 02471
Roger J. Case Private Consultant
BS Agronomy Soil Classification, Cornell University. ARCPACS CPSS
and CPSC #03248. Twenty-three years soil survey experience with
USDA-NRCS. President, Diversified Soil Services, Ltd.; Associate
Soil Scientist, Evans Associates, New Haven, CT; Staff Soil
Scientist, LA Group, PC, Saratoga Springs, NY. Soil mapping,
field investigations, wetland delineations, and site assessments.
Phone: 518-851-6300. P.O. Box 489, Claverack, NY 12513. e-mail: cptdirt@valstar.net
Martina A. Castanho Private Consultant
BS Natural Resources, University of Rhode Island. Connecticut LEP
Five years as Soil Conservationist and Soil Scientist, USDA-NRCS.
Three years Environmental Scientist with US EPA. Available for
soil investigations, wetland delineations, environmental
assessments, soil and water sampling, contaminated site
remediation, and permeability testing. Phone: 860-739-6691. Soil
& Environmental Services, Inc., 61 Plants Dam Rd., East Lyme,
CT 06333. e-mail: soilenvl@aol.com
Christopher J. Chace* - Private Consultant
BS Natural Resource Development, University of Rhode Island. Four
years experience as an Environmental Health and Safety Officer
for environmental remediation companies at hazardous waste
projects in the New England area. Phone: 508-541-6275. 7
Blueberry Lane, Franklin, MA 02038.
Ian Cole* - Private Consultant
BS Environmental Science and Management, University of Rhode
Island. 10 months with CME Associates, Inc. Consulting Engineers
and Environmental Planners as a Natural Resource Specialist.
Presently, specializing in wetland delineations, soil evaluations,
and environmental planning. Phone: 860-928-7848, 29 Crabtree Lane,
Suite 200, PO Box 149, Woodstock CT 06281. e-mail: icole@cmeengineering.com
David O. Cook* - Private Consultant
BA Hamilton College; PhD Geology, University of Southern
California. Special courses in Soil Science, University of
Connecticut and University of New Hampshire. Nineteen years
experience with Raytheon Company Environmental Services,
including management of the operation from 1981 to 1988.
Presently President, Geoscience Technical Services, Inc.,
conducting geologic, groundwater, soils, and environmental
studies. Phone: 860-434-3144. P.O. Box 1036, Old Lyme, CT 06371.
Douglas E. Cooper Private Consultant
BS Geology and MS Agronomy, University of Connecticut. Twenty-three
years experience in wastewater treatment, subsurface sewage
disposal and wetlands management. Presently, Principal Earth
Scientist, Cooper Environmental Services specializing in wetland
delineation and mitigation, subsurface sewage disposal, site
assessment, and soil evaluation. Phone: 508-627-9586. R.R.#1, Box
306, Edgartown, MA 02539. e-mail: coopenv@capecod.net
James R. Cowen* - Private Consultant
BA Biology, University of California at San Diego; MA Landscape
Design, Conway School of Landscape Design (MA); graduate studies
in soil science, University of Massachusetts. Since 1995,
botanical surveys, Army Corp wetland delineation, and wetland/native
plant design. Since May 1999, wetland delineation and soil
mapping. Phone: 860-535-0625. 138 Mystic Road, North Stonington,
CT 06359. e-mail: JCowen@snet.net
Mary Jane Dapkus* State Employee
BA Biology, Specializing in Environmental Science; MS Soil
Science and Hydrology, University of Connecticut. Presently, and
since 1992, Senior Environmental Analyst/Hydrogeologist,
Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection specializing
in ground water flow modeling, groundwater-surface water
interactions and site remediation. Phone: 860-424-3865. DEP PERD,
79 Elm Street, Hartford, CT 06106. e-mail: maryjane.dapkus@po.state.ct.us
Gillian T. Davies* Private Consultant
BA Psychology, Williams College; MES Ecosystem Ecology, Yale
School of Forestry & Environmental Studies; completed New
England Regional Soil Science Certificate Program. Formerly
Ecologist, Jason M. Cortell and Associates, Inc. Presently,
Wetlands Ecologist/Soil Scientist, Redwing Environmental
Consulting, specializing in wetland delineations, functions,
values and impact analysis, mitigation planning, permit
applications and environmental education. Phone: 978-897-6687. 95
Lowell Drive, Stow, MA 01775. e-mail: gdavies@ma.ultranet.com
Andrew H. Davis* - State Employee
BS Natural Resources, University of Rhode Island. Special courses
in Soil Science, University of Connecticut. Presently, and since
1994, Transportation Planner with Connecticut Department of
Transportation, Transit Planning Unit. Phone: 860-594-2141. 2800
Berlin Turnpike, Newington, CT 06131-7546. e-mail: adavis12@snet.net
Paul G. Davis* Consulting Firm Employee
PhD Biological Sciences, University of Rhode Island. Special
courses in Soil Science, University of Massachusetts. Twelve
years experience as Wetlands Scientist. Four years Advisor to US
Congress and NOAA. Six years Research Scientist on aquatic
pollution. Presently, Associate and Senior Environmental
Scientist, Baystate Environmental Consultants, Inc., specializing
in wetland delineation, assessment, mitigation, and permit
applications. Phone: 413-525-3822. 296 North Main Street, East
Longmeadow, MA 01028. e-mail: pdavis@b-e-c.com
Rosemary Decie* Municipal Employee
BS Environmental Geography. Certified Environmental Health
Technician. Currently, Environmental Planner for the City of
Gloucester. Experience includes: soil evaluation, percolation
testing, wetland delineation, hydric soil assessment, GIS, septic
systems. Phone: 978-281-9781. 163 Bridge Street, Salisbury MA
01952.
Kenneth A. Deshais - Consulting Firm Employee
BS Wildlife Management, BS Environmental Science, and MS Soil
Science, University of Massachusetts. ARCPACS CPSSc #15285.
Presently, and since 1994, Environmental Scientist, Rizzo
Associates, Inc. Responsible for soil and wetland investigations,
wetland replication/restoration design, erosion control
specifications, wildlife habitat evaluations, and environmental
impact analysis and permitting. Phone: 508-651-3401. 235 West
Central Street, Natick, MA 01760-3755. e-mail: kdeshais@rizzo.com
Matthew L. Devlin* Consulting Firm Employee
BS Resource Development-Environmental Management, University of
Rhode Island. Three years experience in wetland delineation,
classification, replication, hydric soil evaluation and
interpretation. Presently, Wetland Scientist with Beals and
Thomas, Inc., Southborough, MA. Phone: (508) 366-0560
Colin P. Duncan - Consulting Firm Employee
BS Plant and Soil Sciences, University of Massachusetts; MS
Natural Resources Science, University of Rhode Island. CPSS #3344.
Fifteen years consulting experience as soil and wetland scientist
in New England and Northeast. Presently, Senior Soil and Wetland
Scientist / Project Manager, Epsilon Associates, Inc.,
specializing in permitting, EIR/EIS preparation, impact analysis,
freshwater and coastal wetland restoration projects, hydric soil
and wetland delineation, wildlife habitat assessment, wetland
function and value assessment. Phone: 978-897-7100. 150 Main St.,
PO Box 700, Maynard, MA 01754. e-mail: cduncan@epsilonassociates.com
Stanley F. Dynia Engineering Firm Employee
BS and Graduate Studies University of Connecticut. CT LEP.
Presently, Senior Project Manager, GZA GeoEnvironmental, Inc.,
Site Development Group providing civil, geotechnical, and
environmental engineering services. Specializing in assessments,
permitting, and mitigation of wetlands and water resources and
conducting investigations of contaminated properties. Phone: 860-875-7655.
27 Naek Road, Vernon, CT 06066. e-mail: sdynia@gza.com
Marjorie Faber Federal Employee
BS Soil Science, Cornell University. ARCPACS CPSS/SC #3076.
Twenty years soil survey with USDA-NRCS in New York and
Connecticut. Two years District Conservationist with USDA-NRCS in
Kingston, NY and two years Soil Scientist with Columbia County (NY)
SWCD. Presently, and since 1992, Assistant State Soil Scientist,
USDA-NRCS. Phone: 860-688-7725. 627 River Street, Windsor, CT
06095. e-mail: margie.faber@ct.usda.gov
Jay J. Fain* - Private Consultant
AAS Ecology and Environmental Technology, Paul Smiths College; BS
Wildlife Ecology and MS Candidate Forest and Plant Ecology,
Cornell University. Ten years experience mapping soils and
delineating wetlands with consulting firm and as a private
consultant. Presently, Environmental Consultant, Jay Fain &
Associates. Phone: 203-254-3156. 75 Old Post Road, Southport, CT
06490.
Kevin Fetzer* Private Consultant
BS Resource Development and MS Natural Resources-Soil Science,
University of Rhode Island. ISDS inspector (RI); Licensed ISDS
installer (RIDEM-L1257); Class I ISDS Designer (D1016); and Class
IV Soil Evaluator (D4029). Thirteen years experience in wetland
delineation, restoration and permitting (RI, MA). Presently, and
since 1989, Principal Wetland Specialist, Ecotones, Inc.,
specializing in soil investigation for on-site sewage disposal (RI),
wetland delineation, evaluation, restoration and mitigation (RI,
MA, CT). Phone: 401-294-3800. 50 Sylvan Drive, East Greenwich, RI
02818. e-mail: kfetz@efortress.com
Maureen E. Fitzgerald* - Municipal Employee
BS Botany, University of Vermont; MS Plant Ecology, University of
Connecticut; Special courses in Soil Science, Universities of
Connecticut and Massachusetts. Graduate research on northeastern
peatlands. Ten years consulting ecologist in Pennsylvania and
Connecticut. Presently, and since 1996, Environmental Planner,
Town of Waterford. Phone: 860-442-0553. 15 Rope Ferry Road,
Waterford, CT 06385.
Peter C. Fletcher Private Consultant
BS Miami University (OH); MS Soil Science, University of
Massachusetts. Thirty years field experience soil scientist USDA-NRCS.
Authored published soil surveys. College instructor: soil science
University of Massachusetts-Amherst and Bridgewater State College.
Presenter soil workshops. Private consultant specializing in land
use interpretations and site assessment. Phone: 508-697-9344. 455
Summer Street, Bridgewater, MA 02324. e-mail: pfdigsoil@aol.com
Donald J. Fortunato Private Consultant
BS Environmental Science, Stockton State College; Graduate study/Soil
Science, Rutgers University. CT LEP Nine years Soil
Conservationist, USDA-NRCS. Fifteen years Soil Scientist.
Available for soil investigations, wetland delineations,
environmental assessments, soil and water sampling, contaminated
site remediation, and soil permeability testing. Phone: 860-739-6691.
Soil & Environmental Services, Inc., 61 Plants Dam Rd, East
Lyme, CT 06333. e-mail: soilenvl@aol.com
Denise M. Frappier* State Employee
BS Plant and Soil Sciences, University of Massachusetts. Thirty
months soil survey with USDA-NRCS in Massachusetts. Eighteen
months Conservation District Soil Specialist in New Hampshire.
Presently, and since 1986, Environmentalist, New Hampshire
Coastal Program, performing on-site soil evaluations, reviews,
and studies. Phone: 603-539-7165. P.O. Box 606, Center Ossipee,
NH 03814-0606.
Mark W. Friend* - Private consultant
BS Civil Engineering, University of Maine; Soil Science courses,
University of Connecticut. Fifteen years in land development,
site engineering and soil evaluation for on-site septic treatment.
Experience in soil site and wetlands mapping, soil descriptions,
and erosion and sedimentation design and inspections. Presently,
Principal, Megson and Heagle Engineers and Land Surveyors. Phone:
860-659-0587. 81 Rankin Road, Glastonbury, CT 06033. e-mail: mwfc@megsonandheagle.com
Deborah A. Frigon* Federal Employee
BS Agronomy/Soils, and MS Soils/GIS, University of Connecticut.
ARCPACS APSS/SC. Three years experience as an Environmental
Analyst. Eighteen months Soil Conservationist with USDA-NRCS in
Florida. Presently, Soil Scientist with USDA-NRCS in Connecticut.
Phone: 860-8871-4042. 344 Merrow Road, Tolland, CT 06084. e-mail:
debbie.frigon@ct.usda.gov
Mallory N. Gilbert Private Consultant
BS Forestry and MS Agronomy/Soils, University of Connecticut.
ARCPACS CPSSc #3238, CPESC #423. Prov. Wetland Delineator by ACOE,
Certified Professional Wetlands Scientist (PWS). Twenty-seven
years natural resources management/soils experience. Former
Extension Agent and USDA-NRCS District Conservationist. Since
1985, Principal, M.N. Gilbert Environmental, specializing in
soils, wetland science, and natural resources management
consulting. Phone: 412-767-5852. 206 Scarborough Drive, Cheswick,
PA 15024. e-mail: mngilenv@aol.com
Robert M. Gilmore* State Employee
BS Natural Resources, University of Rhode Island; MS Wildlife
Management, Frostburg State College (MD). Special courses in Soil
Science, University of Massachusetts. Fourteen years experience
in wetlands delineation, classification, assessment of functional
values, impact analysis, mitigation/compensation, and wildlife
habitat evaluation. Presently, Supervising Environmental Analyst,
Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection, Inland Water
Resources Division. Phone: 860-424-3866. 79 Elm Street, Hartford,
CT 06106. e-mail: robert.gilmore@po.state.ct.us
Brian E. Golembiewski* State Employee
BS Biological Sciences, University of Connecticut; Special
courses in Soil Science, Universities of Connecticut and
Massachusetts. Experience as Town Wetland Enforcement Officer and
as E&S Control/Wetlands Technician for SWCD. Presently, and
since 1990, Environmental Analyst, Inland Water Resources
Division, CT Department of Environmental Protection currently
assigned to the enforcement section. Phone: 860-424-3867. 79 Elm
Street, Hartford, CT 06106.
Walter N. Gonick Society Member
BS Soil Science, Rutgers University; MS Soil Bacteriology,
Colorado State University. Thirty years professional soil survey
experience in Connecticut. Soil Scientist, Field Soil Specialist
(retired), USDA-NRCS. Nine years Private Consultant. Presently
Society Member. Phone: 203-269-1138. 150 Ridgeland Circle,
Wallingford, CT 06492.
David S. Gorden* Consulting Firm Employee
BS Resource Development, University of Rhode Island; MS Plant/Soil
Sciences, University of Massachusetts. Nine years Professional
Soil Scientist (CPSSc #4332). Eight years National Priority List/
Superfund hazardous waste site management experience. Presently,
Environmental Engineer, URS, specializing in geotechnical support
of highway design projects and environmental support of
commercial site audits. Phone: 617-542-4244. 38 Chauncy St.
Boston, MA 02111. e-mail: davidsg333@excite.com
James P. Gove Private Consultant
BS and MS Plant Science, University of New Hampshire. ARCPACS
CPSC #02507. Certified Soil Scientist NH #004. Certified Wetland
Scientist NH #0051 Certified Professional in Erosion and
Sedimentation Control #2015. Post graduate courses in Soil and
Wetland Science. Two and one half years Conservation District
Soil Scientist. Eight years soil survey experience with USDA-NRCS
in New Hampshire. Co-author of Soil Survey of Rockingham County,
NH. Fourteen years Private Consultant. Presently, President, Gove
Environmental Services, Inc. Phone: 603-778-0644. P.O. Box 118,
Exeter, NH 03833-0118. e-mail: gove@nh.ultranet.com
Michael F. Gragnolati Private Consultant
BS Agronomy-Soils and MS Candidate-Soils, University of
Connecticut. Three years soil survey experience with State of
Massachusetts in cooperation with USDA-NRCS. Also, experience
with consulting firms in Connecticut and Massachusetts. Presently,
and since 1988, Consulting Soil Scientist available for wetland
delineation, functional assessments, and soil investigations.
Phone: 860-623-2588. 45 North Street, Windsor Locks, CT 06096. e-mail: mgragnolat@aol.com
David Hageman* - Consulting Firm Employee
BS Natural Resource Management and Engineering, University of
Connecticut. Presently, and since 1993, Senior Environmental
Planner, specializing in wetland delineation, functional
assessment and environmental permitting and documentation,
including NEPA, CEPA and MEPA compliance. Maguire Group, Inc.,
One Court St., New Britain, CT 06051. Phone: 860-224-9141. e-mail:
dhageman@maguiregroup.com
Patricia B. Hamann-Durrett* - Private Consultant
BS Biology/Geology, University of Rochester. Experience in soil
mapping, wetland delineation, and environmental investigations.
Presently, Environmental Consultant, Geosight, Inc. 35 Royal Lane,
Londonderry, NH. e-mail: pbhamann@geoinc.com
Chris G. Harriman* - Consulting Firm Employee
BS Geology and Geophysics, University of Connecticut; MS
Environmental Science, University of New Haven. Fourteen years
experience in soil identification, land use planning, wetland
determinations, detailed soil mapping, and determining soil
suitability for on-site sewage disposal. Presently, Senior
Environmental Geologist, Haley & Aldrich, Inc. Available for
on-site investigations and wetlands identification. Phone: 860-659-4248.
110 National Drive, Glastonbury, CT 06033. e-mail: cgh@hadleyaldrich.com
Michael D. Hass* - Consulting Firm Employee
BS Plant and Soil Sciences, University of Massachusetts.
Certified Soil Evaluator, Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Presently, Environmental Analyst and soil scientist with CME
Associates, Inc. in Woodstock, CT and Southbridge, MA.
Experienced in wetland delineation, soil evaluation, site plan
evaluation and advising conservation commissions. 1659 I St.,
Arcata, CA, e-mail: Mdh20@axe.humboldt.edu
Sean Hayden - Conservation District Employee
BS Natural Resource Management and Engineering, University of
Connecticut. Certified Professional in Sediment and Erosion
Control (CPESC). Six years experience in environmental consulting
performing natural resource surveys and site remediation
investigations. Three years with the U.S. Peace Corps stabilizing
fragile tropical soils and implementing reforestation projects.
Presently, assisting towns and residents of Litchfield County to
manage natural resources. Phone: 860-626-7222, Litchfield County
Soil and Water Conservation District, 1185 New Litchfield St,
Torrington, CT 06790. e-mail: lccd@snet.net
Sarah W. Heminway* - Private Consultant
BS Environmental Studies, Trinity College (Connecticut); MS
Candidate Plant and Soil Science, University of Connecticut.
Fourteen years experience conducting soil and groundwater
investigations. Presently, and since 1989, President, Geotoxi
Associates, Inc. Phone: 860-928-7343. P.O. Box 213, 26 Putnam
Road, Pomfret, CT 06258-0213.
Stanley G. Hill* - Consulting Engineer
BS Civil Engineering, University of Rhode Island, Soil Scientist
and professional engineer in Connecticut and Rhode Island,
experiences in land surveying (LSIT), areas of experience include:
design of subdivisions, site plans, roads, drainage systems,
sanitary sewer/septic and water systems, hazardous waste studies,
soil testing, ponds, erosion and sedimentation controls, wetlands
and structures (steel, wood and concrete; bridge design;
foundations and retaining walls). 12737 Michaels Landing Circle N,
Jacksonville, FL.
John Robert Hirschfeld State Employee
AAS, Forest Technology, New York State Ranger School, Wanakena;
BSF, Soils & Forest Ecology, Michigan Technological
University; MSc Forest, Plant & Soil Sciences, University of
Massachusetts. ARCPACS CPSSc #17622. Thirteen years combined
experience as Soil Conservationist (US EPA, Region 2); Research
Assistant (University of Massachusetts); Forester (USDA Forest
Service, Louisiana); and Environmental Analyst (Connecticut
Department of Environmental ProÜection). Presently, and since
1993, Environmental Analyst, Site Remediation Section, Bureau of
Water Management, Connecticut Department of Environmental
Protection. Phone: 860-424-3893. 79 Elm Street, Hartford, CT
06106. e-mail: john.hirschfeld@po.state.ct.us
Beth Hooker* - Graduate Student & Private Consultant
BS Chemistry, BA Asian Studies, Connecticut College; MS Soil
Science, University of Connecticut. Graduate student in the
Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at UConn, with
research in carbon sequestration in agricultural soils. Private
consultant with Baystate Environmental Consultants, specializing
in environmental impact assessments, wetlands mapping and
analysis, and permit applications. Phone: 413-467-2624. 10
Bittersweet Lane, Granby, MA 01033. e-mail: b_hooker@hotmail.com
John P. Ianni Private Consultant
AAS Forestry, Paul Smiths College; BS Agronomy and MS Soil
Science, University of Connecticut. Fourteen years experience in
wetland delineation, environmental analysis, and erosion and
sedimentation control. Registered as a Small Business Enterprise
and available for set-aside contracts. Presently, Principal Soil
Scientist, Highland Soils. Phone: 860-742-5868. P.O. Box 337,
Storrs, CT 06268. e-mail: brownclay@neca.com
Lewis W. Ilgen Society Member
BS and MS Biochemistry, Pennsylvania State University. ARCPACS
CPSS #01485. Thirty-three years professional soil survey
experience with USDA-NRCS in ten Eastern states. Twenty-nine
years as a Private Soils Consultant. Presently, doing limited
soil consulting. Phone: 413-567-8285. 101 Wenonah Road,
Longmeadow, MA 01106.
William A. Jackson* - Consulting Firm Employee
BS Geology, University of Rhode Island; Special courses in Soil
Science, University of Connecticut and University of New
Hampshire. Registered Sanitarian CT, Licensed Environmental
Professional CT, Presently, and since 1987, Scientist, Consulting
Environmental Engineers, Inc. conducting soil and ground water
investigations. Phone: 860-953-0023. 100 Shield Street, West
Hartford, CT 06110.
John Jacobi - Private Consultant
M.Ed. Health Education, Bridgewater State College: MS Soil
Science, University of Massachusetts. Seventeen years experience
in septic design and soil evaluation in Massachusetts. Presently,
and since 1983, Principal, Arcadia Associates, concentrating in
soil evaluation, septic design and wetland delineation. Currently
consulting to the towns of Manchester and Wenham as Health Agent.
Registered Sanitarian, Certified Health Officer and Environmental
Health Specialist. Phone 508-281-7791. 4 Atlantic Street,
Gloucester, MA 01930.
Marc Ernest Jacobs* - Private Consultant
BS Soil Science, University of New Hampshire. Advanced courses in
Soil and Wetland Sciences. Certified Soil Scientist NH #038.
Certified Wetland Scientist-NH #090. Certified Professional in
Erosion and Sediment Control (CPESC) #2017. Five years staff
consultant to Rockingham County (NH) Conservation District.
Presently, and since 1991, Senior Wetland Scientist, Wetlands
Preservation, Inc. Phone: 603-382-3435. 47 Newton Road, Plaistow,
NH 03865. e-mail: wetlandwpi@greennet.net
Steven R. Jacobs* - Private Consultant
BA Environmental Earth Science, Eastern Connecticut State
University; Special courses Plant & Soil Science. University
of Massachusetts. Presently, society member and private
consultant. Phone: 860-763-8216. P.O. Box 308, Somers, CT 06071.
Peter Jensen* - Private Consultant
BS Soil Science, University of New Hampshire. CPESC (#1099) since
1995 and certified forester in Connecticut since 1996. Twenty-three
years experience designing and building recreation trails
throughout the Northeast. Established Openspace Management in
1988 to offer soil-based planning and stewardship services to
public, private and non-profit land owners. Phone: 413-528-0910.
P.O. Box 316, Great Barrington, MA 01230.
Anthony W. Johnson, III* - Public Utility Employee
BS Agronomy, University of Connecticut. Ten years soil and
wetland vegetation identification. Presently, Senior Scientist-System
Forestry, Northeast Utilities, performing industrial and right-of-way
vegetation management research and methods of development. Phone:
860-665-6163. 272 Lincoln Street, Berlin, CT 06037. e-mail: johnsaw@nu.com
Kathleen M. Johnson* - Federal Employee
BS Agronomy, University of Connecticut, MS Agronomy/Soils,
Cornell University. Twenty years as a Soil Conservationist in
Connecticut. Presently, Project Coordinator for the Housatonic
Basin, USDA-NRCS. Phone: 860-626-8258. 1185 New Litchfield Street,
Torrington, CT 06790. e-mail: kathleen.johnson@ct.usda.gov
William L. Kenny* - Consulting Firm Employee
BS Landscape Design, University of Connecticut; MES Environmental
Studies, Yale School of Forestry and Environmental Studies.
Special courses in Soil Science, University of Massachusetts.
Registered Landscape Architect, State of Connecticut. Seventeen
years experience in natural resource management and land use
planning. Presently, Senior Project Manager, Triton Environmental,
Inc. Available for wetland delineations, evaluations, mitigation
designs, E&SC plans and other land use planning services. 101
Whitney Avenue, New Haven, CT 06510. e-mail: wkenny@tritonenvironmental.com
Michael S. Klein* - Private Consultant
BA Biology, University of Connecticut; MS Marine Environmental
Studies, State University of New York. Special courses in Soil
Science, Universities of Connecticut and Massachusetts. Twenty-two
years in wetland biology, functional evaluations, and mitigation
design. Presently, and since 1983, Principal, Environmental
Planning Services specializing in wetland delineation, impact
assessment, and mitigation planning. Phone: 860-236-1578. 89
Belknap Road, West Hartford, CT 06117.
Kipen J. Kolesinskas Federal Employee
BS Soil Science, Cornell University. Special graduate courses
Texas A&M University. Twenty years professional soil survey
experience with USDA-NRCS in New York and Connecticut. Presently,
State Soil Scientist, USDA-NRCS, for Connecticut and Rhode Island.
Phone: 860-871-4047. 344 Merrow Road, Tolland, CT 06084. e-mail: kip.kolesinskas@ct.usda.gov
Burton R. Laux Private Consultant
BS Soil Science, University of Maryland. Twenty-nine years soil
survey with USDA-NRCS. Eighteen years Soil Consultant in wetland
mapping and site evaluation. Ground penetrating radar for
subsurface evaluation, split spoon soil sampling, and groundwater
monitoring. Anywhere in U.S. and Canada. Phone: 845-424-3107.
Laux Environmental Associates, P.O. Box 264, Garrison, NY 10524.
e-mail: blaux@bestweb.net
Michael E. Leach* - Consulting Firm Employee
AS Civil Engineering, University of Lowell (MA); BS Soil Science,
University of New Hampshire. Ten years Soil Scientist/Septic
System Designer with private consulting firm. Presently, Soil
Scientist, Eric C. Mitchell Associates. Phone: 603-627-1181. P.O.
Box 298, 46 South River Road, Bedford, NH 03102.
Elizabeth H. Leidhold - Municipal Employee
BS Renewable Natural Resources, University of Connecticut.
Presently, Conservation Officer, Town of Dartmouth, MA.
Specializing in delineating wetlands, verifying wetland
delineations and providing information on Massachusetts wetlands
regulations. Wetland Consultant since 1987 in Southeastern
Massachusetts. Environmental Consultant in Connecticut from 1982
through 1987. Phone: 508-999-0722 or 508-758-9089. 7 Driscoll
Lane, Mattapoisett, MA 02739. e-mail: Lizleid@aol.com
Scott LeRoy* Municipal Employee
BS Environmental Science State University of New York College of
Environmental Science and Forestry; MS New York Medical College;
University of Massachusetts Soils Certificate & Wetlands ID.
Presently, Senior Inspector for City of Danbury, CT DOH: Wetlands,
E&S, Planning, Sampling, Public Hearings, Septic, Wells,
Hazmat; Environmental Hygienist Greenwich DOH. Phone: 845-297-1909,
2434 Route 9D, Wappinger Falls, NY 12590.
David L. Lindbo University Employee
BS Environmental Conservation, MS Soil Science, University of New
Hampshire; MS Glacial Geology and PhD Soil Science, University of
Massachusetts. Presently, and since 1995, Assistant Professor
Soil Science Dept. North Carolina State University specializing
in soils/septic system, hydric soils, non-agricultural landuse.
15 years experience in soil/landuse/geomorphology investigations.
Phone: 252-793-4428, ext. 166. Vernon James Center, NCSU-Soil
Science Dept., 207 Research Station Rd., Plymouth, NC 27962. e-mail:
david_lindbo@ncsu.edu
Garland H. Lipscomb Society Member
BS Virginia State University. Special graduate courses, Iowa
State University. ARCPACS CPSS and CPSS/SS #431. Twenty nine
years soil survey with USDA-NRCS. Two years Soil Scientist with
USDI, Bureau of Reclamation. State Soil Scientist (retired), USDA-NRCS.
1805 Eastfield Road, Harrisburg, PA 17112-1439.
Robin M. Little - Private Consultant
BS Agronomy, Virginia Tech. Five years experience with Virginia
Department of Health, primarily with soil suitability for OSWDS.
Five years experience with North Carolina Department of
Transportation, specializing in wetland mitigation. Two years as
consultant, specializing in wetland delineation, permitting and
mitigation, soil interpretation and NEPA documentation. The Louis
Berger Group, Inc. 1513 Walnut Street, Cary, NC 27511. Phone: 919-467-3885.
Peter T. Lockwood Private Consultant
BS Environmental Management, University of Rhode Island; MAT
Secondary Science Education (Biology), Rhode Island College. Ten
years experience as consulting Environmental Scientist, previous
professional experience in agriculture, timber harvesting, and
arboriculture. Expertise in field botany and identification of
hydric soils for wetland delineation. Presently, Associate and
Senior Environmental Scientist, Mason & Associates, Inc.
Phone: 401-647-3835. 771 Plainfield Pike, North Scituate, RI
02857. e-mail: swamper808@cs.com
George T. Logan* - Private Consultant
BS and MS Natural Resources, University of Rhode Island. Special
courses in Soil Science University of Connecticut. Eleven years
in soil science, wetland ecology and wildlife biology. Presently,
and since 1996, Principal, Rema Ecological Services, LLC,
specializing in wetland delineation, natural resources management,
environmental planning and permitting, and ecological restoration
and habitat mitigation. Phone: 860-649-7362. 19 Foster Street,
Manchester, CT 06040.
Philip M. London* - Consulting Firm Employee
BS Soil and Water Resources, University of Rhode Island. One year
experience as Research Technician in Soil Science at URI. Eight
years experience in wetland delineation, soil mapping, profile
description and environmental permitting. Presently, Senior Soil/Environmental
Scientist with ENSR International on energy and site development
projects. Phone: 860-429-5323. PO Box 506, Willington, CT 06279-0506.
e-mail: Plondon@ENSR.com
Matthew W. Long* - Consulting Firm Employee
BS Watershed Management, Colorado State University and graduate
courses wetland sciences, University of Massachusetts. Ten years
experience in hydric soils identification and survey, land use
planning, ecological studies, wetland restoration and replication
and environmental permitting. Presently, Manager Environmental
Sciences and Permitting Division, Coler and Colantonio, Inc.
Phone: 617-982-5400. 101 Accord Park Drive, Norwell, MA 02061-1685.
Steven P. Long* - Private Consultant
BS Forest Resources, University of New Hampshire; MS Soil Physics,
Texas A&M University. Nineteen years consulting experience in
ecological risk assessment, contaminated site and geotechnical
investigations, wetland evaluations, and resource inventory.
Currently Environmental Scientist, CH2M Hill. Phone: 916-920-0300.
24-85 Natomas Park Drive, Suite 600, Sacramento, CA 95833-2937. e-mail:
slong@ch2m.com
George W. Loomis University Employee
BS Natural Resources, Soil Science and MS Soil Science, Resource
Chemistry, University of Rhode Island. ARCPACS CPSS #2899.
Consulting experience in soil investigations and mapping,
wastewater management, and site evaluations. Eighteen years
research and teaching in Soil Science. Presently, and since 1983,
Research Soil Scientist, Natural Resources Science, University.
of Rhode Island. Phone: 401-874-4558. Woodward Hall, Kingston, RI
02881. e-mail: gloomis@uri.edu
David H. Lord* - Private Consultant
BS Natural Environmental Systems, MS Soil Science, Northern
Illinois University. Eight years professional Soil
Conservationist with USDA-NRCS. Presently, and since 1987,
Principal Soil Scientist, Soil Resource Consultants, specializing
in soil and wetland investigations and evaluation studies,
environmental planning, and soil erosion and sediment control
planning. Phone: 203-634-3389. P.O. Box 752, Meriden, CT 06450.
Maureen W. Lowry Private Consultant
BS Natural Resources Soil Science, MS Plant and Soil Science,
University of Rhode Island. ARCPACS CPSS #2522. Qualified Soil
Scientist New Hampshire. Three years experience compiling soil
maps for publication. Two years soil survey with State of
Massachusetts in cooperation with USDA-NRCS. Presently, Soil
Scientist, ENSR, Inc., available for wetland delineation and soil
investigations. Phone: 860-429-5323. 11 Phelps Way, Willington,
CT 06379. e-mail: dlowry@ENSR.com
Harvey D. Luce University Employee
BS Agronomy, University of Kentucky; MS Soil Morphology and
Genesis, Iowa State University; PhD Agronomy, Virginia
Polytechnic Institute. Three years professional soil survey
experience in Kentucky, Iowa, and Florida. Research in soil
survey interpretations, soil suitability for septic tanks, and
characterization and management of organic soils. Presently,
Assistant Professor, Agronomy. Phone: 860-486-0162. Plant Science
Department, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT 06269. e-mail:
hluce@canr.uconn.edu
John M. Madeiros* - Consulting Firm Employee
BS Resource Development, University of Rhode Island. Presently,
and since 1997, surveyor with Land Planning, Inc., Bellingham, MA
performing wetland delineations, percolation testing and
surveying. Two years experience with the Natural Resources
Science Department at URI as a research assistant. Available for
wetland delineations in MA, Northern RI, & Northern CT. Phone:
508-248-4901. 123 A. F. Putnam Road, Charlton, MA 01507.
Christopher S. Majewski - Private Consultant
BS Natural Resource Sciences, Graduate Studies Environmental
& Soil Science. Over ten years State and Municipal Regulatory
experience. Licensed Registered Sanitarian. Soil & wetland
mapping, water quality analysis & management, environmental
impact assessment & mitigation planning. Phone: 203-746-5286.
20 Shortwoods Road, New Fairfield, CT 06812.
George T. Malia, Jr.* - Private Consultant
BS Natural Resources Conservation, University of Connecticut.
Licensed and certified real estate appraiser (CT, MA and NY) for
First Pioneer Farm Credit, ACA. Fourteen years experience in
wetlands mapping, property analysis and evaluations in western
Connecticut. Available for wetlands mapping and land use
consulting. Phone: 860-491-3361. 636 Beach Street, Goshen, CT
06756.
Christopher P. Malik State Employee
BS Geology & Geophysics, University of Connecticut. Presently,
Connecticut Department of Environmental ProÜection Watershed
Coordinator for Western Coastal Basin. Responsible for planning
and administration of watershed and river restoration programs
and grants. Ten years experience as a Transportation Planner at
the Connecticut Department of Transportation providing wetland
delineations, wetland mitigation design, construction oversight
and monitoring, ecological assessments, permit applications and
NEPA documents. Phone: 860-424-3959. 79 Elm Street, Hartford, CT
06106. e-mail: christopher.malik@po.state.ct.us
Kathleen P. Mangan* Private Consultant
BS Natural Resources, University of Rhode Island. RI Registered
Wetland Scientist. RIDEM Class IV Soil Evaluator, License #D4025.
Twelve years experience in environmental consulting. Presently,
Principal Soil and Wetland Scientist, Wetland Systems Analysis,
Inc., specializing in wetland delineation, soil morphological
evaluation, biological assessment, impact analysis and permitting,
wildlife surveys and habitat analysis. Phone: 401-792-1030. P.O.
Box 531, W. Kingston, RI 02892. e-mail: kpmangan13@msn.com
Daniel Sean Martin* - Public Utility Employee
BS Renewable Natural Resources, University of Connecticut;
completed New England Regional Soil Science Certificate Program.
Short experience as Soil Conservationist with USDA-NRCS in
Connecticut and South Carolina. Since 1986, employed by Northeast
Utilities, as Land Planning Technician, Associate Scientist-System
Forestry, and presently, Regional Environmental Coordinator.
Phone: 413-787-9025. 174 Brush Hill Avenue, West Springfield, MA
01090.
Astrid del C. Martinez* Federal Employee
BS Agronomy and Soil, University of Puerto Rico Mayaguez Campus.
Presently, and since 1997, Soil Scientist, USDA-NRCS, Franklin
County Massachusetts. Phone: 413-773-3338. 55 Federal Street,
Room 290, Greenfield, MA 01301.
Janet C. McAllister* - Municipal Employee
BS Agronomy, Pennsylvania State University. Registered Sanitarian
since 1996. Eight years experience at agricultural research and
production facilities in Pennsylvania and Iowa, one year with
USDA-NRCS in Iowa. Five years in private consulting in
Connecticut performing environmental site assessments and soil
and groundwater investigations. Presently, with Eastern Highlands
Health District, 222 Bolton Center Rd., Bolton, CT. Phone: 860-649-8066
ext 108
Joseph McCue* - Consulting Firm Employee
BS Soil and Water Resources, University of Rhode Island. Four
years experience as Wetland Biologist for two consulting firms.
Presently, Wetland Biologist for Natural Resource Services, Inc.,
specializing in wetland delineations, soil mapping, wildlife
habitat analysis, and permit applications. Phone: 401-568-7390. P.O.
Box 311, Harrisville, RI 02830.
Letember McDowell Private Consultant
BS Agricultural Education, North Carolina A&T; MS Soil
Science, Michigan State University. ARCPACS CPSS. Thirty years
soil survey experience. Soil Scientist, Soil Resource Specialist
(retired), USDA-NRCS. Five years Horticulture Instructor and
Practitioner at a New York correctional facility. Presently,
Private Consultant specializing in natural resource assessments.
Phone: 315-788-0972. 16269 NYS Route #3, Watertown, NY 13601. e-mail:
ltd482@imcnet.net
John J. McLaughlin, III* - Municipal Employee
BS Soil Science, University of Rhode Island. Background and
training in forestry and wildlife management. Presently, Fire
Fighter. Phone: 401-586-2246. 191 Chestnut Oak Road, Chepachet,
RI 02814.
James M. McManus Private Consultant
BS Agronomy Soil Science and MS Plant and Soil Science,
University of Connecticut. ARCPACS CPSS #15226. Ten years
experience in soil and wetland consulting. Presently, and since
2000, Principal Soil Scientist, JMM Wetland Consulting Services
LLC, specializing in wetland and hydric soil delineations; soil
mapping; state, local and federal permitting; erosion and
sediment control monitoring; and wetland surveys utilizing Global
Positioning System (GPS). Phone: 860-644-9126. 345 Buckland Hills
Dr, #8321, Manchester, CT 06040
Ann B. McMenemy *- Private Consultant
BS Plant and Soil Sciences, University of Massachusetts. Fourteen
years experience as wetland scientist with private environmental
consulting firms in Massachusetts. Presently, and since 1999,
Senior Wetland Scientist and Environmental Discipline Leader,
Carter & Burgess, Inc. specializing in wetland delineation
and assessment, environmental permitting and mitigation design/monitoring.
Phone: 617-374-4414. 23 East St., Cambridge, MA 02141
Richard J. Meczywor* Land Broker & Developer
BA Economics, American International College. BS Biology,
Westfield State College. MS Plant and Soil Science, University of
Massachusetts. Soil Science Certificate, New England Regional
Program. Licensed Soil Evaluator. Registered Sanitarian (1992.)
Real Estate Broker (1977) specializing in land brokerage and
development. Phone: 413-848-2803. 56 N. Blandford Road, Blandford,
MA 01008. e-mail: 107756.3052@compuserve.com
Dexter P. Miller* - Federal Employee
BS Natural Resource Science, University of Rhode Island.
Certified Professional in Erosion and Sediment Control (CPESC #1237).
Presently, Resource Conservationist with USDA-NRCS in Rhode
Island. Twelve years experience in Wetland Biology, Soil Science
and Habitat Restoration. Five years municipal engineering
Department, three years wetland permitting biologist (RIDEM), and
four years as Resource Conservationist specializing in wetland
delineation, habitat restoration and stream assessment. Phone:
401-295-4919. 267 Wolf Rocks Road, Exeter, RI 02822. e-mail: dexter.miller@ri.usda.gov
Susan E. Moberg - Consulting Firm Employee
BS Soil and Water Resources, University of Rhode Island.
Presently, Environmental Scientist, Vanasse Hangen Brustlin, Inc.
specializing in wetland delineation, permit applications, and
wildlife habitat analysis. Phone: 401-272-8100. 530 Broadway,
Providence, RI 02909.
Henry T. Moeller Private Consultant
BS Soil Science, University of Wisconsin. Nine years professional
soil survey experience with USDA-NRCS in Connecticut, Wisconsin,
and Michigan. Twenty-six years experience as a Soils Consultant.
Presently, Principal Soil Scientist, Soils Consulting Service.
Available for on-site investigations, high intensity soil mapping,
public hearings, court appearances, and environmental impact
statements. Phone: 203-264-6977. 159 Hulls Hill Road, Southbury,
CT 06488.
Philip J. Morneault* - Federal Employee
BS Environmental Horticulture, University of Connecticut; MS
Plant and Soil Science, University of Rhode Island. Federal
employee with SCS, now NRCS, since 1975. Served various positions
including soil conservationist, district conservationist, public
affairs specialist, and natural resources manager. Presently,
Community Planner with the New England Interdisciplinary
Resources Technical Team, USDA-NRCS. Phone: 860-871-4028. 344
Merrow Road, Tolland, CT 06084 e-mail: Phil.morneault@ct.usda.gov
Timothy J. Motte* - State Employee
BA Biology and MS Natural Resources, University of Rhode Island.
Departmental Graduate Research Assistant. Presently, and since
1992, Senior Environmental Scientist, Rhode Island Coastal
Resources Management Council. Responsible for issuing development
project permits. Activities include inventorying coastal resource
features, assessing impacts of development proposals, and
determining needed buffers and setbacks. Phone: 401-783-3370.
Oliver Stedman Government Center, 4808 Tower Hill Road, Wakefield,
RI 02879. e-mail: t_motte@crmc.ri.state
Donald C. Parizek* - Federal Employee
BS Agriculture/Soil Science, University of Connecticut. Four
months engineering survey with USDA-NRCS. Three years Private
Consultant specializing in wetland identification and
delineations. Three month soil survey mapping detail in Puerto
Rico, project leader for the Soil Survey of Camp Santiago and
Fort Allen in southern Puerto Rico. Presently, and since 1992,
Soil Scientist, USDA-NRCS performing soil survey activities in
Connecticut. Phone: 860-688-7725. 627 River Street, Windsor, CT
06095. e-mail: Donald.parizek@ct.usda.gov
Brian M. Parks* - Private Consultant
BS Chemistry/Geology, Bridgewater State College. Special courses
in Soil Science, University of Massachusetts. Presently, and
since 1995, assisting with the USDA-NRCS Soil Survey for Plymouth
County, MA. Currently, professional Firefighter/EMT-I, East
Bridgewater Fire Department. Phone: 508-378-7206. 124 West Union
Street, E. Bridgewater, MA 02333. e-mail: BMP73@aol.com.
Edward M. Pawlak* - Private Consultant
BA Biology, State University College at Oswego; MS Silviculture,
State University of New York College of Environmental Science
& Forestry; Special courses in Soil Science, University of
Massachusetts. Ten years experience in wetland and aquatic
studies, natural resource inventories, and mitigation design and
monitoring. Currently, and since 1995, Principal, Connecticut
Ecosystems LLC, specializing in wetland delineation and
assessment, impact analysis, and mitigation projects. Phone: 860-561-8598.
38 Westland Avenue, West Hartford, CT 06107. e-mail: ecosys@connico.net
Thomas A. Peragallo Private Consultant
BS Soil Science, University of Rhode Island. Special graduate
courses, Texas A&M University. ARCPACS CPSS/SC #2148. Twenty-four
years experience, including twelve with USDA-NRCS. Presently, and
since 1988, Principal Soil Scientist, Northeast Land Consultants
and Peragallo Associates, specializing in wetland delineation,
high intensity soil mapping, site analysis, and sewage disposal
system design. Phone: 603-899-6502. PO Box 172, Rindge, NH 03461.
e-mail: peragallo@monad.net
Felix Perriello Private Consultant
BS Earth Science and MS Soil Science, University of Massachusetts.
Ten years experience in soil science and hazardous waste
management. Presently, and since 1999, President and
CEO of Global Biosciences, Inc. Phone: 508-643-7122. 91 George
Leven Dr, North Attleborough, MA 02760. e-mail: felix@biobutane.com
Jeffrey C. Peterson Consulting Firm Employee
BS Biology, University of Connecticut. Soil Science graduate
studies at University of Connecticut and University of
Massachusetts. ARCPACS CPSS, ACOE certified wetland delineation,
Baltimore District Training in soil survey techniques, Virginia
Polytechnic Institute and USDA-NRCS. National and international
soil survey experience. Twenty years experience in soil survey,
wetland delineation, and ecological studies. Presently, Senior
Soil Scientist, Vanasse Hangen Brustlin, Inc. Phone: 401-272-8100.
530 Broadway, Providence, RI 02909. e-mail: jpeterson@vhb.com
Dawn M. Pettinelli University Employee
BS Agricultural Production Soil Resources, Montana State
University, MS Forest Science, Oregon State University. Research
on nutrient cycling in forest ecosystems. Eight years experience,
University of Massachusetts Soil and Plant Tissue Testing
Laboratory. Presently, Manager, University of Connecticut, Soil
Testing Lab. Also responsible for outreach. Phone: 860-486-4274.
Plant Science Dept., Box U-102, Storrs, CT 06269.
Edward W. Pickering Consulting Firm Employee
BS Plant and Soil Science, University of Vermont; MS Soil Science
candidate, University of Massachusetts; MS Civil Engineering,
Tufts University; MBA(2001), Babson College. ARCPACS CPSSc #1266.
PE #38790. Twenty years experience in environmental field.
Currently, Senior Project Manager, Environmental Science Services,
Inc. 888 Worcester Pike (Rt. 9), Suite 240, Wellesley, MA 02482
Phone: 781-431-0500 x141. e-mail: epickering@essgroup.com
Deborah J. Picking* - University Employee
BS and MS Biology, East Stroudsburg University, PA. Doctoral
candidate in Soil Science, University of Massachusetts. Thirteen
years experience as a wetland scientist with consulting firms in
NJ and MA. Five years experience as a soil scientist with the
University of Massachusetts Soil Characterization Laboratory.
Presently, and since 1998, Undergraduate Program Director in
Department of Plant and Soil Sciences, University of Massacusetts-Amherst,
lecturing in soil science, wetland botany and ecology and
environmental science. Phone: 413-545-2249. Dept. Plant &
Soil Sciences, French Hall, UMass., Amherst, MA 01003. e-mail: dpicking@pssci.Umass.edu
Thomas W. Pietras Private Consultant
BS Forestry, University of West Virginia; MS Soil Science,
Natural Resource Conservation, University of Connecticut.
Presently, and since 1981, Soil and Wetland Scientist, Soil
Science & Environmental Services, performing wetland boundary
investigations, environmental assessments, site plan evaluations,
permit applications, public hearings, soil descriptions and
permeability testing for on-site sewage disposal. Phone: 203-272-7837.
545 Highland Avenue, Cheshire, CT 06410.
Judith D. Prill* - Private Consultant
BS Natural Resources Conservation, University of Connecticut; MPA
University of Hartford. Sixteen years experience in land
acquisition and management, site suitability determinations, and
environmental assessments with Conn. Department of Environmental
Protection. Presently, Environmental Analyst, Permit Ombudsmans
Office. Phone: 860-424-3003. 79 Elm Street, Hartford, CT 06106.
Joyce Raabe Private Consultant
AB Biology, Clark University; MS Plant and Soil Sciences,
University of Massachusetts. Nineteen years consulting experience
in wetlands determinations, on-site soil investigations, and
mapping. Presently, President, Hart Environmental Services, L.L.C.
Phone: 860-653-3582. P.O. Box 21, 1 Hartland Boulevard, East
Hartland, CT 06027. e-mail: j_raabe@juno.com
Cynthia M. Rabinowitz Private Consultant
BS Agronomy, University of Connecticut. Fourteen years experience
as Private Consultant in wetlands determinations and on-site
investigations. Five years County Extension Agent, in Connecticut.
Presently, Principal Soil Scientist, ConnSoil, available for
federal wetland boundary delineation and diversified soil and
land evaluations. Phone: 203-266-5595. P.O. Box 365, Bethlehem,
CT 06751. e-mail: connsoil@aol.com
Moosa M. Rafey* - Municipal Employee
BS Agricultural Economics, Kabul University, Afghanistan; MS Soil
Science, University of Connecticut. Three years research
experience in Agronomy/Soil nitrogen. Nine years experience in
land use management. Presently, Assistant Zoning and Wetland
Officer for Town of Watertown, CT. Phone: 860-945-5266. 51 Depot
Street, Suite 502, Watertown, CT 06795. e-mail: wpz@pcnet.com
Robert R. Raimo Private Consultant
BA Environmental Science, Northland College; BS Forest Soils,
Michigan Technological University. Nineteen years experience
mapping soil and wetlands and septic evaluation. Three years soil
survey in North Carolina and Nevada. Available for mapping,
delineation and permitting. Since 1988, Soil Scientist in charge
for Evaluation Group. Phone: 732-506-0101. 2610 Route 37 East,
Toms River, NJ 08754. e-mail: rrr@enviroeval.com
Terry D. Ramborger Private Consultant
BS Biology, BSF Forestry, and MS Forest Soils, University of
Washington. Licensed Wetland Scientist in New Hampshire. Two
years experience as Soil Scientist with USDA, NRCS in Utah. Four
years experience as Soil Scientist with Middlesex Conservation
District in Massachusetts. Twelve years consulting experience as
Wetland/Soil Scientist. Presently, and since 1989, Wetland/Soil
Scientist with Earth Tech. Phone: 978-371-4284. 300 Baker Ave.,
Suite 300 Concord, MA 01742. e-mail: tramborger@earthtech.com
C. Erwin Rice Private Consultant
BS Forest Management and intermittent graduate studies, New York
State College of Forestry, Syracuse; and special graduate courses
in Soil Science, Cornell University. ARCPACS CPSS. Twenty-five
years soil survey experience with USDA-NRCS. Soil Scientist, USDA-NRCS
(retired). Presently, and since 1979, Consulting Soil Scientist
performing a myriad of soil survey related activities. Phone: 315-673-1503.
4388 Kencrest Drive, Syracuse, NY 13215. e-mail: Riceeg@aol.com
Elizabeth A. Rogers* - Federal Employee
BS Natural Resource Development, University of Rhode Island.
Twenty-one years experience as a professional Soil
Conservationist with USDA-NRCS in Connecticut and Rhode Island.
Presently,Project Coordinator, USDA-NRCS for the Thames Basin in
Connecticut. Phone: 860-774-0224. 139 Wolf Den Road, Brooklyn, CT
06234. e-mail: Elizabeth.rogers@ct.usda.gov
William A. Root* - Private Consultant
BA Biology, University of Connecticut and MES Yale School of
Forestry. Former Environmental Director in Wilton, CT and
Wetlands Officer in New Milford, CT. Experienced environmental
professional and project manager. Specializing in: permitting,
compliance and enforcement issues; inland/coastal wetland
delineation and restoration, and environmental impact assessments.
Phone: 860-633-0223. 18 Center Road, Woodbridge CT 06525
Adam Rosenblatt* - Consulting Firm Employee
BS Soil and Water Resources and MS Natural Resource Science,
University of Rhode Island. Two years experience in wetland
delineation and GIS analysis. Presently, Environmental Scientist
specializing in wetland delineation and permit applications,
Vanasse Hangen Brustlin, Inc. Phone: 401-272-8100. 530 Broadway,
Providence, RI 02909. e-mail: arosenblatt@vhb.com
Daniel P. Rukakoski* Private Consultant
BS Renewable Natural Resources, University of Connecticut.
Presently, and since 1995, Project Scientist, TRC Environmental
Corp. specializing in soil and groundwater investigations,
wetland delineations, permit applications, and site assessments.
Phone: 860-298-6392. 5 Waterside Crossing, Windsor, CT 06095. e-mail:
drukakoski@trcsolutions.com
Robert C. Russo* - Private Consultant
BA Biology & Psychology, Wesleyan University; MES Forestry
and Environmental Science, Yale University; Soils Courses,
Continuing Education, University of Massachusetts. Presently,
Soil Scientist specializing in local and ACOE wetland delineation
and evaluation, permit preparation, water resource and hydrologic
assessment. Phone: 860-767-8425. 49 Lynn Road, Ivoryton CT 06442.
e-mail: rrusso@snet.net
Joseph P. Salvetti* - Consulting Firm Employee
BS Plant and Soil Science, University of Maine; MS Soil and Water
Science, University of Arizona. Fifteen years experience
conducting site remediation, soil and water contamination studies,
including hydrogeological investigations to determine the
presence of hazardous wastes, water quality investigations, and
site assessments. Presently, Senior Associate, ENSR. Phone: 508-888-3900.
95 State Road, Buzzards Bay, MA 02532.
Edward H. Sautter Society Member
BS and MS Agronomy and Soil Science, University of Nebraska.Special
graduate courses, Iowa State University and University of
Oklahoma. Thirty-seven years professional soil survey experience
in Montana, Nebraska, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, and Rhode Island.
State Soil Scientist (retired), USDA-NRCS. Presently, Honorary
Member, SSSSNE. Phone: 860-429-3902. 518 Chaffeeville Road,
Storrs, CT 06268.
Michael G. Schaefer - Consulting Firm Employee
BS Natural Resource Conservation, University of Connecticut. Six
years with USDA-NRCS as Soil Conservationist and RC&D
Coordinator. Seven years Principal, Enviro-Tech Consultants.
Presently, Director of Environmental Planning, CME Associates,
Inc. Phone: 860-928-7848. 8 Crabtree Lane, Woodstock, CT 06281. e-mail:
Mschaefer@CMEengineering.com
Peter S. Schauer Consulting Firm Employee
BS Forestry, University of New Hampshire; MS Soil Genesis and
Classification, University of Idaho. Ten years Research Associate
in Soil Science, University of Rhode Island. Presently, President
Schauer Environmental Consultants, L.L.C. Phone: 603-226-2544. 75
Woodhill-Hooksett Road, Bow, NH 03304-5500.
J. Eric Scherer* - Federal Employee
BS Agronomy, Virginia Polytechnic Institute; MPA, University of
Hartford. Twenty-five years federal service: Peace Corps (Belize,
A.A.), Soil Conservationist, Resource Conservationist, National
Plant Materials Center Manager, District Conservationist, and
Water Quality Coordinator with USDA-NRCS in VA, VT, RI, CT, MD
and NY. Presently, River Navigator on the Hudson River for the
American Heritage Rivers Initiative. Phone: 845-889-4100 x306.
American Heritage Rivers Program, P.O. Box 308, Staatsburg, NY
12580. e-mail: eric.scherer@ny.usda.gov
Megan Sheldon* Private Consultant
BS Agriculture Soil and Water Science, University of Arizona. Two
year volunteer for NRCS at Plant Materials Center, Tucson, AZ.
Three years experience designer and estate garden management,
installation, and maintenance. Science Aide for USGS 1997-1999.
Phone: 860-355-0324. 155 Upper Kent Hollow Road, Kent, CT 06757.
Roy A. Shook, Jr. Private Consultant
BS Soil Science and Agronomy, Pennsylvania State University.
Special graduate courses, Iowa State University. Twenty-four
years soil survey experience with USDA-NRCS in New Jersey, New
Hampshire, Connecticut, and Rhode Island. Presently, Consulting
Soil Scientist, Roy Shook Associates. Phone: 860-742-7283. 441
Geraldine Drive, Coventry, CT 06238.
Randall J. Shuey* - Consulting Firm Employee
AS State University of New York; BS Environmental Conservation
and special courses in Soil Science, University of New Hampshire.
ARCPACS CPSS #3277. Certified Soil Scientist-NH #074, ME #299.
Certified Wetland Scientist NH #085. CPESC #2016. Twelve years
experience as a Consulting Soil Scientist. Presently, Senior Soil
Scientist and Wetland Scientist, Gove Environmental Services, Inc.
Phone: 603-778-0644. P.O. Box 118, Exeter, NH 03833-0118. e-mail:
gove@nh.ultranet.com
Jeffrey S. Simmons* Private Consultant
BS Environmental Biology, Plymouth State College; MS Natural
Resources (Soil Science Option), University of New Hampshire. Ten
years experience as environmental scientist in public and private
sectors specializing in wetlands delineations and functional
assessments, soils mapping, mitigation design and monitoring,
permitting, erosion control, and preparation of NEPA documents.
Presently, Senior Scientist, Normandeau Associates, Inc. Phone:
207-846-3598. 251 Main Street, Yarmouth, ME 04096.
James S. Sipperly* - Municipal Employee
BS Geology, Eastern Connecticut State University. Special courses
in Soil Science, University of Connecticut. MPA, University of
Hartford. Four years, Geologist/Soil Scientist, Land Surveyor,
Towne Engineering, Inc. Six years Environmental Planner, Town of
Cheshire, CT. Presently, and since 1997, Deputy Director of
Planning, Conservation and Development for City of Middletown, CT.
Specializing in site assessments, wetland delineations, and soil
investigations. Phone: 860-344-3425. PO Box 1300, Municipal
Building, Middletown, CT 06457. e-mail: jsipperly@hotmail.com.
Ward W. Smith* - Consulting Firm Employee
BS Forest Management, University of Maine. Soil Science
Certificate, New England Regional Program. Certified Professional
Wetland Scientist by SWS. Twelve years delineating wetlands in
New England, securing permits, creating wetlands, and conducting
wildlife habitat evaluation. Presently, Soil and Wetland
Scientist, Valley Environmental Services, specializing in wetland
delineation, hydric soils identification, wetland permitting and
mitigation. Phone: 413-774-5696. 63 French King Highway, Unit 8,
Greenfield, MA 01301.
Sally H. Snyder* - State Employee
BS Agronomy, University of Connecticut; Soil Science Certificate,
New England Regional Program. Eleven years experience as
Environmental Analyst, Connecticut Department of Environmental
Protection regulating state and federal wetlands. Presently, and
since 2000, serving as Central Coastal Basin Coordinator in
Watershed Management Program acting as liaison to local, state
and federal agencies and organizations. Phone: 860-424-3869. 79
Elm Street, Hartford, CT 06106-5127.
Thomas E. Sokoloski* - Consulting Firm Employee
BS Natural Resources Science and MS Resource Chemistry,
University of Rhode Island. Thirteen years experience in soil
mapping and interpretation and wetland delineations and
evaluations. Presently, Project Environmental Scientist, Rizzo
Associates, Inc., responsible for soil and wetland investigations,
environmental impact assessments and project permitting. Phone:
508-903-2416. One Grant Street, Framingham, MA 01701-9005. e-mail:
tsokoloski@rizzo.com
Linda N. South* - Health District Employee
BS Environmental Earth Science, Eastern Connecticut State
University; Special courses in Soil Science, University of
Connecticut. Completed Internship in Soil Science with USDA-NRCS.
Presently, and since 1986, Sanitarian, Northeast District
Department of Health (CT). Phone: 860-774-7350. 136 Main Street,
Suite 301, Danielson, CT 06239.
Thomas R. Stansfield* - Private Consultant
AAS Agronomy, State University of New York at Cobleskill, BS
Agronomy/Soil Science, University of Connecticut. Eleven years
experience as Soil Scientist, eight years as Inland Wetland
Enforcement Officer. Currently, Chairman, Goshen, CT Inland
Wetland Commission and Sanitarian for Torrington, CT Area Health
District. Available for Inland Wetland consultation and
delineation. Phone: 860-491-2230. 95 West Side Road, Goshen, CT
06756.
Ralph H. Stanton, Jr.* Private Consultant
BA Geology, University of Connecticut. Soil Science Certificate,
New England Regional Program. Licensed Professional Engineer:
Connecticut & Massachusetts. Licensed Soil Evaluator
Massachusetts. Health department and private Consulting
Sanitarian since 1978. Self-employed since 1995: delineating and
mapping wetland and non-wetland soils, site drainage design, soil
testing & classification and design of on-site subsurface
sewage disposal systems. Phone: 860-824-0343. 92 Canaan Valley
Road, Canaan, CT 06018. e-mail:
Rstantonjr@earthlink.com
Linda A. Steere* - Private Consultant
BS Zoology and MS Animal Science-Wildlife, University of Rhode
Island. Seven years regulatory experience with the State of Rhode
Island. Fifteen years experience in private consulting,
specializing in state and federal wetland delineation in
southeastern New England, wildlife assessments, environmental
assessments and site evaluations. Presently, President and
Principal Wetland Biologist, Applied Bio-Systems, Inc., PO Box
985; West Kingston, RI. Phone: 401-783-6740
Kenneth C. Stevens, Jr. Private Consultant
BS Soil Science Agronomy, University of Connecticut. Twelve years
soil survey experience with USDA-NRCS. Eight years with Regional
Planning Agency and Cahn Engineers. Presently, and since 1978,
Principal Soil Scientist, Soil Science & Environmental
Services, specializing in soil and wetland investigations,
environmental assessments, permit applications, site plan
evaluations, toxic waste surveys, court appearances, and public
hearings. Phone: 203-272-7837. 545 Highland Avenue, Cheshire, CT
06410.
Scott D. Stevens* - Private Consultant
BS Business Management, Bryant College (RI). MS Environmental
Science, University of New Haven. Courses in Groundwater
Hydrology and Soil Science, University of Connecticut and
University of New Hampshire. Twelve years consulting experience
at Soil Science and Environmental Services, Inc. in soil and
wetland mapping, environmental site assessments, soil/groundwater
contamination studies, geotechnical testing and public hearings.
Phone: 203-272-7837. 545 Highland Avenue, Cheshire, CT 06410.
Mark H. Stolt University Employee
BS Agronomy, University of Maryland; MS Soil Genesis and
Morphology, University of Maryland; PhD Virginia Tech., Pedology.
Two years professional soil survey experience in Virginia. Soil-environmental
science consultant in the southeastern U.S. Research in pedology,
wetlands, and application of soils information to environmental
issues. Presently, Assistant Professor, Pedology, University of
Rhode Island. Phone: 401-874-2915. Dept. NRS, 112 Kingston
Coastal Institute, Kingston, RI 02881. e-mail: mstolt@uri.edu
Elissa H. Stone* - Private Consultant
BS Horticulture, Cornell University; MS Soil Science, Rutgers
University. Presently, and since 1986, Principal and
Environmental Scientist, StoneHill Environmental, Inc.,
specializing in environmental site assessment and litigation
support, underground storage tank closure, and wetland consulting
services. Phone: 603-433-1935. 600 State Street, Portsmouth, NH
03801.
Everett C.A. Stuart Federal Employee
BS Soil Science, University of New Hampshire. Thirty years
professional soil survey experience with USDA-NRCS in New
Hampshire and Rhode Island. Brief mapping details to Florida and
Texas. Presently, Assistant State Soil Scientist, USDA-NRCS, for
Rhode Island. Phone: 401-822-8830. 60 Quaker Lane, Suite 46,
Warwick, RI 02886. e-mail: Everett.stuart@ri.usda.gov
Brian M. Sullivan* - State Employee
BS Soil Science and Graduate study, University of Rhode Island.
Presently, Environmental Scientist, Division of Groundwater and
ISDS, Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management. Phone:
401-277-2306. 235 Promenade Street, Providence, RI 02908.
Mark H. Sullivan* Private Consultant
AAS Forestry, Paul Smiths College (New York); BS Agronomy,
University of Connecticut; MS Environmental Science, University
of New Haven; Licensed Land Surveyor, State of Connecticut;
ARCPACS CPSS #5950. Presently, Principal Soil Scientist and Land
Surveyor, Boundaries, LLC. Specializing in soil and wetland
mapping, delineation and evaluation, and environmental impact and
site assessments. Phone: 860-376-2006. P.O. Box 184, 110B River
Road, Route 12, Lisbon, CT 06351.
Arthur R. Talmadge - Private Consultant
BS Natural Resources Management & Engineering, with a
concentration in Forestry and Soil Science, University of
Connecticut. More than five years experience in forest management,
wildlife habitat enhancement, wetland assessments and delineation,
and wetland permitting. Presently, Forest Resources Manager, Hull
Forest Products, Inc. Phone: 860-974-0127. 101 Hampton Rd.,
Pomfret, CT 06259. e-mail: talmadge@hullforest.com
Stephen C. Tartaris* - Private Consultant
BS Natural Resource Conservation, University of Connecticut.
Specializing in inland wetland delineations since 1989. Currently
available for inland wetland delineations on a part-time basis.
Phone: 860-887-4813. 5 Glenwood Avenue, Norwich, CT 06360. e-mail:
sctartaris@snet.net
William H. Taylor - Federal Employee
BS Soil Science, Florida A&M University. Thirty years
professional soil survey experience with USDA-NRCS in New York
and Massachusetts. Presently, Assistant State Soil Scientist,
USDA-NRCS, for Massachusetts. Phone: 508-829-4471. 52 Boyden Rd,
Holden, MA 01520. e-mail: william.taylor@maholden.fsc.usda.gov
Steven F. Tessitore - State Employee
BS Plant and Soil Science, University of Rhode Island; MS Forest
Soil Science, University of Massachusetts. Research in forest
soils and forest hydrology as Graduate Assistant. Twenty-three
years experience in wetland determinations and administration.
Presently, Supervising Environmental Analyst, Wetlands Management
Section, Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection.
Phone: 860-424-3019. 79 Elm Street, Hartford, CT 06106. e-mail: Steve.tessitore@po.state.ct.us
Otto R. Theall Private Consultant
BA Biology, Amherst College; MES School of Forestry and
Environmental Studies, Yale University. Nine years experience as
Soil Scientist conducting wetland delineations, soil mapping and
classification, environmental impact reports, wetland permits,
CAM reports, and inspection of soil erosion and sediment control
measures. Phone: 203-845-0278. 2 Lloyd Road, Norwalk, CT 06850.
Bruce Thompson Federal Employee
BS Forestry Management and MS Forestry Soils, University of
Massachusetts. Thirty-three years of soil survey experience with
USDA-NRCS in Massachusetts and Missouri. Presently, and since
1995, State Soil Scientist/MLRA Team Leader, USDA-NRCS. Phone:
413-253-4370. 451 West Street, Amherst, MA 01002-2995. e-mail:
Bthompson@ma.nrcs.usda.gov
Michael E. Timpson Consulting Firm Employee
BS Natural Resources Soil Science, University of Rhode Island; MS
Soil Science, North Dakota State University; PhD Plant and Soil
Science, University of Tennessee. ARCPACS CPSS, Licensed
Professional Soil Scientist, MN, WI. Eight years research in soil
genesis and classification, wetland delineations and natural
resource assessments. Presently, and since 1997, Senior Project
Manager, Peterson Environmental Consulting. Phone: 651-905-6136.
1355 Mendota Heights Road, Suite 100, Mendota Heights, MN 55120-1112.
e-mail: mtimpson@petersonenv.com
Robert B. Tunstead* Federal Employee
BS Soil and Water Resources, University of Rhode Island. ARCPACS-APSS.
Two years professional soil survey experience in Massachusetts,
New Jersey and New York. Presently, Soil Scientist, USDA-NRCS,
Plymouth County, Massachusetts. Phone: 508-295-5151. 15 Cranberry
Highway West Wareham, MA. 02576. e-mail:
Robert.Tunstead@mawestware.fsc.usda.gov
James D. Turenne Federal Employee
BS Resource Development Soil Science, University of Rhode Island.
ARCPACS CPSS. Eleven years professional soil survey experience.
Presently, Soil Scientist, Soil Survey Project Leader, USDA-NRCS
for Plymouth County, Massachusetts and Ground Penetrating Radar
Operator for New England. Phone: 508-295-5151 ext. 2. 15
Cranberry Highway, West Wareham, MA 02576. e-mail: jimjet@aol.com
Peter L.M. Veneman University Employee
BS Soil Science, Agricultural University, Wageningen, the
Netherlands; MS and PhD University of Wisconsin. Two years
professional soil survey experience in the Netherlands and
Wisconsin. Research in soil survey interpretations with emphasis
on physical and engineering properties, including suitability for
septic tank disposal. Presently, Professor, Soils, University of
Massachusetts. Phone: 413-545-5215. Department of Plant and Soil
Sciences, Amherst, MA 01003.
Margaret Washburn* Private Consultant
BS, MS Agronomy, University of Connecticut. Licensed MA Soil
Evaluator. Research in nitrate transport. Principal Soil
Scientist, Washburn Wetland Consulting. Specialties: wetland
delineation, replication for endangered species habitat, hydric
soil assessments, and environmental permitting. Six years
experience as Title V Consultant to the Dudley MA Board of Health.
Phone: 860-928-6728. 19 Wolf Den Road, Pomfret Center, CT 06259-2022.
Timothy G. Welling* Instructor/Private Consultant
BS Agronomy, University of Georgia; MS Plant and Soil Science,
University of Connecticut. 12 years experience in environmental
consulting. Presently, Instructor of Physical Science, Dutchess
Community College, Poughkeepsie, NY. Phone: 845-431-8535. 596
Killearn Rd, Millbrook, NY 12545. e-mail: welling@sunydutchess.edu
Wesley J. Wentworth* - Consulting Firm Employee
BS Civil Engineering, special Soil Science courses, University of
Connecticut. Seven years experience in commercial and residential
land development including site design, wetlands delineation,
soil suitability analysis for on-site septic treatment, storm
drainage discharge and permitting approvals. Presently Principal/Professional
Engineer, Soil Scientist, Megson & Heagle Civil Engineers
& Land Surveyors. Phone: 860-659-0587. 81 Rankin Road,
Glastonbury, CT 06033. e-mail: wjw@megsonandheagle.com
Jennifer West Consulting Firm Employee
BS Natural Resource Management, University of Maine; MS Plant
Science, University of New Hampshire. . ARCPACS CPSS. CSS and
Licensed Site Evaluator-ME, Professional Wetland Scientist (SWS).
Thirteen years experience mapping soils. Presently, Soil
Scientist, Normandeau Associates, Inc. Responsibilities include
wetland delineation, mitigation activities and soil mapping.
Phone: 207-846-3598. 251 Main Street, Yarmouth, ME 04096.
P. Michael Whited Federal Employee
BS Plant and Soil Science, University of Maine. Additional
Graduate level courses, University of Nebraska. Seventeen years
experience as a Soil Scientist with SCS/NRCS in ND, CA, NM, AZ,
and NE. Presently, NRCS Wetland Science Institute specializing in
development and transfer of wetland technology to support USDA
programs, including hydric soils, functional assessment, wetland
restoration and landscape scale analysis. Phone: 413-253-8624.
300 Westgate Center Drive, Hadley, MA 01035. e-mail: michael_whited@fws.gov
David T. Williams* Private Consultant
BA Geology, Hartwick College; Graduate Studies in Geology, West
Texas State University; Soil Science, University of Connecticut.
Sixteen years experience in oil/gas exploration and
hydrogeological investigations. Presently, and since 1990, Senior
Geologist, Westcott and Mapes, Inc., specializing in
environmental site assessments, remediation, permitting, wetland
delineation and soil analyses for storm water management and
septic designs. Phone: 203-789-1260. 142 Temple Street, New Haven,
CT 06510.
William R. Wright University Employee
BS Soil Science, University of Wisconsin; MS and PhD Soil Genesis
and Classification, University of Maryland. Twenty-seven years
teaching and research experience in Soil Science. Presently,
Associate Dean, College of the Environment and Life Sciences,
University of Rhode Island. Phone: 401-874-2904. 112 Woodward
Hall, Kingston, RI 02881.
Elizabeth W. Young* - Private Consultant
BA Soil Science and Field Botany, Skidmore College. Completed
Soil Science Internship with USDA-NRCS. Nineteen years experience
in wetland delineation and on-site soils investigations.
Presently, and since 1985, Consulting Soil Scientist and
Principal of self-owned firm specializing in delineation of
wetlands. Phone: 203-457-1356. 1904 Durham Road, Guilford, CT
06437.
Richard V. Zulick* - Private Consultant
BS Natural Resource Management, University of Connecticut.
Presently,available to provide wetland delineation and forestry
services. Phone: 860-429-1918. 400 Nott Highway, Ashford, CT
06278.
Publication of this brochure
is
financed in part by
Major Contributers
Megson & Heagle, Glastonbury, CT
Soil Services of Georgetown, Inc., Georgetown, DE
Steven Trinkaus, PE, Southbury, CT
Rocco V. D'Andrea, Inc., Riverside, CT
Rizzo Associates, Natick, MA
De Leuw, Cather & Company, Glastonbury, CT
Highland Soils, LLC, Storrs, CT
Redniss & Mead, Stamford, CT
Soil & Environmental Services, Inc., East Lyme,
CT
The BSC Group, Inc., Boston, MA
Jay Fain & Associates, Southport, CT
Soil Science & Environmental Services, Inc.,
Cheshire, CT
Consultants & Engineers, Inc., Danbury, CT
Contributors
Cooper Environmental Services, Edgartown, MA
Angus McDonald/Gary Sharpe & Assoc., Old
Saybrook, CT
Loureiro Engineering Associates, Plainville, CT
Sumner Schein Architects & Engineers,
Cambridge, MA
Gardner & Peterson Associates, Tolland, CT
Northeast Land Consultants, Lunenburg, MA
Marin Environmental Inc., Haddam, CT
Eljen Corporation, Storrs, CT
Close, Jensen and Miller, P.C., Wethersfield, CT
SAI Surveying Corporation, Jamestown, RI
Land-Tech Consultants, Inc., Southbury, CT
Gove Environmental Services, Inc., Exeter, NH
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