The Society of Soil
Scientists of Southern New England
Registry of Soil Scientists
2008
Qualifications and Standards
Registry Contributors
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FOREWARD
The Society of Soil Scientists of Southern New England is pleased to present a listing of its members for 2008 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.
Mark Stolt, 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 includes year 2008 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.
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
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Kathy A. Alexander* State Employee
BS Natural Resources (Soil Science), University of Rhode Island. Experience:
Two years compiling soil maps for publication, twenty six years Environmental
Analyst, Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection, Solid Waste
Division. Presently: Since 1988, Compost Specialist, Connecticut Department of
Environmental Protection Recycling Program (860) 424-3239. 79 Elm Street,
Hartford, CT 06106-5127.
Mark W. Alexander State Employee
BS Natural Resources (Soil Science), University of Rhode Island. Experience:
Twenty-three years in wetland boundary delineation and on-site determinations of
soil suitability for subsurface waste disposal in Connecticut and Rhode Island.
Presently: Since 1985, Transportation Planner, Office of Environmental Planning,
Connecticut Department of Transportation (860) 594-2931. 2800 Berlin Turnpike,
Newington, CT 06131-7546.
Christopher P. Allan Consulting Firm Employee
BS Biology, University of Bridgeport; MS Environmental Science, Yale
University. Graduate soil science courses, University of Massachusetts.
Experience: Twenty-four years Environmental Consultant and Professional Wetland
Scientist. Presently: Since 1982, Senior Associate, Land-Tech Consultants Inc.,
specializing in wetland delineations, environmental assessments, permitting,
wetland restoration and creation, erosion and sediment control planning and
design, on-site sewage disposal system evaluation, and third party reviews (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. Completed New
England Regional Soil Science Certificate Program. CPSSc #22529 (ARCPACS),
Wetland Scientist #19 (NH). 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 e-mail:
aallen@ecotecinc.com
Philip Angell* - Private Consultant
BSE Environmental Geography and MS Soil Science, University of Massachusetts
2004, subaqueous soil concentration.
Meredith A. Ashworth - Private Consultant
BS Soil and Water Resources and MS Natural Resources Science, University of
Rhode Island. RI Class IV Licensed Soil Evaluator, CPSSc #24695 (ARCPACS).
Experience: Marine Research Specialist in organic geochemistry, URI Graduate
School of Oceanography. Former soil morphology instructor, URI. From 1994-1999,
Soil Scientist USDA-NRCS, Plymouth County, Massachusetts. Presently: High School
Science & Horticulture Teacher, Narragansett High School and since 2000, Owner,
Ashworth & Associates, performing mainly soil evaluations in RI. E-mail:
metashworth@cox.net. Phone/fax:
401-788-9331
David Askew Conservation District Employee
B.S. Environmental Science, Concordia College. Graduate soil science
courses, University of Massachusetts, CPESC #2182. Experience: Over 20 years
performing wetland delineation and evaluation, erosion and sediment control, and
natural resource evaluation. Presently: Natural resource planning and evaluation
for municipalities and residents in north-central Connecticut. (860) 875-3881
North Central Conservation District, 24 Hyde Avenue, Vernon, CT 06066; e-mail:
david.askew@snet.net
Albert N. Averill, Jr. Federal Employee
BS Resource Development (Soil Science), University of Rhode Island. Soil
Science Institute, Texas A&M University. CPSSc/CPSC #2706 (ARCPACS). Since
1980; Soil Scientist USDA - NRCS in New York and Massachusetts. Presently; Soil
Scientist/Soil Data Quality Specialist for the glaciated northeast, USDA-NRCS,
451 West Street, Amherst, MA 01002-2995. (413) 253-4382. e-mail:
al.averill@ma.usda.gov
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Katie Bednaz Consulting Firm Employee
BS Environmental Sciences, minoring in Wildlife & Fisheries Conservation and
currently completing MS in Plan and Soil Sciences, University of Massachusetts,
Amherst. Experience: Seven plus years specializing in wetland delineation,
mitigation and restoration, municipal review, and sedimentation and erosion
control inspection. Presently: Private Consultant/Municipal Inland Wetlands and
Watercourse Agent, Freshwater Wetland Services/Town of East Windsor, CT. Contact
Information: 216 Notre Dame Street, Westfield, MA 01085, (413) 695-2195, email:
kbednaz@msn.com
Marc B. Beroz Private Consultant
BS Plant and Soil Science, University of Massachusetts CPSS/CPSC #2036 (ARCPACS).
Experience: Ten years soil survey, USDA-NRCS and USDI-BLM in Utah, Wyoming, and
Connecticut. Since 1986, Consulting Soil Scientist, MB Soil Mapping (860)
349-3334 102 Creamery Road, Durham, CT 06422 e-mail:
kfiske@erols.com
Gary A. Blazejewski* - Private Consultant
BS Biology & Life Science and MS Soil Science, University of Rhode Island,
2003. Four years experience as soil scientist in Rhode Island and Connecticut.
Presently, principal environmental scientist, Kingstown Wetlands & Soil Inc.,
specializing in soil evaluations, wetland delineations, and septic inspections.
Phone: 401-258-3378. 119 Waldron Avenue, North Kingstown, RI 02852 Email:
kingstownsoil@yahoo.com
James R. Boyd, Jr.* - State Employee
BS and MS Natural Resources Science, University of Rhode Island. Experience:
Environmental regulatory and policy administration in Rhode Island and Vermont
state governments. Presently: Since 2005, Coastal Policy Analyst Rhode Island
Coastal Resources Management Council, 4808 Tower Hill Road, Wakefield, RI 02879.
(401) 783-3370. Email: jboyd@crmc.ri.gov
Martin F. Brogie* Private Consultant
BS Natural Resources Management, University of Connecticut LEP (CT).
Experience: Wetland delineation, value assessments, and mitigation
recommendations for site development projects. Presently: Principal
Environmental Scientist, Pinecrest Environmental Services, LLC, specializing in
wetlands consulting, hazardous waste investigations and building demolition /
renovation surveys (860) 423-7127. 28 South St. Ext., Willimantic, CT 06226
e-mail: Pinecrest@snet.net
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Richard Canavan - Consulting Firm Employee
BA Botany, Connecticut College; MS Soil Science, Cornell University; PhD
Biogeochemistry, Utrecht University. Presently: Senior Environmental Scientist,
specializing in watershed and water quality assessment, environmental planning
and permitting, wetland delineations and evaluations (860) 928-7848, 32 Crabtree
Lane, Woodstock, CT 06281 e-mail:
rcanavan@cmeengineering.com
Martina A. Castanho Private Consultant
BS Natural Resources, University of Rhode Island, CT LEP. Experience: Thirty
years Soil Scientist, Five years Soil Conservationist and Soil Scientist,
USDA-NRCS. Three years Environmental Scientist, US EPA, Twenty-two years SES,
Inc. Soil Scientist. Currently available for soil investigations, wetland
delineations, Phase I, II, III Environmental Assessments, soil and water
sampling, contaminated site remediation, and permeability testing (860)
739-6691, DBE Firm. Soil & Environmental Services, Inc., 61 Plants Dam Rd., East
Lyme, CT 06333 e-mail: soilinc@gmail.com
Christopher G. Clark* - University of Connecticut
Extension
BS Wildlife Mgmt., MS Natural Resource Mgmt. MS Soil Science (research and
courses complete), University of Connecticut. Nutrient Management Planning.
860-423-4066(H) 860-486-6385(W). PO Box 257 Storrs, CT 06268. Emails:
clarkguerin@sbcglobal.net (H)
christopher.clark@uconn.edu (W)
Ian Cole* Consulting Firm Employee
BS Environmental Science and Management, University of Rhode Island. 9 years
experience in wetland and soil science specializing in local, state and Army
Corps of Engineers wetland delineations, evaluations, soil investigations,
erosion and sedimentation design and inspections, environmental planning,
permitting, public hearings and expert testimony, environmental impact analysis,
and municipal review. (860) 536-2634, 117 Gallup Hill Road, Ledyard, CT 06339,
email:
itcole@gmail.com
Kevin Connelly Federal Employee
BS Soil Science, Cornell University; MS Candidate and Research Associate,
Soil Science, Cornell University and Penn State University; PhD Linguistics,
Cornell University. Experience: 8 years Soil Scientist with USDA-NRCS in
Montana, New York, California, and Massachusetts. 3 years in the private sector.
Presently: Soil Survey Project Leader, Franklin County Soil Survey, Greenfield,
MA. Interests/specialties: Soil Genesis and Classification, hydric soils,
wetland delineation and restoration, using Soil Survey information for all
aspects of land-use planning, modernizing the soil mapping process using a
Geographic Information System, Global Positioning System technology, and
3-dimensional landscape visualization software. E-mail: kconon@mac.com or
kevin.connelly@ma.usda.gov .
Phones: 413-772-0384 ext. 102 or 413-325-1277.
David O. Cook* - Private Consultant
BA in Geology, Hamilton College; Ph.D. in Geology, University of Southern
California; soil science courses, University of Connecticut. Connecticut
Licensed Environmental Professional #122. Thirty-seven years experience in
geology and environmental science. Presently: President of Geoscience Technical
Services Inc. since 1989, (860) 434-3144, P.O. Box 1036, Lyme, CT 06371.
e-mail:
d.cook@geosciencetechsvc.com
Christie Coon Private Consultant
BA Environmental Science, State University of New York at Purchase; MES
Inland and Tidal Wetlands, Yale University. Soil science courses, University of
Massachusetts. Experience: Twenty-four years in the inland wetland field, ten as
Senior Environmental Officer, City of Norwalk, Connecticut. Presently: Principal
Soil Scientist, Wetland Resource LLC, specializing in wetland delineation and
environmental consulting (203) 661-3220. P.O. Box 7520, Greenwich, CT 06836
e-mail: info@wetlandresource.com
www.wetlandresource.com
Douglas E. Cooper Private Consultant
BS Geology and MS Agronomy, University of Connecticut. Experience:
Twenty-eight years 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 (508) 627-9586. R.R.#1, Box 306,
Edgartown, MA 02539 e-mail:
coopenv@earthlink.net.
James R. Cowen* 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) 535-0625. 138
Mystic Road, North Stonington, CT 06359 e-mail:
jrcowen@comcast.net
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Katherine L. Daniel* Municipal employee
MS Soil Science, North Carolina State University, 1992. Experience in site
assessment, wetlands delineation, and wetland permitting. Presently Wetlands
Enforcement Officer for Inland Wetland Commission of Brookfield, CT. Town of
Brookfield, Land Use Office, 100 Pocono Rd., Brookfield, CT 06804
(203)-775-7317. email:
kdaniel@brookfield.org
Steven J. Danzer - Private Consultant
PhD Natural Resources, University of Arizona; BS Animal Sciences, Cornell
University. Experience: Sixteen years in the Natural Resources field, including
nine years for the Towns of Greenwich and Stratford CT. Since 2000, Principal of
Steven Danzer PhD & Associates LLC, specializing in wetland delineation,
identification and evaluation, public hearings and expert testimony,
environmental impact analysis, and municipal review. 16 Oxford Court, Stamford,
CT 06902
Danzer@CTWetlandsConsulting.com, www.CTWetlandsConsulting.com ph
203-451-8319
Mary Jane Dapkus* - State Employee
B.A. Biology (Environmental Science); M.S. Soil Science & Hydrogeology,
University of Connecticut; M.A. American Studies, Trinity College. Fifteen
years' regulatory experience in site assessment, groundwater analysis, modeling,
and environmental site remediation. Presently assistant curator, American Clock
& Watch Museum, 100 Maple Street, Bristol, CT 06010. Tel.: (860) 583-6070
Gillian T. Davies - Consulting Firm Employee
BA Psychology, Williams College; MES Ecosystem Ecology, Yale University
School of Forestry and Environmental Studies. Completed New England Regional
Soil Science Certificate Program, Wetland Scientist #71 (NH). Experience:
Thirteen years Wetlands/Soils Consultant, four years Wetlands Circuit Rider,
Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection. Presently: Senior Wetland
Scientist, BSC Group, Inc. specializing in permitting, hydric soil and wetland
delineation, impact analysis, and wetland mitigation and restoration (617)
896-4524. 33 Waldo Street, Worcester, MA 01608 e-mail:
gdavies@bscgroup.com
Andrew H. Davis* State Employee
BS Natural Resources, University of Rhode Island. Soil science courses,
University of Connecticut. Presently: Since 1994, Transportation Planner,
Transit Planning Unit, Connecticut Department of Transportation (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. Soil science courses,
University of Massachusetts. Experience: Twelve years 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 (413) 525-3822. 296 North Main
Street, East Longmeadow, MA 01028 e-mail:
pdavis@b-e-c.com
Eric Davison* - Private Consultant
BS Wildlife Management, University of Massachusetts. Completed New England
Regional Soil Science Certificate Program. Presently: Since 1998, specializing
in wetland delineation, GIS, wildlife inventory, and wildlife habitat evaluation
(860) 873-9119. 116 Smith Road, East Haddam, CT 06423 e-mail:
edavison@adelphia.net
Matthew Davison* Private Consultant
BS Forestry, University of Massachusetts. Graduate soil science courses,
University of Massachusetts and University of Connecticut. Experience: Seven
years specializing in wetland delineation, soil mapping, functional evaluations,
permitting. Ten years conducting forest inventories and timber harvest
administration. Presently: Soil Scientist, Vanasse Hangen Brustlin, Inc. (860)
632-1500. 54 Tuttle Place, Middletown, CT 06457 email:
mdavison@vhb.com
Rosemary Decie* Municipal Employee
BS Environmental Geography, Salem State College, Additional soil and wetland
classes, University of New Hampshire. Registered Sanitarian, New England
Regional Soil Science Certification, Certified Wetland Scientist #188 (NH).
Experience: Twelve years soil evaluation and wetland delineation. Former
Environmental Analyst for MA DEP, Conservation Commission member, and
Environmental Planner; knowledgeable in site assessment, soil evaluation,
wetland delineation, septic systems, zoning issues and permitting. Presently:
Health Agent and training consultant on Title 5 issues. 978-465-1337 PO Box
5832, Salisbury, MA 01952 email:
RADecie@comcast.net
Matthew L. Devlin - Consulting Firm Employee *
BS Resource Development (Environmental Management), University of Rhode
Island. Experience: Eight years specializing in wetland delineation, mitigation,
functional assessment, permitting, and hydric soil evaluation. Storm Water
Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) preparation and sedimentation and erosion
control inspections. Wildlife habitat and vernal pool assessments. Presently:
Environmental Scientist, Mason & Associates, Inc. (508) 422-9495. 219 East Main
Street, Milford, MA 01757.
Steven P Dumas* Private Consultant
BS Environmental Earth Science, Eastern Connecticut State University.
Graduate soil science courses, University of Massachusetts and the University of
Connecticut. Presently: Since 2003, owner of SPD Environmental Services
specializing in wetland delineations and wetland impact studies, hazardous waste
investigations and building demolition/renovation asbestos surveys Office
(860) 455-2030 Cellular (860) 208-1010. 50 North Bedlam Road Chaplin, CT
e-mail: dumas_1@charter
Colin P. Duncan - Consulting Firm Employee
BS Plant and Soil Sciences, University of Massachusetts; MS Natural
Resources Science, University of Rhode Island CPSSc #3344 (ARCPACS). Experience:
Twenty years Soil and Wetland Scientist in New England and Northeast. Presently:
Senior Soil and Wetland Scientist / Project Manager, TRC, 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 (978) 656-3615. Wannalancit
Mills, 650 Suffolk Street, Lowell, MA 01854 e-mail:
cduncan@trcsolutions.com
James C. Durand Consulting Firm Employee
BS Natural Resource Science, University of Rhode Island. Completed New
England Regional Soil Science Certificate Program. Graduate courses in soil
science, University of New Hampshire and University of Massachusetts.
Professional Wetland Scientist (SWS), Certified Wetland Scientist (NH).
Presently: Senior Wetland Soil Scientist, ENSR International, performing hydric
soil determinations, wetland delineations, and environmental permitting (860)
429-5323. 11 Phelps Way, P.O. Box 506, Willington, CT 06279 e-mail:
jdurand@ensr.com
Stanley F. Dynia Consulting Firm Employee
BS and Graduate Studies, University of Connecticut and University of
Massachusetts. Mr. Dynia is also a Licensed Environmental Professional (LEP)
with CTDEP and a Registered Environmental Sanitarian (RS) with the CT Department
of Public Health. Presently serves as a Vice President at GZA GeoEnvironmental
Inc., performing and managing environmental studies within the wetland and water
resource practice group. Areas of specialization include wetland assessments and
permitting and environmental assessment and remediation of commercial and
industrial property (860) 858-3133, located at 120 Mountain Avenue, Bloomfield,
Connecticut 06002. stanleydynia@gza.com
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Rebecca Elwood* - Federal Employee
BS Geology, Cal State Univ. East Bay; MS Candidate, Soil Science,Univ.of
Massachusetts. Presently, USDA NRCS 900 Northrop Road, Wallingford, CT (203)
269-7509 x.200
rebecca.elwood@ct.usda.gov
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Marjorie Faber - Federal Employee
BS Soil Science, Cornell University. Completed Soil Science Institute,Texas
A&M University. CPSSc #3076 (ARCPACS). Experience: Twenty-seven years Soil
Scientist, USDA-NRCS in New York and Connecticut. Two years District
Conservationist, USDA-NRCS (NY), two years Soil Scientist, Columbia County (NY)
Soil and Water Conservation District. Presently: Since 1992, Assistant State
Soil Scientist, USDA-NRCS, for Connecticut (860) 871-4040. 344 Merrow Road,
Suite A, Tolland, CT 06084 e-mail:
margie.faber@ct.usda.gov
Jay J. Fain* Private Consultant
BS Wildlife Ecology and MS Candidate, Forest and Plant Ecology, Cornell
University. Experience: Twenty years mapping soils and delineating wetlands with
consulting firm and as a Private Consultant. Presently: Environmental
Consultant, Jay Fain & Associates, LLC. (203) 254-3156. 133 Hillside Road,
Fairfield, CT 06824
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), Associate Wildlife Biologist
(TWS). Experience: 5 years Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management,
5 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 469/24 Kenmore Street, West Warwick, RI
02893;
bfaneuf@ecosystem-solutions.com
Kevin Fetzer - Private Consultant
BS Resource Development and MS Natural Resources (Soil Science), University
of Rhode Island. Class IV Soil Evaluator #D4029 (RI), Licensed ISDS Designer and
Installer, Registered ISDS Inspector (RI). Experience: Principal Biologist (PWS,
CPESC, CESSWI), Ecotones, Inc., performing wetland (Freshwater/Coastal)
permitting tasks (RI, MA) since 1987 and specializing in soil evaluations for
on-site wastewater treatment and for stormwater drainage design (RI) since 2001:
(401) 294-1155 www.ecotonesinc.com;1130 Ten Rod Road D-101C, North Kingstown, RI
02852; 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.
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. Teach soil courses Bridgewater State College and
University of Massachusetts. (508) 697-9344, 455 Summer Street,
Bridgewater,MA02324 e-mail:
pfdigsoil@gmail.com
Donald J. Fortunato Private Consultant
BS Environmental Science, Stockton State College. Graduate study in soil
science, Rutgers University, CT LEP. Experience: Thirty-three years Soil
Scientist, Nine years Soil Conservationist, USDA-NRCS, Twenty-four years SES,
Inc. Soil Scientist. Currently 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., 61 Plants Dam Rd, East Lyme, CT
06333 e-mail: soilinc@gmail.com
Denise M. Frappier* - State Employee
BS Plant and Soil Sciences, University of Massachusetts. CPESC #2616.
Experience: Thirty months soil survey USDA-NRCS in Massachusetts. Presently:
Since 1986, New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services, Alteration of
Terrain Program performing on-site soil evaluations, stormwater runoff, erosion
and sediment control compliance inspections. (603) 539-7165. P.O. Box 606,
Center Ossipee, NH 03814-0606 e-mail:
dfrappier@des.state.nh.us
Mark W. Friend* Consulting Firm Employee
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, Megson and Heagle Engineers and Land Surveyors (860) 659-0587. 81
Rankin Road, Glastonbury, CT 06033 e-mail:
mwf@megsonandheagle.com
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Sigrun N. Gadwa* - Private Consultant
BA Biology, Brown University; MS Plant Ecology, University of Connecticut,
Storrs. PWS (Professional Wetland Scientist): 14 Years experience: vegetation &
wildlife inventories, land use interpretation and site assessment, wetland
delineation (USACOE & CT) using GPS, mitigation/restoration, and stream
bio-assessment. Presently: Principal: Carya Ecological Services, LLC; Principal
Ecologist: REMA Ecological Services, LLC. 183 Guinevere Ridge, Cheshire, CT
06410. e-mail: sigrun.gadwa@sbcglobal.net.
Phone: (203) 271-1949
Roger J. Gibson, Jr. * - Consulting Firm Employee
BS Environmental Science Technology, Florida Institute of Technology,
graduate courses at Yale, UCONN, Wesleyan, UNH. Experience: Twenty years
Soil/Wetland Scientist, four years Environmental Planner, six years
Hydrogeologist. Presently: Senior Wetland/ Soil Scientist, URS Diamond Corp.
Available for wetland delineations, functional assessments, wetland mitigation
design and construction, environmental planning and erosion and sediment control
plans (860) 836-1081, 370 Porter Pond Rd., Moosup, CT 06354, e-mail:
Roger@ctparks.net
Mallory N. Gilbert - Private Consultant
BS Forestry and MS Agronomy (Soils), University of Connecticut. CPSSc #3238
(ARCPACS), CPESC #423., Prov. Wetland Delineator (USACE), Professional Wetland
Scientist (PWS #278) . Experience: Thirty-six years natural resources management
and soils experience. Former Extension Agent and USDA-NRCS District
Conservationist. Presently: Since 1985, Principal, M.N. Gilbert Environmental,
specializing in soils, wetland science, and natural resources management
consulting (412) 963-0668. 116 Tree Farm Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15238 e-mail:
mngilenv@verizon.net
Robert M. Gilmore* State Employee
MS Wildlife Management, Frostburg State College; BS Natural Resources, URI;
Soil Science coursework UMass. Experience: Twenty-five years - wetlands
delineation, mitigation, restoration; ecological assessment, wildlife habitat
evaluation; state/federal wetland and water resource regulatory programs.
Presently: Supervising Environmental Analyst, CT DEP, Inland Water Resources
Division, (860) 424-3866, robert.gilmore@ct.gov or POB 121, West Simsbury, CT
06092, (860) 651-0838,
raggedglory@comcast.net
Brian E. Golembiewski* State Employee
BS Biological Sciences, University of Connecticut. Soil science courses,
University of Connecticut and University of Massachusetts. Experience: Town
Wetland Enforcement Officer and Erosion and Sediment Control/Wetlands Technician
for Soil and Water Conservation District. Presently: Since 1990, Environmental
Analyst, Inland Water Resources Division, Connecticut Department of
Environmental Protection (860) 424-3867. 79 Elm Street, Hartford, CT 06106
James P. Gove Private Consultant
BS and MS Plant Science, University of New Hampshire. Graduate soil and
wetland science courses. CPSC #02507 (ARCPACS), Certified Soil Scientist #004
(NH), Certified Wetland Scientist #0051 (NH), CPESC #2015. Experience: Thirty
months Conservation District Soil Scientist. Eight years soil survey, USDA-NRCS
in New Hampshire. Co-author of Soil Survey of Rockingham County, NH. Seventeen
years Private Consultant. Presently: President, Gove Environmental Services, Inc
(603) 778-0644. 118 Portsmouth Ave, Suite B201, Stratham, NH 03885 e-mail:
gove@nh.ultranet.com
Michael F. Gragnolati - Private Consultant
BS Agronomy (Soils), University of Connecticut. Experience: Three years soil
survey with the State of Massachusetts in cooperation with USDA-NRCS. Also,
experience with consulting firms in Connecticut and Massachusetts. Presently:
Since 1988, consulting Soil Scientist available for wetland delineation,
functional assessments, and soil investigations (860) 623-2588.45 North Street,
Windsor Locks, CT 06096 e-mail:
mgragnolat@yahoo.com
William P. Green Private Consultant
BS, MS and PhD Agronomy (Soil Science). Delineating wetlands using
Connecticut, Rhode Island and U.S. Army Corps methods since 1999. Available for
wetland delineation and functional evaluation services. (860) 779-9348, 15 Green
Dr., Brooklyn, CT,
wandsgreen@att.net
Bruce Griffin* - Consulting Firm Employee
AB English, Bowdoin; BS Wood Science, University of Massachusetts. Graduate
soil science studies, University of Massachusetts. CPSSc #30215 (ARCPACS),
Wetland Scientist #217 (NH). Presently: Since 2000, Soil and Wetland Scientist,
New England Environmental Inc. (413) 256-0202 9 Research Drive, Amherst, MA
01002 e-mail:
bgriffin@neeinc.com
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Chris G. Harriman* - Consulting Firm Employee
BS Geology and Geophysics, University of Connecticut; MS Environmental
Science, University of New Haven; CT-DEP Licensed Environmental Professional.
Experience: Twenty years in soil identification, land use planning, wetland
determinations, and detailed soil mapping. Presently: Vice President, Haley &
Aldrich, Inc., available for environmental investigations and wetlands
identification (860) 290-3118, 800 CT Blvd., Suite 100, East Hartford, CT
06108-7303, e-mail:
charriman@haleyaldrich.com
Sean Hayden* Conservation District Employee
BS Natural Resource Management and Engineering, University of Connecticut,
CPESC. Experience: Eight years Environmental Consultant performing natural
resource surveys and site remediation investigations. Three years U.S. Peace
Corps volunteer stabilizing fragile tropical soils and implementing
reforestation projects. Presently: Since 2000, assisting towns and residents of
northwestern Connecticut to manage natural resources (860) 626-7222. Northwest
Conservation District, 1185 New Litchfield St, Torrington, CT 06790 e-mail:
ncd@conservect.org
Stanley G. Hill* Private Consultant
BS Civil Engineering, University of Rhode Island. Professional Engineer (CT,
RI). Experience: Land surveying (LSIT), 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). 4595 Glen Kernan Parkway E. Jacksonville, FL 32224.
John Robert Hirschfeld State Employee
AAS, Forest Technology, NYS Ranger School; BSF, Forest Soils and Ecology,
Michigan Technological University; MSc Forest, Plant and Soil Sciences, UMASS
Amherst. CPSS №:17622 (ARCPACS). Experience: Soil Conservationist, US EPA, New
York; Forester, US Forest Service, Louisiana; Thirteen years as Environmental
Analyst, Bureau of Water Protection & Land Reuse, Connecticut Department of
Environmental Protection. Presently: Environmental Analyst, Emergency Response &
Spill Prevention Division, Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection,
(860) 424-3893. 79 Elm Street, Hartford, CT 06106
e-mail:john.hirschfeld@po.state.ct.us
William E. Hochholzer, Jr. * State Employee
BS Renewable Natural Resources, University of Connecticut. Presently: Since
2006, Forest Technician, Division of Forestry, Connecticut Department of
Environmental Protection (860) 424-3630. 79 Elm Street, Hartford, CT 06106
e-mail:
william8347@sbcglobal.net.
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John P. Ianni Private Consultant
BS Agronomy and MS Soil Science, University of Connecticut. CPESC #2964.
Experience: Twenty-two years in wetland delineation. Presently: Owner of
Highland Soils LLC, available for wetland remediation and mitigation, erosion
and sedimentation control, permeability studies, sieve analysis and expert
testimony (860) 742-5868. P.O. Box 337, Storrs, CT 06268 e-mail:
HighlandSoils@aol.com
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Richard C Jackson RS * -Municipal Employee/Private
Consultant
BS Environmental Health, Southern Connecticut State University. Graduate
Courses in Soil Science, University of Massachusetts at Amherst. Registered
Sanitarian (CT). Experience: 7 + years specializing in Septic System Design,
Regulation, and Soil Evaluations. Available for Wetland Delineations. Presently:
Town Sanitarian, New Fairfield, CT 06812. 203.220.8921
rcjax27@yahoo.com
William A. Jackson - Private Consultant
BS Geology, University of Rhode Island. Soil science courses, University of
Connecticut and University of New Hampshire. Registered Sanitarian (CT),
Licensed Environmental Professional (LEP-CT). Over twenty years experience
conducting soil and ground water investigations. Presently: Jackson Engineering
LLC, specializing in environmental site assessment, design of subsurface sewage
treatment and disposal systems, wetland delineation and evaluation. (860)
224-4063. 289 High Road, Kensington, CT 06037 e-mail:
jacksoneng41@sbcglobal.net
John Jacobi Private Consultant
M.Ed. Health Education, Bridgewater State College; MS Soil Science,
University of Massachusetts. New England Regional Soil Certificate, Licensed
soil evaluator, State of Massachusetts, NSF International Onsite Water and
Wastewater Inspector Accreditation. Registered Sanitarian in Massachusetts and
Arizona, Certified Health Officer State of Mass. Registered Environmental Health
Specialist (NEHA). Wetland Professional, Society of Wetland Scientists. Twenty
Five years experience in septic design, soil evaluation, wetland delineation and
regulatory process. Presently: Principal, Arcadia Associates, providing
consulting services to Boards of Health within the Commonwealth (978) 741-3257
P.O. Box 635 Manchester, MA. 01944.
Steven R. Jacobs* Private Consultant
BA Environmental Earth Science, Eastern Connecticut State University; Plant
and soil science courses, University of Massachusetts. State of Connecticut
Registered Sanitarian #372, State of New Hampshire Subsurface Sewage Disposal
Designer #1228. Experience: Twenty-nine years in septic system design, soil
evaluation and wetland delineation. (860) 429-6991 P.O. Box 194, Ashford, CT
06278 e-mail:
elizabet_jacobs@sbcglobal.net
Mary E. Jaehnig - Private Consultant
BS Geology & Geophysics, Boston College, Graduate studies in Geology,
University of Kentucky. Soil science coursework, University of Massachusetts.
Twenty years experience as environmental consultant. Presently, Principal,
Pfizer-Jaehnig Soils, specializing in wetland delineations, soil mapping,
wetland functional analyses. (203) 431-8113. 17 Fairview Avenue, Ridgefield, CT
06877, Email:
Jaehnig@sbcglobal.net.
Anthony W. Johnson, III* Public Utility Employee
BS Agronomy, University of Connecticut. Experience: Eighteen years soil and
wetland vegetation identification. Presently: Supervisor - Transmission
Vegetation Management, Northeast Utilities, performing industrial and
right-of-way vegetation management, research and methods of development (860)
665-3858 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. Experience: Twenty-four years Soil Conservationist, USDA-NRCS in
Connecticut. Presently: District Conservationist, USDA-NRCS. (860) 626-8258.
1185 New Litchfield Street, Torrington, CT 06790 e-mail:
kathleen.johnson@ct.usda.gov
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David Kalen* University Employee
BS Civil Engineering, Universidad Metropolitana, Venezuela; MS Environmental
Engineering, Florida International University. Class IV Soil Evaluator (RI).
Experience: Eight years in on-site wastewater systems, site assessment, and soil
evaluations. Presently: Environmental engineer/scientist and Program Manager,
Onsite Wastewater Training Center, University of Rhode Island. (401) 874-5950.
001 Coastal Institute Bldg., 1 Greenhouse Rd., Kingston, RI 02881 e-mail:
davidkalen@mail.uri.edu
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: Twenty 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 217 Webb Road,
Fairfield, CT 06825; Phone 203.366.0588; Fax 203 366 0067; e-mail:
wkenny@wkassociates.net
Dale F. Knapp - Private Consultant
BA W/Conc. in Geology and Soil Science, University of Maine, Orono, ME.
Licensed Site Evaluator (ME). Experience: Two years working with Corinne Leary
as apprentice Site Evaluator/Soil Scientist. Presently: Project Manager, Woodlot
Alternatives (207) 729-1199. 30 Park Drive, Topsham, ME. 04086 e-mail:
dknapp@woodlotalt.com
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David Laiuppa* Consulting Firm Employee
BS Natural Resource Management & Engineering, University of Connecticut. Corps
Wetland Delineation Training Certification. Experience: One year inland wetland
delineation in CT; four years federal and tidal wetland delineation; seven years
wetland, land use, habitat assessments/evaluation; ten years GIS mapping.
Presently: Since 2001, Environmental Planner/GIS Specialist, Fitzgerald &
Halliday, Inc. (860) 247-7200 ext. 222. 72 Cedar Street, Hartford, CT 06106
e-mail: dlaiuppa@fhiplan.com
Burton R. Laux Private Consultant
BS Soil Science, University of Maryland, CPSSc #29415 (ARCPACS), American
Chemical Society #2167731. Experience: One year USDA Chemist, two years USDA
soil physics lab, twenty-nine years soil survey USDA-NRCS in Maryland, Hawaii,
and New York. Twenty-six years Soil Consultant in wetlands, soil surveys, farm
planning and environmental phases 1 & 2, mapping, and site evaluation (845)
424-3107. Laux Environmental Associates, P.O. Box 264, Garrison, NY 10524
e-mail:
blaux@bestweb.net
Michael E. Leach* Consulting Firm Employee
BS Soil Science, University of New Hampshire, Certified Wetland Scientist
#189 (NH). Experience: Thirteen years in soil and wetland mapping. Twenty-seven
years New Hampshire septic designer. Presently: Project Environmental Scientist,
Vollmer Associates, LLP, responsible for soil and wetland investigations,
environmental and project permitting (603) 224-0522. 57 Regional Dr., Concord,
NH 03301-8500 e-mail: mleach@vollmer.com
S. Thomas LeRoy - Municipal Employee
MPH, MS, BS, Soil Science & Wetlands. Wetland ID, Planting Plans,
Mitigation, Land Use Planning, Permits and Hearings, Erosion Controls,
Stormwater Treatment, Mapping, and Environmental & Public Health Assessments.
Experienced in CT, NY, FL with all permits. (845) 298-2608, 2434 Route 9D,
Wappinger Falls, NY 12590, best by
soilscientist@yahoo.com
Thomas Liddy* Consulting Firm Employee
BS Environmental Science and Management, University of Rhode Island.
Presently: Since 2002, Soil and Wetland Scientist, ESS Group, Inc., specializing
in wetland delineations, soil evaluations, environmental planning and permitting
(617) 489-1120. 888 Worcester Street, Suite 240, Worcester, MA 02482
Donna Tunkel Lilborn * - Private Consultant
B.S. Soil Resource Management, University of California at Berkeley; M.L.A.
Landscape Architecture, University of Massachusetts, Amherst. Experience: 2
years as soil scientist with Soil Conservation Service; Present work: licensed
landscape architect consulting on projects at the intersection of soil science
and landscape architecture. 139 Federal Street. Northampton, MA, 01062.
413-320-7845; contact info at
www.donnalilborn.com
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.
Experience: Sixteen years performing soil/ landuse/ geomorphology
investigations. Presently: Since 1995, Assistant Professor, Soil Science Dept.
North Carolina State University specializing in soils/septic system, hydric
soils, non-agricultural landuse (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
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. Previously in
agriculture, timber harvesting, and arboriculture. Expertise in field botany and
identification of hydric soils for wetland delineation. Presently: Senior
Project Specialist, ENSR (401) 274-5685. 10 Orms Street, Suite 405, Providence,
RI 02904
George T. Logan* Private Consultant
BS and MS Natural Resource Science, University of Rhode Island. Soil science
courses, University of Connecticut. Experience: Sixteen years in soil science,
wetland ecology and wildlife biology, stormwater quality assessment and
mitigation. Presently: Since 1996, Principal, Rema Ecological Services, LLC,
specializing in wetland delineation, natural resources management, environmental
planning and permitting, and ecological restoration and habitat mitigation (860)
649-7362. 164 East Center Street, Suite 2, Manchester, CT 06040 e-mail:
glogan@remaecological.com
Philip M. London Consulting Firm Employee
BS Soil and Water Resources, University of Rhode Island. Experience: One
year Research Technician in Soil Science, University of Rhode Island. Fifteen
years experience in wetland delineation, hydric soil investigation, and test pit
documentation for federal and state environmental permitting. Presently: Project
Manager, London Environmental, Salem, Massachusetts, specializing in utility and
land development projects (617) 617-447-3459 e-mail:
Phil@Londonenv.net
Matthew W. Long* - Consulting Firm Employee
BS Watershed Management, Colorado State University. Graduate courses in
wetland sciences, University of Massachusetts. Experience: Thirteen years in
hydric soils identification and survey, land use planning, ecological studies,
wetland restoration and replication and environmental permitting. Presently:
Environmental Manager, GPR Southeast, LLC. (508) 688-7116.
mlong@gpr-inc.com. 39 Main Street, Suite
301, Ayer, MA 01432.
George W. Loomis 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. Presently: Research and Extension Soil Scientist, Department of Natural
Resources Science and Director of the New England Onsite Wastewater Training
Center, University of Rhode Island. (401) 874-4558. 001 Coastal Institute
Bldg., 1 Greenhouse Rd., Kingston, RI 02881.
GLoomis@uri.edu
David H. Lord* Private Consultant
B.S. Natural Environmental Systems and M.S. Soil Science, Northern Illinois
University. Eight years experience as a Soil Conservationist with USDA-NRCS.
Presently, and since 1987, Principle Soil Scientist, Soil Resource Consultants,
specializing in soil and wetland delineations, site investigation and evaluation
studies, wetland impact mitigation planning, environmental planning, and
regulatory land-use permitting. (203) 634-3389, P.O. Box 752, Meriden, CT.
06450.
Maureen W. Lowry Consulting Firm Employee
BS Natural Resources Soil Science, MS Plant and Soil Science, University of
Rhode Island. CPSSc #2522 (ARCPACS), Qualified Soil Scientist (NH). Experience:
Four years compiling soil maps. Two years soil survey, State of Massachusetts in
cooperation with USDA-NRCS. Presently: Soil Scientist, ENSR, Inc., available for
wetland delineation and soil investigations (860) 429-5323. 11 Phelps Way,
Willington, CT 06379 e-mail: dlowry@ENSR.com
Lorraine Lucas* - Private Consultant
BS Agronomy, University of Connecticut; Graduate work in Hydric Soils and
Soil morphology and Mapping, University of Massachusetts. Two years experience
in wetland delineation. Presently available for wetland delineation. 21
Bartholomew Hill Rd. Goshen CT 06756 (860)491-3133
lorrainelucas@optonline.net
Harvey D. Luce Private Consultant
BS Agronomy, University of Kentucky; MS Soil Morphology and Genesis, Iowa
State University; PhD Agronomy, Virginia Polytechnic Institute, CPSSc/CPSC (ARCPACS).
Experience: Twenty-nine years teaching and research in soil science, University
of Connecticut (1976-2003) and Florida A&M University (1974-1976). Three years
Soil Scientist with National Cooperative Soil Survey, Kentucky and Iowa. Two
years Area Agronomy Agent, Kentucky. Research in soil survey interpretations,
soil suitability for septic tanks, soil pollutant transport, role of wetlands as
a filter. Presently: Consulting Soil Scientist (860) 455-0296 e-mail:
harveyluce@charter.net.
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John Madeiros* Private Consultant
BS Resource Development, University of Rhode Island. Registered Sanitarian
#1214 (MA). Title V Soil Evaluator (MA). Experience: Seven years in the civil
engineering field. Presently: Since 2002, Owner, Madeiros Consulting.. Available
for wetland delineation in Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island.
Available for septic designs in Massachusetts (508) 248-4901. 123 A.F. Putnam
Road, Charlton, MA 01507
Christopher S. Majewski* - Private Consultant
BS Natural Resource Sciences (UConn), Graduate Studies Environmental,
Wetland, and Soil Science (UMass & UW). Licensed Registered Sanitarian (CT).
Experience: Over fifteen years state and municipal regulatory experience and
private sector consulting. Specializing in soil and wetland mapping, water
quality analysis & management, natural resource planning, environmental impact
assessment and remediation. Home (203) 746-5286. 20 Shortwoods Road, New
Fairfield, CT 06812, email
csm20swr@msn.com
George T. Malia, Jr.* Private Consultant
BS Natural Resources Conservation, University of Connecticut, Licensed
Certified Real Estate Appraiser (CT, MA, NY), currently employed by First
Pioneer Farm Credit. Experience: Eighteen years in wetlands mapping, property
analysis and evaluations in western Connecticut. Available for wetlands mapping
and land use consulting. (860) 491-3361. 636 Beach Street, Goshen, CT 06756
Christopher P. Malik State Employee
BS Geology & Geophysics, University of Connecticut. Experience: Twelve years
Transportation Planner, Connecticut Department of Transportation, providing
wetland delineations, wetland mitigation design, construction oversight and
monitoring, ecological assessments, permit applications and NEPA documents.
Since 2000: Watershed Management Analyst, Connecticut Department of
Environmental Protection, responsible for water quality, watershed and river
restoration programs, and grants. (860) 424-3959. 79 Elm Street, Hartford, CT
06106 e-mail: christopher.malik@ct.gov
Jeffrey T. Malloy* Consulting Firm Employee
BS Water and Soil Science, University of Rhode Island. Presently: Since
2004, Environmental Scientist specializing in wetland delineation, water and
soil conservation, and land use assessment and permitting. BSC Group (617)
896-4355. 15 Elkins Street, Boston, MA 02127 e-mail:
jmalloy@bscgroup.com
Kathleen P. Mangan - Private Consultant
BS Natural Resource Science, University of Rhode Island. Registered Wetland
Scientist (RI), Class IV Soil Evaluator #D4025 (RI). Experience: Eighteen years
in environmental consulting. Presently, and since 1994, Principal Soil and
Wetland Scientist, Kathleen P. Mangan, Inc., specializing in site assessment,
soil morphological evaluations, wetland identification and delineation, impact
analysis and permitting, wildlife surveys and habitat analysis (603) 986-8136.
P.O. Box 346, Madison, NH 03849
Daniel Sean Martin* Public Utility Employee
BS Renewable Natural Resources, University of Connecticut. Completed New
England Regional Certificate Program. Experience: Soil Conservationist,
USDA-NRCS. Twenty years working for Northeast Utilities in real estate,
forestry, environmental and safety. Presently: Supervisor - Transmission Safety
and Environmental Programs, Northeast Utilities (860) 665-6664. 172 Birch
Mountain Road, Manchester, CT. 06040. E-mail:
martids@nu.com
Claude M. Masse - Consulting Firm Employee
BS Soil and Water Resources, University of Rhode Island, Class IV Soil
Evaluator (RI). Experience: Soil Scientist since 1995 with experience in
environmental site assessment, investigation and remediation; wetland
delineation and permitting; surface water quality assessment, soil morphology
descriptions and geotechnical analysis. Presently: Senior Environmental
Scientist, Vanasse Hangen Brustlin, Inc.; (401) 272-8100; 10 Dorrance Street,
Suite 400, Providence, RI 02903; email:
cmasse@vhb.com
Joseph McCue - Consulting Firm Employee
BS Soil and Water Resources, University of Rhode Island. Twelve years
experience with Natural Resource Services, Inc. Project Manager and Senior
Wetland Biologist, specializing in wetland delineations, soil mapping, wildlife
habitat analysis, permitting, aerial photo interpretation, project monitoring
for compliance and restoration of wetland violations. Work in RI, MA and CT
(401) 568-7390. P.O. Box 311, Harrisville, RI 02830 e-mail:
joe@nrswetlands.com
James M. McManus Private Consultant
B.S. Agronomy (Soil Science) and M.S. Plant and Soil Science, University of
Connecticut. CPSS #15226 (ARCPACS). Fifteen 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
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). (203) 364-0345. 25 Church Hill Road, Newtown, CT 06470. e-mail:
jmcmanus2000@hotmail.com
John J. McLaughlin, III* Municipal Employee
BS Soil Science, University of Rhode Island. Experience: Forestry and
wildlife management. Presently: Battalion Chief Pawtucket Fire Department (401)
586-2246. 191 Chestnut Oak Road, Chepachet, RI 02814
Ann B. McMenemy Consulting Firm Employee
BS Plant and Soil Sciences, University of Massachusetts. Experience: Twenty
three years as a Wetland Scientist/Ecologist for environmental consulting firms.
Presently: Since 2005, Program Director Ecological Sciences, Environmental
Resources Management, specializing in wetland delineation and assessment,
environmental permitting and mitigation design and monitoring. 399 Boylston
Street 6th Floor Boston, MA 02116. (617) 646-7812 e-mail:
ann.mcmenemy@erm.com
Richard J. Meczywor* Land Broker & Developer
BA Economics, American International College; BS Biology, Westfield State
College; MS Plant and Soil Science, University of Massachusetts. Completed New
England Regional Soil Science Certificate Program. Licensed Soil Evaluator,
Registered Sanitarian. Presently: Since 1977, Real Estate Broker specializing in
land brokerage and development (413) 848-2803. 56 N. Blandford Road, Blandford,
MA 01008 e-mail:
107756.3052@compuserve.com
Dexter P. Miller* Private Consultant
BS Natural Resource Science, University of Rhode Island, CPESC #1237, RI
Class IV Soil Evaluator #D4067, Certified U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Regulatory IV, Wetland Delineator. Experience: Twenty years in wetland
delineation, and site evaluations. Currently employed with the Town of South
Kingstown, RI. My Home address is 259 Wolf Rocks Road, Exeter, RI 02822 e-mail:
d.miller12@cox.net Telephone is
(401)580-0283.
Timothy F. Mischke* Private Consultant
BS Natural Resource Management (Water Resources), University of Connecticut.
Soil science courses, University of Connecticut. Experience: Four years
delineating wetlands. One year Environmental Consultant. Presently: Soil
Scientist, T.M. Soil Science, Terryville, CT. (860) 582-9953
Susan Moberg Consulting Firm Employee
BS Soil and Water Resource Science, University of Rhode Island. Presently:
Manager Environmental Sciences, Vanasse Hangen Brustlin, Inc., specializing in
wetland delineation, permitting, soil analysis and environmental site assessment
work in Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and Connecticut (401) 272-8100. 530
Broadway, Providence, RI 02909 e-mail:
smoberg@vhb.com
Aleksandra Moch* Private Consultant
BS and MS Geology/Environmental Science, University of Warsaw; MS Geology
(Hydrogeology), Queens College. Soil science courses, University of
Massachusetts. Presently: Environmental Analyst, Inland Wetlands and Watercourse
Agency and Conservation Commission, Greenwich, Connecticut. Also, Private
Consultant specializing in wetland delineation, wetland permitting,
environmental impact assessment and wetland mitigation (203) 975-7834. 95 Halpin
Avenue, Stamford, CT 06905 e-mail:
aleksandra_moch@yahoo.com
Henry T. Moeller Private Consultant
BS Soil Science, University of Wisconsin. Experience: Nine years soil
survey, USDA-NRCS in Connecticut, Wisconsin, and Michigan. Twenty-nine years
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 (203) 264-6977.
159 Hulls Hill Road, Southbury, CT 06488
Charles P. Morgan Federal Employee
MS Natural Resources Science, University of Rhode Island, Certified Wetland
Delineator (ACOE).
Michael W. Morris - Consulting Firm Employee
BA Anthropology, William & Mary; MA Anthropology and PhD Plant & Soil
Science, University of Tennessee, CPSSc #32301 (ARCPACS). Experience: Seventeen
years Soil and Environmental Scientist. Twenty-two years in soil archaeology.
Presently: Senior Environmental Scientist, Jacobs Engineering (508) 743-0214
ext. 232. 6 Otis Park Drive, Bourne, MA 02532 e-mail:
mike.morris@jacobs.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
Timothy J. Motte* State Employee
BA Biology and MS Natural Resources, University of Rhode Island. Presently:
Since 1992, Senior Environmental Scientist, Rhode Island Coastal Resources
Management Council, responsible for identifying various coastal features
including coastal wetlands, assessing impact of development proposals on coastal
features, and determining construction setbacks and buffer zones. (401)
783-3370. Oliver Stedman Government Center, 4808 Tower Hill Road, Wakefield, RI
02879 e-mail:
tmotte@crmc.ri.gov
Spencer Myles* - Private Consultant
B.S. Soil Science, University of New Hampshire Experience: Soil
investigations and septic system designs for Civil Engineering firm. Presently:
Principle Soil Scientist, wCT Land Consultants LLC, specializing in wetland
delineations and consultations. 203-942-7075, 1 Bogus Hill Road, New Fairfield,
CT. 06812 email:
wCTlandconsultants@hotmail.com
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Matthew A. Nowak* - Consulting Firm Employee
BS Environmental Science and MS Candidate Plant and Soil Science, University
of Massachusetts; Completed New England Regional Soil Science Certificate
Program Experience: Ten years as an environmental consultant. Presently:
Project Scientist, Hatch Mott MacDonald, specializing in wetland delineation,
wetland replication and mitigation, hydric soils identification, erosion and
sediment controls, and environmental permitting. (413) 315-2148, 150 Lower
Westfield Road, Holyoke, MA 01040. E-mail:
matthew.nowak@hatchmott.com
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Donald C. Parizek - Federal Employee
BS Agriculture (Soil Science), University of Connecticut, CPSSc (ARCPACS),
Certified Wetland Delineator (ACOE). Experience: Three years Consultant
specializing in wetland delineations. Presently: Since 1992, Soil Scientist with
USDA-NRCS with soil survey experience in Alaska, Connecticut, Maine and Puerto
Rico. (860) 688-7725 ext. 117. 100 Northfield Dr., 4th Floor, Windsor, CT 06095
e-mail: Donald.parizek@ct.usda.gov.
Brian M. Parks* Private Consultant
BS Chemistry/Geology, Bridgewater State College. Soil Science courses,
University of Massachusetts. Presently: Since 1995, assisting USDA-NRCS with
soil survey, Plymouth County, Massachusetts. Professional Firefighter/EMT-I,
East Bridgewater Fire Department (508) 279-1768. 5 Jennifer Circle, Bridgewater,
MA 02334 e-mail:
parks.brian@comcast.net
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
Thomas A. Peragallo - Private Consultant
BS Soil Science, University of Rhode Island. Special graduate courses, Texas
A&M University. CPSS/SC #2148 (ARCPACS), Certified Soil Scientist: (NH#014, ME
#273), Certified Wetland Scientist: NH #006. Experience: Thirty two years,
including twelve with USDA-NRCS. Providing services in soil classification, soil
mapping, wetland issues and site assessment with LEC Environmental Consultants,
New England Hydric Soil Technical Committee, Co-Chair. (603) 899-6721 PO Box
590, Rindge, NH 03461 e-mail:
peragallo@localnet.com
Paul Peters* - Private Consultant
BS Agronomy, University of Connecticut, 1981. Experience: 21 years
experience as agronomist in Southern New England and New York. 16 years
experience as Soil Scientist, CT. Presently, Soil Scientist, Swamp Yankee
Consulting, available for inland wetland delineation, soil fertility assessment
and pest management consulting. 860-428-4846. 1 Russett Lane, Storrs, CT. 06268.
Jeffrey C. Peterson Consulting Firm Employee
BS Biology, University of Connecticut. Soil science graduate studies,
University of Connecticut and University of Massachusetts, CPSSc (ARCPACS),
Certified Wetland Delineator (ACOE, Baltimore District), CPESC, Class IV Soil
Evaluator (RI). Experience: Twenty-four years in national and international soil
survey and classification, wetland delineation and ecological studies.
Presently: Senior Soil Scientist, Vanasse Hangen Brustlin, Inc. (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. Experience: Twenty years soil fertility
analysis. Presently: Associate Extension Educator, Soil Nutrient Analysis
Laboratory, University of Connecticut. (860) 486-4274. Plant Science Dept., Box
U-5102, Storrs, CT 06269
Edward W. Pickering - Consulting Firm Employee
BS Plant and Soil Science - University of Vermont; MS Soil Science -
University of Massachusetts; MS Civil Engineering - Tufts University; MBA -
Babson College. CPSSc #1226 (ARCPACS), PE #38790 (MA). Experience: Twenty-six
years in the environmental field. Presently: Senior Project Manager, Ambient
Engineering, Inc., 100 Main Street, Concord, MA 01742, Tel: (888) 262-6232, Fax:
(978) 369-8380,
tpickering@ambient-engineering.com
Deborah J. Picking University Employee
BS and MS Biology, East Stroudsburg University; PhD Soil Science, University
of Massachusetts. Experience: Ten years specializing in hydric soil
identification and wetland-plant-soil interactions. Presently: Since 1998,
Undergraduate Program Director, Department of Plant, Soil, & Insect Sciences,
University of Massachusetts, lecturing in introductory soil science,
environmental science, and wetland botany and ecology (413) 545-2249. Plant,
Soil, & Insect Sciences Department, French Hall, University of Massachusetts,
Amherst, MA 01003 e-mail:
dpicking@psis.umass.edu
Thomas W. Pietras Private Consultant
BS Forestry, University of West Virginia; MS Soil Science, Natural Resource
Conservation, University of Connecticut. Twenty six years experience as soil
and wetland scientist with Soil Science & Environmental Services, Inc.
performing CT & Federal wetland delineations, environmental assessments, soil
descriptions, permeability testing for on-site sewage disposal, site plan
evaluations, permit applications, and public hearings. 545 Highland Avenue,
Cheshire, CT 06410 (203) 272-7837
Judith D. Prill* State Employee
BS Natural Resources Conservation, University of Connecticut; MPA University
of Hartford. Experience: Twenty-three years with Connecticut Department of
Environmental Protection, specializing in land acquisition and management,
environmental permitting, compliance assistance and pollution prevention.
Presently: Environmental Analyst, Office of Pollution Prevention (860) 424-3694.
79 Elm Street, Hartford, CT 06106
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Hue Quan* Consulting Firm Employee
BS Agronomy and Environmental Science, Delaware Valley College; MS
Environmental Engineering, Washington State University; ME Candidate Civil
Engineering, Stevens Institute of Technology. Experience: Seven years in
consulting, inspecting geoenvironmental borings and delineating wetlands for
permit applications and environmental cleanup. Presently: Professional Engineer,
ENSR Corporation, (732) 981-0200 x 3016. 20 New England Avenue, Piscataway, NJ
08854 e-mail: hquan@ensr.aecom.com.
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Joyce Raabe Private Consultant
AB Biology, Clark University; MS Plant and Soil Sciences, University of
Massachusetts. Experience: Twenty-five years consulting in wetlands
determinations, on-site soil investigations, and mapping. Presently: President,
Hart Environmental Services, LLC. (860) 653-3582. P.O. Box 21, 1 Hartland
Boulevard, East Hartland, CT 06027 e-mail:
j_raabe@mindspring.com
Cynthia M. Rabinowitz Private Consultant
BS Agronomy, University of Connecticut. Experience: Twenty-two years Private
Consultant in wetlands determinations and on-site investigations. Five years
County Extension Agent, in Connecticut. Presently: Principal Soil
Scientist-Landscape Designer, HGConnSoil LLC, available for state and federal
wetland boundary delineation, diversified soil and land evaluations, wetland
restoration plantings, and landscape design; CT-DOT DBE Certified; (203)
266-5595. Fax 203-266-6227; P.O. Box 365, Bethlehem, CT 06751, e-mail:
connsoil@att.net
M. Rafey* - Municipal Employee
BS Agricultural Economics, Kabul University; MS Soil Science, University of
Connecticut. Experience: Nine years in land use management. Presently: Assistant
Zoning and Wetland Officer, Town of Watertown, Connecticut (860) 945-5266. 51
Depot Street, Suite 502, Watertown, CT 06795 e-mail:
rafey@watertownct.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: Ten years in natural resource
management. Presently: Senior Ecologist, William Kenny Associates LLC, available
for wetland delineations, ecological assessments, mitigation designs, and other
land use planning services. 217 Webb Road, Fairfield, CT 06825, (203) 366-0588,
mraymond@wkassociates.net
Matt Richardson Consulting Firm Employee
BS Environmental Science, Johnson State College, Johnson, VT and MS Natural
Resources Science (Soil Science), University of Rhode Island. Class IV Soil
Evaluator #D4078 (RI). Experience: Three years in wetland delineation and
assessment, soil investigations for septic and drainage systems, environmental
permitting and restoration, and GIS analysis. Presently: Soil and Environmental
Scientist, EA Engineering, Science, and Technology, Inc., (401) 736-3440 ext.
219, 2350 Post Road, Warwick, RI 02886. Email:
mrichardson@eaest.com
Megan Romanoff* - Consulting Firm Employee
BS Soil & Water Science, University of Arizona. Presently: Specializing in
Phase I and Phase II environmental site assessments, wetland permitting and
delineations, soil and water sampling, subsurface investigations, and
environmental monitoring, LFR Inc. (203) 364-9700. 75 Glen Road, Suite 305,
Sandy Hook, CT 06482
megan.sheldon@lfr.com
John Rook * Municipal Employee
BS Natural Resources Conservation, University of Connecticut; MS Resource
Management and Administration, Antioch New England Graduate School; Soil Science
Courses, University of Massachusetts. Twenty-three years experience in land use
planning and natural resource management. Presently and since 1987 Planner, Town
of Glastonbury, CT. (860) 652-7513. 2155 Main Street, Glastonbury, CT. 06033.
email:
john.rook@glastonbury-ct.gov
William A. Root Consulting Firm Employee
BA Biology, University of Connecticut; MES, Yale University. Experience:
Environmental Director, Wilton, Connecticut and Wetlands Officer, New Milford,
Connecticut. Eighteen years in inland/tidal wetland delineation, environmental
impact analysis, and permitting. Presently: Soil Scientist, Milone & MacBroom,
Inc., specializing in wetland mitigation projects and Army Corps of Engineers
delineations (203) 389-2404. 18 Center Road, Woodbridge CT 06525 e-mail:
billr@miloneandmacbroom.com
Adam Rosenblatt Consulting Firm Employee
BS Soil and Water Resources and MS Natural Resource Science, University of
Rhode Island. CPESC #2697, Class IV Soil Evaluator (RI). Experience: Five years
in wetland delineation, environmental permitting, soil investigations and GIS
analysis. Presently: Soil and Environmental Scientist, Vanasse Hangen Brustlin,
Inc., (401) 272-8100 530 Broadway, Providence, RI 02909 e-mail:
arosenblatt@vhb.com
Daniel P. Rukakoski* Consulting Firm Employee
BS Renewable Natural Resources, University of Connecticut. PWS #01492.
Experience: Twelve years wetland delineation, wetland permitting, soil and
groundwater investigations. Presently, Senior Environmental Scientist, Tighe &
Bond, Inc., specializing in industrial, commercial and municipal wetland
delineation and permitting projects. (413) 875-1312, 53 Southampton Road,
Westfield, MA 01085-5308. e-mail:
dprukakoski@tighebond.com.
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Joseph P. Salvetti* Consulting Firm Employee
BS Plant and Soil Science, University of Maine; MS Soil and Water Science,
University of Arizona. Experience: Twenty years 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, Norfolk Ram Group. (508)
747-7900. One Roberts Road, Plymouth, MA 02360
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 surverys, and permitting. (203)
271-1773. 99 Realty Drive, Cheshire, CT 06410 email:
matts@miloneandmacbroom.com.
Michael G. Schaefer, Sr. - City Planner
BS Natural Resource Conservation, University of Connecticut. Experience: Six
years with USDA NRCS as Soil Conservationist, District Conservationist, and
Resource Conservation and Development Coordinator. Twenty-one years experience
in soils and wetlands consulting. Presently: City Planner, Norwich, CT -
available on a limited basis for wetland delineations and consultations - Phone:
(860) 779-1219. 138 Coomer Hill Road, Dayville, CT 06241, e-mail:
mgschaefer@sbcglobal.net
Peter S. Schauer Private Consultant
BS Forestry, University of New Hampshire; MS Soil Genesis and
Classification, University of Idaho. Experience: Ten years soil science Research
Associate, University of Rhode Island. Since 1997 to date: President, Schauer
Environmental Consultants, L.L.C. (603) 798-4355. 138 Cross Brook Road, Loudon,
NH 03307.
J. Eric Scherer* - Federal Employee
BS Agronomy, Virginia Polytechnic Institute; MPA, University of Hartford.
Certified Wetland Delineator (ACOE). Experience: Thirty years federal service:
Peace Corps (Belize), Soil Conservationist, Resource Conservationist, National
Plant Materials Center Manager, District Conservationist, and Water Quality
Coordinator, USDA-NRCS in Virginia, Vermont, Rhode Island, Connecticut,
Maryland, and New York. Presently: State Resource Conservationist for Rhode
Island, USDA NRCS (401) 828-1300. 60 Quaker Lane, Suite 46, Warwick, RI 02886
e-mail:
eric.scherer@ri.usda.gov
Roy A. Shook, Jr. Private Consultant
BS Soil Science and Agronomy, Pennsylvania State University. Special
graduate courses, Iowa State University. Experience: Twenty-four years soil
survey, USDA-NRCS in New Jersey, New Hampshire, Connecticut, and Rhode Island.
Presently: Consulting Soil Scientist, Roy Shook Associates (860) 742-7283. 441
Geraldine Drive, Coventry, CT 06238
James S. Sipperly* Municipal Employee
BS Geology, Eastern Connecticut State University; MPA, University of
Hartford. Soil science courses, University of Connecticut. Experience: Four
years Geologist/Soil Scientist, Land Surveyor, with consulting firm. Six years
Environmental Planner, Town of Cheshire, Connecticut. Presently: Since 1997,
Deputy Director of Planning, Conservation and Development for City of
Middletown, Connecticut. Specializing in site assessments, wetland delineations,
and soil investigations (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. 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
BS Agronomy, University of Connecticut, MS Soil Science, University of
Illinois. CPSSc #1975 (ARCPACS), CPESC #200. Presently: Since 1983, Principal
Soil Scientist, New England Environmental Services, specializing in wetland
delineation and evaluation, environmental assessment, and wetland creation and
restoration. (860) 295-1022. 155 Jerry Daniels Road, Marlborough, CT 06477
Sally H. Snyder* - State Employee
BS Agronomy, University of Connecticut. Completed New England Regional Soil
Science Certificate Program. Experience: Since 1989, working as Environmental
Analyst protecting inland wetlands and watercourses for Connecticut Department
of Environmental Protection. Experienced with reviewing and preparing DEP Inland
Water Resources Division permit applications, conducting Environmental Review
Team reviews, recommending Low Impact Development techniques, and evaluating
proposals for watershed impacts. Since 2004, have served on the Salem Inland
Wetlands and Conservation Commission. (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. Experience: Eighteen years wetland delineations and evaluations and soil
mapping and interpretation. Presently: Soil and Wetland Scientist, Schauer
Environmental Consultants, LLC responsible for soil mapping and evaluation,
wetland delineation and assessment, and project permitting. (603) 798-4355. 138
Cross Brook Road, Loudon, NH 03307 e-mail:
tomsokoloski@aol.com.
Demian A. Sorrentino, AICP* Consulting Firm Employee
BS Environmental Management & Master of Community Planning (environmental &
land use concentration), University of Rhode Island. Continued education in soil
science, University of Connecticut and University of Rhode Island. New England
Regional Soil Science Certificate. AICP Certified Planner. Experience:
Municipal planning and land use permitting since 2002, Soil science since 2007.
Available to provide wetland delineation & permitting assistance in Connecticut.
Presently: Certified Planner & Soil Scientist, Boundaries, LLC (860) 376-2006.
179 Pachaug River Drive, PO Box 184, Griswold, CT 06351. Email:
das.boundariesllc@snet.net
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
Lesley A "Mickey" Spokas - 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, and performing physical and chemical
characterization of soils. Presently: Since 1995,Manager,Soil Characterization
Laboratory, Department of Plant, Soil, & Insect Sciences, University of
Massachusetts, (413) 545-3068. Plant, Soil, & Insect Sciences Department,
Stockbridge Hall, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA 01003 e-mail:
mspokas@psis.umass.edu
Thomas R. Stansfield - Private Consultant
BS Agronomy/Soil Science, University of Connecticut; MPH, University of
Connecticut. Deputy Director of Health and Registered Sanitarian Torrington Area
Health District. Experience: Over seventeen years delineating inland wetlands in
Connecticut, over eleven years as an environmental sanitarian and former Land
Use Enforcement Officer in northwest Connecticut. Chairman Goshen Inland Wetland
Commission. Presently: Available for delineations and consultation. (860)
491-2230. 95 West Side Road, Goshen, CT 06756 e-mail:
tstansfield@tahd.org
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). Experience: Health department and Consulting Sanitarian
since 1978. Presently: Since 1995, Private Consultant delineating and mapping
wetland and non-wetland soils, site drainage design, soil testing &
classification and design of on-site subsurface sewage disposal systems (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.
Experience: Seven years State of Rhode Island regulator. Nineteen years Private
Consultant, 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. (401) 783-6740. PO Box 985; West Kingston, RI
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. Presently: 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 (203)
272-7837. 545 Highland Avenue, Cheshire, CT 06410
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. Experience: Seventeen years at Soil
Science and Environmental Services, Inc., specializing in soil and wetland
mapping, environmental site assessments, soil/groundwater contamination studies,
geotechnical testing and public hearings (203) 272-7837. 95 Silo Dr., Rocky
Hill, CT 06067
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. Presently: Soil and Environmental
Scientist, Diversified Technology Consultants, specializing in environmental
site assessments, soil and groundwater investigations and wetland delineations.
(203) 239-4200. 556 Washington Avenue, North Haven, CT 06473.
ethan.stewart@teamdtc.com
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
Elissa H. Stone* Private Consultant
BS Horticulture, Cornell University; MS Soil Science, Rutgers University.
Presently: 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 (603) 433-1935. 600 State Street, Portsmouth, NH 03801
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 (Soils), MS Plant Science (Soils), and Graduate Certificate in
GIS, University of Connecticut, CPSSc #24799 (ARCPACS), Certified Wetland
Delineator (ACOE) Experience: Environmental Chemist, CT and Soil
Conservationist, USDA-NRCS in Florida. Presently: Since 1999, Soil Scientist,
USDA-NRCS in Connecticut (860) 871-4042 344 Merrow Road, Tolland, CT 06084
e-mail:
debbie.surabian@ct.usda.gov
Eva Szigeti* - Consulting Firm Employee
BS Natural Resources and MS Soil Science, University of Connecticut. CPSSc
(ARCPACS). Past Experience: Seven years Hydrogeologic Technician. Since 2002,
Soil Scientist/Environmental Analyst, Evans Associates Environmental Consulting,
Inc., specializing in wetland delineation, wetland functional analysis, and
wetland permitting in CT and NY. (203) 393-0690. 205 Amity Road, Bethany, CT
06524. e-mail:
eva@eaec-inc.com.
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William H. Taylor Federal Employee
BS Soil Science, Florida A&M University. Experience: Thirty-seven years soil
survey with USDA-NRCS in New York and Massachusetts. Presently: Assistant State
Soil Scientist, USDA-NRCS, for Massachusetts. (508) 829-4477 ext. 111. 52 Boyden
Road, Holden, MA 01520. e-mail:
william.taylor@ma.usda.gov
Steven F. Tessitore State Employee
BS Plant and Soil Science, University of Rhode Island; MS Forest Soil
Science, University of Massachusetts. Thirty one years of experience in wetland
determinations, administration and training of municipal officials in
Connecticut. Presently: Supervising Environmental Analyst, Wetlands Management
Section, Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection (860) 424-3871. 79
Elm Street, Hartford, CT 06106 e-mail:
steven.tessitore@po.ct.gov
Joseph R. Theroux* Private Consultant
AS, BS Forest Management, University of Maine. Experience: Nineteen years
experience forestry and natural resource management, Seven years wetland
delineation, Five years wetlands regulation enforcement. Presently: Owner
Theroux Forestry and Soil Science, providing forestry services, wetland
delineations, environmental impact assessments, site plan evaluation, E & S
control site monitoring and permitting assistance. Address: 426 Shetucket Tpke.
Voluntown, CT 06384 Phone: 860-376-6842 e-mail:
Theroux_Joseph_R@sbcglobal.net
Bruce Thompson Federal Employee
BS Forestry Management and MS Forestry Soils, University of Massachusetts.
Experience: Forty-one years soil survey, USDA-NRCS in Massachusetts, Missouri,
and the ten State Glaciated Northeast. Presently: Since 1995, State Soil
Scientist and MLRA Team Leader, USDA-NRCS (413) 253-4370. 451 West Street,
Amherst, MA 01002-2995 e-mail: bruce.thompson@ma.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; Licensed Professional Soil Scientist (MN, WI). Experience:
Twenty-two years research in soil genesis and classification, wetland
delineations, natural resource assessments, and NEPA document preparation.
Presently: Senior Environmental Consultant and Office Manager, Natural Resource
Group, LLC, Suite 885, 1500 SW First Ave, Portland, OR 97201 e-mail:
metimpson@nrg-LLC.com, (503) 525-5151
Robert B. Tunstead - Federal Employee
BS Soil and Water Resources, University of Rhode Island. CPSSc (ARCPACS).
Experience: Eleven years soil survey in Massachusetts, New Jersey and New York.
Ground penetrating radar operator and member of the New England Technical
Committee for Hydric Soils. Presently: Soil Survey Project Leader, USDA-NRCS,
Plymouth County, Massachusetts (508)295-5151 ext. 117 15 Cranberry Highway West
Wareham, MA. 02576 e-mail:
rob.tunstead@ma.usda.gov
James D. Turenne Federal Employee
BS Resource Development (Soil Science), University of Rhode Island, Soil
Science Institute, Raleigh, NC. CPSSc (ARCPACS), Licensed Class IV Soil
Evaluator (RI). Experience: Twenty years soil survey in Rhode Island and
Massachusetts, USACOE Regulatory IV Wetland Delineation Instructor, member of
the New England Technical Committee for Hydric Soils. Presently: Assistant State
Soil Scientist, USDA-NRCS for Rhode Island (401) 822-8830. 60 Quaker Lane, Suite
46, West Warwick, RI. 02886 e-mail:
jim.turenne@ri.usda.gov
Kyle A. Turoczi* - Private Consultant
BS Environmental Science, SUNY College of Environmental Science and
Forestry. Soil science courses, University of Connecticut. Presently: Owner,
Earth Tones LLC, Native Plant Nursery and Landscapes, 212 Grassy Hill Road
Woodbury, CT. Available for wetland mitigations, enhancements, and construction,
environmental assessments, landscape design, installations, and maintenance
services with a focus on environmentally healthy practices (203) 263-6626
e-mail: Earthtones@charter.net
www.earthtonesnatives.com
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Peter L.M. Veneman University Employee
BS Soil Science, Agricultural University, Wageningen; MS and PhD University
of Wisconsin. Experience: Two years soil survey 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 (413) 545-5225.
Department of Plant and Soil Sciences, Amherst, MA 01003 e-mail:
veneman@pssci.umass.edu
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Stephen Wallace Private Consultant
BS, Natural Resource Conservation, University of Connecticut. Graduate soil
science courses, University of Connecticut. Experience: Eighteen years
environmental work both private and governmental. Presently: Principal Soil
Scientist, Northern Soils, specializing in soil taxonomy and classification and
wetland delineation (860) 974-2358. 321C Perrin Road, Woodstock, CT 06281
e-mail:
northernsoils@netscape.net
Margaret Washburn Private Consultant
BS and MS Agronomy, University of Connecticut. RI Class IV Licensed Soil
Evaluator, MA Approved Soil Evaluator. Presently: Since 1996, Principal Soil
Scientist, Washburn Wetland Consulting LLC, specializing in wetland delineation,
wetland replication and restoration, 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) 928-6728. 19 Wolf Den Road,
Pomfret Center, CT 06259-2022 e-mail:
washburnwetland@yahoo.com.
Timothy G. Welling* Private Consultant
BSA Agronomy, University of Georgia; MS Soil and Plant Science, University
of Connecticut. Soil Scientist since 1983 performing services including: wetland
delineations, environmental assessments, soil descriptions, permeability testing
for on-site sewage disposal, site plan evaluations, permit applications, and
public hearings. Currently, Assistant Professor in the Math, Computer and
Physical Science Department at Dutchess Community College, 103 Heritage Road,
Clinton Corners, NY. 12514 (845) 431-8535
Wesley J. Wentworth P.E.* - Private Consultant
BS Civil Engineering, University of Connecticut. Soil science courses,
University of Connecticut. Experience: Thirteen years 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, Wentworth Civil Engineers, LLC (860) 642-7255. 177 West Town St.,
Lebanon, CT 06429 e-mail:
wes@lebanongreen.com
Jennifer West- - Consulting Firm Employee
BS, Natural Resource Management, University of Maine, MS, Plant Science,
University of New Hampshire. ARCPACS Certified Professional Soil Scientist,
Maine Certified Soil Scientist, NH Certified Wetland Scientist. Twenty years
experience mapping soils in New England and beyond. Presently and since 1990,
soil scientist with Normandeau Associates, Inc. Specialties include soil
mapping, wetland delineation, wetland permitting and mitigation. (207) 846-3598.
email:
jwest@normandeau.com
Michael Whited Federal Employee
BS Plant and Soil Science, University of Maine. Graduate courses, University
of Nebraska and University of Massachusetts. Experience: Twenty five years Soil
Scientist, USDA-NRCS in North Dakota, California, New Mexico, Arizona, Nebraska,
Massachusetts and Minnesota. ARCPACSCPSS/SC, SWS Professional Wetland Scientist.
Presently: Soil Data Quality Specialist, MO-10, NRCS. Interests include: using
soil properties for ecological restoration, hydric soils, wetland delineation
wetland functional assessment and working with people to understand and use soil
information.(651)602-7864. 375 Jackson St., Suite 600, St. Paul, MN 55101
e-mail: michael.whited@mn.usda.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: Environmental Scientist, Fuss & O'Neill, Inc.,
specializing in State and Federal inland and tidal wetland delineation,
ecological evaluation, vernal pool surveys, water resource and watershed
assessments, environmental impact evaluations, ecological risk assessments, and
State and Federal reporting and permitting. (860) 646-2469. 146 Hartford Road,
Manchester, CT. Email: jwilson@fando.com
Darcy Winther* - State Employee
BA Zoology and Environmental Conservation, University of New Hampshire; Soil
Science courses, University of Massachusetts, Amherst. Over 18 years experience
with the Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection in the programs of:
wildlife management, legislative initiatives, river management, and wetlands
management. Current Work: Over 10 years with the Connecticut Department of
Environmental Protections Wetlands Management Section. Work Address/Phone: 79
Elm Street, Hartford, CT 06106 (860) 424-3063
William R. Wright Society 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
* Denotes Basic Soil Scientist Member | Back to Top
Elizabeth W. Young* Private Consultant
BA Soil Science and Field Botany, Skidmore College. Experience: Soil Science
Intern, USDA-NRCS. Twenty-two years in wetland delineation and on-site soils
investigations. Presently: Since 1985, Consulting Soil Scientist and Principal
of self-owned firm specializing in delineation of wetlands. (203) 457-1356. 1904
Durham Road, Guilford, CT 06437
* Denotes Basic Soil Scientist Member | Back to Top
Richard V. Zulick* Private Consultant
Soils Specialist, North Central District Health Department, BS College of
Natural Resource Management and Engineering, University of Connecticut.
Presently available to provide wetland delineations, remediation and expert
testimony. (860) 429-1918. 400 Nott Highway, Ashford, CT 06278.
* Denotes Basic Soil Scientist Member
Major contributors: ($100)
Angus McDonald/Gary Sharpe & Associates, Inc. Old Saybrook, CT
Baystate Environmental Consultants Inc., East Longmeadow, MA
BL Companies Inc. Meriden, CT
BSC Group, Inc., Glastonbury, CT
Cultec Inc., Brookfield, CT
ENSR Corporation, Westford, MA
Evans Associates Environmental Consulting, Inc., Bethany, CT
Gove Environmental, Exeter, NH
LFR Inc. East Hartford, CT
Megson and Heagle, Glastonbury, CT
Rocco V. DAndrea Inc., Riverside, CT
Soil Science & Environmental Services, Inc., Cheshire, CT
Tighe & Bond, Inc., Westfield, MA
Towne Engineering Inc. South Windham, CT
Trinkaus Engineering LLC, Southbury, CT
Contributors: ($50)
Anthony V. Giordano & Associates, West Haven, CT
Boundaries LLC, Griswold, CT
Cherenzia & Associates, Westerly, RI
Close, Jensen and Miller, P.C., Wethersfield, CT
Ecotones, Inc., North Kingstown, RI
Gardner & Peterson Assoc. LLC, Tolland, CT
Land Tech Consultants, Southbury, CT
Milone and MacBroom, Cheshire, CT
M. N. Gilbert Environmental Consulting & Planning, Pittsburg PA
Spath-Bjorklund Associates, Inc. Monroe, CT
Wentworth Civil Engineers, LLC, Lebanon, CT
Minor contributors: (<$50)
Geoscience Technical Services, Inc., Old Lyme, CT
2008
OFFICERS AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS
| Mark Stolt
Rhode Island |
President |
| Donald C.
Parizek
Connecticut |
Vice-President |
| Jim Turenne Rhode Island |
Secretary |
|
Rob Tunstead
Massachusetts |
Treasurer |
| Margaret
Washburn Connecticut |
Board Member |
| Jim McManus Massachusetts |
Alternate Board Member |
SPECIAL ASSISTANTS TO THE
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
| Mikey Spokas |
Massachusetts |
| James M. McManus |
Connecticut |
| George W. Loomis |
Rhode Island |
| John Madeiros |
Massachusetts |
| Sara Fusco |
Connecticut |
| Marjorie Faber |
Connecticut |
COMMITTEE CHAIRS
| Membership/Applications |
Joyce G. Raabe |
| Program |
Donald C. Parizek |
| Constitution/Bylaws |
Joyce G. Raabe |
| Newsletter |
James Turenne |
| Scholarship |
Mark H. Stolt |
| Ethics |
Arthur Allen |
| Nominations |
Margaret Washburn |
| Consultants Advisory |
Jeffrey C. Peterson |
| Awards |
Marjorie Faber |
| Website |
James Turenne |