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2008 - 2009
Acting Chairman and Caseworker. Yerington Mine Natural Resources Trustee Council.
2009
Development of biomass energy projects for Robinson Rancheria (subcontracted by Pacific Plains Engineering).
2008
Business development for Native Solar, an alternative energy economic development and jobs program for the Scotts Creek Band of Pomo Indians
2007 - 2008
Development of DOE based Strategic Energy Plans for the 6 Tribes of Lake County CA. Robinson Rancheria, managing Tribe.
2006 - 2008
Technical Advisor for CLLEAN under their Superfund Technical Assistance Grant (TAG) for the Lowery Landfill Superfund site. Aurora, CO. Responsibilities include review of PRP generated data describing groundwater plumes of heavy metals and chlorinated solvents including PCE in residential/commercial areas.
2000 - 2008
Technical support for the Yerington Paiute Tribe Environmental Program. Yerington, NV. Tasks include review of work plans and data/data validation relating to the Anaconda Mine Site and participation in the Technical Working and NRDA Group.
2007 - 2008
Evaluation and re-design of municipal wastewater treatment facilities. Big Valley Rancheria, Lakeport, CA.
2006 - 2007
Wetland and road/erosion repair for 319 and FEMA project support. Robinson Rancheria, Nice, CA.
2004 - 2009
Program development, technical support and data validation for water quality monitoring for metals and general water quality parameters, Elem Colony, Clearlake Oaks, CA, Sulphur Bank Superfund Site
2004 - 2009
Technical Advisor for Clear Lake Environmental Action Network (CLEAN) under their Superfund Technical Assistance Grant (TAG) for the Sulphur Bank Mine site. Clearlake Oaks, CA.
2007 - 2008
Development of a DOE First Steps energy program for 5 federally recognized Tribes of Lake County.
2005 - 2006
Review and report on Geothermal Incorporated Landfill Site Remediation Program, Middletown Rancheria, Middletown, CA, a site that included heavy metals and chlorinated solvents.
2006
Fish Passage Reconnaissance: A discussion of fish barrier issues on Middle Creek, Lake County California, including engineering notes and observations from a site review of the Kelseyville fish ladder.
2006
Biological Assessment Robinson Rancheria Fee Lands, Robinson Rancheria Band of Pomo Indians Lake County, California.
2004 - 2006
Pesticide Circuit Rider Project, Lake County Tribes. Coordinated by the Big Valley Rancheria, Lakeport, CA.
2005 - 2006
Copper and lead program compliance. Big Valley Public Works, Big Valley Rancheria, Lakeport, CA.
2005
Technical support for Mountain Electronics Recycling Systems including CDBG grant development. Quincy, CA.
2004
Economic analysis and technical report for Ecofirst, an electronics recycling company. Plumas County, CA.
2004
Program development and assistance for water quality, sediment and biota monitoring for metals and pesticides for Big Valley Rancheria, Lakeport, CA.
2004
Development of a Non-point source program and report for the Middletown Rancheria, Middletown, CA.
2004
Development of a water monitoring QAPP for the Robinson Rancheria, Nice, CA.
2003
Preparation of Solid Waste grants and TEP for the Fort McDermitt Paiute - Shoshone Tribe.
2003
Development of QAPP and SAP for water quality and pesticide drift sampling, Big Valley Rancheria. Lakeport, CA.
2003
Preparation of a water monitoring QAPP for the Elem Rancheria, Clearlake Oaks, CA.
2003
Preparation of a 305b Report for the Elem Rancheria including review of the Sulfur Bank Superfund Site Data, Clearlake Oaks, CA.
2002
Assistance with review of road and infrastructure planning, Bear River Band of Rohnerville Rancheria. Loleta, CA.
2002
Technical support for development of an Environmental Inventory and Tribal Environmental Plan for the Guidiville Band of Pomo Indians. Ukiah, CA.
2002
Removal of home heating oil tanks, Fort McDermitt Paiute - Shoshone Tribe Reservation.
2000 - 2002
Technical advisor for the Yerington Paiute Air Quality Program. Yerington, NV. Design and management of systems to monitor for PM10, PM2.5 and toxic emissions.
2000 - 2002
Technical advisor for the Yerington Paiute Water Quality Program. Water quality issues include surface and groundwater impacted by mining and the Anaconda Mine Pit Lake.
2000 - 2001
Improving water quality in the Carson River, Consultant for the University of Nevada, Reno for a subcontract to the Washoe Tribe of Nevada and California (USEPA 319 Grant).
2000 - 2001
Experimental design and statistical analysis of results for heavy metal determinations and Candida growth factors in human breast milk. For Health and Nutrition Inc. Reno, NV.
2000 - 2002
Development of a rural internet provider business model including application of wireless internet technology. For Plumasnet. Greenville, CA.
2000
Prioritizing environmental projects for the Ft. McDerrmitt Paiute and Shoshone Tribe (NV). Sites include mines/acid mine drainage, underground storage tanks and water quality issues.
2000
Assessment of a drinking water collection and distribution system for the Greenville Rancheria. Greenville, CA.
2000 - 2002
Advisor to the Tribe Environmental Office for analysis and interpretation of environmental quality data (review of USEPA and NDEP documents). For the Yerington, NV, Paiute Tribe.
2000
Review of available data and literature review for the Anaconda Mine site in Yerington, NV. For the Yerington, NV, Paiute Tribe.
1999
Design for proposed facilities for onsite treatment of waste from lemon processing, Buenos Aires, Argentina. For Obrelmec (Division Ecologia).
1999
Design for proposed facilities for offsite treatment of photographic film development waste, Buenos Aires, Argentina. For Obrelmec (Division Ecologia).
1999
Evaluation of an electrolytic cell system for spa sanitation in conjunction with Dr. Dean Adams, University of Nevada, Reno, Department of Civil Engineering, for Bioquest Inc.
1993
Production of specialty agar for plate counting PCP and Creosote tolerant bacteria. Included design and start-up of onsite laboratory, Weed, California, for JH Baxter Inc.
1998
Design and monitoring of onsite facilities for biodegradation of DDT contaminated soil, Santiago del Estero, Argentina. In conjunction with Obrelmec (Division Ecologia).
1996 - 1998
Design of primary treatment systems for a combined industrial wastewater treatment system that included dye, petroleum and metals processing waste, Ahmedabad, India. For Envirocare.
1997 - 1998
Design and testing of an insitu air venting system for treatment of PCP contaminated soil and water, Lake City, Florida. In conjunction with Wildmere Farms.
1996 - 1997
Review of results and literature review for a three dimensional resistivity geophysical testing for creosote contamination. For the Hattiesburg, MS, School Board through representing attorney.
1993
Design and testing of an insitu air venting system for treatment of PCP contaminated soil and water, Lake City, Florida. In conjunction with Wildmere Farms.
1993
Review of results and literature review for a three dimensional resistivity geophysical testing for creosote contamination. For the Hattiesburg, MS, School Board through representing attorney.
1993 - 1996
Design and operation of vented soil pile systems for treatment of PCP and PAH contaminated soil at an abandoned wood treating site, Lake City, Florida. In conjunction with Wildmere Farms.
1990 - 1992
Design and operation of landfarms for bioremediation of PCP contaminated soil at an abandoned wood treating site, Lake City, Florida. In conjunction with Wildmere Farms.
1989
Monitoring bioremediation system for soil contaminated with Dieldrin at various operating forest products facilities in Southern Arkansas. For Champion Lumber, Inc.