Biological Resources Engineer
Years of Experience – 17
Education/Training
- M.S., Environmental Science and Policy, 2012
- B.S., Biological Resource Engineering, 2002
- Erosion and Sediment Control Training Course, 2009
- Vernal Pools, 2008
- Stream Restoration Program, 2008
Registrations
- MDE Erosion & Sediment Control Responsible Personnel Certification, 2017
Highlights of Experience
Ashby is a well-trained and experienced Biological Resources Engineer with more than 16 years of professional environmental engineering experience. Highlights of Ashby’s experience include:
Design Review
- serves as Environmental Design Reviewer for Intercounty Connector construction and environmental stewardship and compensatory mitigation projects
- conducts document reviews in accordance with applicable state and federal laws executing environmental permits and ensuring compliance.
- works collaboratively with internal and external peers to ensure ongoing compliance
Field Studies
- assists senior scientists in performing geomorphic assessments, stream restorations, wetland delineations, water quality assessments, rapid visual stream assessments, large woody debris surveys, facies surveys and wetland & stream mitigation site searches
- performs data analysis for stream channel characterization, large woody debris analysis and facies analysis
- practices standard physical, chemical and biological monitoring techniques to evaluate stream health and support resource inventories
- evaluates stream channels for use as reference sites for the qualification of existing physical characteristics channels and to establish design parameters
- measure velocities to evaluate stream discharges and evaluate fish passage post-construction
Document Preparation
- compiles and researches environmental data for technical reports
- generates detailed GIS mapping and images
- writes progress reports for varying projects including the Preliminary Investigation Field meetings