Kathleen S. Hale, PWS

President

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor of Science in Botany & Mathematics, Eastern Illinois University
• Master of Science Coursework (4 years) in Biology, University of Central Florida

TRAINING & CERTIFICATIONS:

• Wetland Evaluation, FDOT, USEPA
• Habitat Evaluation Procedures - HEP (USFWS)
• Uniform Mitigation Assessment Method (FDEP & CFAEP)
• Hydric Soils Classification and Study, Florida Soil Classifiers
• PD&E Manual Training, FDOT
• Noise & Air Quality Studies, FDOT, FHWA, & Vanderbilt University
• Modeling of Mobile Source Air Quality Impacts, University of Central FL
• Registered Environmental Professional of Florida (EPF)
• Certified Wetland Delineator (ACOE)
• Certified Professional Wetland Scientist (SWS)
• NPDES Certification (FDEP)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE AND AREAS OF EXPERTISE:

Ms. Hale has over forty years (40) experience as Project Manager/Project Environmental Scientist throughout the State of Florida. Her work requires a thorough knowledge of ecological literature, scientific principles and theories, written original contributions or original interpretations of ecological information, and technical and organizational competence as evidenced by supervision of projects. She has been responsible for assessing the environment for potential impacts from development, conducting ecological studies of the wetland systems and protected species habitats, developing compensatory mitigation for impacts, developing the environmental documentation for permitting in compliance with environmental regulations, coordinating with the permitting agencies, and conducting noise and air quality studies. Her areas of expertise include:

• Project Management
• Wetland & Upland Evaluations and Impact Assessment
• Wetlands Jurisdictional Determinations (Certified Wetland Delineator)
• Ecosystem Management Studies
• Threatened & Endangered Species Biological Assessment
• Comprehensive Mitigation Design & Permitting
• Wetlands Mitigation Design & Permitting
• Mitigation Monitoring & Report Documentation
• Environmental Permitting (Wetlands, Uplands, T&E Species)
• Environmental Documentation & Regulatory Agency Coordination
• Feasibility Studies & Corridor Analyses
• Noise Monitoring, Modeling & Impact Analysis
• Air Quality Impact Modeling & Analysis

PROFESSIONAL & CIVIC AFFILIATIONS:

• American Water Resources Association
• Association of Southeastern Biologists
• Association of State Wetland Managers
• Back to Nature Wildlife Refuge (pro bono)
• Ecological Society of America
• Environmental Professionals of Florida
• Florida Academy of Sciences
• Florida Local Environmental Resource Agencies
• Florida Native Plant Society
• Florida Planning & Zoning Association
• FDOT Noise Task Team
• Friends of Lake Apopka
• Friends of the Wekiva River (pro bono)
• Home Builders Association of Metro Orlando
• NAEP/FAEP/CFAEP
• Oakland Nature Preserve (pro bono)
• Orange County Environmental Protection Commission (2004-2010)
• Society of Ecological Restoration
• Society of Wetland Scientists
• Society of Wetland Scientists Certification Board
• Threshold Center for Autism (pro bono)
• VCARD
• Women in Aviation International, Central Florida
• Women’s Transportation Seminar

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