Environmental Scientist

ERIN L. PAGE

EDUCATION

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Masters of Science, Environmental Science: Water and Wetland Resources. August 2008.

State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry, Syracuse, NY

Bachelors of Science, Environmental Studies. June 2000.

University of Oregon, Eugene, Oregon

PROFESSIONAL AND RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

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6/08 – present Assistant Scientist/Assistant Regulatory Specialist

Devine ,Tarbell and Associates/Henningson, Duram & Richardson, Inc.

Wetland delineations and water quality studies, wildlife and recreational studies, scientific and regulatory research and support, document preparation and FERC filings associated with hydroelectric and wind power projects

8/04 – 8/08 Masters of Science Candidate

State University of New York, College of Environmental Science

Thesis title: Above and Below Ground Characteristics of Remnant and Restored Wetlands of Central New York with an Emphasis on Mycorrhizal Ecology

Developed protocols, organized data collection, and executed all aspects of research projects. Measured species richness of wetland plants and associated mycorrhizal fungi. Determined percent mycorrhizal colonization and temporal variation in plant and fungal species of restored and undisturbed wetland habitats. Determined differences in research sites through chemical analysis of soil. Used minitab, SAS, PC ORD for data analysis and scientific conclusions. Facilitated undergraduate education in thesis project.

6/00 – 8/04 Wetland Botanist

City of Eugene, Oregon Department of Parks and Open Spaces

Lead Botanist on crew for upland prairie restoration projects. Field botanist for wetland restoration crew. Carried out wetland maintenance, plant population monitoring, mapping and surveying using G.P.S. and G.I.S software and equipment. Collected and processed seed from native plants for germination in restoration areas. Maintained a native plant seed bank, keeping a field log and utilizing excel to compile and analyze seed database. Facilitated scientific collection of species for Kew Royal Botanical Gardens Seed Bank. Educated and worked with volunteers, interns and at-risk youth.

4/03 – 9/03 Research Assistant

Roy Lab, University of Oregon

Assisted in genetic and reproductive analysis of upland prairie grasses for restoration purposes. Analyzed plant isozymes through electrophoresis. Collected field data in pollination and grow out experiments for research on plant mating systems and outbreeding depression. Field assistance in Gothic, Colorado throughout the summer researching the hybridization of Castellija sp.

10/98 – 5/02 Executive Assistant

MycoLogical Natural Products, L.T.D.

Supervised business, employees and shipping and receiving. Identification of wild and edible mushrooms and plants for purchase from pickers and resale to grocers and restaurants. Performed all aspects of business including management of accounts, sales, inventory, and bills.

PRESENTATIONS

Page, E.L. Horton, T.R., Smardon, R.S., Briggs, R.D. and Stehman, S. 2007. Assessing Above and Below Ground Characteristics of Remnant and Restored Wetlands of Central New York.

• Society of Wetland Scientists International Conference, Sacramento, CA.

Page, E.L. Horton, T.R. and R.S. Smardon. 2006. Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi in Remnant and Restored Wetlands of Central New York.

• The Society of Wetland Scientists Bi-Annual Wetland Conference, Worcester, MA.

• American Water Resources Association Syracuse Chapter Conference, Syracuse, NY.

PUBLICATIONS

• Page, E.L. 2006. Shedding Light on Below Ground Ecosystems. SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry Alumni Newspaper.

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