Kent B. Werlin
Wetland Scientist/Restoration Ecologist
Mr. Werlin holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Colorado in Environmental Studies and a M.S. degree from South Dakota State University in Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences with a specialization in wetland and aquatic ecology. He has more than 7 years of experience conducting research, restoration, and rehabilitation of wetland/riparian ecosystems in the western United States. Mr. Werlin gained valuable experience as a research assistant for an EPA-funded project in North Dakota, where he assisted with the development of bioindicators for the functional assessment of upper Missouri River floodplain wetlands. Additionally, Mr. Werlin worked for the Nez Perce Tribe as a Fisheries Habitat Biologist for 5 years, where he focused on stream, wetland, and watershed restoration and protection to aid in the recovery of resident and anadromous salmonids in the Clearwater River basin of northern Idaho. He is an active member of the Society of Ecological Restoration and Ecological Society of America and is a certified Wetland Professional In Training through the Society of Wetland Scientists. Mr. Werlin has received advanced training in jurisdictional wetland delineation, wetland creation and restoration, revegetation design, fluvial geomorphology, NEPA/ESA, and aquatic ecosystem monitoring/assessment. As the Wetland Scientist/Restoration Ecologist for Biota, Mr. Werlin conducts wetland delineations, assessments, jurisdictional determinations, federal and state permitting, revegetation, mitigation design, and assists with the design and implementation of stream/wetland restoration projects.
Resumé
KENT B. WERLIN
Wetland Scientist/Restoration Ecologist
Biota Research and Consulting, Inc.
P.O. Box 8578, Jackson, Wyoming 83002-8578
(307) 733-4216 (voice) (307) 733-1245 (fax)
EDUCATION
South Dakota State University, Brookings, South Dakota 2000-2002; M.S.; Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences; Specialization in Wetland and Aquatic Ecology
University of Colorado, Boulder, Colorado 1995-1999; B.A.; Environmental Studies; Emphasis on water quality and water resources
Boston University – School for Field Studies, Atenas, Costa Rica 1998; summer study abroad program; Focus on strategies for preserving tropical ecosystems and tropical ecology
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2007-Present
Wetland Scientist and Restoration Ecologist, Biota Research and Consulting, Inc., Jackson, WY.2002-2007
Fisheries Habitat Biologist and Project Manager, Nez Perce Tribe, Lapwai, Idaho.2000-2002
Research Assistant, Wildlife and Fisheries Dept., South Dakota State University, Brookings, SD.1999
Research Technician, Aquatic Restoration Technologies, Boulder, Colorado
CAREER RELATED SKILLS
Field skills include: qualitative and quantitative vegetation sampling (e.g., Daubenmire frames and spherical densiometers), plant identification (i.e., dichotomous keys), wetland classification and delineation, stream and riparian area assessment, hydric soil identification, periphyton and water quality sampling, use of Hach test kits and pH meters, use of YSI data sonde, aquatic invertebrate sampling (e.g., D-frame nets and Surber sampler), soil coring, GPS operation, surveying with a level and rod, topographic map reading, use of soil surveys, watercraft operation, ATV operation.
Laboratory skills include: general laboratory procedures, titrations, diatom frustule cleaning procedures, non-diatom algae identification, aquatic invertebrate identification, compound and dissecting microscope use, use of Hach test kits and reagents, gas chromatographs, light spectrophotometers, and pH meters.
Computer skills include: use of PC and Macintosh computer systems and software programs such as: ArcGIS, Map Info, MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Office, MS Publisher, Sigma Plot, Word Perfect, SAS Statistical Software, Trimble Terra Sync and Pathfinder Office, and CANOCO Software.
PROFESSIONAL AFILLIATIONS
*Society of Wetland Scientists – Wetland Professional-IT Certification
Society of Ecological Restoration
Ecological Society of America
PROFESSIONAL TRAINING
2006. “Creation and Restoration of Wetlands.” A 3-day professional short course taught by Dr. William Mitsch and Roy “Robin” Lewis III at the Ohio State University in Columbus, OH.
2005. “How to become a more effective supervisor.” One-day training course taught by CareerTrack. October, 2005. Lewiston, ID.
2004. “Introduction to ArcGIS 8.3.” Two-day course hosted by the University of Idaho Geography Department. Moscow, ID.
2004. “Weed Identification.” One-day short course taught by Dr. Rich Old and hosted by Idaho Fish and Game. Myrtle, ID.
2004. “Rapid River Reconnaissance for River Restoration Design and Appraisal.” One-day short course taught by Nicholas Clifford, PhD, Professor of River Science, Univ. of Nottingham, UK.
2004. “Basic Wetland Delineation.” Five-day (40 hr.) course hosted by Portland State University and taught by the Wetland Training Institute. Portland, OR
2003. “Introduction to Terra Sync and Pathfinder Office Software.” Course provided by certified Trimble instructor Gunner Gardenhire. May 2003.
2003. “Applied Fluvial Geomorphology.” Five- day course taught by Dave Rosgen of Wildland Hydrology Inc. Missoula, MT.
2003. “Native Plant Specifications for Restoration and Mitigation Projects.” Short course taught by staff from Sound Native Plants. Seattle, WA.
2003. “Grant Writing.” A workshop taught by grant writing professionals from the University of Idaho. Moscow, ID.
2003. “National Environmental Policy Act Training with an Endangered Species Act Theme.” Two-day course hosted by NOAA Fisheries. Boise, ID.
PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATIONS
2005. Watershed restoration in the Nez Perce Treaty Territory: a holistic approach. Paper presented at the 1st annual Inland Northwest Restoration Conference. Washington State Univ., Sept. 2005, Pullman, WA.
2005. Linking Restoration with Education in the 21st Century. Poster presented at the Society of Ecological Restoration-Northwest Chapter’s Annual Conference. April 4-8. Seattle, WA.
2002. A floral index of biotic integrity for floodplain wetlands. Paper presented at the 23rd annual Society of Wetland Scientists Conference, June 2-7, Lake Placid, New York.
2001. Floodplain wetland index of biotic integrity. Poster presented at the 63rd annual Midwest Fish and Wildlife Conference, Transitions in the Conservation Landscape, Dec. 9-12, Des Moines, IA.
2001. Floodplain wetland macrophyte communities. Paper presented at the 5th annual Missouri River Natural Resources Conference, 2001: A Missouri River Odyssey, June 24-27, Great Falls, MT.
PUBLICATIONS AND TECHNICAL REPORTS
Chipps, S.R., D.E. Hubbard, K.B. Werlin, N.J. Haugerud, K.A. Powell, J. Thompson, and T. Johnson. 2006.
Association between wetland disturbance and biological attributes in floodplain wetlands. Wetlands 26:2, 497-508.
Werlin, K.B. 2006. Protect and Restore the Lapwai and Big Canyon Creek Watersheds. Annual reports submitted to Bonneville Fish and Wildlife Program. Portland, OR.
Debates, T.J., S.R. Chipps, M.C. Ward, K.B. Werlin, and P.B. Lorenzen. 2003. Cladoceran zooplankton abundance under clear and snow-covered ice. Journal of Freshwater Ecology 18:169-171.
Chipps, S.R., D.E. Hubbard, K.B. Werlin, N.J. Haugerud, and K.A. Powell. 2002. Development and application of biomonitoring indicators for floodplain wetlands of the Upper Missouri River basin, North Dakota. Final report submitted to the U.S. EPA, Office of Research and Development, Mid-Continent Ecology Division. Duluth, MN. 104 pp.
HONORS, AWARDS, AND INTERESTS
· Gay Simpson Award (2002) for outstanding graduate student studying central flyway wetlands
· Interests: aquatic and wetland ecology, restoration ecology, sustainable horticulture, backpacking, wildlife/landscape photography, hiking, camping, skiing, biking, climbing, and kayaking.
· Read, write, and speak intermediate Spanish
VOLUNTEER AND COMMUNITY WORK
2004 – Present. Palouse Clearwater Environmental Institute (PCEI) watershed restoration events
2004 – Present. Assist with mountain bike trail building and erosion control throughout the summer with Moscow Area Mountain Bike Association (MAMBA).
2003 – 2006. Volunteer on a weekly basis for Moscow Community Food Co-op
2003 – 2006. Volunteer watershed/fisheries instructor for the Nez Perce Preparing for Academic Excellence (PACE) program
2003 – 2004. Watershed/Fisheries Science Instructor at “6th Grade Environmental Days.” Two-day program coordinated by the Nez Perce Soil and Water Conservation District.
2003. Volunteer Planting Day on the Little Salmon River, Idaho. Provided instruction for willow planting with a water-jet stinger. Coordinated by the Idaho Department of Fish and Game.