Staff and Postions at Chanslor Wetlands

THE ORGANIZATION
The Chanslor Wetlands Project is administered by Chanslor Wildlife, LLC with oversight from the Sonoma Coast Environmental Council. The Chanslor Wetlands Project has no employees and only contracts with qualified consultants (as independent contractors), environmental organizations and accredited educational institutions to complete specific research and conservation projects. The Chanslor Wetlands Project also provides a unique venue for qualified (and insured) individuals and organizations to conduct programs and activities in support of environmental education. These activities include tour programs, grant funded research programs, joint fund raising events (where the Wetlands Project is a participant and co-beneficiary) and recreation, such as camping at the Chanslor Wetlands (where the objective is to educate the public regarding the importance of preserving wetlands habitat).
CONSULTANTS AND ADVISORS - RESEARCH
	Michael H. Fawcett, Ph.D., Ecologist and Senior Advisor Michael has spent 36 years as an aquatic ecologist and has worked with the Wetlands Project since 1996. He received his doctorate from the University of California, Santa Barbara in 1979 with his dissertation on marine inter- tidal ecology of California. The majority of his consulting experience has concentrated on the effects of municipal and industrial discharges and development projects on fish and aquatic reptiles, amphibians and invertebrates. Past projects include three years of damage assessment and cleanup monitoring after the 1989 Exxon Valdez oil spill, a stint in the port village of Yanbu for the Saudi government, and impact studies using reclaimed wastewater in Northern California. With partner Dr. Jim Roth, Dr. Fawcett is involved in long-term analysis of salmon and steelhead populations, including a 3 year research project curently underway at Chanslor.
	James C. Roth, Ph.D., Consulting Ecologist Jim is senior biologist with CFR Consulting of Richmond, California. Jim has worked at Chanslor Wetlands since 1998 and is currently involved with several studies in Sonoma County at a County, State and Federal level related to aquatic ecosystem management. His specialties are the biology and ecology of freshwater, estuarine, and marine invertebrates, aquatic entomology, zooplankton and zoobenthos ecology.
	Michael A. Kennedy, Ph.D., Consulting Anthropologist A graduate of University of California, Davis, from 1996 - 2005, Michael led graduate program excavations at Chanslor Ranch for the University, and cataloged the materials for return to Chanslor Wetlands Project. The Project intends to use the materials for inclusion in a planned Native American Museum facility on the property. Michael is anticipated to consult for the Wetlands Project both in California and in New York.
CONSULTANTS AND ADVISORS - EDUCATION & INTERPRETIVE PROGRAMS
	David Ayrton Cobb, M.A. Integrated Biology, MA Education David has worked for Bechtel Corporation in many capacities over the last 30 years on domestic and overseas projects including: Senior Scientist; Manager Environmental Sciences Group; Research Scientist; Director of programs in marine aquaculture, aquatic and marine coastal resource Management and wetlands restoration. Most recently he was Project Manger for BSI China Corporation directing preparation of World Bank EIS for a sustainable development program on the South China Sea. He has taught high school biology and marine sciences and prepared and conducted summer teacher education programs at Monterey Bay Aquarium and U.C. Davis Bodega Marine Laboratory. As an accomplished equestrian, David also brings both his background in education and resource management to the master planning of the Wetland Project's equestrian trail program.
	Dea Freid, B.S., Interpretive Consultant Dea has extensive experience in wildlife management, computer science and business administration. She has worked for both National Marine Fisheries Service and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service as a Fisheries Biologist. Dea is also on the Board of Directors of the Native Plant Society and has studied the plants at Chanslor Wetlands extensively. Her interest in developing the Wetlands Project interpretive program, science background, and experience dealing with the public make her a valuable contributor to our education program.
	Donald "Kit" Crump, M.S., Interpretive Consultant Kit Crump is a key member of our interpretive program team and a great deal of his experience is directly related to wildlife found along our interpretive trails. He completed his Masters degree on the nesting habitat use of the Western Pond Turtle, which are abundant at Chanslor Ranch. He has also worked with Red Legged Frogs which are also abundant on the ranch. He participated in establishment of a management program for Snowy Plovers at Pismo State Beach and at Oceano Dunes SVRA, as a consulting biologist. Snowy Plovers are present and a matter of major concern at Bodega Dunes State Park which has interpretive trails which we use. Kit has extensive experience working with Raptors and helped start and run the Five Mile Creek Raptor Center in Stockton, CA. His teaching experience in Biology is at a K-12 and Community College level and he has led many educational outreach programs at various schools and
WETLANDS PROJECT ADVISORY BOARD
	Charlene Schnall, M.S., Education, Education Advisor A graduate of City University of New York. K-12 and college level teaching positions in New York City and Sonoma County. Experienced in structuring field study programs and educational finance, she has been invaluable in long-term planning for the Wetlands Project's educational programs. Charlene has been a real estate broker in Sonoma County for 25 years with particular interest in agricultural property and water issues. She has also been active in helping the project acquire additional study sites both in the United States and Europe.
	Tom D. Taylor, M.S,, Education Advisor Graduate of Oklahoma State University. Taught physics and biological science at North Texas University. Organized with the University of Texas and Mobil Oil the permanent endowment of the Annual Science Fairs of Texas. Co-founder of the Bodega Water Company in 1981 and active in Sonoma County water issues. Acquired Chanslor Ranch in 1972, the site of the Wetlands Preserve.
	David E. Heiman, M.S., Water Quality Advisor As general manager for the property between 1972 and 2000 Dave was able to give direction to the use of large portions of the property for wildlife habitat and is now helping to direct the use of this preserved area for our educational programs. He has been active in Sonoma County water issues over the past 35 years and is assisting the Wetlands Project in the establishment of a demonstration program for water treatment
	Evelyn Schaefer, B.S., Financial Advisor A graduate of Marquette University, Evelyn has over twenty years of international experience designing and implementing business strategies for technology, telecommunications, transportation, hospitality industries and fine art businesses. Spending considerable time outside of the United States, she has garnered many resources and developed a truly global approach to her projects. An adventurous sailor and writer she also has a long history of involvement with horticultural-propagation. Evelyn resides in Marin County and in New Zealand.
	Christine Rising, B.S., Agricultural Advisor Christine has had many years of agricultural management in Southern California and Humboldt County. In addition, she has been active in forest preservation in Northern California. Ms. Rising owns property on the Eel River in Humboldt County which is used a a wildlife monitoring station and study site.
	Robert Skolnik, M.S., Architectural Advisor Robert taught for several years in Paris at the Ecole Superieure Des Artes et Techniques and for the last ten years has taught at the Parsons School of Design in New York City. Many Chanslor Wildlife programs will be utilizing innovative structures ranging from overnight member camping to educational centers. With Robert's extensive international experience in the field of architecture and design; his personal experience owning and preserving environmentally sensitive properties in New York and his current projects involving land restoration and the use of alternative energy sources in Marin County, he is able to make a substantial contribution to projects Chanslor Wildlife has undertaken in the United States and Europe.
	Peter D. Howard, B.S., Agricultural Advisor Peter owns Planetesimal Gardens in Occidental. He has been a resident of Sonoma County for four years and associated with Chanslor Wildlife for the last three years. Originally from the East Coast, Peter's clients are now primarily in Sonoma and Marin County, San Francisco and Los Angeles. Peter is responsible for planning the extensive artichoke and olive programs at Chanslor Ranch and will also direct the native plant propagation program.

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