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Gisele L. Colbert ResumeGisele L. Colbert, M.S., LEP Principal Scientist Ms. Colbert has over 18years of experience in managing and supervising Education technical projects and in leading inter-disciplinary teams consisting of M.S., Biology, Florida International engineers, geologists, ecologists and other technical experts. Ms. Colbert University, 2000 has extensive experience in all types of environmental permitting in the Post Graduate Studies in Environmental State of Florida (including Environmental Resource Permits (ERPs)/ Law/Toxicology, Duke University, 1995 Management and Storage of Surface Waters (MSSW),Water Use Permit (WUP), industrial wastewater), as well as practical applications of wetland B.S. in Science, Biology (minor in ecology and surface and groundwater hydrology in the South and Central Chemistry), Florida State University, 1994 Florida ecosystems. She specializes in environmental permitting, wetland Professional Licenses / Certifications jurisdictional determinations and mitigation assessments, benthic resource Licensed Environmental Professional surveys,natural resource management, directing and conducting Certified FDEP Stormwater, Erosion and threatened and endangered species studies, habitat evaluation and Sedimentation Control Inspector conservation plans and water quality analysis. Ms. Colbert is also a OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER/OSHA 8-HR Licensed Environmental Professional and has performednumerous Phase Site Supervisor I and II Environmental Site Assessments throughout the United States. She frequently presents on permitting, wetlands, endangered species and PADI Open Water Diver water use issues at the Florida Chamber Environmental Permitting School 40-Hour Course in Wetland Identification and Growth Management short courses as well as to professional and Delineation (USACE Regulation IV organizations in the South Florida area. program) Florida UMAM Training, SFWMD, 2005 Project Experience Years of Experience Homestead Air Reserve Base (HARB) Baseline Fish Study and Wetlands Feasibility Study for Twin Lakes and Phantom Lake, Miami- 18 Dade County, Florida (8/2012 –Ongoing) —The Homestead Air Reserve Base (HARB) encompasses a total of 1,943 acre, with an extensive fresh-water canal drainage system (total of approximately 80,000 linear feet) consisting of a series of drainage ditches and canals within and along the base boundary. Other aquatic environments on the base include three artificial lakes and a stormwater reservoir. In addition to the lakes and canals, there are 232 acres of previously delineated jurisdictional wetlands present within the boundaries of HARB, the majority of which are located in and around the airfield.Ms. Colbert is the project manager for three major tasks associated with these habitats: 1) Baseline Fish Population/Distribution Study; 2) Twin Lakes Wetland Feasibility Study; 3) Phantom Lake Improvement and Constraints Evaluation Study. Ms. Colbert is leading a team that is evaluating the distributions and populations of non-native and native fish species within the aforementioned waterbodies and wetlands at HARB using electofishing, minnow traps, crab traps, seine netting and visual observations. The results of the baseline study will allow HARB the opportunity to develop mitigation and monitoring procedures for the enhancement of the existence and diversity of native and intentionally introduced fish species on base. Additionally Ms. Colbert is leading a team that is studying two former burrow pits (Twin Lakes and Phantom Lakes) with associated wetland marsh areas. The upland area surrounding Phantom Lake is a remnant pine rockland with variety of native trees and plants, including state listed plant species. The purpose of the two studies is to establish the baseline conditions of the two lakes areas through the performance of detailed botanical/ecological assessments of the presence andextent of both native and non-native plant and wildlife species. This information will be used to identify habitat improvements to restore the marsh areas and fish populations and surrounding upland areas and to identify recreational opportunities. Homestead Air Reserve Base (HARB) Pine Rockland Baseline Assessment and Restoration/Management Plan (10/2011 -9/2012) —Pine rockland is a globally imperiled community that contains a number of threatened and endangered plant species unique to southeastern Florida. The three acre pine rockland located on the northwestern corner of Homestead Air Reserve Base (HARB) has become invaded with exotic invasive species, including Australian pine and Burma reed. The project involves performing a baseline assessment before and after exotic removal, preparing a Baseline Smart-Sciences, Inc. Gisele L. Colbert,M.S.,LEP Page 2 Assessment Report and a Restoration and Management Plan for the site. Ms. Colbert was project manager in charge of performing a baseline assessment which included identifying and mapping key pine rockland indicator species; Federal, State and County listed species; and exotic invasive species. Global Information System (GIS) maps compatible with HARB Geobase were produced showing distribution and density of exotics and locations of key indicator and listed species. Photo documentation of listed plant species and key indicator species, as well as overall site conditions, was also collected. Ms. Colbert supervised the exotic removal and follow-up maintenance activities on the site and performed a reassessment approximately six months after the exotic removal activities. This information was compiled into a Baseline Assessment Report. Based on the above assessments and source data regarding pine rockland habitat in general and the HARB site specifically, a Pine Rockland Restoration and Management Plan was prepared including the following: exotic species removal and maintenance protocols; potential for reintroduction of key indicator and listed species; management, maintenance and protection recommendations, and long-term management and monitoring protocols. RRR Scoping Reports, FDOT District Six, Miami-Dade County, Florida (8/2012 –11/2012) —Ms. Colbert was the environmental project manager working as a sub-consultant to HDR Engineering to provide environmental support services for the FDOT District Six Resurfacing Program. Work elements consisted of, but were not limited to, the collection of information and data necessary to perform the environmental analysis and documentation required for each project. For each work order, the existing social, economic, and environmental setting of the area affected by the project was reviewed. This included utilizing Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to conduct analyses in determining environmental impacts and coordination with local, State, and Federal agencies to determine the classification or significance of environmental resources. Overseas Highway, FDOT District Six, Monroe County, Florida (7/2012 –Ongoing) —Ms. Colbert is the environmental project manager, acting as a sub-consultant to HDR Engineering, Inc., providing assistance with the environmental, drainage and permitting services required on the Overseas Highway roadway improvements. Ms. Colbert led the wetland and listed species survey for the project corridor that includes mangroves, forested area and beach are located adjacent to the project corridor with portions of the corridor crossing over or adjacent to waters of the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary (FKNMS). These waters are designated as an Outstanding Florida Water (OFW), and are afforded special projection. Numerous protected species utilize the FKNMS upland and offshore habitats in the project vicinity. Although no direct wetland or listed species impacts are expected as a result of the project, special attention to the surface water pollution prevention plan (SWPPP) and erosion control plan (ECP) will be required to ensure impacts to the FKNMS are avoided. Ms. Colbert continues to work with the project engineer to provide guidanceand avoidance of wetland impacts. Nob Hill Tract 4 and Hiatus Tract 8 Commercial-Warehouse Development, Butters Acquisitions, Broward County, Florida (2/2012 –Ongoing) —Ms. Colbert is project manager working with engineers, planners and architects to prepare two commercial warehouse development plans (Nob Hill Tract 4 and Hiatus Tract 8) on vacant parcels totaling 12.5 acres in Tamarac Business Park. The plans were prepared and submitted to obtain an Environmental Resources Permit and Environmental Resources License from Broward County, an Individual Permit to the US Army Corps of Engineers and Tree Removal Permit from Broward County. In support of these permit applications, Ms. Colbert conducted the wetland delineation, mitigation assessment using the Uniform Mitigation Assessment Method (UMAM) and WATER, listed species survey and tree survey to determine impacts and mitigation required for permitting. Ms. Colbert met with the regulators on- site to verify the wetland line and to discuss the functionalvalue of the wetland areas being impacted to determine reasonable mitigation requirements. To replace wetland functions a one-acre wetland mitigation area on the Hiatus Tract 8 parcel is required and the remainder of the impacts are being replaced at FPL Everglades Mitigation Bank. For the one-acre on-site mitigation area, Ms. Colbert worked with the engineers to prepare the wetland grading plan for the marsh and deep water areas, and prepared the planting plan and monitoring and maintenance plan. River Oaks Stormwater Preserve, CSA Group/City of Fort Lauderdale, Broward County, Florida (08/2011 –Ongoing) —The purpose of the project is to create a passive stormwater park with wetland features to relieve flooding in the River Oaks neighborhood and providefor recreational use. Ms. Colbert is the project manager overseeing the wetland delineation and tree survey, master site planning and permitting with the regulatory agencies for this stormwater park that Smart-Sciences, Inc. Gisele L. Colbert,M.S.,LEP Page 3 will be preserving and enhancing existing forestedwetlands on site and restoring herbaceous wetlands to a stormwater pond/filter marsh community that will alleviate flooding in the River Oaks neighborhood. Vizcaya Museum and Gardens, Miami, Florida (03/2011 –Ongoing)—Ms. Colbert is project manager incharge of two mangrove lined waterway restoration projects at Vizcaya Museum and Gardens. A multi-disciplinary landscape architecture and environmental restoration plan was formulated for the waterways and tidal pool which balances ecological function with creative landscape aesthetics, recreational functions and values, and improvements to water quality, and planting designs based on historic flora inventories, including mangroves, native hardwood hammock and coastal scrub species. For the south canal restoration, dredging design plans and mangrove trimming and mitigation plans were prepared. These plans were submitted for a Class I Permit from Miami-Dade County Permitting, Environment and Regulatory Affairs, a permit exemption from FDEP and a Letter of Permission (LOP) from the USACE to conduct maintenance dredging activities involving the removal of approximately 1,410 cubic yards of silt and sediments from the bottom of the canal. The objective of this project is to enhance and restore lost hydrologicand biological functions to the canal. Kingfisher Bridge Essential Fish Habitat Mitigation Support, FDOT District Four, Broward County, Florida (05/2011 – 03/2012) —Ms. Colbert is the project manager for this contract providing environmental support to HDR for the Kingfisher Bridge design project. Ms. Colbert led the team that conducted a benthic resources survey, prepared the EFH and coordinated with regulatory agencies on mitigation options for seagrass impacts. Greynolds Park Renovations, Preliminary Evaluation Report, North Miami Beach, Miami-Dade County, Florida (01/2012 –02/2012) —This park is currently owned by Miami-Dade County and is used as a recreational park housing a variety of amenities, including a man-made lagoon and bird rookery. The intended hydrologic function of the park was based on historic tidal influences on the man-made lagoon and rookery. Weather events have resulted in reduced water quality and aesthetics as well as degraded foraging and breeding habitat for birds which discouraged recreational use of the park. Stagnant water and flooding are also hydrological impairments at the park. This project was developed to identify issues that must be addressed to return the ecosystem to a more naturally productive state and improve the beneficial use of the park by enhancing and restoring the diminished hydrologic and biological function of the rookery. Ms. Colbert is the project manager who led the team that conducted a site review obtaining information about the overall park and how the lagoon and bird rookery systems functioned in the past. Ms. Colbert provided a letter report regarding her findings and proposing cost effective methods to restore the targeted natural areas. Shops at Kendall Square, Miami-Dade County, Florida (12/2011 –On-going) —Ms. Colbert was contracted to conduct Street at SW 172Avenue. The a wetland assessment for this 18-acre agricultural site, located in the vicinity of SW 88 thnd property owner is planning for future commercial development. The property owner had been contacted by Miami-Dade County regarding on-site wetland impacts that had occurred without a permit. Ms. Colbert conducted the wetland assessment to evaluate the acreage and value of wetlands that had been impacted and the wetlands that remained on the property. The site contained approximately 4.3 acres of wetlands, with 2.3 acres that had been impacted by agricultural activities. Ms. Colbert prepared the Miami-Dade County Class IV Wetlands application for development of the site, including a WATER assessment of the impacted wetland area for purchase of mitigation credits at FPL Everglades Mitigation Bank, and enhancement of the existing two acre wetland area to be preserved, monitored and maintained. Seawall Repairs at Fleet Management, City of Miami Beach, Miami-Dade County, Florida (06/2011 –3/2013)—Ms. Colbert is project manager providing environmental support to Bermello Ajamil (B&A) on this bulkhead design and repair project located at the City of Miami Beach’s Fleet Management Property within the Port of Miami, which is located within Biscayne Bay. Ms. Colbert is the project manager and led the preparation of environmental permit applications to the Miami-Dade Department of Environmental Management (DERM), the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) and the United States Army Corp of Engineers (USACE). The project required a survey of approximately 200 linear feet of submerged seawall prior to repairs at the city’s fleet management facility. Video equipment wasdeployed along vertical transects to document the presence of corals attached to the surface of the wall. Video was later analyzed to determine the Smart-Sciences, Inc. Gisele L. Colbert,M.S.,LEP Page 4 species, size and quantity of corals on the wall. Data was used to determine the need and plausibility ofmitigation of the corals that were found. Permits were obtained on-time and within budget. Titan America, Pennsuco Littoral Shelf Restoration, City of Medley, Miami-Dade County, Florida(07/2010 –On- going)—Ms. Colbert is project manager and field team leader for this freshwater marsh restoration project. A Miami-Dade County Department of Environmental Resources Management (DERM) permit was issued to facilitate the 50-year life of mining activities under the Lake Belt Plan. Under this permit Tarmac was required to complete 72.8 acres of littoral marsh habitat as upfront mitigation for impacts to wetlands prior to1990. The mitigation areas were constructed within Pit B-C (52.7 acres) and Pit E (20.1 acres) in the 1980s. Since that time, exotic and nuisance plant species have encroached into these areas and in Pit E soil erosion has occurred leaving several bare areas.Ms. Colbert assisted Tarmac with restoring these littoral marsh areas to be in compliance with the permit. Ms. Colbert evaluated the plants, soil conditions, topography and hydrology of each Pit littoral marsh area. This information was used to develop a planting plan for bare areas within the marsh area in Pit E. Ms. Colbert also prepared the Monitoring and Maintenance Plan for each Pit littoral marsh area, which was approved by DERM. Ms. Colbert conducted the Time Zero Monitoring in 2011 and led the First and Second Annual Monitoring in January 2012 and 2013. Vegetation monitoring involves performing 14 two meter wide transects throughout the site, with one representative one meter squared plot on each transect. Eight permanent photo documentation stations are also monitored. Monitoring reports were submitted to DERM, to gauge if the littoral shelves meet permit success criteria. Ms. Colbertwill continue to provide maintenance and monitoring through 2014. Titan America, Pennsuco Pit B-CLittoral Shelf Wildlife at Work Certification, City of Medley, Miami-Dade County, Florida(5/2012 -9/2012)—Ms. Colbert was project manager in charge of obtaining a Wildlife at Workcertification from the Wildlife Habitat Council for Titan America's Pennsuco Plant, Pit B-C littoral shelf. Ms. Colbert led a team of biologists to monitor the site to evaluate the prevalence of amphibians, reptiles, fish and invertebrates, and collect photo-documentation, to complete the application.This information was used to prepare a comprehensive habitat management program. The application clearlydemonstratedthat the littoral shelf restoration contributesto wildlife habitat usage. Titan America received the certification in September 2012. 850 Acres in DuPuis Management Area, Preparation of Permittee Responsible Mitigation Agreement,FDOT District Four, Palm Beach & Martin Counties, Florida(11/2009 –06/2011) —Ms. Colbert conducted the field assessment and prepared the functional analysis using the Uniform Mitigation Assessment Method for 850 acres of land restored within the DuPuis Management Area. Using this information Ms. Colbert prepared the Permittee Responsible Mitigation agreement between the USACE and FDOT to allow FDOT to use the DuPuis Management Area to satisfy federal wetland mitigation requirements. The agreement sets forth the guidelines, responsibilities and standards for the establishment, use, operation, and maintenance of a portion of the DuPuis Management Area as a mitigation area funded by FDOT. Biscayne Point Neighborhood Improvement Project, EAC/City of Miami Beach, Miami-Dade County, Florida (10/2009 –07/2010)—Ms. Colbert providedenvironmental support to EAC on this neighborhood improvement project that includes upgrading the stormwater system, landscaping and sidewalks.Ms. Colbert worked with the design engineers as the project plans were developed to evaluate designs that avoided to the extent practical impacts that would require permits. Outfalls discharge into Biscayne Bay, therefore aseagrass survey was performed for the Miami-Dade County DERM Class II Drainage Permit.Seagrass beds were observed in the area of the outfalls, however because the flow volume will not increase, impacts are not anticipated. Seagrass monitoring will be conducted to determine if impacts occur over time. Update to Environmental Impact Statement Support Documents [Contamination Screening Evaluation Reports, Wetland Evaluation Report, and Endangered Species Biological Assessment, FDOT District Four, Martin County, Florida(04/2008 –03/2009) —This project consists of road widening and installation of drainage features. This project runs east along Martin Highway, and crosses the South Fork of the St. Lucie River with a new bridge structure to tie into the existing Indian Street corridor at Willoughby Boulevard. Ms. Colbert led the field effort and reporting results of the assessment of contamination and natural resource issues related to the proposed road widening, pond and drainage features locations along the project corridor including a seagrass survey performed at the proposed bridge location. Smart-Sciences, Inc. Gisele L. Colbert,M.S.,LEP Page 5 Sunset Isles Permitting Analysis, City of Miami Beach, Miami-Dade County, Florida(11/2008 –03/2010) —Ms. Colbert was project manager in charge of performing an environmental permitting evaluation for a force main rehabilitation project located between Sunset Isles 2 and 3 in the City of Miami Beach. Brickell Key Bridge Rehabilitation Permitting, FDOT District Six, City of Miami, Florida(10/2009 –07/2010)—Ms. Colbert provided environmental permitting support for this bridge rehabilitation project to include a benthic resource survey, report writing and completing permit applications for the USACE, SFWMD and Department of Environmental Resources Management (DERM). Grove Isle Private Bridge Rehabilitation Permitting (06/2007 –08/2008)—This project included conducting seagrass survey, benthic habitat survey and delineating extents of mangroves for a bridge rehabilitation project in Miami-Dade County. Work included preparing and submitting federal, state and county permit applications, which were obtained without Requests for Additional Information. J.C. Bermudez Park Burrowing Owl Survey and Relocation, City of Doral, Miami-Dade County, Florida (10/2008 – 02/2009)—Ms. Colbert was in charge of conducting a burrowing owl (Athene cunicularia floridana) survey at JC Bermudez Park in the City of Doral. Ms. Colbertobtained a permit for nest relocation from the FWCto accommodate the Parks proposed construction project. Miami Circle Seawall Restoration, Miami-Dade County, Florida(03/2009 –05/2009)—Ms. Colbert was project manager in charge of conducting daily turbidity monitoring and reporting to the project engineer and the FDEP during construction activities for the restoration of the Miami Circle seawall. Bicentennial Park Large Vessel Mooring FacilityWater Quality Monitoring, Miami-Dade County, Florida (09/2010 – 12/2010)—Ms. Colbert wasproject manager in charge of conducting daily turbidity monitoring and reporting to the project engineer and the SFWMDduring construction activities for the development of a large vessel mooring facility within Biscayne Bay. Miami International Tradeport,City of Medley, Miami-Dade County, Florida (07/2010 –11/2010) —Ms. Colbert was project manager and field team leader in performing a wetland delineation, tree surveyand listed species survey for a 124- acre forested parcel in Medley, Florida. The site is to be developed into an industrial park. Ms. Colbert supported the design engineer inobtainingthe Individual Environmental Resources Permit fromthe SFWMD and the USACEand the Class IV Wetland Permit and Tree Relocation Permit from Miami-Dade County Department of Environmental Resources Management (DERM). Pal Mar East, Nine Gems, South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD), Florida (06/2008 –02/2009)-Ms. Colbert wasthe manager for this projecttorestore the Pal Mar East –Nine Gems parcel, a 2,886 acre parcel located in southern Martin County between County Road 711 and Florida’s Turnpike. The objective of the project is to enhance and restore lost hydrologic and biologic function to a mosaic of flatwoods, wet prairie, depression marshes and sloughs that had been drained and disturbed for both native range and improved pasture cattle grazing. Ms. Colbert led the team in preparing therestoration design plans and obtainedpermits from the FDEPandthe USACEfor wetland and listed species habitat restoration. Site plans include invasive species control, prescribed burning and hydrology modifications to restore hydrology and habitat for this wildlife management area. Southern Glades Wildlife Enhancement Area,South Florida Water Management District, Miami-Dade County, Florida(01/2007 –04/2008) —Ms. Colbert served as project manager in charge of preparing a wetland restoration plan and obtaining permits from the FDEP, Miami-Dade County and the USACE for wetland and listed species habitat restoration for the Southern Glades Wildlife Enhancement Area, a 170-acre parcel adjacent to the Everglades. The restoration plan is designed to increase wetland functions, to provide habitat for listed species and to control the influence Smart-Sciences, Inc. Gisele L. Colbert,M.S.,LEP Page 6 of invasive species on the landscape. The restoration plan includes invasive species control and hydrology modifications to restore hydrology and habitat for this wildlife management area that serves as habitat for the Cape Sablesparrow and the Florida panther. Central Florida Coordination Area Wetland Assessments,South Florida Water Management District, Orange and Seminole Counties, Florida (08/2008 –12/2009) —Ms. Colbert served as the project manager for this flagship wetland assessment program upon invitation from the SFWMD. The overall project is a coordinated wetland assessment effort between the South Florida, St. Johns River and Southwest Florida Water Management Districts. The project occurs within the Central Florida Coordination Area (CFCA); the region where these three districts come together. The purpose of this project is to identify potential trends in the ecological health and stability of wetlands within the CFCA. This informationwill be used to guide management practices and decision making, including the allocation of water use permits based on apparent effects of hydrology of the region’s wetlands. The regulatory working group and the Environmental Assessment Subgroup teams comprised of the three water management districts have identified a need for a regional assessment of wetland conditions in the CFCA due to a rapidly increasing urbanization and growing demands for groundwater use. Ecological Components for Major Use Special Permits, Environmental Impact Analysis, City of Miami, Florida (03/2008 –05/2008)—On four new development projectsin the City of Miami, the ecological aspects of the MUSP requirements for development were prepared.Ms. Colbert managed each of these projects which included an assessment of existing plant species and communities; wildlife and wildlife habitat; and aquatic species and communities. For these projects Ms. Colbertalso evaluated the anticipated loss of these features based on review of the site development plans and field visit. Ms. Colbertthen worked with the Client to develop innovative cost effective solutions to minimize impacts if any to natural resources. General Environmental Coordination and Support for Florida Keys Overseas Heritage Trail, FDEP, Monroe County, Florida(12/2004 –12/2010)—Ms. Colbertprovided environmental permitting and NEPA support to the FDEP for the construction of the 106-mile pedestrian-bicycle path to be completed from Key Largo to Key West utilizing 23 of the historic Flagler Railroad Bridges. Sheridan Village Wetlands Permitting, Broward County, Florida (03/2006 –11/2007)—Ms. Colbert served asproject manager for obtaining ERP, USACE, and Broward County authorization for over 27 acres of wetland impacts resulting from a proposed large-scale residential development on a 40-acre parcel of land. Ms. Colbert performed a wetland delineation and mitigation analysis using the Uniform Mitigation Assessment Method (UMAM) and listed species survey for this development project. Her work also included design of a wetland restoration site for compensatory mitigation as part of the ERP process, agency coordination including legal counsel, elevation and grading design, planting plans, cost estimation of all proposed activities, utilization ofa referenced wetland, and coordinating wetland design with regulatory agencies. Benthic Resources Survey and Permitting for Conduit Under Bear Cut, Miami-Dade County, Florida(06/2008 – 02/2009)—Ms.Colbert served as theproject manager providing environmental assessment and permitting support for the installation of approximately 2,550 linear feet of conduit located along the ocean side of the Bear Cut Bridge of the Rickenbacker Causeway in Miami-Dade County, Florida. Ms. Colbert led thewetland delineation, seagrass survey, benthic habitat survey and delineated extents of mangroves within the project area. Ms. Colbertsubsequently worked with the design engineers to develop construction methodologies to minimize resource impacts and thereby minimize permitting requirements. Due to close coordination with agency regulators and design engineers, the project will qualify for a Standard General Environmental Resources Permit from the FDEP. Additionally since the project will avoid impacts to mangroves Miami-Dade County authorization will not be required for the project, saving valuable time and money for the project. Tamiami Canal Historic Swing Bridge PD&E, FDOT District Six, Florida(12/2004 –Ongoing)—Ms. Colbert prepared the Essential Fish Habitat assessment, Wetland Evaluation and Endangered Species Biological Assessment Technical Memos for this PD&E project of the historic bridge at the confluence of the Tamiami Canal with the Miami River. Ms. Smart-Sciences, Inc. Gisele L. Colbert,M.S.,LEP Page 7 Colbert provided Quality Assurance/Quality Control support on all the technical documents for this project including the Environmental Assessment. I-95 Auxiliary Lanes Project Development and Environment (PD&E)Update, FDOT District Four, Palm Beach County, Florida (09/2009 –12/2010)—FDOT District Four is completing the PD&E Study for this project and Ms. Colbert conducted the wetland delineation and listed species survey for the final design stage of the project. She also prepared the Summary of Future FDOT and contractor responsibilities in support of the preparation of the upcoming Design Build (D/B) Proposal for the I-95 Auxiliary Lanes project. Dixie Highway PD&E Reevaluation and Mitigation Support, FDOT District Four, Florida (03/2009 –05/2010)—Ms. Colbert conductedfield assessments and report writing for WER and ESBA updates, as well as conducting a new Essential Fish Habitat(EFH) assessment as none had previously been conducted. EFH was accepted by National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS)without edits or comments. Mitigation support includeddesign and construction oversight for offsite mangrove mitigation at WestLake Park. American Airlines Terminal, Miami International Airport, Florida—Ms. Colbert developed and implemented a contamination monitoring program for petroleum contaminants during the construction of the American Airlines terminal at the Miami International Airport. Ms. Colbert conducted TVA monitoring and implemented source removal actions as necessary. SR5 Permitting Support, FDOT District Four, St. Lucie and Indian River Counties, Florida—Project activities for this road widening and improvement project in St. Lucie and Indian River Counties included wetland delineations, identifying listed species habitat, identifying federally endangered plants and multiple listed wildlife species including scrub jays and gopher tortoises, assisting FDOT engineering with permit applications and providing agency coordination with the USACE, USFWS, SFWMD and FWC. I-75 and I-95Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Installation Environmental Support, FDOT District Four, Florida (11/2008 –05/2009) —Ms. Colbert provided environmental planning and permitting support for this project in Broward County. Ms. Colbert led the field effort and reporting of the results of the assessment of contamination and natural resource issues (wetlands and listed species) related to the proposed installation of structures associated with the ITS project. Little Mud Creek Bridge Replacement, ESBA/EFH Assessment, FDOT District Four, St. Lucie County, Florida (09/2005 –02/2006)—This project was a fast-track Endangered Species Biological Assessment/Essential Fish Habitat Assessment (ESBA/EFHA) for an FDOT bridge reconstruction project in St. Lucie County. Three bridges on SR A1A, the only north-south roadon the barrier island, were heavily damaged during three back to back hurricanes in 2004. Temporary bridge repairs were made, but new/permanent bridges were needed, and the designs for the new bridges, including the environmental documentation, were accomplished under an accelerated schedule. Ms. Colbert conducted the field assessment for the presence and potential habitat of threatened and endangered species. Species observed included manatees, seagrass and numerous fish and bird species. Work includedperforming detailed field habitat mapping and wildlife observations. Findings were compiled in an assessment report in accordance with PD&E study guidelines and Section 7 consultation guidance. Agency coordination included FDOT, the National Marine Fisheries Service, the FWCand the FWS.All field work, reports and agency concurrence were accomplished in less than six months. SR 5/US1 Lateral Ditch Reconstruction Permitting, FDOT District Four, Indian River County, Florida (12/2007- 09/2008)—This FDOTDistrict Four project in Indian River County consistedof reconstruction of a stormwater management ditch that sustained major damage from hurricane activity. Permitting work for this project includes delineation of wetlands and mangroves, creation and submittal of ERP application to the SFWMD and USACE and design of mitigation measures. Smart-Sciences, Inc. Gisele L. Colbert,M.S.,LEP Page 8 SR A1A Shoreline Stabilization Permitting, FDOT District Four, Palm Beach County, Florida (02/2008 –03/2009) — Ms. Colbert provided federal and state permitting supportincluding wetland, mangrove and mean high tide delineation, completion of ERP application and agency coordination for this FDOT stabilization project in Palm Beach County. Wood stork impact issues were resolved with no offsite mitigation required. Griffin RoadMitigation Monitoring, FDOT District Four, Florida (01/2006 –06/2006)—Ms. Colbert conductedwetland mitigation monitoring in support of state and county permits for a freshwater wetland mitigation site constructed by FDOT in Broward County. City of Fort Lauderdale, Broward County, Florida (06/2010 –12/2010) —Ms. Colbert conducted surveys and permitting for burrowing owl and gopher tortoise relocation at the Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport. Pine Jog Environmental Education Center, City of West Palm Beach, Palm Beach County, Florida(08/2006 – 12/2007) —Ms. Colbert was the project manager in charge of preparing the ERP and water use permit applications for this boardwalk improvement and man-made wetland educational project. Titan/Tarmac America, Various Sites and Locations, Florida —Ms. Colbert has been providing ongoing permitting, environmental and ecological services for Titan America at numerous facilities throughout the state of Florida. Services include the preparation of Water Use Permits, Environmental Resource Permits and Individual Industrial Wastewater Permits for mining facilities and concrete batch plants. Additional work includes water use compliance inspections of batch plants and conducting Phase IEnvironmental Site Assessments, UST removals, ecological land use assessments, habitat evaluation and agency negotiations. Tank Closure and Assessment for North Miami and Fort Lauderdale Ready Mix Facilities, Tarmac America —Ms. Colbert was project manager in charge of conductingunderground storage tank (UST) closure oversight and assessment activities in accordance with regulatory guidelines and requirements at two facilities, one in North Miami and one in Fort Lauderdale.Ms. Colbert led the documentation of the tank removal activities and collection ofthe necessary field samples in order to evaluate the presence of groundwater and soil contamination at the site.Based on field observation, source removal of impacted soil was conducted during tank removal activities.Ms. Colbert led the preparation of a Tank Closure Assessment and Source Removal Report, which included a historical review of the site.Both sites were given closure regarding the tank and source removal. Center Sand Mine, Lake County, Florida—Ms. Colbert wasproject manager in charge of preparing applications and obtaining various permits for Tarmac America’s 690-acre sand mine in Lake County. Permitting activities included modification to an Individual Consumptive Use Permit (CUP) from the SJRWMD, an Individual Industrial Wastewater (IWW) permit from the FDEP, and a Non-Transient, Non-Community Public Water Supply (PWS) permit from the FDEP. In order to prepare these applications, extensive geological and hydrological research and analysis, stormwater calculations, and wetland and listed species surveys were conducted. In support of the CUP renewal, Ms. Colbertprovided detailed analyses demonstrating that the quantities of groundwater and reclaimed water proposed for use in the mining, processing, and reclamation activities are necessary for proposed operations. Ms. Colbertalso provided documentation that the water usage at the mine operation will not adversely affect wetlands, water resources, and existing users. In support of the IWW permit renewal, FDEP requested that groundwater monitoring be conducted to evaluated the potential loading of nitrate, nitrite, total dissolved solids (TDS) and fecal Coliform in the surficial and Floridan Aquifers as a result of the introduction of re-use water from Conserv II. In response, Ms. Colbert worked with the project engineers todevelop a surficial and groundwater monitoring plan to evaluate these potential impacts laterally and vertically to a depth of 900 feet. Gopher Tortoise Survey and Relocation Permit, Lake County, Florida—Ms. Colbert was project manager in charge of conducting a 100% gopher tortoise survey for a Tarmac America 160-acre expansion mine site consisting of Pine Flatwoods. The survey determined that approximately 58 gopher tortoises inhabitthe site and need to be relocated. Ms. Smart-Sciences, Inc. Gisele L. Colbert,M.S.,LEP Page 9 Colbert prepared the permit application to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and coordinated relocation with the tortoise recipient site upon permit issuance. Water Use Permit, Miami-Dade County, Florida—Ms. Colbert served asproject manager for preparing a WUP renewal for the Pennsuco Mine Site Complex in Miami-Dade County. The Pennsuco site consists of aggregates operations, cement plant, block plant, and two ready-mix plants. The site operates 44 wells and uses approximately 35 million gallons of water per day. Ms. Colbertworked with the client to install new meters to obtain accurate water usage readings for each of the onsite wells. This site required a regulatory information review todetermine the potential of onsite and offsite contamination plumes being impacted by the drawdown from the wells. Issues that needed to be addressed in the water use permit application included potential impacts to wetlands and an adjacent wellfield. Water Use Compliance Audits, Tarmac Sites throughout Florida—Ms. Colbert served asproject manager in charge of conducting water use compliance audits at 30 of Tarmac’s facilities (batch plants, block plants, and distribution yards) throughout the State ofFlorida within the SFWMD, SJRWMD, and SWFWMD. The purpose of the audits were to document current site conditions with respect to the water use rules and regulations of the District and to make recommendations for future water use compliance and conservation at each of the facilities. Industrial Wastewater Permitting, Tarmac Sites,South Florida —Ms. Colbert served as project manager working in coordination with a professional engineer for permitting four concrete batch plants for industrial waste discharges. Although each of these are requests for continued coverage under generic permits, the sites and operations have been modified and therefore are requiring redesign of the wastewater management systems. Consumptive Use Permit (CUP), Tarmac Stuart Concrete Batch Plant—This site required conducting regulatory information review to screen potential offsite contamination impacts from adjacent chlorinated solvent plumes and modeling to show that the drawdown at the batch plant was not impacting these plumes. Ms. Colbert servedas project manager in preparing the CUP permit for the plant, which was permitted and approved with no Requests for Additional Information. Nocatee Parcel Phase I ESA and Ecological Assessment, DeSoto County, Florida—Ms. Colbertperformed a Phase I ESA and Ecological Assessment on this 116 acre improved pasture site. Ms. Colbertidentified elevated areas within the site that may have contained contaminated buried material and further evaluation was recommended. Ms. Colbertalso evaluated the presence and quality of jurisdictional wetlands located within the limits of the project (approximately 45 acres), verified if habitat conducive to listed species was present onsite, determined the approximate acreage of the property that could be developed for industrial purposes, and determined the permitting and zoning requirements and approximate timeframes for obtaining the necessary permits and zoning changes. Roman Gate Ecological Assessment, Hendry County, Florida—Ms. Colbert servedas project manager for conducting site analyses and preparation of conservation plans and recommendations for a 300+ acre property in Hendry County, directly adjacent to the Big Cypress Seminole Indian Reservation. Site analysis work included field identification of protected species and their habitats and wetland resources. Approximately 75 acres of wetlands were delineated on this site. Conservation plans included GIS models for conserving high quality cypress wetland areas and primary habitat for the Florida panther and Florida black bear, both of which are located on the project site. Additionally, site plans identified areas suitable for development and suggested ways to maximize development while preserving high-quality wetland and listed specieshabitat. Blue Palms Development, Miami, Florida —Ms. Colbert provided permitting support for two proposed condominium buildings located within a coastal wetland area. Ms. Colbert delineated the onsite coastal wetlands and prepared the Class I permit application. For the high quality coastal wetlands that will be preserved, Ms. Colbert is preparing the wetlands maintenance and monitoring plan. She coordinated with Miami-Dade County DERM to determine mitigation options for the coastal wetlands to be impacted. Ms. Colbert also modified the SFWMD ERP permit to include the new development’s onsite stormwater management. Smart-Sciences, Inc. Gisele L. Colbert,M.S.,LEP Page 10 Prime Rate and CNC Ranch, Okeechobee, Florida —Ms. Colbert served as team leader in charge of coordinating and conducting environmental studies in support of two South Florida Water Management District Environmental Resource Permit Applications for proposed residential developments in Okeechobee, Florida. The project required performing wetland and threatened and endangered species surveys on two ranches (900-acres and 450-acres). 150 acres of wetlands were delineated across both sites. She prepared the wetland and natural resources survey reports and maintenance and monitoring plans, and coordinated and worked with the site civil engineers to provide information to prepare the stormwater management reports and paving, grading and drainage plans. Ms. Colbert prepared a pre-and post-development phosphorus analysis required for modification to the SFWMD Works of the District permits for each property. In addition to the permitting work, she conducted the Phase I ESA for both ranch properties. Biscayne Bay Coastal Wetlands, Miami-Dade County, Florida —Ms. Colbert assisted in providing the assessment of over 1,000 acres of former agricultural and industrial land in southern Miami-Dade County. The parcels were being purchased by the SFWMD for use as wetland restoration and water retention. Numerous environmental concerns were identified throughout the project area, which included: general application and historic use of pesticides, herbicides and insecticides, petroleum storage tanks, agrochemical mixing and loading areas, solid waste disposal and illegal dumping. The results of the Ecological Risk Assessment showed potential impacts with respect to DDT and chlordane on sediment dwelling organisms, birds and surface water bodies. Homestead General Aviation Airport, Florida—For Miami-Dade County DERM, Ms. Colbert helped mitigate impacts on wetlands on Miami-Dade County Aviation Department (MDAD) property. The project involved evaluation of alternatives to resolve a Notice of Violation, including site restoration, permitting requirements, mitigation banking, and a proposed land swap with the National Park Service. Ms. Colbert applied the Wetlands Rapid Assessment Procedure (WRAP) during biological and ecological field surveys, and also helped determine the scope and cost of each evaluated alternative. Ms. Colbert helped prepare the final deliverables, including a cost/benefit analysis delineating each alternative and various WRAP reports describing the biological makeup of the subject and proposed swap parcels. The Commons, Davie, Florida—Ms. Colbert was in charge of preparing the vegetation and wildlife, wetlands, water quality and soil components of the Application of Development Approval (ADA) for the Development of Regional Impact for a proposed mixed use center in Davie, Florida. She was the field team leader for delineating 15-acres of wetlands and identifying vegetation and wildlife observed on the 152-acre cattle pasture property.She also assessed the biological value of the wetlands and prepared the mitigation assessment for the impacts to the wetlands using the Uniform Mitigation Assessment Method. Oceanside Shopping Center Phase I/II ESA, Pompano Beach, Florida —Ms. Colbert conducted a due diligence analysis to include a Phase I and limited Phase II assessment for the shopping center and vacant parcel, which contained a former gasoline station. The scope of work included historical research, site reconnaissance and soil and groundwater sampling. Ms. Colbert supervised the excavation of test pits for potential underground storage tanks and the installation of groundwater monitoring wells for sampling, and also provided cost estimates and recommendations for remediation. This project site is scheduled for redevelopment upon completion of remediation. Cannonsport Marina Due Diligence, West Palm Beach, Florida —The property contains five buildings, on approximately 1.5 acres ofupland, consisting of three motels, a single family residence and Cannonsport Marina (42 wet slips on 1.5 acres of leased submerged land). Ms. Colbert conducted a due diligence analysis to include a Phase I and limited Phase II assessment for the marina and associated infrastructure. The scope of work for assessment of the entire property included historical research, site reconnaissance, soil, sediment and groundwater sampling. Recommendations for further assessment were provided. Wellington Preserve, Wellington, Florida —Ms. Colbert served as project manager for the Phase I and II Environmental Site Assessment and Site Assessment Report for this 640-acre agricultural property operated as a citrus grove since the Smart-Sciences, Inc. Gisele L. Colbert,M.S.,LEP Page 11 1960s and converted to grow row cropsapproximately five years ago. The farm operates 12 pumping stations with an AST generator and diesel engine. Recognized environmental conditions identified included historical agrochemical practices and petroleum discharges. Marina in Palm City, Palm Beach County, Florida —Ms. Colbert provided specific permitting support for this marina facility in Palm City, Florida. Ms. Colbert conducted a site visit and reviewed permitting files at the FDEP and SFWMD to understand the regulatory and proprietary issues at this facility, and to determine the likelihood of obtaining a permit to dredge. She also prepared a technical guidance document outlining the issues related to dredging in the marina and informed the client of the various alternatives on how to proceed with the project in an Aquatic Preserve and Outstanding Florida Waters. NAS Key West, Florida, and NAS Pascagoula, Mississippi —Ms. Colbert prepared the Integrated Natural Resource Management Plan (INRMP) and Environmental Assessment for Naval Air Station (NAS) Key West and NAS Pascagoula. The INRMP delineated a 10-year program for environmental management/natural resource conservation which is fully integrated with each facility’s military mission and daily operations. As part of her assessment, Ms. Colbert addressed issues such as water quality, land management, conservation of T&E species, fish and wildlife habitat protection/restoration and the enhancement of natural resource-based recreation for military families and the local communities. Ms. Colbert prepared objectives and planned actions for these items as well as target years for completion and budgets for the action items. She also coordinated activities with federal and state wildlife agencies to ensure cooperative resource management. Neptune RTS, New York and New Jersey —Ms. Colbert provided environmental services and regulatory filings for the New Jersey and New York sections that constituted the first phase of the multibillion-dollar Neptune Regional Transmission System (Neptune RTS). The subsea, high-voltage direct-current electric cable transmission network connects power-short urban locations in the northeastern United States with energy-rich areas in Canada, Maine, and New Jersey. Ms. Colbert conducted site investigations to identify environmental issues on Long Island and Roosevelt Island, New York, and Sayreville, New Jersey. She led the effort to establish routing evaluations through freshwater and tidal wetland areas, significant coastal and fish and wildlife habitat areas, and threatened and endangered species habitat areas. She also provided close coordination with federal and state environmental and wildlife agencies. Fortistar Power Stations, Staten Island, New York —Ms. Colbert performed wetland delineations associated with the proposed electric and gas transmission lines for a proposed sub-80-MW power facility. Ms. Colbert assisted in identifying and delineating all wetlands found along the 2-mile route and helped prepare the survey report for wetlands and bodies of water in support of the overall environmental assessment for the project. Sprint Fiber Optic Cable, Manahawkin, New Jersey —For Sprint, Ms Colbert managed the environmental due diligence assessment to identify obvious potential environmental problems, identify requisite environmental permits, and estimate permit acquisition cost and time. The project included a site survey and consultation with federal, state and local regulatory agencies. When her initial survey determined that the proposed project site was located in a transition wetland area with potential to contain threatened and endangered plant and wildlife species, Ms. Colbert suggested alternate cable routes and installation techniques to avoid impacts and assure a more timely and favorable response from the involved state and federal agencies. She then completed the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection's Freshwater Wetlands General Permit application and coordination with United States Fish and Wildlife Service. Sprint Fiber OpticCable, Boston, Massachusetts —Ms. Colbert managed this environmental due diligence assessment to identify obvious potential environmental problems, identify requisite environmental permits, and estimate permit acquisition cost and time. The project included a site survey and consultation with state and local regulatory agencies to identify their concerns. AT&T Fiber Optic Cable, Manchester to Dunnigan, California—As the biological/water quality monitor, Ms. Colbert ensured that all sensitive bodies ofsurface water and terrestrial/wildlife resources were properly identified and that Smart-Sciences, Inc. Gisele L. Colbert,M.S.,LEP Page 12 appropriate mitigation measures were implemented. She identified sensitive animal and plant species, including threatened and endangered (T/E) species along the proposed 152-mile cable route; as well as sensitive riparian habitat and vernal pools. Corbin Street Intermodal Rail Facility, Newark, New Jersey —Ms. Colbert served as project manager in charge of evaluating issues related to contaminated areas, waterfront development, wetlands, and permitting along the project corridor for the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey. Ms. Colbert developed environmental design criteria for proposed alignments to help maximize engineering design and operational efficiencies while minimizing adverse environmental impacts. She prepared a preliminary regulatory permitting time line for the rail development project and calculated associated order-of-magnitude costs for completion of the permitting process. Under her leadership, team members estimated wetland locations using soil maps, National Wetland Inventory maps, and state wetland maps, and then performed field surveys to verify and supplement the information. In addition, Ms. Colbert led a background data search and site reconnaissance to identify potentially contaminated areas along the proposed rail corridor, as well as the preparation of a Phase II environmental site assessment work plan to investigate those areas. New York City Economic Development Corporation, Brownfields Analysis—Ms. Colbert was in charge of prioritizing approximately 100 brownfields sites within the five boroughs of New York City. The project involved extensive regulatory review and conducting Phase I and II Environmental Site Evaluations and economic analysis to rank the sites in order of best potential to be redeveloped. Departments of the Army and Air Force, Army and Air Force Exchange Service, McGuire Air Force Base EA, New Jersey —In charge of preparing theEnvironmental Assessment for proposed construction of a gas station, automated car wash, shoppette and pizza hut, at McGuire Air Force Base,New Hanover Township, Burlington County, New Jersey. This EA evaluated the Proposed Action and the No-Action Alternative.Under the No-Action alternative, AAFES would not construct new collocated and central facilities for use by authorized patrons.Resources considered in the EA include: topography, geology, water resources, noise, hazardous materials and wastes, infrastructure and utilities, biological resources, cultural resources, and socioeconomic resources. For the Department of the Navy,Overseas Environmental Assessment, Trident Pacific Flight Testing—The proposed action discussed in this Overseas Environmental Assessment (OEA) was the testing of the TRIDENT II D-5 missile and its variants by the United States Department of the Navy (Navy).The proposed action, flight testing of the TRIDENT II D-5 missile in the Pacific Oceancould result in environmental effects duringmissile launch and reentry body impact.The launch area would be within the boundaries of the non-territorial waters of the Point Mugu Sea Range or the Southern California Range Complex Offshore Areas.The impact area (flight termination point) would be the broad ocean areas of the Pacific OceanTest scenarios included a submarine missile launch from the Point Mugu Sea Range, missile flight, and an impact (termination) in the open ocean area of the Pacific Ocean.Testing involved the use of non-tactical, test reentry bodies(RBs). Ms. Colbert was in charge of preparing the Affected Environment section of the OEA. This chapter provided a comprehensive overview of the affected environment at the test locations for the proposed action. The discussion included relevant aspects and current conditions of the resources in the test areas.The descriptions established a baseline for the physical and biological environment against which the potential environmental impacts of the proposed action were assessed.Ms. Colbert evaluated the following: air quality, general marine environment, bathymetric features and marine sediments, circulation, geologic hazards, marine water characteristics, water and sediment pollution, marine sanctuaries, coral reefs, fish and fish habitat, EFH, marinemammals, sea birds and T&E species. Homestead Air Reserve Base—This was under contract to AFCEE, conducted contamination assessment and groundwater monitoring. Smart-Sciences, Inc. Gisele L. Colbert,M.S.,LEP Page 13 EA for the Disposal of the Naval Ammunition Support Detachment in Vieques, Puerto Rico—The EAaddressed the transfer and proposed reuse of the property by the Government of Puerto Rico. The analysis conducted in theEA focused on the following resources: land use and aesthetics, soils, water quality, air quality, noise, terrestrial and marine environments, threatened and endangered species, socioeconomics, cultural resources, environmental contamination, and coastal zone management. Naval Air Station Mayport, Jacksonville, FL—For SOUTHDIV, Ms. Colbert was team water quality specialist for the preparation of an Environmental Assessment and Environmental Resource Permit application for the creation of a sub- basin near St. Johns River Inlet. The planned activity was part of a harbor expansion project and construction of a small- craft berthing facility under the Navy's Harbor Operations/Small-Craft Berth Program. Memberships Smart Growth Partnership Southeast Chapter, Elected Board Member 2010 Leadership Miami, Class of 2006-2007 South Florida Association of Environmental Professionals, Previous Board Member Select Presentations 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 and 2012Florida Chamber Environmental Permitting Summer School in Marco Island, FL: UMAM –The Basics and Beyond. 2009 Annual Growth Management and Environmental Permitting Short Course in Orlando, FL: Linking Growth and Water Supply 2008 Annual Growth Management and Environmental Permitting Short Course in Dayton Beach, FL: Central Florida Coordination Area: Preview of Florida’s Water Future Hot Topics in Environmental and Land Use Law, April 25, 2008: Water Supply and Wastewater Treatment 2007 and 2006 Florida Chamber Annual Environmental Permitting Summer School in Marco Island, FL:Science Based Solutions to Permitting and Mitigation in the Coastal Marine Environment Attorney’s Real Estate Council (2007): Permitting, Wetlands and Listed Species General Overview 2006 Annual Growth Management Environmental Permitting Short Course, Orlando, FL: Federal Wetlands Permitting Work History Smart-Sciences, Inc., Principal Scientist —March 2013 to Present: As President and founder of Smart-Sciences, Inc., Ms. Colbert is responsible for the operations and management of all aspects of the company. She maintains excellent relationships with clients, regulatory agencies, engineers and other membersof the environmental community. Ms. Colbert has a reputation for providing innovative solutions to difficult environmental design and permitting obstacles, facilitating project solutions that serve the needs of her clients while meeting all pertinent regulatory guidelines in a timely manner. E Sciences, Inc., Senior Scientist —September 2005 to April 2013:Managed and ledPD&E projects, wetland determinations, environmental permitting, conceptual mitigation plans, wildlife/habitat surveys, benthic surveys, tree surveys, water quality assessments, work in OFW/AP, contamination assessments, and Phase I & II Environmental Assessments Langan Engineering and Environmental Services, Senior Scientist —April 2004 to August 2005:Managed and conducted wetland determinations, environmental permitting, conceptual mitigation plans, wildlife/habitat surveys, water quality assessments, work in OFW/AP, contamination assessments, and Phase I & II Environmental Assessments Ecology and Environment, Project Wetland Ecologist —April 2000 to April 2004: Directed and prepared all aspects of NEPA EA/EIS, environmental permitting, natural resource surveys, contamination assessment/remediation Smart-Sciences, Inc. Gisele L. Colbert,M.S.,LEP Page 14 Versar, Inc., Staff Environmental Scientist —1995 to April 2000:Performed Phase I & II ESAs, contamination assessments, soil and groundwater sampling. Smart-Sciences, Inc.