Michael R. Martin, CLM

Experience

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  New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services

  May 1984 - Aug 1989

  Environmentalist II

  Achievements:• Co-developer of Chronic Criteria Testing Procedure and Laboratory• Developed Statewide Lake Database• Co-developer of Volunteer Lake Assessment ProgramResponsibilities:• Laboratory QA/QC & Protocol Officer• Chronic Criteria Testing• Lake sampling and aquatic plant mapping• Water quality response modeling (impact of development on lake water quality)• Phytoplankton Identification• Public Education and Outreach

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  F. X. Browne, Inc

  Jan 1989 - Aug 1992

  Manager, Water Quality Group; GIS Coordinator

  Managed group of engineers and scientists developing lake and watershed management plans, responsible for all GIS workAchievements:• Managed and coordinated staff in multi-office firm• Expanded projects into Mid-West• Developed strong GIS capabilities of FirmResponsibilities:• Director of Water Quality Laboratory• Conduct large and small lake and watershed monitoring programs• Wetland Delineations, Environmental Permitting• Marketing and Grant Writing, Report Writing Show less

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  Paul Smith's College

  Aug 1992 - Aug 2000

  Founder & Executive Director, Adirondack Aquatic Insitute

  Established non-profit lake and watershed research institute dedicated to protecting and preserving lakes within the Adirondack Park, particularly with respect to human impacts and pollution (road salt, nutrient pollution from septic systems and development). Still in existence as the Adirondack Watershed Institute http://adkwatershed.com/Achievements:• Founder, Built non-profit research institute from ground up• Created/analyzed Adirondack Park-wide GIS of lake water quality• Catalogued lake water quality and issues throughout Adirondack ParkResponsibilities:• Fund Raising, Grant Writing• Management of budget, staff, interns• Conduct/Supervise wet chemistry and bacteriological analyses• Develop appropriate analytical techniques for water quality lab• Water quality response modeling (impact of development on lake water quality)• Report Writing, Public Education and Outreach Show less

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  Cedar Eden Environmental, LLC

  Sept 2001 - May 2019

  President

  Achievements:• Development of NYS-wide Agricultural Environmental Management program• Elected President of North American Lake Management Society• Wetland and Stream Restoration Design, Waters of the USResponsibilities:• Lake and watershed monitoring• Develop lake, watershed and aquatic plant management plans• Wetland Delineations, Mitigation, Design, Restoration, Permitting• GIS for Natural Resource and Watershed Management• Marketing, Grant Writing, Report Writing Show less

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  LakeStewardship.org

  Jan 2004 - now

  Founder, Manager

  LakeStewardship.org is a non-profit organization, the purpose of which is to support the Lake Stewardship & Lake Management Communities by:• promoting lake and environmental stewardship• providing resources for lake residents, lake associations, lake managers and cottage ownersLakeStewardship.org provides a blog of current news of interest to its target audience. LakeStewardship.org also maintains web pages with information on critical environmental issues as well as an extensive page of links for Lake and Watershed Management Resources.Website: http://lakestewardship.orgInstagram: @lake_stewardship Show less

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  North American Lake Management Society

  Nov 2004 - Nov 2007

  President-Elect, President, Immediate Past President
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  F. X. Browne, Inc.

  Jan 2011 - Sept 2013

  Senior Project Scientist

  • Lake & Watershed Monitoring• Design/Installation of automated monitoring equipment• GIS creation & analyses• Water quality data analysis

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  Princeton Hydro, LLC

  Apr 2015 - May 2017

  Senior Scientist, New England and New York

  Business development and project management for lake & watershed management, aquatic plant management and natural resource projects throughout New England and New York

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  Cedarwood Engineering Services, PLLC

  Jan 2019 - Mar 2022

  Environmental Scientist/Project Manager

  Senior environmental scientist for Cedarwood Engineering. Michael led the firm's Environmental Science team and is a Certified Lake Manager with over 35 years of experience conducting comprehensive lake and watershed management studies, aquatic plant management programs, and using geographic information system analysis for environmental and municipal planning throughout the Northeast and MidWestern United States. He is an expert in diagnosing water quality issues, conducting environmental monitoring and developing holistic, long-term water quality and aquatic plant management plans for individuals, municipalities, water suppliers, lake associations, environmental organizations, NGOs and government agencies. He has conducted numerous watershed investigations, identifying urban, rural and agricultural stormwater and nonpoint source pollution (NPS) problem areas as well as developing the Best Management Practices (BMPs) needed to address them. Responsibilities:• Lake and watershed monitoring• Develop lake, watershed and aquatic plant management plans• Wetland Delineations, Mitigation, Design, Restoration, Permitting• GIS for Natural Resource, Water Supply, Site Development and Watershed Management Show less

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  AES Northeast

  Mar 2022 - Aug 2024

  Environmental Scientist/Project Manager

  Environmental Scientist/Project Manager in Water Resources Division

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  Suozzo, Doty & Associates, PLLC

  Aug 2024 - now

  Senior Environmental Scientist/Project Manager