David W. MacDougall, CWB®, PWS

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Albany, New York, United States

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Timeline
About me
Ecological Services
Education
- Corinth High School
  1995 - 1999
  Regents
  Activities and Societies: National Honor Society
- State University of New York at Albany
  2009 - 2010
  MS EEB Program 26 Credits
  Completed Coursework, 3.3 GPA
- Green Mountain College
  2013 - 2016
  Master of Science Environmental Studies Conservation Biology
  Finished my Muhlenberg's (bog) turtle habitat research which is focused on vegetation and soils. Title: Habitat suitability for Muhlenberg’s (Bog) Turtle (Glyptemys muhlenbergii): Vegetation and soils in the Hudson Housatonic Recovery Unit of New York, Connecticut, & Massachusetts
- State University of New York College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill
  2001 - 2003
  BT Animal Science - Wildlife Management
  Activities and Societies: Track Team, Orange Key Society, Student Chapter of The Wildlife Society Graduated with Honors
- State University of New York College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill
  1999 - 2001
  A.A.S Fisheries & Wildlife Technology
Experience
- Army National Guard
  Sept 2000 - Sept 2004
  Infantry Soldier
- Target
  Jan 2003 - May 2006
  Warehouse worker
  Trainer, Emergency Response Team...Inbound, Outbound, and Warehousing experience
- The LA Group
  Jan 2003 - May 2003
  Environmental Intern
  Draft Environmental Impact Statement, T & E habitat evaluation, wetlands assessment.http://www.thelagroup.com/
- Environmental Design Partnership, LLP
  Mar 2005 - Dec 2005
  Environmental Scientist
  Wetlands Delineation, Threatened & Endangered Species habitat assessment and surveys, stromwater inspections, T & E reports, Wetland delineation reports. http://www.edpllp.com/
- CHA Consulting
  May 2006 - Dec 2008
  Scientist II
  T & E Surveys, wetland delineations, permitting, mitigation, macroinvertebrate surveys, stream assessment, etc. http://www.chacompanies.com/
- Ingalls & Associates LLP
  Mar 2009 - Aug 2009
  Environmental Group Manager
  Was in charge of the environmental group, marketing, trying to bring in new clients. Wetlands and Mine permitting, delineations, T & E surveys, etc. http://www.ingallsllp.com/
- Kleinfelder
  Mar 2010 - May 2017
  Senior Biologist/Wetland Scientist
  Environmental consulting where I do Wetland delineation, T & E surveys, Permitting, QA/QC, etc.http://www.kleinfelder.com/
- The Chazen Companies
  May 2017 - Dec 2021
  Senior Environmental Scientist
  Completing field work, writing reports, preparing permit applications, and completing scientific studies within defined scope, fee, and schedule. Providing QC and mentorship to junior staff. Business development, proposal writing, and communication with clients and potential clients.www.chazencompanies.com
- NEW PALTZ, TOWN OF
  Jun 2018 - Jun 2019
  Wetlands Inspector
  We were selected to be the Wetland Inspector for the Town of New Paltz where we will review projects as they are received to aid with compliance to the Town Wetland Law. The Wetlands and Watercourse Chapter 139.
- LaBella Associates
  Jan 2022 - now
  Ecological Services Project Manager
  Chazen was acquired and will now be part of LaBella Associates
- NEW PALTZ, TOWN OF
  Feb 2024 - now
  Wetland Inspector
Licenses & Certifications
- 40-Hour HAZWOPER
  Compliance Solutions Occupational Trainers, Inc
  Apr 2010
- Qualified Small Whorled Pogonia Surveyor
  USFWS
  Aug 2008
- Corps Wetland Delineation Manual 36hr (Certificate)
  Institute for Wetland & Environmental Education & Research, Inc.
  Jul 2007
- Qualified Bog Turtle Phase I and II Surveyor NY HHRU (QUALIFICATION)
  United States Fish & Wildlife Service
  Aug 2010
- Wild Plant Management Permit
  Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources
  May 2025
- Transportation Worker Identification Credential
  Transportation Security Administration (TSA)
  Apr 2017
- First Aid, CPR, AED,
  American Heart Association
  Sept 2023
- MSHA Part 48 New Miner Training 24hr
  Vivid Learning Systems
  Jan 2015
- Erosion and Sediment Control Training
  NYS Department of Environmental Conservation
  Apr 2020
  View certificate
- Certified Wildlife Biologist
  The Wildlife Society
  Sept 2011
Honors & Awards
- Awarded to David W. MacDougall, CWB®, PWS
  Outstanding Professional New York Chapter of The Wildlife Society Mar 2018 This award will be made to a wildlife professional, or group of wildlife professionals working together, for outstanding, professional accomplishments in the wildlife field in New York State. Included in the criteria for judging the professional excellence of the nominees will be contributions to knowledge, innovation, importance, applicability, and leader- ship in any facet of wildlife work, including research, management, preservation, conservation, administration, education, and enforcement.… Show more This award will be made to a wildlife professional, or group of wildlife professionals working together, for outstanding, professional accomplishments in the wildlife field in New York State. Included in the criteria for judging the professional excellence of the nominees will be contributions to knowledge, innovation, importance, applicability, and leader- ship in any facet of wildlife work, including research, management, preservation, conservation, administration, education, and enforcement. Nominees for the award need not be members of NY-TWS. The person making the nomination must be a currently active member of NY-TWS, NE Section of TWS, national TWS, or a student TWS Chapter. Show less
Volunteer Experience
- Facebook page admin
  Issued by New York State Chapter of The Wildlife Society on Apr 2015
  Associated with David W. MacDougall, CWB®, PWS