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Seth Taylor, MS, PWS, CESSWI

Seth Taylor, MS, PWS, CESSWI

Assistant Park Supervisor | Park Ranger

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Project Manager / Wetland Scientist / Adjunct Professor

  • Education

    • University of Connecticut

      2016 - 2021
      Master's of Energy and Environmental Management Energy and Environmental Mangement

    • University of Massachusetts Amherst

      2000 - 2005
      Bachelor's of Arts History and German Languages and Literature

    • Fitchburg State University

      2006 - 2009
      Bachelor's of Science Conservation Biology

  • Experience

    • Massachusetts Deparment of Conservation and Recreation

      May 2008 - Sept 2012
      Assistant Park Supervisor | Park Ranger

      Developed and Implemented Environmental, Recreational, and Cultural Educational Programs with specific focus on community outreach to local educational and elderly organizations. Organized bike rides, bird watching, and hiking outings and overnight camping, often with organizations such as Cub Scouts. Supervised crews to implement the new construction and repair of trail systems, maintenance of open space for public use, and passive enforcement of park regulations.Issued special use permits and assisted in the development of park budgets; reconciled and managed fees collected. Show less

    • GZA GeoEnvironmental, Inc.

      Sept 2012 - Aug 2022

      Specialized in wetland science, rare and endangered species surveys and permitting, and environmental construction services. Prepared Notices of Intents, 401 Water Quality Certificates, Chapter 91’s, Section 404 General and Individual Permits, ENF’s-EIR’s, federal EA’s and EIS’s, and CGP’s and SWPPPs.Field work included wetland delineations, rare species surveys, SWPPP compliance inspections, sediment sampling for dredging projects, bathymetry surveys, among many others.Primary work locations were in Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, and New York. Show less

      • Project Manager

        Sept 2020 - Aug 2022

      • Environmental Planner | Assistant Project Manager

        Sept 2012 - Sept 2020

    • Self-employed

      Aug 2022 - now
      Independent Contractor

      Independent Contractor, Wetland Science, Rare and Endangered Species, Environmental and SWPPP Construction Support

    • Tighe & Bond

      Apr 2023 - Sept 2024
      Project Manager

      Environmental/Engineering Consulting, Wetlands, Rare Species, and Environmental Evaluation

    • Holyoke Community College

      Jan 2024 - now
      Adjunct Professor

      Adjunct Professor in the Environmental Science Department

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Professional Wetland Scientist (PWS)

      Society of Wetland Scientists
      Apr 2024
      View certificate certificate

    • Certified Erosion, Sediment and Stormwater Inspector (CESSWI)

      EnviroCert International, Inc.
      Jan 2016
      View certificate certificate

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Seth Taylor, MS, PWS, CESSWI
      Orange Airport Hazard Beacon Viewshed Analysis. Practice Excellence Award Second Place, GZA Technical Excellence Committee Jan 2021 Orange Airport Hazard Beacon Viewshed Analysis. 2020. GZA Technical Excellence Conference, Wellesley, MA. 2020. Practice Excellence Award Second Place, Analysis
    • Awarded to Seth Taylor, MS, PWS, CESSWI
      Upper Roberts Reservoir Dam Removal & Stream Restoration. Practice Excellence Award First Place, Ecological. GZA Technical Excellence Committee Mar 2020 Upper Roberts Reservoir Dam Removal & Stream Restoration. 2019. GZA Technical Excellence Conference, Wellesley, MA. 2019. Practice Excellence Award First Place, Ecological.
    • Awarded to Seth Taylor, MS, PWS, CESSWI
      Practice Excellence Award - First Place, Natural Resources & Permitting - Award GZA GeoEnvironmental Inc. Mar 2018 “Welcome to the Hotel Tuberculosis” – evaluating the impacts of converting a historic Sanitorium complex into a privately-operated lodging facility at a coastal Connecticut State Park which is, of course, “such a lovely place”.
    • Awarded to Seth Taylor, MS, PWS, CESSWI
      Practice Excellence Award, First Place, Natural Resources & Permitting - Presentation and Award GZA GeoEnvironmental Inc. Mar 2017 Davis, P.G., J. Burke, & S. Taylor. 2017. Straightening Interstate 84 and Re-Meandering the River: Making the Mad River Less Angry. GZA Technical Excellence Conference, Norwood, MA. 2017
    • Awarded to Seth Taylor, MS, PWS, CESSWI
      Practice Excellence Award, First Place, Geotechnical GZA GeoEnvironmental Inc. Mar 2016 Development of North Riverfront Park, Springfield, Massachusetts. GZA Technical Excellence Conference, Norwood, MA. Practice Excellence Award, First Place, Geotechnical. 2016
    • Awarded to Seth Taylor, MS, PWS, CESSWI
      Practice Excellence Award, First Place, Natural Resources & Permitting - Award GZA GeoEnvironmental Inc. Mar 2015 Nashua Municipal Airport Runway Expansion: Wetlands and Rare Species Permitting, Mitigation and Construction Observations. GZA Technical Excellence Conference, Norwood, MA. Practice Excellence Award, First Place, Natural Resources & Permitting and Sustainability. 2015.
    • Awarded to Seth Taylor, MS, PWS, CESSWI
      Practice Excellence Award, First Place, Natural Resources & Permitting - Award GZA GeoEnvironmental Inc. Mar 2014 Under the Gun – The Search for a New Firearms Training Facility in Connecticut. GZA Technical Excellence Conference, Norwood, MA. Practice Excellence Award, First Place, Natural Resources and Sustainability. 2014.
    • Awarded to Seth Taylor, MS, PWS, CESSWI
      Practice Excellence Award, Second Place, Natural Resources & Permitting - Award GZA GeoEnvironmental Inc. Mar 2013 Wetland, Turtle & Tree Impact Mitigation & Permitting for Runway Extension at Marshfield Airport. Marshfield, MA. GZA Technical Excellence Conference, Norwood, MA. Practice Excellence Award, Second Place, Water & Natural Resources and Sustainability. 2013.

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Volunteer

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      Alzheimer's Association®Associated with Seth Taylor, MS, PWS, CESSWI