Karla L Flores

Experience

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  California State University, Stanislaus/Endangered Species Recovery Program

  Mar 2007 - Mar 2015

  Biological Science Technician

  Karla conducted protocol surveys for state listed Mohave ground squirrels in several military bases including China Lake, Fort Irwin and Marine Corps logistics base. Surveys involved live-trapping squirrels, taking biometric measurements and pit tagging individuals. In addition, Karla conducted several vegetation surveys to determine associations between trap locations and vegetation. Karla also used Reconyx infrared cameras and seed trays to determine presence-absence of Mohave ground squirrels in areas not suitable for trapping. Show less

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  U.S. Forest Service

  Jun 2008 - Aug 2008

  Small mammal field assistant

  Karla used standard live trapping techniques to conduct small mammal surveys in upland and riparian sites within the pumice plain of Mt St Helens. Surveys were part of a succession study used to quantify changes in the abundance of small mammals following the 1980 volcanic eruption. Biometric measurements for all rodents trapped were taken and all individuals trapped were ear tagged. Assisted with bird point counts and fish surveys. Collected data on plant parasitoid interactions as pertained to willow and boll-weevils. Show less

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  Oregon State University

  Sept 2008 - Dec 2008

  Small mammal research technician

  Conducted small mammal surveys in the HJ Andrews Experimental forest as part of a study investigating the effects of tree thinning on old growth forests. Surveys included live-trapping small mammals in experimentally thinned forest stands. Species trapped included northern flying squirrels, Townsends chipmunks, spotted skunks, deer mice, red-backed voles, ermines and several species of shrew. Karla took biometric measurements of all mammals trapped and ear tagged all individuals.

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  Bmp Ecosciences

  May 2009 - May 2009

  Field Assistant

  Karla collected data on plant-pollinator interactions as part of an on-going pollinator study affiliated with UC Davis. Plants of interest included Alkali mariposa lily and Ash Meadows milkvetch and Ash Meadows sunray.

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  BioResource Consultants, Inc.

  Jun 2009 - Feb 2010

  Biologist

  Karla performed compliance monitoring during road reclamation activities on segment one and two of the Tehachapi renewable transmission project (TRTP). This included effective communication with construction crews, meticulous observation of crew activities and thorough understanding of the environmental impact report and variances. Karla also monitored active raptor nests and conducted nest searches.

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  University of Nevada Reno

  Feb 2010 - Aug 2010

  Field Assistant

  Karla conducted protocol surveys for Thorne’s Hairstreak butterfly in Otay Wilderness, San Diego, CA. Karla also conducted 100+ vegetation surveys in chaparral mountainous terrain navigating the rough terrain using a Trimble GPS.

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  California State University, Fullerton

  Aug 2010 - May 2014

  Teaching Associate

  Taught BIOL 274L: Principles of Ecology and Physiology. Designed interactive lesson plans that explore the role of statistics in ecology. Designed activities aimed at improving student's scientific writing skills. Lead field trips to desert and intertidal areas. Assisted in the development of student experiments from hypothesis development to experimental design to data analysis.

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  Colorado State University

  May 2011 - Aug 2011

  Graduate Research Assistant

  Karla set up 20 100x100 grids with a handheld GPS for live trapping of northern grasshopper mice, Onychomys leucogaster, in the Pawnee National Grasslands (PNG) as part of her graduate research on the population genetics of grasshopper mice. Karla obtained biometric measurements of all rodents trapped, obtained ear tissue samples for genetic analyses and ear tagged target and non-target species as part of a larger on-going grassland ecology study. Incidental by-catch included: kangaroo rats (Dipodomys ordii), ground squirrels (Spermophilus tridecilineatus), deer mice (Peromyscus maniculatus) and harvest mice (Reithrodontomys sp.). Show less

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  ICF International

  Aug 2011 - Jul 2013

  Biologist

  Karla conducted burrowing owl surveys on segment 8 of the Tehachapi renewable transmission project (TRTP). This included monitoring artificial burrows and collapsing California ground squirrel burrows that could have been used by burrowing owls.

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  Environmental Science Associates

  Sept 2013 - Feb 2021

  Biologist

  Karla has worked on the following projects:Advance Utilities Relocation Phase of LACMTA Purple Line Extension Project- Compliance monitoring, noise monitoring using a Larson Davis SoundTrack LxT sound level meter, reporting.LACDPW Dominguez Gap Wetlands Vegetation Removal Project- Pre-construction bird and wildlife surveys, site mapping, nesting bird surveys, water quality assessment using YSI meter (dissolved oxygen, pH and temperature), contractor education training, reporting.LACDPW Olive View-UCLA Medical Center Vegetation Removal Project- Pre-construction survey, construction monitoring, project footprint mapping (Garmin GPS and ArcMap 10.2), vegetation mapping, bio-technical reporting.LA Beaches and Harbors Sand Berm Construction Project-Western snowy plover surveys, bird surveys, marine mammal surveys, construction monitoring, berm mapping.LADWP River Supply Conduit Improvement Upper Reach Project-Noise monitoring.North Fire Transmission Line Repair Monitoring-Construction monitoring, plant surveys, jurisdictional delineation (supervised).Twenty-nine Palms Indian Reservation Project-Mojave desert tortoise surveys, burrow collapse, fence installation monitoring and plant surveys. Barren Ridge Renewable Transmission Project-Mojave desert tortoise monitoring, WEAP training, reporting.Barren Ridge Switching Station Expansion Project-Mojave desert tortoise surveys, monitoring WEAP training.Playa Solar Energy Project: Well and Pipeline site-Mojave desert tortoise surveys, bio-technichal letter report.Playa Solar Energy Project: Development and Relocation Site- Mojave desert tortoise surveys.Path 46 Biological Surveys-Mojave desert tortoise surveys, plant surveys.Twenty-Nine Palms Tortoise Rock Casino-Desert tortoise monitoring during fence installation. Show less

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  Wildscape Restoration, Inc

  May 2014 - Mar 2017

  Biologist

  Karla has worked on the following projects:Malibu Canyon Enhancement Project-Karla conducted pre-construction surveys for nesting birds and other sensitive wildlife around geotechnical test drilling sites.Wilmington Drain Restoration Project-. Karla conducted nesting bird surveys at a vegetation restoration site. She found several active and inactive nests for the following species: Anna’s hummingbird, Allen’s hummingbird, Barn swallow and Common raven. Karla monitored all active nests until they fledged. Phantom Trail Development Project-Karla conducted pre-construction bird and wildlife surveys prior to the construction of a residential housing complex. Karla surveyed for rare plant species such as Slender mariposa lilies and Peirson’s morning glories. Karla salvaged and relocated individual plants of these species that were found. Karla also monitored construction activities to ensure crew complied with established mitigation measures outlined in the Streambed Alteration Agreement (SAA) and SWPPP requirements. Karla assisted with the writing of technical reports associated with this project. Show less

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  Resource Conservation Partners, Inc.

  Jul 2014 - Mar 2017

  Biologist

  Karla has worked on the following projects:TNC Banman Santa Clara River Restoration Project-Karla conducted pre-project bird, wildlife and plant surveys in 146 acres of riparian habitat to be cleared of Giant reed (Arundo donax) and castor bean (Ricinus communis). Karla supervised the application of diluted herbicide (glyphosate) by crew and ensured application conformed to streambed alteration agreement provisions which included monitoring wind speed during herbicide application and providing environmental training to crew. Karla also ensured that bird species in the area were not impacted by herbicide application by creating buffers around areas with bird activity(foraging).Arroyo Simi Habitat Restoration and Enhancement Project-Karla conducted nesting bird surveys in the Arroyo Simi watershed prior to the removal of non-native vegetation such as tamarisk and arundo. Show less

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  Dipodomys Ecological Consulting LLC

  Feb 2021 - now

  CEO/Principal Biologist