Dawn
K. Reis, M.S. - Aquatic Ecology & Conservation Biology
Senior Wildlife and Aquatic Ecologist
 Evaluation
of specific wildlife species within complex fresh water
or estuarine ecosystems is Dawn’s specialty. She
has expertise with aquatic ecology, raptors (birds of
prey) and herpetology. Dawn has conducted fish passage
studies in streams and wildlife monitoring studies.
She has also designed and implemented studies to assess
the hydrological function of both freshwater and estuarine
environments. Dawn has performed several other comprehensive
studies on California Red-legged Frog ecology, including
habitat studies of both adult frogs and tadpoles.
Dawn has conducted focused surveys, habitat evaluations,
and Biological Assessments for state and/or federal
“Threatened” and “Endangered”
species, as well as, state protected “Species
of Special Concern” to facilitate Formal Consultation
with the regulating agencies. Dawn’s experience
includes both large and small scale projects. She conducted
the Biological Assessment for California Red-legged
Frogs for the Proposed Carmel River Dam and Reservoir
Project in 2000. Dawn has also conducted wildlife assessments
and developed management plans and recommendations for
several open space acquisition and management projects.
Dawn began working as a Wildlife and Aquatic Ecologist
for environmental consulting firms in 1993. However
her career in wildlife conservation extends back to
1987, with marine mammal research projects including
work with dolphins, sealions, and, orcas. She has helped
restore Peregrine Falcon, and Bald Eagle populations.
She has also worked as an educator since 1989 and directed
an outdoor science school in Mendocino County for four
years.
Dawn
Reis' Resume (PDF)
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Jessica Wheeler, BS Biology with
a Marine Emphasis
Assistant Ecologist & GIS Specialist
Jessica Wheeler is our Assistant Ecologist, Geographic
Information Systems Technician, and Graphic Artist.
Jessica has a diverse skill base and is familiar with
both marine and terrestrial biological systems. She
has worked as a naturalist in the Monterey Bay Area
for nine years.
Jessica was awarded the Associate Our World Underwater
Scholarship in 1991. During this year long scholarship
she worked
with several marine related biologists, hydrologists,
and geologists as well as the Cayman Islands government
and attended the Brooks Institute of Photography for
their Undersea Photography course.
Jessica has also studied Watershed Science at California
State University of Monterey Bay and Global Information
Systems (GIS) at Monterey Peninsula College. She has
worked as a field biologist with emphasis on, California
Red-legged Frogs, and steelhead salmon. She has conducted
habitat evaluations as well as focused surveys for these
federally protected “Threatened” species.
Jessica helped to develop a management plan for gully
restoration on Fort Ord for the BLM. She has four years
of experience with riparian restoration and monitoring
for the Carmel River System and Lagoon and has knowledge
in the effects of ground water pumping, water table
draw down and the effects on the surrounding vegetation.
Jessica has knowledge of native plants, invasive species,
erosion prevention, and irrigation.
Jessica Wheeler is permitted under Dawn Reis (see above)
to handle and conduct studies with California Red-legged
Frogs and tadpoles.
Jessica Wheeler's
Resume (PDF)
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Diane “Kim” Glinka,
BS in Wildlife Biology
Wildlife Ecologist
Kim Glinka has worked as a professional wildlife biologist
since 1990. Kim’s experience includes a wide range
of threatened and endangered species surveys and habitat
characterizations. Her experience includes bat surveys,
including radio telemetry studies; surveys and habitat
assessments for protected amphibians including, Shasta
Salamander, Foothill Yellow-legged Frogs, and California
Red-legged Frogs; surveys for Black-footed Ferrets for
pipeline projects in Utah; numerous raptor (birds
of prey) surveys, Desert Kit Fox surveys, and Western
Pond Turtle surveys in California.
Kim Glinka also has extensive experience as an environmental
inspector and monitor for protected wildlife species
for construction projects. Ms. Glinka has worked on
a number of large projects in the San Joaquin Valley
and vicinity that have given her extensive experience
with the wildlife resources of the region. She served
as lead Environmental Inspector for a Williams Telecommunications,
Inc. fiber optic cable line from Bakersfield to San
Luis Obispo, and monitored active raptor nests along
the Los Baños-Mercy Springs Junction 70kv Transmission
Line in Merced County. She conducted preconstruction
wildlife surveys and served as an environmental monitor
on the California Department of Water Resources Coastal
Branch, Phase II Water Pipeline Project in Kern and
San Luis Obispo counties, and conducted preconstruction
surveys on the PGT-PG&E Pipeline Expansion Project
and the San Joaquin Valley segment of the Mojave Pipeline
Project.
Kim Glinka is permitted under Dawn Reis (see above)
to handle and conduct studies with California Red-legged
Frogs and tadpoles.
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Associates
Dick (Richard A.) Arnold, PhD
Entomological Consulting Services, Ltd.
Entomological Consulting Services, Ltd. offers special
expertise with rare or endangered insects, arachnids,
and invertebrates, especially in California and the
western United States. We have conducted in-depth field
studies of both terrestrial and aquatic taxa, and have
experience with all of the West Coast insects now recognized
by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service as endangered
or threatened. We can provide comprehensive study and
reporting services for any project involving rare, endangered,
or candidate species.
Further information regarding Dr. Arnold’s expertise,
services, and example projects can be accessed by visiting
Entomological Consulting Services, Ltd. Web Site:
Entomological
Consulting Services, Ltd. Web Site
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Paul A. Heady III, Central Coast
Bat Research Group
Bat Ecologist, CCBRG Consulting Director
FIELD OF EXPERTISE:
CONSERVATION BIOLOGY OF CALIFORNIA BATS
 Paul
Heady has worked as an environmental consultant in California,
specializing in bats, since 1993. He has been the lead
consultant on numerous projects concerning bat conservation,
including special-status species surveys, mitigation
proposal and design, and structure surveys for bat use.
Heady has extensive experience with all aspects of bat
research, including roost surveys, bat capture and handling,
acoustic sampling and analysis, and radio-tracking.
The Central Coast Bat Research Group offers a variety
of consulting services including special-status bat
surveys, bat mitigation, bat house design and construction,
and impact assessment for wind development.
For more information about Paul Heady's expertise and
CCBRG's consulting services and capabilities, you can
visit www.batresearch.org
Permits:
Paul A. Heady holds a level 3 Memorandum of Understanding
(MOU) with the California Department of Fish and Game,
which permits live-capture, identification, marking,
and radio-tracking of California bat species.
Paul
A. Heady's Resume
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Winifred F. Frick, Central Coast
Bat Research Group
Bat Ecologist, CCBRG Research Director
 Winifred
Frick received her Ph.D. in 2007 from Oregon State University,
where her dissertation research focused on island biogeography
and community ecology of bats on islands in the Sea
of Cortés in northwest Mexico. Dr. Frick has
experience working as an environmental consultant specializing
in bats in California since 2000 and has participated
in numerous consulting projects concerning bat conservation
and mitigation.
For more information about Dr. Frick's expertise and
research interests, please visit the Central Coast Bat
Research Group website: www.batresearch.org
Permits:
Winifred Frick is authorized on Paul Heady’s MOU
permit (see above).
Winifred
F. Frick's Resume
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Nicole Nedeff, MA Biogeography
& Plant Ecology
Riparian & Native Plant Ecologist
Nicole Nedeff has sixteen years experience in Monterey
County working with public agencies and private organizations
to evaluate, inventory, preserve, and restore and manage
natural resources. She has extensive experience evaluating
the impacts of stream flow and groundwater changes on
riparian/wetland vegetation. Nicole has expert understanding
of riparian vegetation ecology and restoration techniques.
She has a thorough understanding of regional geography,
including geology, hydrology and cultural history. Nicole
also has broad experience with rare plants, plant ecology,
and wildlife in all habitat types found in California.
Nicole Nedeff has extensive knowledge of local, state
and federal regulations pertaining to land use in Monterey
County. She is experienced writing and reviewing CEQA
and NEPA documents, and is approved by the Monterey
County Planning and Building Inspection Department to
conduct Biological Assessments. She is also an excellent
grant-writer.
Nicole Nedeff's
Resume (PDF)
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