Education

B.A., 2012 – Geography, Concentration in Environmental Studies

Montclair University

Montclair, NJ

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Areas of Expertise 

Wetlands Delineation and Permitting

Threatened and Endangered Species Surveys

Ecological Field Studies and Habitat Assessments

Botanical Surveys

Geographic Information Systems

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Professional Certifications 

Wetland Delineation Certificate Series – Rutgers University OCPE

Safety Transportation Workers Identification Card (TWIC)

Nuclear Moisture/Density Equipment Training

Radiation Norm I

Rutgers Community Noise Monitoring and Enforcement

OSHA 40 Hour HAZWOPER

OSHA 10-Hour Construction Safety

AMTRAC Contractor Safety Training

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Professional Associations

Member of the Society of Wetland Scientists

 

Summary of Experience

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Mr. Popin is an Ecologist with EcolSciences, Inc with four years of consulting experience.  He has conducted environmental studies for a wide range of clients focused in New Jersey and New York, including government agencies, major utilities, and private industry. His responsibilities include threatened and endangered species surveys, botanical surveys and reporting,  delineating wetlands following the Federal Manual for Identifying and Delineating Jurisdictional Wetlands, the preparation of applications for Letters of Interpretation, Transition Area Waivers, and General Permits in accordance with the New Jersey Freshwater Wetlands Protection Act, identifying regulated environmentally sensitive areas, waters, and wetlands within overhead utilities for compliance during vegetative maintenance.