Cecilia K. Brown
Summary
Successful developing and overseeing projects to research, protect, and conserve fish and widlife, waterways, and wetlands. Over 25 years' experience.
Professional Biologist with experience in Mountain West, California, and Pacific Northwest. Committed to conservation and environmental compliance to protect endangered species and their habitats.
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Fish Biologist
Bonneville Power Administration
04.2006 - 05.2023
- Contract Officer Representative for projects in Columbia River basin, primarily in Montana and Idaho, also in Washington, Oregon, and Nevada
- Leader of detailed analysis of Columbia Basin Accord implementation from project managers, subject matter specialists, and managers.
- Negotiate annual statements of work, ensuring clear objectives, data-based project selection, and consistency with BPA Fish and Wildlife mission
- Negotiate habitat acquisitions and conservation easements, ensuring that property selection and easement terms prioritize fish and wildlife conservation
- Manage State of Montana Columbia Basin Accord as Accord Lead
- Develop policy recommendations for Fish and Wildlife lands conservation and management, resident fish conservation, and Accord Implementation
- Perform analysis and negotiation of long-term conservation agreements with States and Tribes
Fish and Wildlife Biologist
US Fish and Wildlife Service
11.1998 - 04.2006
- Analyze effects of federal and nonfederal projects on endangered species in the San Francisco Bay area under Sections 7 and 10 of the Endangered Species Act
- Fish and Wildlife Service lead for 6 years, in multi-agency long-term planning effort in Suisun Marsh, California
- Negotiated conservation measures for listed species in estuary, forest, chaparral, grassland, freshwater stream, and coastal habitats
- Issue ESA Section 10 scientific research permits for research on endangered species.
Environmental Supervisor
New Mexico Environment Department
04.1996 - 08.1998
- Hire, train, and supervise staff to issue Clean Water Act Section 401 water quality certifications for Section 404 permits
- Draft and recommend stream and wetland conservation policy in New Mexico
- Write grants for Clean Water Act Section 319 nonpoint source pollution prevention and reduction.
Environmental Scientist
New Mexico Environment Department
04.1994 - 04.1996
- Issue Clean Water Act Section 401 water quality certifications for Section 404 permits
- Draft and recommend stream and wetland conservation policy in New Mexico
- Write grants for Clean Water Act Section 319 nonpoint source pollution prevention and reduction.
Intern
New Mexico Environment Department
08.1993 - 04.1994
- Assist staff in water quality monitoring of US Department of Energy facilities in New Mexico.
Education
BS in Biological Sciences -
University of Notre Dame
05.1992
Skills
- Extensive experience leading collaborative, multi-agency, interdisciplinary groups to achieve positive environmental and economic results for controversial problems
- Ability to distill and explain complex technical issues in simple, understandable term
Recognition
Numerous On-the-Spot, STAR, and other awards and recognitions for work done at BPA and Fish and Wildlife Service
References
- Andre’ L’Heureux, (503) 886-4474
- Heidi Haserot, hmhaserot@bpa.gov, (503) 724-0720
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Fish Biologist
Bonneville Power Administration
04.2006 - 05.2023
Fish and Wildlife Biologist
US Fish and Wildlife Service
11.1998 - 04.2006
Environmental Supervisor
New Mexico Environment Department
04.1996 - 08.1998
Environmental Scientist
New Mexico Environment Department
04.1994 - 04.1996
Intern
New Mexico Environment Department
08.1993 - 04.1994
BS in Biological Sciences -
University of Notre Dame
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