Megan McAnn
Holcomb,NY
Summary
Disciplined and interactive Environmental Scientist with experience supporting the longevity of local agriculture. More than 9 years of experience in environmental science and working with farms to become better stewards of the land.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
District Technician
Orleans County Soil & Water Conservation District
01.2015 - Current
- Performed a variety of technical duties related to the establishment of conservation practices concerning land and water on public and private properties.
- Surveyed, Designed, and Implemented on farm projects addressing water quality and soil health concerns.
- Conducted on farm Agricultural Management surveys, and created conservation plans addressing resource concerns.
- Worked with local municipalities, designing and implementing roadside bridges, ditches and culverts.
- Collaborated with government agencies and community partners to secure funding for vital conservation projects within the district.
- Improved district''s environmental conservation efforts by implementing sustainable practices and policies.
- Developed GIS maps to aid in project planning, resource allocation, and performance assessment across multiple initiatives.
- Educated community members about the importance of conservation by conducting workshops, presentations, and field demonstrations.
Research Intern
RIT - Oral History of Family Farms Research Internship
05.2013 - 12.2013
- Worked with RIT, University community Partnership, College of Liberal Arts, and Cornell Cooperative Extension.
- Interviewed farmers and collected Oral Histories, to eventually be published and used as research for future generations.
- Collected Archival Information that was then published in the Democrat and Chronicle and WXXI Radio Show.
- Enhanced research efficiency by streamlining data collection and analysis processes.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science
Rochester Institute of Technology
Rochester05.2014
Skills
- Environmental Sustainability
- AUTO CAD
- Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
- NRCS Animal Waste Management
- Certified Nutrient Management Planning
- Grant Writing
- Microsoft Office
- Soil Identification/Testing
- Agricultural Practices
- Hydrology
- Erosion & Sediment Control
- NYS DEC & Army Corp of Engineer Permitting
- Job Approval Authority for select on farm best management practices
- Commercial Drone Pilot
- Soil Health Practices
- Compliance Inspections
- Environmental Assessment
- Project Management
- Environmental Permitting
- Natural Resource Management
- Soil Sampling
Projects
- Securing more than 1 million dollars in grant funding to help local farms fix resource concerns.
- Leading the Agricultural Environmental Management Program
- Certifying more than 20 farms for the Grown & Certified Program
- Obtaining a commercial drone pilot license.
- Designing and Implementing Best Management Practices such as; Grassed Waterways, Heavy Use Areas, Fencing, Pasture Management, Cover Crops, and Agrichemical Handling Facilities.
Timeline
District Technician
Orleans County Soil & Water Conservation District
01.2015 - Current
Research Intern
RIT - Oral History of Family Farms Research Internship
05.2013 - 12.2013
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science
Rochester Institute of Technology
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