B.S. Degree, Wildlife Management, 1992. Humboldt State University, Arcata California, USA.

M.S. Degree, Environmental Systems, International Development Technology 1998.

Humboldt State University, Arcata California, USA

Thesis: The Design of a Constructed Wetland System To Treat Dairy Waste Run-off.

Introduction to Water Quality Environmental Impact Assessment

Water Quality Analysis Development of International

Drinking Water and Wastewater Treatment -Projects

Wastewater Ecosystems Analysis Coordination and Evaluation of

Wastewater Aquaculture -International Projects

Constructed Wetlands for Wastewater International Development

-Treatment -Technologies

Environmental Systems Data Collection Spanish - 2 semesters

-and Analysis

Professional Interests: To work in solving drinking water and wastewater problems in developing countries. To develop systems that incorporate the use of lagoons and constructed wetlands for treating all types of agricultural wastewater. To incorporate appropriate research in support of water pollution control projects.

1996-1999 Water system maintenance technician. Jane Myer,

Management of domestic water supply. Maintained intake and collection system, upflow filter, slow sand filter and holding tank. Cleaned and repaired system components.

1993-1998, Independent Environmental Consultant. Surveyed proposed timber harvest plans for Threatened, Endangered or Sensitive wildlife species. Wrote biological evaluations to examine the potential impacts of projects on wildlife and made recommendations for mitigating those impacts. Consulted on constructed wetland and aquaculture projects.

1996-1998 Water Quality Researcher. Hydro Resources International, P.O. Box 4409

Arcata CA. USA 95521. Renovated the Arcata marsh constructed wetlands pilot project. Cleared vegetation, reconstructed weir boxes, the pipeline system and the concrete water tower. Maintained the field water quality laboratory on the project site. Conducted experiments on dairy waste, domestic wastewaters and natural waters, exploring their characteristics and responses to various treatments and conditions. Collected, preserved and analyzed water samples for different pollutants.

Curtis W. Miller

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1994-1996 Student Assistant/Laboratory Technician. Environmental Engineering Department, Humboldt State University, Arcata CA. USA 95521. Maintained the operations of the water quality laboratory at Humboldt State. Cleaned and stored glassware, prepared common reagents and solutions, maintained technical instruments and equipment. Collected, preserved and analyzed water samples for various pollutants. Provided guidance, lectures and laboratory exercises to students when needed.

1991-1992, Wildlife Biologist. Lower Trinity Ranger District, Six Rivers National Forest, Willow creek CA. Served as the District Biologist, reorganized the wildlife program, directed the spotted owl survey crew and developed proposals for wildlife habitat improvement projects. Helped design fire management projects. Served as an Interdisciplinary team member to help design and evaluate timber harvest plans. Wrote biological evaluations and EIS inputs for Threatened, Endangered and Sensitive species. Specialized duties: Fire fighter 1, Wilderness ranger.

Supervisor: Dave Franzen, (retired) Range Conservationist (541) 947-3315 or (503) 231-6138

• Investigated the levels of biochemical oxygen demand in a polluted slough channel receiving dairy waste effluent.

• Investigated the changes in biochemical oxygen demand and suspended solids between chlorinated marsh effluent and oxidation pond water under anaerobic conditions.

• Investigated the differences in phosphorus concentrations between decaying marsh vegetation and a loamy soil from a stream bed.

Supervisor: Robert A. Gearheart PhD. (707) 826-3619, Environmental Engineering Department, Humboldt State University, Arcata CA.

• Investigated the relationship between Fecal coliform densities and flow rates in a polluted slough channel receiving dairy waste effluent.

Advisor: Charles Chamberlin PhD. (707) 826-3619, Environmental Engineering Department, Humboldt State University, Arcata CA.

Water quality testing: All solids tests (suspended, total, dissolved etc.) BOD₅, COD, Fecal coliforms, Total coliforms Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Ammonia, pH, Alkalinty.

Instrumentation experience: Skilled with the use of the following in the field and/or in the laboratory.

Certifications: Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator in Training.

Computer experience: Windows 95, Microsoft word processing and Excell spread sheet programs 7.0, Mini tab statistics program.

General work related skills: Experienced with the following

Language Skills: Conversant in Spanish with one year of education plus experience speaking throughout south west Costa Rica and the Yucatan of Mexico.