Raymond G. FinocchiaroEcologist |
USGS Northern Prairie Wildlife Research Center 8711 37th Street Southeast Jamestown, North Dakota 58401 |
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Research,
Jamestown Headquarters |
Expertise:
- Wetland ecology with an emphasis in wetland soils, saline/sodic soils, wetland plants, soil microbiology, and landscape processes
Current Projects:
- Impact of U.S. Department of Interior and U.S. Department of Agriculture Programs on Ecological Services Derived From Restored Prairie Wetlands and Adjacent Grasslands
Education:
- Ph. D. candidate, Soil, Environmental and Atmospheric Sciences, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO.
- M. S., Fisheries and Wildlife Science, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO (2000)
- B. A., Biological Science, Webster University, St. Louis, MO (1995)
- A. A., Computer Science, Saint Louis Community College, St. Louis, MO (1990)
Professional Experience:
- 2004-present: Ecologist, Northern Prairie Wildlife Research Center, USGS, Jamestown, ND
- 1999-2001: Hydrological Survey - Lead Research Technician / Research Technician, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO
- 1999-2000: Laboratory Assistant, Soil Characterization Laboratory, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO
- 1983-1997: Operator, Programmer Analyst, Network Administrator, Clark Refining & Marketing Clayton, Missouri
Selected Publications:
Finocchiaro, R.G. 2000. Effects of wastewater effluent on native wetland vegetation. Masters thesis. University of Missouri, Columbia.
Finocchiaro, R.G. 2002. Effects of wastewater effluent on soils and vegetation at Eagle Bluffs Conservation Area. Gaylord Memorial Laboratory Special Publication No. 2. Prepared for the Missouri Department of Conservation.
