Biography

I am an Environmental Health Scientist with a background in the enforcement of Health Department environmental regulations. At UVU, I teach the following courses:

Introduction to Environmental Science and Management (ENVT 1110)
Environmental Health (ENVT 2560)
Site Investigation (ENVT 2550)
Environmental Toxicology (ENVT 3010)
Land Use Planning (ENVT 3700)
Current Topics in Environmental Management (ENVT 3750)
Wetland Studies (GEOG 3700)
Environmental Internship (ENVT 282R)
Geologic Environmental Internship (ENVT 482R)
Special Projects in Environmental Management (ENVT 495R)
Wetland Studies (GEOG 3700)

My research interests include trace metal mobility in soil and sediment and their uptake by plant species, Phytoremediation, water quality, and anthropogenic impact on Utah Lake. My research has taken me to countries such as Haiti, Senegal, Qatar, and Brazil.

My current project is focusing on the impact of Phragmites australis control on Utah Lake water quality. If you are interested in the exciting world of water quality research, please email me.

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