Davey Resource Group

Alicia R. Douglass, M.E.S., is a biologist and project manager responsible for ecological projects including ecological restoration plans and implementation, wetlands delineations, mitigation monitoring, herbaceous vegetation assessments, water quality monitoring, and watershed studies including watershed management plans. Ms. Douglass has experience obtaining Section 401/404 permits, isolated wetlands permits, and Indiana Department of Natural Resources Division of Water permits. In addition, she performs stream assessments using the Headwater Habitat Evaluation Index (HHEI) and Qualitative Habitat Evaluation Index (QHEI); the Indiana Wetland Rapid Assessment Protocol (INWRAP), Ohio Rapid Assessment Method (ORAM), Floristic Quality Assessment (FQA), and Ohio Vegetation Indices of Biotic Integrity (VIBI) for wetland assessments; and the Rapid Bioassessment Protocol (RBP) for macroinvertebrates. She is responsible for preparing and delivering public educational materials and outreach presentations to disseminate technical scientific data in a format that can be easily understood by the general public.  In addition, Ms. Douglass assists with Phase I Environmental Site Assessments. Prior to joining Davey, Ms. Douglass performed mitigation compliance assessments for 401 Water Quality Certifications for Indiana Department of Environmental Management, and while at Taylor University conducted research using Floristic Quality Assessment (FQA) in mitigation wetlands. She has completed the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Wetland Identification and Delineation training course and holds a professional certificate in watershed management from the Indiana Watershed Leadership Academy. Ms. Douglass is a board member for the Indiana Native Plant and Wildflower Society, a member of the Indiana Water Monitoring Council, a member of the Association of Watershed and Stormwater Professionals, and a Hoosier Riverwatch volunteer. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in biology and a Master of Environmental Science degree from Taylor University.

Contact: Alicia.Douglass@davey.com