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Michael J. Reyes, PWS, M.S. <br /> Maui Environmental Consulting, LLC <br /> Principal/Senior Ecologist <br /> Senior Ecologist—Wetland Rapid Assessment Procedure,Maui County,Hawaii <br /> Michael developed and employed a Wetland Rapid Assessment Procedure(WRAP)to quickly assess historical,cultural <br /> and ecological indicators of wetland health along the Olowalu-Ukumehame-Papalaua wetland complex. The purpose of <br /> this report was to provide supporting ecological evidence and recommendations for wetland restoration with regards to <br /> the future relocation of the Honoapi`ilani Highway.This work was conducted at the request of The Nature Conservancy. <br /> Senior Ecologist—Wetland Delineations,American Samoa <br /> At the request of the American Samoa Government, Depatlment of Commerce, Michael has delineated wetlands <br /> occurring in numerous villages across the territory. The purpose of each site visit was to determine the jurisdictional <br /> limits of wetlands in accordance with the USACE 1987 Wetlands Delineation Manual and the 2012 Supplement for the <br /> Hawai`i and Pacific Islands Region. American Samoa Coastal Management Program (ASCMP) personnel were also <br /> trained on the methods employed. <br /> Senior Ecologist—Keokea Gulch Riparian Rehabilitation <br /> Michael is currently utilizing R-1 wastewater from the Kihei Wastewater Treatment Facility to grow native plant species <br /> on seven acres just mauka of Piilani Highway in Kihei, HI. Plant species include aalii, ilima, uhaloa,miapilo, wiliwili, <br /> ohe makai,naio, alahe`e,koaia, `aweoweo, and koali. This project has several ecological benefits including the reuse of <br /> R-1 water that would normally be discarded via injection well, trapping soil and reducing erosion within the riparian <br /> corridor of Keokea Gulch, and establishing dryland native species on the leeward slopes of Haleakala. <br /> Senior Ecologist—Low Impact Design Education and Outreach <br /> Michael worked with the Hawai`i Depatlment of Land and Natural Resources Division of Aquatic Resources to build <br /> the technical capacity of Maui County stakeholders to implement LID and align incentives to encourage widespread <br /> adoption of LID best management practices (BMPs) across public and private landscapes. This is accomplished by <br /> training County employees in LID through their participation in training exercises,by designing incentives to integrate <br /> LID methodologies into County ordinances and watershed management planning efforts, and by working with private <br /> landowners,developers, and engineers on Maui to plan LID on their properties. <br /> Senior Ecologist-Honolua Bay/Lipoa Point Stormwater Management Plan,Maui County Hawaii <br /> Michael created a stormwater management plan for the State of Hawaii's newly acquired Honolua Bay /Lipoa Point <br /> lands located north of Kapalua in the West Maui Mountains. The purpose of this stormwater management plan was to <br /> identify and offer management strategies for the various stormwater related sources of erosion and sediment currently <br /> observed within the Honolua Bay / Lipoa Point project boundary. On-site review of observed indicators of erosion, <br /> sources of sediment,Department of Health Clean Water Branch(DOH CWB)water quality data,Geographic Information <br /> System (GIS) data, local community expert information, and historical literature for the project were reviewed in the <br /> preparation of the stormwater management plan. <br /> Project Ecologist-Habitat Conservation Plan Implementation,Maui County,Hawaii <br /> This Habitat Conservation Plan (HCP) addresses anticipated impacts to state and federal threatened, endangered, and <br /> listed species from the construction of the Daniel K. Inouye Solar Telescope(DKIST)at the Institute for Astronomy(IfA) <br /> Haleakala High Altitude Observatory(HO)on Maui,Hawai`i.In implementing this HCP,Michael collected and managed <br /> noise and vibration data from construction occurring in close proximity to Hawaiian Petrel habitat. He also monitored <br /> bird activity and behavior utilizing video surveillance technology. In addition, he deployed bird carcasses as part of a <br /> Searcher Efficiency trial(SEEF) and conducted Carcass Retention(CARE)trials. <br /> Senior Ecologist—Hawaiian Waterbird and other Listed Species Surveys <br /> Working for a major Hawaiian construction company,Michael was asked to assess the potential occurrence of Hawaiian <br /> waterbird species on the Department of Transportation Opaeka`a Bridge Rebuild Project on the island of Kauai. The <br /> purpose of this survey was to identify the presence and relative abundance of Hawaiian waterbird species associated with <br /> the project location and surrounding habitat.A summary report from these surveys was prepared for submittal to the U.S. <br /> Fish and Wildlife Service. <br /> PO BOX 790568•Paia,HI,96779 •(808)866-6919 Page 2 of 2 <br />