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y r) o d / ; " '''''' / \ <br /> r 1 <br /> i <br /> KAMRYN R. YONESHIGE <br /> Kamryn Yoneshige has been a Biologist and field technician at AECOS since 2022, with experience <br /> conducting environmental studies throughout Hawai'i. Her responsibilities at AECOS include conducting <br /> biological surveys, including plant and animal identifications, production of environmental survey <br /> reports, and preparation of water quality assessments. <br /> Ms.Yoneshige received a B.S. degree in Environmental Science and minor in Biology in 2022 from the <br /> University of Portland (UP). She worked one summer in Portland, Oregon, doing research for UP. <br /> Research focused on biodiversity and the extraction of eDNA from nearby wetlands. Ms.Yoneshige also <br /> had an internship with Malama Maunalua, a conservation program on O'ahu. She experimented with <br /> planting seagrass in Maunalua Bay, learned numerous native plant and animal species, and assisted with <br /> educational outreach within the community. <br /> Ms.Yoneshige conducts bird and waterbird nest surveys for various clients throughout Hawai'i,focusing <br /> on endangered native species. Some recent projects include avian surveys for private and public clients <br /> on Kaua'i, Maui, and O'ahu. Ms.Yoneshige is also planning on attending the Hawaiian Honeycreeper <br /> Workshop hosted by The Wildlife Society. Scheduled to take place in February 2024 on the Big Island of <br /> Hawai'i, the workshop will provide information on avian ecology and experience with mist netting and <br /> banding endangered Hawaiian bird species. Ms.Yoneshige also has experience in jurisdictional <br /> delineations, including ordinary high water mark and wetlands, and in water quality surveys (marine and <br /> freshwater). <br /> Ms.Yoneshige has completed the 40-hour basic health and safety training required for hazardous waste <br /> workers under OSHA 1910.120. She is also certified in Standard First Aid and CPR/AED. Ms.Yoneshige <br /> also holds a transportation worker identification credential (TWIC)for working in and around harbors <br /> and has completed maritime security(MARSEC)training. <br />