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Director of Environmental Services
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science, Biology; 1961 - 1969; Virginia
Commonwealth University; University of Maryland
Master of Science, Biology; 1971 - 1975; Virginia
Commonwealth University
REGISTRATION
Professional Wetlands Scientist, 1995
AFFILIATIONS
Society of Wetlands Scientist
Nature Conservancy (Past) Chairman, Identification
Committee National Research Council
American Fisheries Society
Transportation Research Board
Member - Task Force on Transportation & National
Resources
Committee Chairman - "Guidelines for the Development
of Wetland Replacement Areas" - NCHRP Research
Project 25-3
EXPERIENCE
Mr. Thomas has over twenty-five years of consulting
experience as a Professional Wetlands Scientist and
environmental planner with major responsibilities
for evaluating wetland functions and wildlife habitat
value via complex assessment models. Develops mitigation
concepts and plans, files applications and represents
clients at Board meetings, coordinates with Federal
and State Agencies and provides state of the art technology
and advice for wetlands restoration and rehabilitation.
Mr. Thomas also compiles Environmental Impact Assessments
and prepares impact statements for Federal and State
Agencies. Mr. Thomas also managed a small business
as President and CEO.
Ware Creek Reservoir - Developed a wetlands mitigation
plan and provided technical advice to James City County
and the prime consultant for restoration of 450 acres
of bottomland hardwood forest and tidal freshwater
wetlands. Prepared major portions of the draft and
final Environmental Impact Statements. Provided technical
advice, consultation and liaison with the Corp of
Engineers and other Federal Agencies for the Ware
County Creek Reservoir 404 permit.
Henrico County, Parks and Recreation - Delineated wetlands
on five park projects. Secured Federal and State Permits
for three parks including preparation of Environmental
Impact Statements, Endangered Species investigations,
fish and wildlife consultations, and wetland mitigation
concept reports.
Ford's Colony - Evaluated, planned, and developed a
wetland mitigation plan for a major golf course and
housing development project. Represented Ford's Colony
in securing the environmental control permits including
Corps of Engineers 404 Permits, Virginia Marine Resources,
and Department of Environmental Quality permits.
Commercial Sites - Managed and secured Corp of Engineers
wetland impact permits for Atlantic Waste Disposal
facility in Sussex County with 17 acres of wetland
fill. Managed and secured Corp of Engineers and Department
of Environmental Quality permit for a 26 acre commercial
site for the Daniels Corporation off the Dan River
in Danville, VA.
Subdivisions - Secured permits for development of
numerous subdivisions with impact to wetlands. These
included: River's Bend, The Highlands and Summerford
in Chesterfield County; Cambridge, Northbrook and
Barrington in Henrico County; Cool Springs in Hanover
County and Stonewall in Spotsylvania, County.
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