Brian Carlson is an environmental professional who specializes in stream and river ecosystems, specifically benthic macroinvertebrates (including T&E crayfish), fish, and freshwater mussels in the Appalachian, Midwest, and Mid-Atlantic regions. Working out of EnviroScience’s West Virginia office, Mr. Carlson is federally permitted (TE41671D – 1) for numerous freshwater mussel species as well as two crayfish species—Big Sandy Crayfish (Cambarus callainus) and Guyandotte River Crayfish (Cambarus veteranus).
In addition, Brian is a SFS (formerly NABS) certified benthic macroinvertebrate taxonomist for EPT and Chironomidae genera. He also has experience in stream and wetland delineation, T&E species/sensitive habitat construction monitoring, water quality and habitat assessments, flow monitoring, stream valuation for mitigation, and GIS mapping.
Brian also has experience in project management, including budget development, client relations, agency correspondence, leading field crews, data management and analysis, and report writing.
- Federal Threatened and Endangered Species Recovery Permit (TE41671D – 1)
- USFWS Approved Surveyor for Big Sandy Crayfish and Guyandotte River Crayfish
- Society for Freshwater Science Certified Genus Level Taxonomist (EPT East & North American Chironomidae)
- State Qualified Freshwater Mussel Surveyor in West Virginia and Ohio
- Certified Benthic Macroinvertebrate Taxonomist – Maryland Department of Natural Resources – MBSS
- Certified Benthic Macroinvertebrate Processing – Maryland Department of Natural Resources – MBSS
- Ohio EPA Qualified Data Collector Level II Qualitative Habitat Evaluation Index (QHEI)
- PADI Certified Open Water, Advanced Open Water, and Rescue SCUBA Diver
- American Heart Association CPR and First Aid
- Qualified Stormwater Construction Monitor
- Permit and Non-Permit Confined Space Entry
- 40-hour HAZWOPER
- 40-hour Stream and Wetland Delineation Training
- Scientific Collection Permits Held in IL, KY, MD, OH, PA, and WV
Contact Brian at: BCarlson @ EnviroScienceInc.com
Few environmental firms in the country retain EnviroScience’s degree of scientific know-how, talent, and capability under one roof. The diverse backgrounds of our biologists, environmental engineers, scientists, and divers enable us to provide comprehensive in-house services and an integrated approach to solving environmental challenges—saving clients time, reducing costs, and ensuring high-quality results. EnviroScience was created with the concept that we could solve complex problems by empowering great people. This concept still holds true today, as our scientists explore the latest in environmental legislation and regulations and incorporate the most up-to-date technology to gather and report data.
EnviroScience expertise includes but is not limited to: aquatic survey (including macroinvertebrate surveys and biological assessments); ecological restoration; ecological services (including impact assessments, invasive species control, and water quality monitoring); emergency response; engineering and compliance services; endangered mussel surveys; laboratory and analysis; stormwater management; threatened and endangered species; and wetlands and streams (including delineation and mitigation). Further, EnviroScience is one of the few biological firms in the country that is a general member of the Association of Diving Contractors International (ADCI) and offers full-service commercial diving services.