Joining the Natural Resources team at EnviroScience in 2023, Emily Tarsa, Ph.D., specializes in wetland ecology, wetland restoration, mitigation wetland design, invasive plant species assessments, habitat assessments, GIS analysis, threatened and endangered species surveys, wetland delineation, and 401/404 permitting.
A seasoned professional, Emily earned her Ph.D. at Utah State University. Her research focused on wetland restoration and revegetation techniques, invasive species management in wetlands, and hydrologic influences on native and invasive vegetation in Great Salt Lake wetlands. With over a decade of experience in wetlands research and ecological consulting, Dr. Tarsa has honed her skills in habitat restoration, securing and overseeing large grants, and conducting community outreach and education.
Emily is trained and experienced in a wide variety of ecological and functional surveys, including the North Carolina Stream Assessment Method (NCSAM), North Carolina Wetland Assessment Method (NCWAM), North Carolina Stream Identification Method, streambank repair, wetland design, and NCDOT ESC/stormwater Management Level 1 & 2. She is a member of the Society for Wetland Scientists, the National Association of Wetland Managers, and the Society for Ecological Restoration.
Contact Emily at: ETarsa @ EnviroScienceinc.com
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