I am currently the Director of the University of Mississippi Field Station; a Position held since 2015. My primary interests are in quantifying the effects of erosion control measures on stream ecosystems, improving fish community diversity in Northern Mississippi streams and aquatic habitat restoration. As Director of the Field Station, I manage a 700 acre “living laboratory” of mixed forest, grasslands and aquatic resources which includes spring, wetlands, streams and 220 lakes and ponds.
Research Interests
Stream and river restoration or rehabilitation particularly those impacted by high turbidity and sediment as well as the development of tools for aquatic ecosystem assessment.
Biography
My primary interests were in quantifying the effects of erosion control measures on stream ecosystems, improving fish community diversity in Northern Mississippi streams and aquatic habitat restoration. As Station Director my vision for the UMFS is for it to become an anchor for significant eco-sciences research with ecosystem stewardship as a focal point and unifying theme. Our day to day operations are intended to support three major areas education, research and outreach.
Education
B.A. Zoology, The University of Mississippi (1979)
M.S. No Match for Conversion, Mississippi State University (1981)
Ph.D. No Match for Conversion, Auburn University Main Campus (1984)