Biography
Al worked as a Hydrologist and lake specialist for the U.S. Forest Service. His academic background includes the study of freshwater ecology and he earned a Master’s Degree from the University of Oregon. His experience includes 30 years of involvement of with the management of lakes on national forests and participation in research projects on many lakes with a focus on Waldo Lake located on the Willamette National Forest. Since early 2002, he has worked with representatives from various agencies on developing a strategy for responding to potentially toxic cyanobacteria blooms in lakes.