Biography
Al currently works 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 in biology from the University of Oregon. His experience includes over ten years of involvement of with the management of lakes on national forests and participation in research projects concerning Waldo Lake located on the Willamette National Forest. Since early 2003, he has also worked with representatives from various agencies on the Diamond Lake Restoration Project located on the Umpqua National Forest. In addition, Al has provided information and organized training for several agencies dealing with potentially toxic blue-green algae blooms in lakes.
