Field Crew
Steve Vaughan, Forest Stand Delineation / Wetlands Investigator
As a field surveyor, Steve uses the latest electronic equipment, including GPS and a robotic station, to gather field information for LSR. Steve is qualified by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources to conduct forest stand delineations and prepare forest conservation plans, which are essential in developing methods to protect plant and wildlife habitats in sensitive areas. Steve is also certified in conducting non-tidal wetlands delineations according to U.S. Army Corps of Engineers specifications, and preparing wetland permits and critical area reports resulting from these studies.
A Frostburg State University graduate with a degree in wildlife management, Steve is an avid outdoorsman, who has helped survey animal populations and provide environmental education in Calvert and St. Mary's counties. He has also been involved with the Monitoring Aviation Population Success (MAPS) breeding bird study and the Bird Air Strike Hazard (BASH) program at the Patuxent River Naval Air Station.
