Ryan T. Joyce

Associate Wetland Scientist

Summary

Mr. Joyce is an environmental scientist at New England Environmental, Inc. (NEE) with over six years of environmental experience on projects performed throughout New England. He performs wetland delineations and wetland permitting for projects, and has performed numerous coastal delineations on Nantucket Island. Mr. Joyce is also responsible for developing Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans, and performs construction monitoring and erosion control inspections to maintain permit compliance.

Areas of Expertise

  • State, Federal and Local Environmental Permitting
  • Wetlands Delineation and Assessment, both inland and coastal
  • Erosion and sedimentation inspection
  • Construction monitoring
  • Stormwater Permitting and Oversight
  • GPS and GIS Mapping
  • CAD Drafting

Education

  • B.A., History – Plymouth State College, Plymouth, NH, 1998.

Credentials

  • U.S. Army Corps of Engineers trained Wetland Delineator

Experience

New England Environmental, Inc.

2008-Present

Responsible for performing wetland delineations and mapping; preparing wetland permits for projects at the local, state and federal agencies, and presenting projects before town Conservation Commissions and other boards. He also designs small scale wetland mitigation sites and oversees the installation of plant materials. Mr. Joyce conducts construction monitoring and erosion and sedimentation control inspections for clients, and monitors sites following rain storms to maintain compliance with project permits.

Tilton & Associates, Inc./Nantucket Surveyors, LLC

2001-2008

Environmental Consultant, Project Manager

Completed inland and coastal wetland delineations, flagging and mapping of wetlands; assisted clients in project design to minimize environmental impacts; wetland permitting through the local, state and federal agencies; represented clients before town boards. Designed and implemented small scale wetland restoration and replication areas. Prepared invasive species management protocols; erosion control inspections and construction monitoring.

Public Archaeology Laboratories, Inc., Pawtucket, RI

1999-2001

Staff Archaeologist

Performed archaeological survey’s for public and private developments, gas pipelines, schools, railroads, and electric and communication services; mapped and documented vertical profile of stratigraphic divisions within excavated pits; indentified and interpreted prehistoric and historic artifacts; conducted laboratory analysis to process and interpret prehistoric and historic artifacts, sort, code and catalogue artifacts for inventory.

University of Massachusetts Archaeological Services, Amherst, MA.

1998-1999

Staff Archaeologist

Performed archaeological survey for public and private developments, gas pipelines, schools, railroads, and electric and communication services; conducted laboratory analysis of prehistoric and historic artifacts.

Public Works Department, Town of Amherst, MA – June through August 1995-1997

Maintained and flushed hydrants; assisted engineers in surveying reservoirs, detection of water main leaks and breaks; performed general maintenance on the town’s infrastructure.

Professional Training/Education

  • Soil Morphology and Mapping, UMASS, March-June 2007
  • Hydric & Advanced Hydric Soils, UMASS, June 2006
  • Stream Crossing Guidelines, February 2006
  • Hydrogeology of Wetlands, October 2005
  • Winter Botany Workshop, AMWS, February 2005
  • 38 Hour Army Corps of Engineering Wetland Delineation & Management Training Program, Boston, April 2003

Affiliations/ Memberships

  • Society of Wetland Scientists
  • Association of Massachusetts Wetland Scientists
  • Massachusetts Association of Conservation Commissions