Research, Education & Outreach
EcoLogic Solutions works with regulatory agencies and academic institutions to conduct scientific studies, create public outreach plans, secure research grants, and design and deliver instructional content. Science and data are essential for managing natural resources and invaluable to decision-making regarding a given project’s feasibility and obtaining regulatory approvals. In addition, effective community outreach and public education are critical to realizing project goals.
Services Provided
Baseline Ecological Conditions Documentation
Ecological Functional Analyses
Fish & Wildlife Species and Habitat Surveys
Rare, Threatened & Endangered Species Surveys
Wildlife Population Dynamics Studies
Community Outreach Program Development
Professional Seminars & Workshops
Course Development & Instruction
Non-Profit Organization Coordination
Conservation Planning
Project & Program Management
Parklands & Community Resources
“Ken’s vision and problem-solving ability is the reason for the existence of the Green Roof Researchers Alliance, a cross-disciplinary collaboration of over 80 researchers from 24 institutions working to better understand and advocate for green roofs in New York City.
Without Ken’s insights, green roof uptake in New York City would still be insubstantial and our understanding of their ecological function limited. “
— Dustin R. Partridge, Ph.D., Sr. Ecologist & Green Infrastructure Lead, New York City Audubon
Forest Ecology Forum, New York
Represented the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation and spoke explicitly about the magnitude and effects of deer overbrowsing on forest health in NYC and its implications for the future of NYC’s forests and wildlife.
Sustainable Cemeteries Workgroup, New York
Organized a workgroup that advocates and incentivizes the conversion of lawn-dominated cemeteries to more sustainable landscapes to benefit local wildlife and pollinators and foster community goodwill while saving the cemetery operator considerable maintenance expenses.
Ridgewood Reservoir Preservation, New York
Organized a public meeting and petitioned the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation to include delineated wetlands and open waters as areas for protection under the state’s Freshwater Wetlands Program and then as wetlands of unusual local importance.
EcoLogic Solutions is victorious in soliciting support for costly and vital research and eco-management endeavors even as the competition for scientific research and conservation measures has grown significantly.
Lower Hackensack River Hydrogeomorphic Model Development (HGM), New Jersey
Drafted and obtained a coveted United States Environmental Protection Agency grant to develop HGM classification and functional analysis of tidal fringe wetlands in the lower Hackensack River. Organized and led the interdisciplinary and interagency team responsible for implementing the HGM protocol and supervised work performed by Rutgers University.
Atlantic Coast Leopard Frog Population Dynamics Study & Management Plan, New York
Spearheaded studies of the newly-distinguished Atlantic Coast Leopard Frog (Rana kauffeldii) species. The research was conducted on a Staten Island site partially designated for the NYC Harbor Dredge Spoil Beneficial Reuse Project, where spoils were deposited to selected areas to create Amazon and IKEA warehouses and distribution centers as other commercial development projects.
Forest Management Plan for NY State Lands, Staten Island
Developed a comprehensive plan to restore degraded forests on all State-owned lands within Staten Island with a 1.2 million dollar grant funding. The program includes fencing properties to prevent deforestation by white-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus), eradicating invasive species, planting and maintaining native species, and interpretive/educational signage and programming and community involvement. In addition, expert crossbow hunters will accomplish Deer removal (discharge of firearms is prohibited in NYC). Finally, the meat will be distributed to homeless shelters and food pantries.
Declines in animal populations and their habitats are provoking an increasing interest in the inventories of vital ecosystems. EcoLogic Solutions biologists will conduct surveys and entitiations while connecting with the community by designing and participating in Citizen Science projects.
Mount Loretto Unique Area Entitation Study, New York
On behalf of the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, supervised the Desired Outcome Analysis consisting of conducting a comprehensive survey of natural resources, a catalog of soils, drainage, flora, and fauna- resulting in the identification of over 180 species of native pollinators on the site.
Breeding Bird Survey at Galeville Airport, New York
Conducted a habitat and breeding bird survey for grassland birds on an 860-acre former military airport scheduled for closure, then provided a summary of conclusions with management recommendations and submitted to the US Fish & Wildlife Service.
Meadowlands Environmental Improvement Program, New Jersey
Lead author for a $1 billion, 20-year program to improve environmental quality within the New Jersey Meadowlands District. The design included the closure of nine abandoned landfills, landfill gas recovery at more recent landfills, enhanced District-wide water quality monitoring, and enforcement, and elimination of Combined Sewer Overflows (CSOs).
EcoLogic Solutions applies cutting-edge technologies to further our understanding of the intersection between the built and natural environments. We integrate best management practices to mitigate pollution, control stormwater runoff, and evaluate ambient air and water quality.
Green Roof Researchers Alliance (GRRA), New York City
Co-founded and assembled a consortium of over 60 researchers, educators, and policymakers from 21 different institutions to conduct cutting-edge research into the benefits and science of green roofs in New York City. In addition, the GRRA explores and advocates for political, regulatory, and financial incentives to incorporate green roofs into new building design and existing structure retrofits.
Rain Check Stormwater Management Program, Maryland
Provided project management and designed content for the Prince George’s County Rain Check Rebate Program, granting rebates to property owners for installing stormwater management practices, including rain gardens, cisterns, green roofs, tree planting, and permeable pavements.
Indicator Value Assessment (IVA) model for Meadowlands, New Jersey
This wetland functional analysis technique was developed jointly within the New Jersey Meadowlands by a workgroup representing academic institutions and state and Federal agencies. The IVA methodology evaluates seven wetland attributes: water quality improvement and social significance, habitat for juvenile fish and forage, shorebirds, wading birds, waterfowl, and passerine birds. In addition, this method is used to quantify unavoidable impacts to wetlands, evaluate the ecological lift associated with wetland creation and restoration projects, and calculate compensatory mitigation ratios.
Hydrogeomorphic Model (HGM) development for Lower Hackensack River, New Jersey
Founded and directed an interdisciplinary, interagency team to develop an HGM, a classification, and functional analysis of tidal fringe wetlands. Additionally, supervised work by Rutgers University through the funding by a grant received from the US Environmental Protection Agency.
Our team will design and support compelling and practical educational experiences tailored to meet the community’s needs and natural environment, knowing that a successful environmental education program results in positive changes in human behavior.
Fairleigh Dickinson University, New Jersey
Designed and taught a graduate-level class in Environmental Field Techniques for a group of University of Barcelona exchange students. The course included Environmental Assessments of a Bergen County Site considered for passive recreation, trail systems, interpretive signage, and habitat restoration by the County Park System. Students studied freshwater fish, avifauna, freshwater wetlands, upland forests and scrub-shrub stands, and invasive species- then submitted a report with conclusions and recommendations to the County for consideration, resulting in the establishment of the Teaneck Creek Park.
Felician College, New Jersey
Designed graduate-level course material and instructed students in Environmental Field Techniques that included wetland identification and delineations, soil structure and texture, environmental construction management, Phase I contaminant surveys, fish and wildlife species and habitat surveys, stormwater management, stream surveys, and wastewater treatment techniques.
Hillside School, Massachusetts
Created all science curriculum for 3rd to 8th grades at a boarding school located on a 360-acre working farm and forest in Marlborough. Without textbooks, most instruction was experiential, involving both classroom, laboratory, and field components. Subjects included the Scientific Method, Biology, Physics, Earth Science, Forest and Wildlife Ecology, and Current Topics in Science.
