A kingsley cv latest full
-
Upload
ken-kingsley -
Category
Science
-
view
172 -
download
3
Transcript of A kingsley cv latest full
KENNETH J. KINGSLEY
1015 N. Via Terrado
Tucson, AZ 85710
(520) 870-8766 [email protected]
Education
Ph.D., Entomology and Ecology,
University of Arizona, Tucson
M.S., Biological Sciences,
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
B.A., Biology, Prescott College
Expertise
Ecology of invertebrates, birds,
mammals, and plants
Field studies and surveys for rare
and endangered species
Conservation biology and habitat
conservation planning
Riparian and aquatic ecosystems
Selected Experience
Zion National Park
o Volunteer interpretive ranger
o Water quality analyst
Spring Mountains National
Recreation Area
o Butterfly Habitat Assessment
o Backcountry Ranger
Sonoita Creek State Natural
Area, Arizona State Parks
o Visitor Center Operation
o Pontoon Boat Tours o Bird Walks o Trail Ambassador o Wildlife and plant surveys
Saguaro National Park
o Nature by Night Walks
o Wildflower Walks o Special Events
Avian Inventory of the Lower
Santa Cruz River, Arizona
Organ Pipe Cactus National
Monument
o Ecology of Invertebrates
Death Valley National Park
o Mammals of the Grapevine
Mountains
I am a conservation biologist with over 40 years of
experience in ecological research and management,
retired after 15 years as a senior scientist with SWCA
Environmental Consultants (swca.com), now in my 9th
year as a professional volunteer. My work has included
invertebrate, mammal, bird, amphibian, fish, reptile,
and plant surveys of many areas in the Southwestern
U.S. and Hawaii. I have worked in a variety of natural
and human-influenced habitats including wilderness,
subterranean, montane, wetland, desert, riparian,
aquatic, agricultural, and urban environments. My
background combines field skills, experience exploring
challenging environments, natural history
interpretation, technical writing, and critical analysis.
I have conducted field surveys for wildlife and plants
in Arizona, California, Hawaii, Nevada, New Mexico,
Utah, and Texas. I have published papers in the peer-
reviewed scientific literature on endangered birds,
insects, mammals, and integrated pest management,
and presented papers at many professional meetings. I
also published articles and photographs in other
magazines and wrote a weekly natural history column
for a newspaper for four years. I designed and
managed a private 4,500-acre wildlife preserve and a
natural history museum for a guest ranch in Arizona. I
have mentored other scientists, taught high school,
college, and graduate students, and provided
interpretive programs in a variety of settings. I have
served as an adjunct professor for The Audubon
Expedition Institute and Prescott College, and continue
to engage in a variety of volunteer projects involving
natural history interpretation, wildlife surveys, and
ecological studies.
I am an avid hiker, backpacker, canoeist, kayaker, and
mountain biker. I have had continuing education
training as a Backcountry Ranger, Certified
Interpretive Host, Wilderness First Responder, Pet
First Aid, Animal Rescue in Disasters, Red Cross
Disaster Assistance, and the U.S. Coast Guard Boating
Skills and Safety course. I have acted as a
supernumerary with the Arizona Opera Company and
an actor with the Saint Francis Players.
Curriculum Vitae of Kenneth J. Kingsley, page 2
2
EDUCATION
Ph.D. 1985 Major: Entomology. Minor: Ecology and Evolutionary Biology. University
of Arizona, Tucson.
Dissertation: Bionomics and Management of Pest Mosquitoes at the Agro-urban Interface, Santa
Cruz Valley, Arizona. Abstract: The world’s largest irrigated pecan orchard is located adjacent
to one of the largest retirement communities: Green Valley, Arizona. Flood irrigation of the
pecans produced huge numbers of mosquitoes (Aedes vexans and Psorophora columbiae) that
invaded the retirement community and engendered complaints to the local health department.
Threats of an injunction against irrigation and subsequent loss of the area’s primary industry that
provided jobs for several hundred people loomed as a possibility. The usual sequence for the
farmers was: irrigate, wait for complaints, spray with malathion or other insecticide, and then
irrigate again. This resulted in the farm laborers enduring up to 100 mosquito bites per minute,
with more annoying mosquitoes developing throughout the summer, and increased numbers of
insecticide resistant pecan aphids, the only agricultural pest, due to the loss of natural control by
predators and disease. I conducted the first large-scale agricultural tests of a new mosquito-
specific insecticide, the bacterial product Bacillus thuringiensis israelensis (Bti). Today, that
material is the leading mosquito control agent in the world. I developed an Integrated Pest
Management (IPM) program based on use of Bti and water management that could be applied
inexpensively by farm laborers. That program caused a drop to less than one bite per person per
day for farm workers, an end of complaints, and happy farmers and residents.
M.S. 1981 Biology. University of Nevada, Las Vegas.
Thesis: Mammals of the Grapevine Mountains, Death Valley National Monument. Abstract:
The Grapevine Mountains is a largely wilderness area of approximately 500 square miles that
forms the northeast corner of Death Valley National Park. Elevations range from -120 to + 8,700
feet above sea level, and the range has six major biotic communities, riparian and spring
communities and many old mines. I conducted a survey of the mammals using live and snap
trapping, tracking, bat netting, aerial survey, exploring inactive mines for their use and suitability
as habitats for bats and other wildlife species, and time-lapse movie photography. A total of 42
species were recorded. Trapping included 4,937 trap-nights for rodents, using both live and snap
traps. A total of 854 individuals of 16 species were caught, and 413 specimens were prepared
and deposited in the Museum of Vertebrate Zoology, University of California, Berkeley. My
thesis was published as part of the National Park Service Technical Reports Series. I also
prepared, with my major professor Dr. C. L. Douglas, a report titled: Bighorn Habitat Evaluation
and Management Guidelines for the Grapevine Mountains, Death Valley National Monument.
B.A. 1972 Biology. Prescott College, Prescott, Arizona.
Thesis: Natural History of the Prescott College Campus. I investigated, collected specimens for,
then wrote and illustrated (with line drawings) a field guide to the plants and animals of a 640-
acre area of pinon-juniper woodland and grassland. This site was the campus of the college, so I
included observations on the impacts of human activities on the natural world., as well as
migration seasons for birds, ethnobiological uses, and plant phenology.
Curriculum Vitae of Kenneth J. Kingsley, page 3
3
CONTINUING EDUCATION
Cave Rescue Training, Great Basin National Park, June 2012
Rattlesnake Handling and Transport, Great Basin National Park, June 2012
CPR and AED, Great Basin National Park, June 2012
Rapid Assessment of the Functional Condition of Stream-Riparian Ecosystems in the
American Southwest, June 2008.
Wilderness First Responder Training, Wilderness Medical Associates, Nov. 2007.
Recertification: Wilderness Medicine of Utah, May 2010.
Backcountry Ranger Volunteer Training, Spring Mountains National Recreation Area,
July 18, 2007.
Rare Plant Monitoring Workshop, Flagstaff Arboretum, April 17, 2006.
Certified Interpretive Host Training. Arizona State Parks. December 7-8, 2006.
CardioPulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Automated Electronic Defibrillator (AED).
Arizona State Parks. November 30, 2006.
Wilderness First Aid, Basic. American Red Cross. June 2005.
Yellow-billed Cuckoo Survey Training. Southern Sierra Research Station and Northern
Arizona University. June 2-3, 2005.
Chiricahua Leopard Frog Survey Training. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and Arizona
Game and Fish Department. April 17-18, 2004.
Aquatic Bioassessment Survey Techniques. Arizona Department of Environmental
Quality. April 11, 2004.
Boating Skills and Seamanship. U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary. January-March 2004.
Restoring Streams, Riparian Areas, and Floodplains: Tailoring Restoration to Community
Needs and Scientific Contexts, Inventory and Monitoring. 2nd Southwest Training
Workshop and Symposium. The Association of State Wetland Managers, Inc. Socorro,
New Mexico. November 16-19, 2003.
Boating Safety. Arizona Game and Fish Department, August 23, 2003.
Animal Rescue in Disasters. Noah’s Wish Foundation. April 24-25 2003.
The Endangered Species Act and Habitat Conservation Planning, Continuing Legal
Education (CLE) International Seminar; Tucson, Arizona, 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999,
1997, 1994.
Yellowstone’s Charismatic Microbiota. The Yellowstone Association Institute,
Yellowstone National Park. Two-day workshop on extremophile microbiology. Dr.
David Ward, University of Montana. July 7-8, 2002.
Flood Control and Urban Stream Channel Restoration-- A Practical Classroom Course.
Presented by Dr. Ann Riley, Waterways Restoration Institute. Sponsored by Pima
County Transportation and Flood Control District. Tucson, Arizona. November 1, 2001.
Curriculum Vitae of Kenneth J. Kingsley, page 4
4
Bat and Bat Cave Management Workshop. Bat Conservation International in association
with the 15th National Cave and Karst Management Symposium. Tucson, Arizona.
October 19, 2001.
Reducing the Exotic Aquatics Species Threat in Pima County. Symposium sponsored by
Pima Association of Governments. February 27th, 2001. Keynote speaker.
Biological Assessment Workshop with Tools for Expediting Section 7 Consultations.
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and The Wildlife Society. Sacramento, California.
February 21, 2001.
Creating a Multi-species Conservation Plan. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service National
Conservation Training Center. Sonoran Desert Conservation Plan Education Session #7.
November 6, 1999. Tucson.
Conservation Biology. Sonoran Desert Conservation Plan Education Session #6.
September 18, 1999.
Techniques for the Effective Use of ANABAT in Identifying Free-flying Bat Species,
Portal, Arizona, 24-28 May 1999. Bat Conservation International.
Cactus Ferruginous Pygmy-Owl Survey Training. Arizona Game and Fish Department
and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Tucson, Arizona. November 20, 1998.
Arizona Partners in Flight Southwestern Willow Flycatcher Training. May 1996.
U.S. Forest Service Training for Inventory and Monitoring of Mexican Spotted Owl,
Flagstaff, Arizona. May 17-18, 1991.
Graduate course work in administration, management, policy, and counseling (51
credits). Arizona State University School of Social Work. 1987-1989.
Vertebrate Pest Management Seminar. Cooperative Extension Service, University of
Arizona. 1986.
INTERPRETIVE AND TEACHING EXPERIENCE
BUTTERFLY MAGIC EXHIBIT. Tucson Botanical Gardens. As a volunteer, one morning a
week I help people enjoy butterflies in a greenhouse filled with tropical plants and butterflies
from around the world. I welcome visitors and instruct them on concerns, identify butterflies
and inform visitors on butterfly biology and management, and take care of the butterflies.
ZION NATIONAL PARK. As a volunteer, I staffed visitor center, led hikes and roved trails.
prepared and presented training programs for new interpretive ranger staff, wrote guidebook:
Common, Conspicuous, and Curious Arthropods of Zion National Park. I presented a weekly
interpretive program on California Condors at Scout’s Lookout, a popular hiking destination.
Prepared and presented a day-long program on Reptiles and Amphibians of Zion National Park
for Zion Natural History Association.
CEDAR BREAKS NATIONAL MONUMENT. Conducted arthropod survey and wrote
Common, Conspicuous, and Curious Arthropods of Cedar Breaks National Monument; presented
training talk for rangers on wildflowers and pollinators; guide for annual wildflower festival for
five years.
Curriculum Vitae of Kenneth J. Kingsley, page 5
5
SONOITA CREEK STATE NATURAL AREA/PATAGONIA LAKE STATE PARK. Conducted interpretive programs, primarily pontoon boat tours and bird walks, created and
presented evening programs, and staffed visitor center.
SWCA, INC. ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANTS. As Senior Scientist, responsible for
mentoring junior scientists, providing information and support on a wide variety of issues and
species of concern, reviewing manuscripts, and conducting specific training experiences.
SAGUARO NATIONAL PARK. Volunteer leader of monthly nocturnal nature hikes.
SHACKLETON SCHOOL. Guest educator, leading students from a private alternative high
school in Massachusetts on backpacking trips in the Superstition and Santa Catalina Mountains
in Arizona.
CLE INTERNATIONAL. Invited lecturer in Continuing Legal Education conferences on the
Endangered Species Act. 2000, 1999, 1997, 1994. Presented lectures for audiences of lawyers,
agency personnel, consultants and the regulated community on aspects of the Endangered
Species Act.
AUDUBON EXPEDITION INSTITUTE. Adjunct Faculty. For three years, taught field
courses in Systematic Investigation of Local Flora and Fauna for graduate students in
environmental education.
PRESCOTT COLLEGE. Adjunct Faculty. Mentored individual students studying biological
science subjects, photography and illustration, and computer skills. Taught field courses on
ecology and natural history.
UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA, LAS VEGAS. Graduate Teaching Assistant. Taught laboratory
sessions in Human Anatomy and Physiology, introductory biology, microbiology, vertebrate
zoology, invertebrate zoology, and ecology classes for majors and non-majors.
THE WICKENBURG INN. Naturalist. Full-time resident naturalist at guest ranch in Arizona.
Created program of natural history interpretation for guests, including a museum, nature walks,
slide shows, and tours of historical sites and National Parks. Developed programs for children
and adults, and international clientele. Wrote weekly natural history column for local
newspaper. Led horseback, vehicular, and pedestrian tours.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 2013 Volunteer, Interpretive Division, Zion National Park
Volunteer Entomologist, Cedar Breaks National Monument
Volunteer, Butterfly Magic Exhibit, Tucson Botanical Gardens
2012 Volunteer, Interpretive Division, Zion National Park
Volunteer Entomologist, Great Basin National Park
Volunteer, Butterfly Magic Exhibit, Tucson Botanical Gardens
2011 Volunteer, Interpretive Division, Zion National Park
Volunteer, Butterfly Magic Exhibit, Tucson Botanical Gardens
2010 Biological Technician – water quality analyst, Zion National Park
Volunteer, Interpretive Division, Zion National Park
Outfitter, Zion Adventure Company
2010 Volunteer Biologist, Laguna Atascosa National Wildlife Refuge
2009 Museum Technician, Zion National Park (GS-7 part-time employee)
Volunteer, Interpretive Division, Zion National Park
Curriculum Vitae of Kenneth J. Kingsley, page 6
6
Volunteer Resource Inventory and Monitoring Scientist, Arizona State Parks
2008 Volunteer, Natural Resources Scientist, Zion National Park
2007 Volunteer Natural Resources Scientist and Backcountry Ranger, Spring
Mountains National Recreation Area, U.S. Forest Service
2005-2007 Volunteer Resource Inventory and Monitoring Scientist and Interpretive Guide,
Arizona State Parks.
1991 - 2005 Senior Scientist. SWCA, Inc., Environmental Consultants, Tucson.
1991 - 1994 Adjunct Faculty. Audubon Expedition Institute/Lesley College.
1990 - 1991 Project Manager/Zoologist. Southwestern Field Biologists, Tucson, Arizona.
1986 - 1990 Consulting Biologist. Owner of Biological Consulting Firm.
1987 - 1988 Adult Degree Program Advisor. Prescott College, Prescott, Arizona.
1985 - 1986 Post-Doctoral Research Associate. Dept. of Entomology, University of Arizona.
1982 - 1985 Graduate Research Associate. Department of Entomology, University of Arizona.
1981 - 1982 Biological Technician. National Park Service Coop. Unit, University of Arizona.
1978 - 1981 Biological Technician. National Park Service Coop. Unit, University of Nevada.
1974 - 1978 Adjunct Professor. Prescott College, Prescott, Arizona.
1972 - 1978 Naturalist and Wildlife Preserve Director. Wickenburg Inn, Wickenburg, Arizona.
1970 - 1972 Teaching and Research Assistant. Prescott College, Arizona.
SELECTED REPRESENTATIVE PROJECTS
Invertebrate Surveys and Studies
Common, Conspicuous, and Curious Arthropods of Cedar Breaks National Monument.
2013. As a volunteer, conducted a photographic survey and prepared a report for Monument
staff and potential publication.
Arthropods of Great Basin National Park. 2012. As a volunteer, conducted a collection and
photograph based survey of arthropods. Organized and updated an existing insect collection.
Coordinated input from other researchers and integrated their specimens into the Park collection.
Participated in Bioblitz programs for four years, including assisting with recruiting leaders and
participants, coordinating efforts, leading VIPs on field trips. Collaborated on poster presented
at George Wright Society meeting.
Common, Conspicuous, and Curious Arthropods of Zion National Park. 2008. As a
volunteer, I reviewed the catalog of specimens and existing literature, conducted field surveys,
compiled photographs from the field and internet, and wrote a book and intranet resource on the
the insects and other arthropods of the park for the interpretive staff.
Butterfly Habitat Assessment. As a volunteer for Spring Mountains National Recreation Area,
U.S. Forest Service. 2007. The Spring Mountains National Recreation Area is located in
southern Nevada, close to the rapidly developing city of Las Vegas. Eight taxa of butterflies are
endemic to the Spring Mountains, and are subjects of a conservation agreement between the U.S.
Forest Service and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Four species have been identified as
priorities for conservation: The Mount Charleston Blue Butterfly (Icaricia shasta
charlestonensis), Morand’s checkerspot (Euphydryas anicia morandi), Spring Mountains
Acastus Checkerspot (Chlosyne acastus robusta), and Spring Mountains Dark Blue Butterfly
(Euphilotes enoptes purpura). I conducted habitat assessments for portions of a planned new
multi-use trail, identifying, mapping, and counting known food plants of the butterflies. The
purpose of this study was to mitigate potential impacts to butterfly habitat. This assessment was
conducted during a severe drought year, and few of the butterfly host plants, and none of the
Curriculum Vitae of Kenneth J. Kingsley, page 7
7
butterflies were found. One species of known host plant (Astragalus calycosus, a host of the
Mount Charleston Blue Butterfly) was determined to be very widespread in its distribution, and
thriving in sites that had been disturbed by human and wild burro activity, but that were outside
the known distribution range of the butterfly. I submitted a written report (Butterfly Habitat
Assessment for the Blue Tree Trail, Catch Pen And Rocky Gorge Segments Realignments) and
PowerPoint presentation.
Mount Charleston Blue Butterfly Surveys. As a volunteer for Spring Mountains National
Recreation Area, U.S. Forest Service. 2007. I conducted surveys for the Mount Charleston Blue
Butterfly (Icaricia shasta charlestonensis), a taxon that has been petitioned for listing as an
endangered species, for the purpose of developing a better understanding of the distribution and
ecology of this species. This butterfly is endemic to the Spring Mountains of southern Nevada,
is subject to a Conservation Agreement between the U.S. Forest Service and the U.S. Fish and
Wildlife Service, as well as the Clark County Multiple Species Conservation Plan, and has been
petitioned for listing as an endangered species. Previous records of this butterfly were
predominantly from a ski run, which was alleged to be an important key habitat for the butterfly,
and it was alleged that the butterfly had only one species of host plant which was considered to
be of very limited distribution and highly sensitive to disturbance by human activities. However,
one report from 1995 described this butterfly and its host plant as widespread, but generally
found at high elevation areas that are difficult for people to access. The butterfly is a named
subspecies of a widespread species that is primarily found at high elevations in mountain
meadows, where it is known to feed on at least 14 species of plants. By hiking repeatedly to the
highest elevations in the Spring Mountains and searching for butterflies and host plants, I
documented distribution of Mount Charleston Blue butterflies and potential habitat for them that
greatly exceeded the previously known range. I documented presence and general distribution of
six species of plants in the Spring Mountains that are known to be food plants for the butterfly
species elsewhere in its range. At areas where butterflies had previously been located most
frequently, conditions for the growth of the food plant appear to be dependent upon disturbance
by human activities. I examined the literature on butterfly and host plant ecology and prepared a
report that included findings and suggestions for future efforts (Mount Charleston Blue Butterfly
(Icaricia shasta charlestonensis): Observations and Speculations – 2007). I made suggestions
for further investigation and hypotheses to be tested, and recommended that a minimum of a
detailed two-year study of the autecology of the butterfly be conducted before a decision on
whether or not it should be listed as endangered could be supported. In addition, I prepared a
teaching collection of butterflies for training Forest Service personnel. For this and his other
volunteer work, I received the Volunteer of the Year award by Get Outdoors Nevada, an
interagency volunteer network.
Springsnail Status Monitoring. As a volunteer for Spring Mountains National Recreation Area,
U.S. Forest Service. 2007. Springsnails of the genus Pyrgulopsis include many highly endemic
species, often limited in distribution to only one or a handful of springs. They are minute,
cryptic, often difficult to access, and poorly known. Two species of springsnails (P. deaconi and
P. turbatrix) have been documented as occurring at several springs that are under management
jurisdiction of the U.S. Forest Service in the Spring Mountains National Recreation Area. The
Forest Service was committed to periodic monitoring of these populations at five springs, but
had not been able to do so since 1998 because of a lack of trained personnel. I visited each of the
springs and documented the presence of snails and current conditions in a detailed report
(Springsnail Status Monitoring 2007, Spring Mountains National Recreation Area, Humboldt-
Toiyabe National Forest) that will serve as a basis for further periodic monitoring.
Curriculum Vitae of Kenneth J. Kingsley, page 8
8
Bioassessment of Aquatic Macroinvertebrates. For ASARCO, Inc. 1998-2006. I developed
a protocol and conducted annual surveys and analysis of aquatic macroinvertebrates in Mineral
Creek, above and below a mining operation to assist ASARCO, Inc. in compliance with its
NPDES permit. I collected samples of invertebrates using a timed kick net method, and
analyzed the results statistically using standard EPA analysis methods. I prepared annual reports
on this work. I documented appreciable improvements in the macroinvertebrate community as a
result of the pollution control effort. I was invited as an expert participant in the EPA sponsored
workshop: Arid Southwestern Streams Biological Condition Gradient and Tiered Aquatic Life
Uses held in Tempe, Arizona, February 7-10, 2005.
Behavioral Ecology and Conservation Biology of the Delhi Sands Flower-loving Fly. For
San Bernardino (California) County. 1995-1999. The Delhi Sands Flower-loving Fly (DSFF) is
the only fly listed as an endangered species, and it is probably the most controversial species
covered by the Endangered Species Act (ESA). Most if its former habitat, which was a small
area in southern California, has been converted to urban or industrial uses. The best remnant of
habitat remaining was in the path of development of the parking lot of a large county hospital in
Colton. Working for San Bernardino County, I delineated the potential habitat and created the
first Fly Preserve, which enabled the County to build the hospital in compliance with the ESA. I
was the principal investigator for a five-year study of the DSFF on the preserve, to develop an
understanding of the resource needs and conservation biology of the DSFF, and to evaluate the
efficacy of the preserve. The fly is active during a period of generally five or six weeks in late
summer, at temperatures above 100 degrees F. It is cryptic when at rest, and capable of flight
speeds in excess of 50 miles per hour. I developed methods for studying DSFF distribution,
behavior, and resource use. I trained and supervised a field crew, analyzed data on more than
11,000 observations of fly behavior and resource use, and wrote annual reports. I published
peer-reviewed papers (K.J. Kingsley. 2002. Population Dynamics, Resource Use, and
Conservation Needs of the Delhi Sands Flower-loving Fly (Rhaphiomidas terminatus
abdominalis Cazier) (Diptera: Mydidae), an Endangered Species. Journal of Insect
Conservation 6: 93-101 and K.J. Kingsley. 1996. Behavior of the Delhi Sands Flower-loving
Fly (Diptera: Mydidae), a Little-known Endangered Species. Annals of the Entomological
Society of America 89: 883-891). For this work, I was awarded the Forgotten Pollinators Award
from the Xerces Society and the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum. I presented a paper on this
research to the annual meeting of the Society for Ecological Restoration, and was invited to
participate in an international symposium at the University of California, Riverside.
Conservation Agreement for the San Xavier Talus Snail. For Arizona Electric Power
Cooperative. 1998. I evaluated the draft of conservation agreement for the protection of this
snail, which is known only from a small area adjacent to a microwave tower and access road. I
visited the site and assessed the potential effects of the agreement on the snail and the
maintenance needs for the road and tower. I advised the client on terms of the agreement.
Invertebrates of Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument. For U.S. National Park Service.
1987-1990. I conducted a three-year study on the ecology of invertebrates of this National
Monument in southern Arizona, as part of a multidisciplinary 14-project Sensitive Ecosystems
Program. I trained and managed two teams of researchers and developed methodology for
observing and collecting invertebrates at 16 ecologically distinct sites. I collected and curated
more than 4,200 specimens representing over 1,200 taxa, preparing them as the basis for the
research collection of the Monument. I developed a computer database on over 5,000
observations, and wrote quarterly and summary reports and monitoring protocols. The final
report was published (K.J. Kingsley. 1998. Invertebrates of Organ Pipe Cactus National
Curriculum Vitae of Kenneth J. Kingsley, page 9
9
Monument, Arizona. Technical Report No. 60. U.S. Geological Survey. Cooperative Park
Studies Unit. University of Arizona. 187 pp.).
Grasshoppers and Butterflies as Indicator Species Evaluation. For U.S. National Park
Service. Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument. 1985-1987. Grasshoppers (Orthoptera:
Acrididae and Tettigoniidae) and butterflies (Lepidoptera: Hesperidae, Papilionidae, Pieridae,
Lycaenidae, Libytheidae, and Nymphalidae) were collected and observed at the Quitobaquito
Management Area in Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument, Arizona. Nine field trips were
taken to the area over a period of two years. A technical report was prepared (K.J. Kingsley and
R.A. Bailowitz. 1987. Grasshoppers and Butterflies of the Quitobaquito Management Area,
Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument, Arizona. National Park Service/University of Arizona
Tech. Rep. No. 21 CPSU Contrib. 055/01. Tucson, Arizona 24 pp.). Seventeen species of
Orthoptera and 52 species of Lepidoptera were found. Species accounts, including food plants,
microhabitat selection, relative abundance and constancy, and information on the role in the
ecosystem and relationship to human activity, where appropriate, were reported for each species.
The area is recovering from intensive human use for many years, including small scale
agriculture and grazing by cattle. It includes a high degree of diversity of plants and
microhabitats, and the diversity of grasshoppers and butterflies reflects this history and diversity.
The area supports a diverse resident community of grasshoppers and butterflies and is also an
important stop-over area for transient butterflies. No apparent threats to the insect community
were discovered. The insect community itself creates little or no problem for management
consideration, with the possible exception of grasshopper feeding causing slight retardation of
recovery from overgrazing.
Aquatic Fauna of Minor Tributaries of the Colorado River. For U.S. National Park Service,
Grand Canyon National Park. 1982-1986. Conducted original investigation of ecology of
invertebrates and vertebrates in rock pools and small streams along the Colorado River in Grand
Canyon National Park. This study required participating in multi-disciplinary research river trips
for 21 days each year, and investigating biota of aquatic ecosystems of several dozen side
canyons that included springs, interrupted streams, and rock basins. The study was conducted
over a range of rainfall years, from extreme drought to severe flooding, and contrasted the effects
on fauna of the different aquatic systems and rainfall amounts.
Arthropod Fauna of Quitobaquito Springs Management Area. For U.S. National Park
Service, Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument. 1983-1984. Conducted a two-year survey of
arthropod fauna of a desert oasis using a variety of techniques for terrestrial and aquatic species.
Published Technical Report.
Cave and Karst Invertebrates Studies and Plans
Cave Preserve Management and Monitoring Plans. For Bexar County (Texas) Cave
Conservation Coalition. 1992-2000. Designed and wrote pilot plans for preserving and
monitoring caves known to contain endangered invertebrates. Conducted surveys in caves and
above ground to evaluate conditions and presence of species of concern. Delineated areas to
preserve by fencing and designed plans for monitoring and fire ant control. Presented a talk and
published a paper in a symposium on cave conservation.
Conservation Agreement for Cave Invertebrates. For Bexar County Cave Conservation
Coalition and Fulbright & Jaworski. 1996. In collaboration with legal experts, prepared
working draft of a conservation agreement and strategy to absolve the need to list species of cave
Curriculum Vitae of Kenneth J. Kingsley, page 10
10
invertebrates as endangered. Served as member of technical team, working with US Fish and
Wildlife Service and Texas Parks and Wildlife Department officials, in developing agreement
and strategy. Presented a talk and published a paper in a symposium on cave conservation.
Proposed Endangered Species Evaluation. For Bexar County Cave Conservation Coalition
and Fulbright & Jaworski. 1994. Compiled detailed reviews of known information on the
distribution and ecology of karst invertebrates and advised coalition of landowners on protection
of species petitioned for listing as endangered.
Endangered Hawaiian Invertebrates Survey. For Ka'upulehu Developments. 1994.
Investigated 36 lava tubes (caves) on the island of Hawaii for suitable habitat and presence of
invertebrates of special concern on 2,000-acre site. Documented presence of non-native
invertebrate species in most tubes. In this area, all lava tubes of sufficient size were used as
burial sites by ancient Hawaiians, so conducting this survey required extreme care not to disturb
important cultural artifacts and graves. Received a letter of commendation from the U.S. Fish
and Wildlife Service for exemplary work in conservation of Hawaiian species.
Multiple Taxa Surveys and Studies
Preliminary Inventory of Wildlife Species for Posey Well, San Simon, Arizona. For U.S.
Bureau of Land Management (BLM). 2006. A wildlife habitat improvement project is planned to
be conducted by the BLM at a 60-acre site known as Posey Well near San Simon, Cochise
County, Arizona. A pre- and post- project inventory of wildlife species is needed to document
the potential impacts of the proposed project. I conducted a pre-project inventory of birds,
mammals, reptiles, amphibians, and plants present and detectable under conditions at the time of
the inventory, 5-7 April, 2006, and prepared a report documenting findings. The site has four
distinct biological communities. Plants were identified to species, when possible under existing
conditions, and notes on relative abundance, condition of population, and utilization by wildlife
were compiled. The relevé method by ocular estimate, using the scale of Braun-Blanquet, was
used to record stratum and abundance (as related to cover) of plants that could be identified
readily in the field. Live trapping for rodents was done along transect lines through each
community. Pitfall trap arrays for reptiles were placed in each community. Mist netting,
ultrasonic bat detectors, and night vision scope observations were used for bats. Transect counts
and point counts were used for birds. Standing water was visually examined for aquatic
organisms.
Biological Considerations and Opportunities for the A7 Ranch Property near Redington in
Pima and Cochise Counties, Arizona. For City of Tucson. 2002. The City of Tucson became
the owner of an approximately 41,094 acre ranch. I prepared a report that summarizes
observations and available information on the A7 Ranch with regard to wildlife and plant species
that are considered special status species. Species considered (11 plants, 16 invertebrates, 9 fish,
2 amphibians, 9 reptiles, 20 birds, and 13 mammals) were those that are currently listed,
proposed, or candidates for listing under the federal Endangered Species Act (ESA); species
considered as Wildlife Species of Special Concern In Arizona (WSCA) by the Arizona Game
and Fish Department that are known to occur in the general area of the A7 Ranch; species
included as Priority Vulnerable Species in Pima County’s Sonoran Desert Conservation Plan;
and species considered Sensitive by the U.S. Forest Service. The report was prepared at the
request of the City of Tucson to support decisions that might be made in evaluating the future
ownership and management of the A7 Ranch property. It includes a review of potential
Curriculum Vitae of Kenneth J. Kingsley, page 11
11
opportunities for mitigation and habitat enhancement for the species considered as potentially
occurring on the property.
Ecological Constraints and Opportunities for Molokai Ranch, Molokai, Hawaii. For
Molokai Ranch, Ltd. 1995. I conducted a general survey of a 50,000-acre ranch, with focus on
water lines and intakes, for threatened and endangered species. I compiled data on 65 special
status species of plants and animals and potential impacts to them. I hiked along the entire route
of a 10-mile water line from the top (3,000+ feet elevation) of the island to the west coast, and
evaluated occurrence of native plants and animals. I wrote a report that evaluated potential
constraints to development, environmental laws and concerns that must be a factor, and potential
opportunities for beneficial actions for developing ranch land and activities.
Biological Evaluation of the Apache-Hayden Transmission Line. For Arizona Electric Power
Cooperative. 1996. Conducted survey and review for 67 special status species of plants and
animals, prepared vegetation map, and wrote report that reviewed potential environmental issues
for 90-mile power transmission line.
Bird Surveys and Studies
Weekly Waterfowl Counts. As a volunteer in 2010, I was part of a team that conducted weekly
counts of waterfowl and shorebirds for eight weeks at Laguna Atascosa National Wildlife
Refuge in south Texas. This refuge is an important wintering area for North American
waterfowl. Each count during the peak of the season required identification and tallying over
10,000 waterfowl of many species, with the numbers and species changing each week.
Important Bird Area Monitoring Surveys. As a volunteer for Arizona State Parks. 2005-2006.
I conducted transect and point count surveys following IBA protocols of birds in Sonoita Creek
State Natural Area and Verde River Greenway State Natural Area. These are generally
considered as two of the most outstanding bird habitat areas in the state.
Southwestern Willow Flycatcher Surveys. As a volunteer for Arizona State Parks. 2005-2006.
I conducted call playback surveys following the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service protocol for this
endangered species in Sonoita Creek State Natural Area and Verde River Greenway State
Natural Area.
Western Yellow-billed Cuckoo Surveys. As a volunteer for Arizona State Parks. 2005-2006. I
conducted call playback surveys following the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service approved protocol
for this species in Sonoita Creek State Natural Area and Verde River Greenway State Natural
Area.
National Marsh Bird Surveys. As a volunteer for Arizona State Parks. 2006. I conducted call
playback surveys following the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service approved protocol for marsh birds
in the Verde River Greenway State Natural Area, including Tavasci Marsh.
Avian Inventory of the Lower Santa Cruz River. For U.S. Bureau of Reclamation. 1999-
2000. I was the Principal Investigator on a project to determine the species richness and relative
species abundance for bird species along an effluent-dominated stretch of the Santa Cruz River
from the Roger Road Wastewater Treatment Plant to the Pima/Pinal County line. I conducted
transect surveys along five one-half mile long study reaches three times in each of four seasons.
A total of 133 bird species was found to use the area. I prepared a report that detailed findings
and related them to vegetation and water conditions. I presented a poster at a planning
conference, and an oral presentation to the annual meeting of the Arizona Riparian Council.
Curriculum Vitae of Kenneth J. Kingsley, page 12
12
Surveys for Endangered Bird Species. For various clients. Continuing since 1970.
Conducted species specific surveys for the following species: cactus ferruginous pygmy-owl,
Mexican spotted owl, Yuma clapper rail, southwestern willow flycatcher, golden-cheeked
warbler, black-capped vireo, yellow-billed cuckoo, bald eagle, American peregrine falcon,
northern goshawk, common black hawk, northern gray hawk, zone-tailed hawk, and general
surveys for all birds.
Mammal Surveys and Studies
Status Review of Merriam’s Mouse (Peromyscus merriami) in Pima County. For Pima
County Flood Control District. 2004-2005. Merriam’s Mouse was being considered for potential
listing as an endangered species because of alleged habitat destruction by human activities. I
collaborated with the County to prepare and submit a successful grant application to the Arizona
Natural Heritage Program, administered by the Arizona Game and Fish Department. The study
involved examination of specimens and field notes of collectors, review of data on specimens in
museums, evaluation of existing habitat potential at the sites where the species has been
historically found, selection of potential locations for further study, and live-trapping at 19
selected sites to determine whether the species is still present. Samples were collected for DNA
analysis. I found that this species is widespread and not rare, is found in a variety of mesquite-
dominated habitats, and is still present at or near locations where it was historically found
throughout its geographic range. However, it is extremely difficult to identify, and very few
people have the expertise to identify it positively.
Bat Surveys. For various mining companies and other clients. Continuing since 1978, I
conducted surveys of inactive mine sites for bats that use them as roosts. Surveyed several
hundred inactive mines for use by bats in Arizona, Nevada, and California. This included
complete surveys of all adits that were safe enough to enter, and twilight watches at unsafe sites
using night vision apparatus and ultrasonic bat detectors, including the ANABAT system. It also
included a structural evaluation of an inactive mine known to be used by bats, and advising
engineers on approaches to ensure the long-term stability of the site without adversely impacting
bats.
Black Mesa Wildlife Monitoring. For Peabody Coal Company. 1997. Conducted surveys for
small mammals and bats on reclaimed coal mining land on the Navajo Reservation. Developed
experimental design to test hypothesis that mammal use of surface depressions was not different
from mammal use of other reclaimed areas, particularly for the Mexican vole and several bat
species of concern. Participated in fieldwork and data analysis, reviewed reports.
Mammals of the Grapevine Mountains, Death Valley National Monument. For U.S.
National Park Service. 1978-1981. See description under M.S. Thesis.
Fish and Amphibian Surveys and Studies
Aravaipa Creek Fish Survey. 2002-2005. As a perennial volunteer, I participated in twice-
yearly three-day seining and electrofishing survey of seven species of native fish in Aravaipa
Creek. I collaborated as a team member with personnel of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service,
Bureau of Land Management, Arizona Game and Fish Department, University of Arizona, and
Arizona State University. In the final year, I also provided catering service for the team of 20.
Curriculum Vitae of Kenneth J. Kingsley, page 13
13
Chiricahua Leopard Frog Baseline Survey. For Chilton Ranch, Arivaca, Arizona. 2004. I
conducted a baseline survey for frogs on a ranch, examining stockponds, natural stream
channels, and water troughs for use by the threatened Chiricahua leopard frog. The purpose of
this study was to determine a baseline, prefatory to developing a Safe Harbor Agreement for
introduction of threatened frogs to waters of the ranch. No Chiricahua leopard frogs were found,
and conditions were not suitable for establishing them unless habitat modifications were made.
O’Donnell Creek Fish Restoration. For The Nature Conservancy and Arizona Game and Fish
Department. 2003. As a volunteer, I participated in renovation of a creek to restore native fish
and remove non-native fish. I led a team of volunteers, operated a backpack fish shocker and
directed the capture and processing of fish.
Cave Creek Fish Survey. For Spur Cross Ranch. 1996. Collaborated in electrofishing survey
with biologists from the US Fish and Wildlife Service and Arizona Game and Fish Department.
Salamander Surveys. For various private landowners in central Texas. 1992-1994. Conducted
surveys, above and below ground, for salamanders of various species. Found several species of
salamanders, including some rare and special status species.
Plant Surveys and Studies
Distribution of Vascular Plant Species and Current Conditions of the Vegetation
Community – 2006, Verde River Greenway State Natural Area. For Arizona State Parks. As
a volunteer, I examined 199 points within a state park area that included natural riparian and
upland areas as well as developed recreational facilities. At each point, I recorded GPS
coordinates (UTM), identified all identifiable plant species within a 10-meter radius circle, and
took photographs in each cardinal direction. I compiled the data into a spreadsheet, and used it to
document occurrence and associations for 150 taxa of vascular plants. I wrote a report
documenting findings and produced maps of the distributions of species of special concern
including weeds and rare species.
Biological Assessment of Potential Impacts to Pima Pineapple Cactus from Development of
a Safeway Shopping Center in Sahuarita, Pima County, Arizona. For Safeway, Inc. 2000.
Conducted survey, using USFWS accepted protocol, for Pima pineapple cactus (Coryphantha
scheeri robustispina) on a 24.5 acre potential shopping center site and found one cactus. Wrote
Biological Assessment document, and worked with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to develop
an equitable mitigation package for Pima pineapple cactus as part of a Section 7 Consultation for
a NPDES permit.
Range Condition Survey of the Navajo Nation Forest. For E.T.D. Environmental Consulting
(contractors to the Bureau of Indian Affairs and the Navajo Nation Forestry Department). 1997.
As part of a Forest Management Plan Environmental Impact Statement, developed an efficient
sampling program, conducted vegetation surveys, and analyzed data to evaluate range conditions
on 680,000-acre forest. Wrote technical memorandum report on findings.
Habitat Conservation Planning
Adaptive Management Science Team Member, Clark County Multiple Species HCP, Clark
County, Nevada. For Clark County Planning Department. 2004-2006. As a consultant to Clark
County, I served on a team of scientists that includes representatives of the Biological Resources
Curriculum Vitae of Kenneth J. Kingsley, page 14
14
Research Center, University of Nevada, U.S. Geological Survey, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service,
and U.S. Department of Agriculture. Functions of the team include monitoring science in the
management of the HCP, review of proposals for funding (totaling $44 million in 2006), and
evaluating scientific needs of the program.
Multi-species Habitat Conservation Plan, City of Tucson, Arizona. For City of Tucson
Planning Department. 2004-2005. As Senior Scientist of the consulting firm contracted to
prepare the HCP for the City, I served the information needs of the Technical Advisory Team
and Stakeholders’ Team, and advised the City Planning Department on the scientific information
available concerning the species being considered for inclusion in the plan. I contributed to the
preparation of documents and GIS coverages, conservation and mitigation strategies, and led
field trips.
Multi-species Habitat Conservation Plan, Pima County, Arizona. For Pima County (as a
subcontractor to RECON Consultants and ESI, Inc.). 2000-2003. I collaborated with teams of
scientists, planners, landscape architects, economists, and GIS experts in developing a multi-
species HCP for Pima County, Arizona. I personally wrote or supervised writing of evaluations
of status and available information for 78 species of concern, and detailed species accounts for
55 species. I participated in threats assessment, establishing vulnerable species goals, habitat
data analysis, preserve design and management plan, habitat suitability modeling, a summary of
information available on potentially problematic species, and an adaptive management plan. I
assisted economists in developing an economic analysis of the plan and wrote sections of the
economic analysis dealing with program costs.
Multi-species Habitat Conservation Plan, Clark County, Nevada. For Budd-Falen Law
Offices. 1997-2001. I served as scientific advisor for an attorney representing rural town boards
in development of an interdisciplinary conservation planning process for 79 Covered Species,
103 Evaluation Species, and 51 Watch List Species in a county area of more than 5,000,000
acres. I represented the rural communities’ interests in meetings with representatives of
academia, government agencies, and advocacy groups. I participated in Biological Advisory
Committee subgroups on GIS, mammals, reptiles and amphibians, and invertebrates. I
participated as a contributor and reviewer in preparation of species accounts and threats
assessments, and reviewed and commented on drafts of planning documents. I participated in
development of the Adaptive Management Plan in meetings and workshops for scientists and
land managers and reviewed the draft plan. The entire process contributed to development of an
HCP that will conserve wildlife and plant species of concern and allow development and use of
private and multiple use lands within one of the fastest growing counties in the nation.
Lower Colorado River Multi-species Conservation Program. For Metropolitan Water
District of Los Angeles. 1999. I wrote species accounts and species conservation goals for bats
and invertebrates included as Covered and Evaluation Species in this HCP. I compiled existing
scientific literature on species of concern, including threats assessment and conservation
strategies, and I synthesized accounts for bats and invertebrates.
Habitat Management Plan for the Delhi Sands Flower-loving Fly. For San Bernardino
County. 1994. I developed a habitat management plan for the Delhi Sands Flower-loving Fly at
a new County Hospital site in Colton, California. This initiated study of the ecology of the fly
and a plan for habitat restoration. I produced a 10-minute videotape, which has been shown on
CBS and NBC television.
Habitat Conservation Plan. For Washington County, Utah. 1993. I participated in the
preparation of a habitat conservation plan for desert tortoise and other special status species. I
Curriculum Vitae of Kenneth J. Kingsley, page 15
15
was involved in meetings of the Steering Committee and Technical Advisory Committee,
manuscript review and preparation, and negotiations with agencies and individuals.
Land Use Planning
Ecological Constraints and Opportunities Study. For City of Tucson. 2002. I evaluated lands
owned or regulated by the City of Tucson for potential to have threatened and endangered
species or to serve as mitigation for City actions that may affect such species. I wrote several
reports and presented findings at meetings. This work laid the foundation for the development of
a multiple species HCP for the City, and informed managers and the public of specific concerns
for wildlife on City owned and regulated lands.
Paseo de las Iglesias Project. For U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Pima County (as a
subcontractor to Tetra Tech, Inc and DMA, Inc.) 2001-2004. I participated in a major riparian
restoration planning project. Beginning with conducting a survey of a 7-mile reach of the Santa
Cruz River for wildlife habitat and species of concern, I mapped habitat conditions and locations
of wildlife observations to form the basis of a GIS database. Compiled lists of all plants and
animals observed in the area. The project developed in collaboration with landscape architects
and planners in development of plan alternatives and evaluation of them for effects on wildlife. I
participated in a four-day workshop of planners and scientists developing a hydrogeomorphic
(HGM) approach to wetland planning and an objective statistical foundation for evaluating
conditions along Arizona rivers. I led field teams to measure variables at reference sites.
Subsequently, I participated in development and analysis of plan alternatives, using both HGM
and HEP (Habitat Evaluation Procedure) approaches, and wrote sections of the project EIS.
Irvington Landfill End Use Master Plan. For The Acacia Group (contractors to the City of
Tucson). 1999. I participated in the planning team designing a city park for the end use of a
closed landfill. Conducted surveys for threatened and endangered species. Compiled a list of all
plant species occurring on the site, with special consideration for conditions unique to a closed
landfill and irrigation limitations. Developed a plant palette for landscape architects. Advised
Interpretive Specialist planning interpretive materials. Contributed to master plan booklet on the
park. This project received a Professional Design Award in the Analysis and Planning Category
from the Arizona Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects.
Natural Resources Management Plan for Barry M. Goldwater Range. For U.S. Air Force.
1996. I wrote sections of a draft management plan for 1,842,423-acre aerial training range
involving multiple issues and agencies.
Environmental Assessment for Water Exchange Agreement. For ASARCO and U.S. Bureau
of Reclamation. 1998. I compiled and reviewed historical literature and drafted sections of
Environmental Assessment on area history and Biological Evaluation of water exchange
agreement between mining company and Native American community.
Great Salt Lake Shorebird Preserve. For Kennecott Utah Copper Company. 1993. I
evaluated a proposed 2,800-acre shorebird and wildlife preserve adjacent to the Great Salt Lake.
I advised on potential management and design options as part of mitigation program component
of Section 404 (Clean Water Act) compliance.
Wildlife Preserve and Management Plan. For The Wickenburg Inn Tennis and Guest Ranch.
1972-1973. I conducted a survey of plants and animals on a 4,700-acre parcel surrounding a
proposed resort development. Using data from the survey, I designed a wildlife preserve on that
Curriculum Vitae of Kenneth J. Kingsley, page 16
16
land, including horseback and foot interpretive trails, wildlife waters, and viewing opportunities,
and a management plan to enhance wildlife populations. I participated in the design team for the
ranch, and served as an environmental monitor during construction.
Integrated Pest Management Plans
Baseline Mosquito Survey, Santa Cruz River Habitat Restoration Areas. For Pima County,
Arizona Flood Control District. 2004-2005. I conducted a study of baseline conditions for
mosquitoes in an area that is planned for a riparian restoration project. Documented existing
mosquito larval habitats and adult population size and distribution prior to construction of the
project.
Baseline Mosquito Survey, Agua Caliente Park. For Pima County, Arizona Flood Control
District and Parks and Recreation Department. 2003. I developed low-cost sampling methods for
mosquitoes at a wetland park and a nearby spring complex. Trained park employees and
volunteers in mosquito trapping. Sampled for potential mosquito habitats. Analyzed data and
wrote report. Mosquitoes were considered as a potential problem in the redesign and future
management of a proposed major renovation of a wetland park. This study found that mosquito
diversity was very high, but total numbers were very low under existing conditions. Specific
design and management methods were developed and submitted to the park planning process to
reduce the potential for mosquito problems.
Mosquito Monitoring and Abatement Program, Sweetwater Wetlands. For City of Tucson
Water Department. 2000-2001. Evaluated control methods and advised site personnel on
management of mosquitoes at a created wetlands. Developed and conducted a program of
surveillance and monitoring that includes evaluation and fine tuning of control methods, with the
goal of increasing effectiveness and decreasing costs. Analyzed data and wrote annual reports.
Presented findings orally at meetings with client, agencies, and public.
Integrated Pest Management Program for Central Avra Valley Storage and Recovery
Project. For City of Tucson Water Department. 1997-2001. Developed mosquito IPM program
for major water recharge development project. Collaborated with engineering firm in planning
facility to reduce potential for mosquito larval sites and ease of application of control measures.
Developed program of sampling and least toxic methodology for control, collected baseline data,
and met with project oversight committee. Maintained adult sampling program for three years.
Mosquito Control Plan. For The Nature Conservancy. 1993. Conducted investigation of
mosquito habitats on Scott Matheson Wetlands Preserve, Moab, Utah. Advised The Nature
Conservancy and Moab Mosquito Abatement District on techniques for management of sensitive
wetlands.
Mosquito Control Plan. For Arizona Electric Power Cooperative. 1993. Developed integrated
pest management program for pest mosquitoes in created wetlands at Apache Power Station,
Cochise, Arizona. Trained personnel in evaluation and application techniques.
Integrated Pest Management Program for Pecan Orchard. For Farmers' Investment
Company. 1986-1987. Developed integrated pest management system for pecan aphids and pest
mosquitoes on world's largest irrigated pecan orchard. Developed sampling and testing
protocols, evaluated pesticide applications and releases of predators, developed bacteriological
control method for mosquito larvae and enhancement techniques for predators and parasites of
Curriculum Vitae of Kenneth J. Kingsley, page 17
17
pest insects. Enabled growers to reduce pesticide applications by 90%. Served as liaison for
growers with public and regulatory agencies.
Miscellaneous Projects
Bacteriological Sampling of Waters in Zion National Park. 2010. I worked as a GS 7
Biological Sciences Technician, in support of the water quality program of the Division of
Resources Management and under the general supervision of the Park Hydrologist. I collected
and analyzed water samples for bacterial contamination. I traveled by foot on or off trails, or
four-wheel drive vehicle on rough back roads, to collect water samples from previously
designated sample sites. I measured stream flow using a flow meter (Aquacalc®) and observed
other parameters related to water quality and quantity. I collected water samples for bacterial
analysis, specifically for total coliforms and E. coli. I returned the samples to the laboratory and
prepared them for analysis using the Colilert® System, which requires incubation, then counting
indicator cells to determine contamination by bacteria. I compiled the results into a spreadsheet
and performed statistical analysis and interpretation. I sterilized used equipment using a pressure
steam sterilizer and dispose of it. I organized and maintained the laboratory and its equipment,
and prepared requests for supplies and equipment. Supervisor: David Sharrow, Hydrologist.
970-240-5431.
Endangered Species Act Training for Gila River Indian Community Staff. For Gila River
Indian Community Department of Environmental Quality. 2004. Prepared resource notebooks
that include pertinent laws, policies, procedures, and detailed species information for the
resource management staff of a large Native American reservation. Special emphasis was given
to the historic and current relationships between the Endangered Species Act, the U.S. Fish and
Wildlife Service, and Indian tribes. The notebooks were presented in the context of a day-long
seminar for tribal staff.
Panel of Experts on the Effects of Grazing on Mammals and Upland Birds. For U.S. Forest
Service. 1999. Participated in two panels of experts, one for mammals, the other for birds,
evaluating the current state of knowledge of the effects of Forest Service grazing programs on
species native to Arizona and New Mexico. Evaluated potential effects of grazing on every
species known to occur on Forest Service land in the southwestern region.
Grand Canyon Data Integration Synthesis. For U.S. Bureau of Reclamation. 1997. Wrote
chapter on native fishes. Reviewed all available documents representing 30 years of research on
native fishes of the Colorado River in the Grand Canyon and prepared a synthesis document that
integrates existing knowledge.
Critical Analysis of San Marcos & Comal Springs & Associated Ecosystems (Revised)
Recovery Plan. For Haynes and Boone, L.L.P. 1996. Reviewed the recovery plan for these
ecosystems and the endangered species (salamanders, fish, and a plant), together with all
available literature and wrote critical analysis for legal team. Explained what is in the plan, what
evidence supports its conclusions, and what can be challenged.
Curriculum Vitae of Kenneth J. Kingsley, page 18
18
Effects of Desert Wildfire. For Troon Village. 1995. Evaluated effects of several thousand
acre wildfire on open space adjacent to and within housing development. Wrote report detailing
the natural processes of recovery and steps that managers could take to hasten recovery.
Historical Evaluation of Wetland Habitats. For Kennecott Utah Copper Company. 1992.
Investigated current and historical conditions of wetlands adjacent to mining property near Great
Salt Lake.
Biological Overview of Lands Involved in Land Exchanges. For US Forest Service and
Bureau of Land Management. 1996. Field investigations, videography, photography, and report
preparation documenting biological conditions on properties offered for exchange as part of land
exchanges between government and private agencies.
Museum and Curatorial Experience
Natural History Museum, Zion National Park. 2009. I worked two days a week as a GS-7
Museum Technician for the summer of 2009. My primary task was to identify and catalog a
collection of 2,479 insects that were obtained incidental to a major study of bees conducted by
the USDA Bee Research Laboratory in 2006 and 2007. Insects that were not bees were
separated from the bees, pinned, rough-sorted, and packed in storage boxes. I identified them to
family, with many to genus or species, and cataloged them using the National Park Service
database cataloging system Re:Discovery for the NPS (ANCS+). I also trained and supervised
another volunteer to work with the mammal and bird collections, including examining specimens
for pest infestation, treatment of infested specimens, preparation of updated labels, and updating
information in the electronic catalog.
Natural History Museum, Zion National Park. In 2008, the Zion Natural History Museum
moved from quarters it had occupied for 40 years to new, state-of-the-art facilities. I conducted
an inventory, packed, and moved several thousand natural history specimens of plants,
mammals, birds, reptiles, and amphibians. Most of the specimens were collected as vouchers
more than 70 years ago to document the species present in the Park. I examined each specimen
to evaluate condition, checked names and spelling in the catalog and specimens, packed for
freezing to kill any museum pests and moving to the new museum, unpacked the specimens and
arranged them in their new home. I also updated names that have been changed by taxonomic
revisions, and replaced fluids in all fluid-preserved specimens.
Archaeology Research Collection, SWCA Environmental Consultants. SWCA is a
consulting firm specializing in cultural and natural resource investigations. The cultural
resources branch incorporates a collection of thousands of archeological artifacts on temporary
status while being held for analysis and final disposition. During the years I spent with SWCA,
the Tucson office moved three times. As part of the moving team, I assisted by transporting and
keeping track of artifacts ranging from feathers to matates. Each time, the entire office and lab
was moved over a single weekend, with no need to close during regular business hours and no
loss of or damage to artifacts.
Invertebrates of Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument. For U.S. National Park Service.
1987-1990. I conducted a 3-year study on the ecology of invertebrates as part of a
multidisciplinary 14-project Sensitive Ecosystems Program. I collected and curated more than
Curriculum Vitae of Kenneth J. Kingsley, page 19
19
4,200 specimens, and developed a dBase-III+ database on over 5,000 specimens and
observations.
Mammals of the Grapevine Mountains, Death Valley National Monument. For my M.S.
thesis, I conducted a classic-style mammal survey of the Grapevine Mountains. I collected and
prepared 413 specimens as skins and/or skeletons and deposited them, along with a full set of
notes, in the Museum of Vertebrate Zoology, University of California, Berkeley.
Insect Museum, University of Nevada, Las Vegas. As a graduate research and teaching
assistant, I curated the entomology collection. Most of this work was integrating specimens
collected by students into the collection. This required remounting, identification, relabeling,
recording data, and positioning in the collection. I also changed fluids on fluid-preserved
specimens, and fumigated the dried collection. I updated and maintained the specimen data file
and prepared a hands-on teaching collection.
Natural History Museum, The Wickenburg Inn, Wickenburg, Arizona. As naturalist for this
resort, I designed and built a small museum for guests. This included building furniture, such as
display cases for living and preserved specimens, bookshelves, work tables, and cabinets. On
display were a working and teaching herbarium of several hundred plant specimens, rotating
displays of plants in bloom, live small animals including snakes, preserved specimens of insects,
skulls, and curiosities, a lending library, and photographs. All exhibits were labeled in English,
Spanish, German, and French because the clientele was international.
Prescott College, Prescott, Arizona. As a research and teaching assistant, I worked in the
ornithology lab and the herbarium. I collected and prepared specimens of birds, including skins,
feathers, and skeletons. I performed the initial sort to taxonomic Class of faunal remains from a
major archaeological and paleontological excavation at Stanton’s Cave in the Grand Canyon,
which included over 100,000 bones. I identified bird bones from that excavation to species, and
labeled and documented them. I recorded data on, packaged, and prepared chain-of-custody
forms for the specimens of other taxonomic Classes. I also curated the herbarium, which
involved identifying and mounting specimens and integrating student collections into the
research collection.
PUBLICATIONS
R.R. Johnson and K.J. Kingsley. 2012. Amadeo M. Rea and Ethnobiology in Arizona:
Biography of Influences and Early Contributions of a Pioneering Ethnobiologist. pp. 11-43
In: Marsha Quinlan and Dana Lepofsky. Explorations in Ethnobiology: The Legacy of
Amadeo Rea. Contributions in Ethnobiology. Society of Ethnobiology.
K.J. Kingsley and A.J. Gaiennie. 2009. How to Get Good Help Cheap—Retired Professionals
as Volunteers in Wildlife Programs. The Wildlife Professional Summer 2009. Pp 62-64.
R. R. Johnson, R. L. Glinski, S. W. Carothers, and K. J. Kingsley. 2004. Urban Environments
and the Cactus Ferruginous Pygmy-owl (Glaucidium brasilianum cactorum): a Profile of
Endangerment of a Species. Pp. 135-145 In: W.W. Shaw, L.K. Harris, and L. VanDruff.
Proceedings of the Fourth International Symposium on Urban Wildlife Conservation. May
1-5, 1999. Tucson, Arizona. 368 pp.
Curriculum Vitae of Kenneth J. Kingsley, page 20
20
Karpiscak, M. M., K. J. Kingsley, R. D. Wass, F. A. Amalfi, J. Friel, A. M. Stewart, J. Tabor,
and J. Zauderer. 2004. Constructed wetland technology and mosquito populations in
Arizona. Journal of Arid Environments 56: 681-707.
R. R. Johnson, J.-L. E. Cartron, L.T. Haight, R.B. Duncan, and K.J. Kingsley. 2003. The cactus
ferruginous pygmy-owl in Arizona, 1872-1971. Southwestern Naturalist 48(3):389-401.
K. J. Kingsley and M. M. Karspiscak. 2002. A Plea for Gathering Data on Mosquito Populations
for Areas with Proposed Aquatic and Wetland Projects. Meeting Resource Management
Information Needs: Fourth Conference on Research and Resource Management in the
Southwestern Deserts, Extended Abstracts. Edited by W.L. Halvorson and B.S. Gebow.
2002. USGS Sonoran Desert Field Station, The University of Arizona, Tucson.
K.J. Kingsley. 2002. Population Dynamics, Resource Use, and Conservation Needs of the Delhi
Sands Flower-loving Fly (Rhaphiomidas terminatus abdominalis Cazier) (Diptera:
Mydidae), an Endangered Species. Journal of Insect Conservation 6: 93-101.
K.J. Kingsley, T.R. Strong, E. L. Smith, and T. K. Snow. 2002. Caves and Mine Adits as
Wildlife Resources in the Sonoran Desert Region. Proceedings of the 15th National Cave
and Karst Management Symposium. Tucson, Arizona. October 16-19. pp. 138-140.
K. White and K. J. Kingsley. 2001. Principles and Practice for Design of Cave Preserve
Management and Monitoring Plans for Invertebrate Species of Concern, San Antonio,
Texas. Proceedings of the 14th
National Cave and Karst Management Symposium,
Chattanooga, Tennessee. October 19-22, 1999. pp. 203-208.
R.R. Johnson, J.-L. E. Cartron, L. T. Haight, R. B. Duncan, and K. J. Kingsley. 2000. A
historical perspective on the population decline of the cactus ferruginous pygmy-owl in
Arizona. Chapter 2 (pp. 17-26) In: J.-L. E. Cartron and D. M. Finch, eds. Ecology and
Conservation of the Cactus Ferruginous Pygmy-owl in Arizona. Gen. Tech. Rep. RMS-
GTR-43. Ogden, UT: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Rocky Mountain
Research Station. 68 pp.
K.J. Kingsley. 1999. Development of a Conservation Agreement to Protect Cave Invertebrates
and Obviate Listing as Endangered Species in Bexar County, Texas. Proceedings of the
1997 Karst and Cave Management Symposium 13th National Cave Management
Symposium, Bellingham, Washington.
K.J. Kingsley. 1998. Invertebrates of Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument, Arizona.
Technical Report No. 60. U.S. Geological Survey. Cooperative Park Studies Unit.
University of Arizona. 187 pp.
K.J. Kingsley. 1996. Behavior of the Delhi Sands Flower-loving Fly (Diptera: Mydidae), a
Little-known Endangered Species. Annals of the Entomological Society of America 89: 883-
891.
K.J. Kingsley. 1995. Invertebrate Monitoring Protocol for the Ecological Monitoring Program
in Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument, Arizona. In: Organ Pipe Cactus National
Monument Ecological Monitoring Protocol Manual. Special Report No. 11. National
Biological Service Cooperative Park Studies Unit. School of Renewable Natural Resources.
The University of Arizona.
K.J. Kingsley. 1989. Biological and Social Repercussions of Irrigated Pecan Agriculture in
Southern Arizona. pp. 131-150. In J.O. Schmidt (Ed.) Special Biotic Relationships in the
Arid Southwest. University of New Mexico Press. 152 pp.
Curriculum Vitae of Kenneth J. Kingsley, page 21
21
K.J. Kingsley. 1987. Arizona Aphid Population Trend, Present Situation, and Results of
Insecticide Applications. Proceedings of the Western Pecan Conference. 21: 68-75.
K.J. Kingsley and R.A. Bailowitz. 1987. Grasshoppers and Butterflies of the Quitobaquito
Management Area, Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument, Arizona. National Park
Service/University of Arizona Tech. Rep. No. 21 CPSU Contrib. 055/01. Tucson, Arizona
24 pp.
K.J. Kingsley, R.A. Bailowitz and R.L. Smith. 1987. A Preliminary Investigation of the
Arthropod Fauna of Quitobaquito Springs Area, Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument,
Arizona. National Park Service/University of Arizona Tech. Rep. No. 23 CPSU Contrib.
057/01. Tucson, Arizona 26 pp.
K.J. Kingsley. 1985. The Pecan Orchard as a Riparian Ecosystem. Pp. 245-249. In: R.R.
Johnson, C.D. Ziebell, D.R. Patton, P.F. Folliott, and R.H. Hamre (Tech. Coords.). Riparian
Ecosystems and their Management: Reconciling Conflicting Uses (First North American
Riparian Conference. Gen. Tech. Rep. RM-120). Ft. Collins, CO: USDA Forest Service
Rocky Mountain Forest and Range Experiment Station. 523 pp.
K.J. Kingsley. 1985. Eretes sticticus (L) (Coleoptera: Dytiscidae): Life History Observations
and an Account of a Remarkable Event of Synchronous Emigration from a Temporary
Desert Pond. Coleopterists Bulletin 39: 7-10.
K.J. Kingsley. 1981. Mammals of the Grapevine Mountains, Death Valley National Monument.
National Park Service/University of Nevada at Las Vegas Contrib. No. CPSU/UNLV No.
018/05 Tech. Rep. Series. Las Vegas. 190 pp.
K.J. Kingsley and C.L. Douglas. 1981. Bighorn Habitat Evaluation and Management
Guidelines for the Grapevine Mountains, Death Valley National Monument. National Park
Service/University of Nevada at Las Vegas Contrib No. CPSU/UNLV No. 023/01 Tech.
Report Series. Las Vegas: 16 pp.
Non-technical Articles in Popular Venues
K.J. Kingsley and M.A. Kurzius. 1979. The hole in the cactus. Defenders of Wildlife Magazine
54: 148-152.
K.J. Kingsley and M.A. Kurzius. 1978. After desert storm hidden life erupts. Defenders of
Wildlife Magazine 53: 318-324.
K.J. Kingsley and M.A. Kurzius. 1978. The hospitable rat and the free-loaders. Defenders of
Wildlife Magazine 53: 196-201.
K.J. Kingsley and M.A. Kurzius. 1973-1978. Desert Ramblings. A weekly newspaper column
in The Wickenburg Sun. Over 200 articles on natural history subjects.
Curriculum Vitae of Kenneth J. Kingsley, page 22
22
Papers and Posters Presented at Professional Meetings
Results of Pilot Taxonomist-in-the-Park Project. Poster presentation at George Wright Society
Meeting, Denver, Co. March 11-15, 2013. Gretchen M. Baker, Kenneth J. Kingsley, Tod
B. Williams, and Sally Plumb.
How to Get Good Help Cheap—Retired Professionals as Volunteers in Wildlife Programs. Paper
presented at the 14th National Meeting of The Wildlife Society. Tucson, AZ. September
26. 2007. With Amy J. Gaiennie
Research, Inventory, and Monitoring Volunteers—Opportunities for Professionals and
Paraprofessionals. Paper presented at the 33rd
Annual Natural Areas Conference.
September 20-23, 2006. Flagstaff, AZ. With Joanne M. Roberts and Amy J. Gaiennie.
Western Yellow-billed Cuckoo at Sonoita Creek State Natural Area. Paper presented at 39th Joint
Annual Meeting of the Arizona and New Mexico Chapters of The Wildlife Society and
Arizona/New Mexico Chapter of the American Fisheries Society. Flagstaff, Arizona,
February 2-4, 2006. With Amy J. Gaiennie and Jennifer Parks.
Evaluation of mesquite mouse (Peromyscus merriami) status in Pima County, Arizona. Paper
presented at 39th Joint Annual Meeting of the Arizona and New Mexico Chapters of The
Wildlife Society and Arizona/New Mexico Chapter of the American Fisheries Society.
Flagstaff, Arizona, February 2-4, 2006.
What Happens If You Just Add Water? Paper presented at Biodiversity and Management of the
Madrean Archipelago II: Connecting Mountain Islands and Desert Seas, 5th Conference on
Research and Resource Management in Southwestern Deserts. May 11-15, 2004 at the
Doubletree Hotel in Tucson, Arizona Sponsored by multiple Federal, State, and Regional
agencies and non-governmental organizations. Also served as moderator for session on
biogeography.
What Happens If You Just Add Water? Paper presented at Restoring Streams, Riparian Areas,
Floodplains: Tailoring Restoration to Community Needs and Scientific Contexts, Inventory
and Monitoring. 2nd Southwest Training Workshop and Symposium. The Association of
State Wetland Managers, Inc. Socorro, New Mexico. November 16-19, 2003.
Caves and Mine Adits as Wildlife Resources in the Sonoran Desert Region. Poster presentation
with Thomas Strong, E. Linwood Smith, and Tim K. Snow. 15th National Cave and Karst
Management Symposium. Tucson, Arizona. October 16-19, 2001.
Exotic Aquatic Species: What Makes a Species Invasive and What Makes a Habitat Sensitive to
Invasion? Symposium on Reducing the Exotic Aquatics Species Threat in Pima County.
Tucson, AZ. February 27, 2001
Birds of the Effluent-dominated Lower Santa Cruz River. Arizona Riparian Council. Tucson,
Arizona. May 14, 2001. With Thomas E. Furgason.
Avian Surveys of the Lower Santa Cruz River. Poster Presentation. Symposium for Planning for
the Santa Cruz River. Tucson, Arizona. March 30, 2001. With Thomas Furgason, Mike
List, Lara Mitchell, and Elizabeth Vinson.
Pygmy-owl Survey Protocol. Invited speaker. CLE International Conference on Endangered
Species Act. Phoenix, Arizona. Nov. 16, 2000. With Daniel Godec.
Curriculum Vitae of Kenneth J. Kingsley, page 23
23
Pygmy-owl and Other Fine Feathered Friends. Preservation, Development, Economics, and
Other Concerns. Panel presentation, CLE International Conference on Arizona Land Use
Law. Phoenix, AZ. December 7, 1999.
Principles and Practice for Design of Cave Preserve Management and Monitoring Plans for
Invertebrate Species of Concern, San Antonio, Texas. 14th
National Cave and Karst
Management Symposium, Chattanooga, Tennessee. 1999. With Kemble White.
Urban Environments and the Cactus Ferruginous Pygmy-owl (Glaucidium brasilianum
cactorum): a Profile of Endangerment of a Species. Proceedings of the Fourth International
Urban Wildlife Symposium, Tucson, Arizona. 1999. With R. Roy Johnson, Richard L.
Glinski, and Steven W. Carothers. Moderator of session on Endangered Animals and guide
for birding field trip.
Guidelines and Criteria for Creating Karst Ecosystem Preserves. Section on Endangered
Animals (moderator of two paper sessions). Society for Ecological Restoration Annual
Meeting. Austin, Texas. 1998.
Conservation Biology of the Delhi Sands Flower-loving Fly. Invited Speaker in Symposium on
Pollinator Restoration. Society for Ecological Restoration Annual Meeting. Fort
Lauderdale, Florida. 1997.
Development of a Conservation Agreement to Protect Cave Invertebrates and Obviate Listing as
Endangered Species in Bexar County, Texas. 13th
National Cave Management Symposium,
Bellingham, Wash. 1997.
The Conservation Agreement as an Alternative to Listing. CLE International Conference on the
Endangered Species Act, Phoenix, Arizona. Invited Speaker. 1997.
Endangered Species Act Update. Arizona Public Service Environmental Conference. Flagstaff,
Arizona. Invited Speaker. 1995.
The Biological Issues. CLE International Conference on the Endangered Species Act. Austin,
Texas. Invited Speaker. 1994.
Arizona Aphid Population Trends and the Effects of Insecticides. Western Irrigated Pecan
Growers Assoc. Las Cruces, NM. 1987.
Practical Applications of Biological Control for Pecan Aphids. California Pecan Growers
Assoc. Visalia, CA. 1987.
Large-scale Application of B.t.i. for Management of Floodwater Mosquitoes in Irrigated Pecan
Orchards. American Mosquito Control Association, New Orleans, LA. 1986.
The Pecan Orchard as a Riparian Ecosystem. Interagency North American Conference on
Riparian Ecosystems and their Management. Tucson, AZ. 1985.
Aquatic Fauna of Minor Tributaries of the Colorado River in the Grand Canyon. Southwestern
Association of Naturalists, Glendale, AZ. 1985.
Pecan Farming: Repercussions of the Creation of a "Georgia Swamp" in the Sonoran Desert.
Invited paper. Symposium on Interactions Among Plants and Animals in the Western
Deserts. American Association for the Advancement of Science, Tucson, AZ. 1985.
Mosquito Problems at the Agro-urban Interface, Santa Cruz Valley, Arizona. Arizona-Nevada
Academy of Science. Tucson, AZ. 1984.
Curriculum Vitae of Kenneth J. Kingsley, page 24
24
Ecological Distribution of the Mammals of the Grapevine Mountains, Death Valley. Arizona-
Nevada Academy of Science. Tucson, AZ. 1981.
Ecology of a Temporary Desert Pond. Arizona-Nevada Academy of Science. Tempe, AZ.
1979.
MEMBERSHIPS AND AFFILIATIONS
Arizona Native Plant Society
Utah Native Plant Society
Society for Conservation Biology
The Wildlife Society
HONORARY APPOINTMENTS, COMMITTEES, AND PANELS
Natural Areas Program Advisory Committee, Arizona State Parks
Gila Box Riparian National Conservation Area Advisory Committee, U.S. Bureau of
Land Management
Adaptive Management Science Team, Clark County Multiple Species Conservation Plan
Water Resources Research Center, University of Arizona, Technical Advisory
Committee
Center For Insect Science, University of Arizona, Professional Affiliate
Tucson Regional Water Council (Advisory Committee)
AWARDS AND HONORS Volunteer of the Year Award. 2007. Get Outdoors Nevada (Interagency Volunteer Program).
1,000-Hour Volunteer Service Award. Arizona State Parks. 2007.
2001 Professional Design Award. Analysis and Planning Category. Arizona Chapter of the
American Society of Landscape Architects. Team award, to The Acacia Group and members of
the analysis and planning team for the Irvington Road Landfill End-Use Masterplan.
Forgotten Pollinators Award. Awarded for outstanding contribution to pollinator science and
conservation, by the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum, Sonoran Arthropod Studies Institute, and
Xerces Society. 1997.
2,000-Hour Volunteer Service Award. U.S. National Park Service. 1989.
Gamma Sigma Delta. Honor Society of Agricultural Scientists, elected member. 1985.
American Ornithologists Union. Honorary undergraduate student membership award. 1972.
Curriculum Vitae of Kenneth J. Kingsley, page 25
25
References
Mr. Tom Furgason, Managing Principal, Rocky Mountain Division
SWCA Environmental Consultants
295 Interlocken Blvd., Suite 300
Broomfield, CO 80021 Tucson, Arizona 85701
520) 820-5178
Mr. Furgason was my immediate supervisor when I retired from SWCA. He began his career
with SWCA as one of my protégés, and worked with me on many projects.
Ms. Julia Fonseca, Environmental Planning Manager
Pima County Regional Flood Control District
97 E. Congress, 2nd floor
Tucson, AZ 85701-1797
(520) 243-1800
Ms. Fonseca was the Pima County project manager on the Pima County Habitat Conservation
Plan, and has also worked with me on several other projects.
Heidi Blasius
U.S. Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Safford Office,
711 14TH
Ave.
Safford, Arizona 85546
(520) 221-0354
Ms. Blasius was the client’s project manager for a project I conducted for the BLM, and has
participated on several projects I worked on as a volunteer.
Mr. Douglas Duncan, Fisheries Biologist
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Ecological Services
201 North Bonita, Suite 141
Tucson, Arizona 85745
520-670-6144 x236.
Mr. Duncan served on the Scientific and Technical Advisory Team of the Pima County Habitat
Conservation Plan, and also participated with me on the Pima County Invasive Species Council
and fish surveys.
Mr. Steven Haas, Manager
Catalina State Park
11570 N. Oracle Rd
Tucson, AZ 85737
(520) 628-5798
Mr. Haas is the manager of a State Park area at which I served as a volunteer both conducting
natural resources surveys and providing interpretive services.
Curriculum Vitae of Kenneth J. Kingsley, page 26
26
Joanne Roberts, Natural Resources Ecologist
PO BOX 817
Hereford, Arizona 85615
520-378-4859
Ms. Roberts was the Natural Resources Ecologist for Arizona State Parks and was the supervisor
for my volunteer work conducting natural resources surveys in parks
Leslie Ethen, Director
Office of Conservation and Sustainable Development
City of Tucson
P.O. Box 27210
Tucson, Arizona 85726-7210
(520) 425-3266
Ms. Liberti was an associate and project manager at SWCA Environmental Consultants with
whom I collaborated on several projects.
Amy Nichols, formerly Natural Resource Officer and Volunteer Coordinator
Spring Mountains National Recreation Area, Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest
4701 North Torrey Pines Drive
Las Vegas, NV 89130
Current contact information: 333 Lala Place Kailua, HI 96734, phone: (808) 691-9507, email:
Ms. Nichols was my supervisor for work I conducted as a volunteer Natural Resource Scientist
and Backcountry Ranger.
David Sharrow, Hydrologist.
Zion National Park
State Route 9
Springdale, UT 84767
970-240-5431
Mr. Sharrow was my supervisor in my position as a Biological Science Technician (GS-7) in the
summer of 2010.
Marc Neidig, formerly Supervisory Park Ranger, Division of Interpretation
Zion National Park
State Route 9
Springdale, UT 84767
435-772-0164
Mr. Neidig was the supervisor of the Division of Interpretation of Zion National Park during the
time I served as a volunteer. Currently at Glacier National Park.