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Gary Steven Phillips
Professor, Environmental Studies Program
Coordinator,
Sustainable Energy Resources Management Program
Coordinator |
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Professor Phillips
has been the coordinator of the Environmental Studies program since
1982. During his tenure as coordinator of this program, he has been
extensively involved in local research projects dealing with
environmental quality assessment and natural resources management.
His academic credentials include a BS degree in Fisheries and
Wildlife Biology from Iowa State University in 1972, a MA degree in
Biology from the University of Northern Iowa in 1979 and a
Specialist degree in Science Education from the University of
Northern Iowa in 1980. Professor Phillips is actively involved in
numerous local and national organizations and has had over 20
professional papers published. His primary scientific interests are
aquatic vascular plants, invasive species, and native prairie
restoration. He has recently become involved in sustainable energy
resources management. |
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Presentations: |
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Environmental
Topics:
Professor Phillips
is able to present a wide variety of environmental topics dealing
with water and air quality issues. Gary has extensive experience
with water quality monitoring in the Iowa Great Lakes and has worked
on numerous projects in the area. He also has extensive experience
working with natural resources issues in northwest Iowa.
Sustainable
Energy Resources:
Gary is
currently involved in establishing a Sustainable Energy Resources
Management Program at Iowa Lakes Community College and would be
willing to speak on the topic of sustainable energy resources and
their role in today's society.
Prairies:
Prairies
are a hobby for Gary. He has spent a great deal of time
investigating the prairies of northwest Iowa and southwest
Minnesota. He has also been involved in numerous prairie
restoration activities in the area.
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Contact Information |
| Availability: |
Year
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Evenings during the workweek or
afternoons on weekends |
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| Counties: |
Presents in Clay, Dickinson, Emmet,
Kossuth & Palo Alto |
Audio-Visual
materials needed: |
Audio/video materials needed:
Depending on presentation, may need Elmo or overhead |
| Other comments:
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Please contact Gary if you would like
him to present outside of the five-county area |
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