Okaloosa County BOCC — 2013 meeting #1139 (date undetermined) — Steve Shippee — reading text

ae CAO Rand S-1E'> Application for Membership on Okaloosa RESTORE Advisory Committee Name: Steve Shippee Address: 1557 Hwy 98 West, Mary Esther FL 32569 Resident of Okaloosa County at least 3 years: X Yes = No(___ City __X__ Unincorporated) Position(s) applying for: X Environmental League of Cities | Business (Chamber) __Economic/Jobs (EDC) _ Education __ Fishing/Seafood Tourism A. Education (Degrees, Schools, Continuing Education, etc.): PhD Candidate, Conservation Biology. Univ. Central Fla, Orlando, 2014 completion Professional Certificate in Natural Resource Management, Univ. California San Diego, 2001 BS Marine Biology. Univ. West Fla, Pensacola, 1983 Certified Necropsy Specialist in cetacean stranding examination (NOAA/UNCW May 2013) 24 Ur Hazwoper Training for MC252 Oil Spill Response (May 2010) (see resume for additional information) B. Work Experience in the Position Applied For: (see attached CV for additional information) Wildlife researcher; natural resource specialist; marine biologist; project leader; scientific review panel member; editor; technical writer Research and Stranding Team Coordinator for Emerald Coast Wildlife Refuge (2009-now) Dissertation on dolphin habitat use in coastal estuaries, and impacts of fisheries interactions; investigation of long-term impacts from Gulf oil spill (UCF Biology — 2004-now) Wildlife observer for Oil Spill Response Team (TRS Staffing - 2010) Technical Representative to military and contract civilian personnel operating the Navy's Marine Mammal Systems (SPAWAR SSC, San Diego — 1984-2005) Sea turtle nesting surveys, Eglin AFB beaches (UWF — 1982-83) Aquaculture Technician / Lab Assistant (UWF and EPA, Sabine Island Lab, Gulf Breeze - 1983) Participated as a scientific party member on EPA ocean survey work (1983) Show Director and senior animal trainer (Gulfarium — 1975-83) C. List Three Professional References in the Position Applied For with contact info: 1. Graham A.J. Worthy, PhD. Professor of Biology, University of Central Florida, Orlando FL 32816 407-823-4701 Graham.Worthy@ucf.edu _http://worthy.cos.ucf.edu/PEBL/ 2. T.J. Marshall. Director, Constituent Outreach, Ocean Conservancy 305-898-2695 tmarshall@oceanconservancy.org 3. Gary Parsons, Conservation Chairman, Choctawhatchee Audubon Society, Niceville FL. Page 1 850-699-0977 cell parsonskg@cox.net D. Professional Affiliations and Positions Held (Groups, Societies, Boards, etc): e Choctawhatchee Basin Alliance, volunteer sampler (2008-now) e Board of Directors, Navarre Beach Sea Turtle Conservation Center (new member Spring 2013) e Board of Directors, Emerald Coast Science Center (Jan 2011- Mar 2012) e NOAA Prescott Grant Review Panel member, 2011 - 2012 e Society for Conservation Biology (2005-now) e Okaloosa County Environmental Council, volunteer member (2008-2011) e Society for Marine Mammalogy (Charter member since 1984) e Secretary, Board of Directors, Pirate’s Bay Community Association (2006-now) E. How much time are you willing to give to this volunteer position? 16 Hrs per month or as needed F. Why do you want to be a member of the Okaloosa RESTORE Advisory Committee? The Restore Act provides a rare opportunity for the residents of Okaloosa County to provide for short and long-term stewardship of the area’s environmental resources. It is incumbent on us to pursue a wise approach for use of the funding so as to repair/replace the losses suffered from the MC252 spill, and to enhance our natural and economic resources for the benefit of future generations. I will strive to: e participate in a process to derive optimal public benefit from RESTORE Act funds e achieve both short- and long-term sustainability of the regional economy, infrastructure, and our vital environmental resources that underlie tourism, recreation, and our quality of life e work collaboratively with committee members to establish a defendable, transparent, and streamlined process for evaluation of proposals in order to give commissioners and county staff a best-practices matrix for guidance of funding decisions e provide an objective and informed voice in reviewing the merits of environmental restoration and enhancement projects guided by the mechanisms and goals inherent in the Restore Act e serve as a knowledgeable general member of the committee to review and advise on projects that restore economic vitality of Okaloosa County G. If not selected for the ORAC, are you willing to serve on a Working Group? Yes H. I certify that all information in this application is true and accurate. I authorize County staff to verify any information as they deem necessary and to contact the references I have provided. I also understand that this is a voluntary (unpaid) position and that I will serve at the will of the Board of County Commissioners. I further acknowledge that the ORAC falls under the Florida Sunshine Laws (e.g., I cannot discuss ORAC business with other ORAC members outside a public meeting) and Public Records Laws and I will comply with those requirements (ORAC members will be briefed on these requirements by the County Attorney). Name: Steve F. Shippee Signature _, Dia INE Date S- (2° 2e)3 ae ae a_i — Page 2 Curriculum Vitae Steve F. Shippee 1557 Hwy 98 W Mary Esther, FL 32569 (407) 312-2198; shippee3@earthlink.net Background: PhD Candidate in Conservation Biology; BS in Marine Biology. Wildlife research; natural resource specialist; marine biologist; project leader. Employment History & Work Experience: July 2008 — Present: Research and Stranding Team Coordinator for the Emerald Coast Wildlife Refuge in Fort Walton Beach FL. ECWR is authorized by NOAA to respond to marine mammal strandings and mortalities across a 100-mile region of Northwest Florida shoreline. Sep. 2004 — Present: Physiological Ecology and Bioenergetics Lab, University of Central Florida. PhD student and Graduate Research Assistant to G.A.J. Worthy; studies on foraging ecology of bottlenose dolphins; investigation of long-term impacts from Gulf oil spill. Dissertation on dolphin habitat use in coastal estuaries, and impacts of fisheries interactions. Jul-Sep 2010: Wildlife observer for Oil Spill Response Team; TRS Staffing Solutions. Conducted night time beach surveys to insure protection of endangered species during oil spill clean-up activities. May 2008 — Sep. 2010: Independent contractor to Chicago Zoological Society conducted grant sponsored research project on fisheries interactions with dolphins in the Florida — Alabama Guif Coast. Jun-Sep. 2007: Research associate with Hubbs Sea World Research Institute and Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institution. Conducted study of dolphin movement patterns using radio telemetry. Jan 1984 — Aug. 2004: US Navy Marine Mammal Program. SPAWAR Systems Center, San Diego, Code 2352. Technical Representative to military and contract civilian personnel operating the Navy's Marine Mammal Systems. Assisted research projects under Sam H. Ridgway and Patrick Moore. Chaired Shipboard Deployment Integrated Product Team from 1997 to 1999. From 1984 to 1993, was a senior biological technician at the Naval Ocean Systems Center Lab in Kaneohe, Hawaii. May 83 to Nov 83: Aquaculture Technician / Lab Assistant, University of West Florida Cooperative with EPA, Sabine Island Environmental Research Lab, Gulf Breeze , FL. During 1983, participated as a scientific party member on EPA ocean survey work on the OSV ANTELOPE. Sep 75 to Aug 82: Show Director / Assistant Manager, Florida’s Gulfarium, Fort Walton Beach, FL. Supervisory position overseeing animal training and shows; responsible for health care, water quality and life support systems; assisted veterinary procedures and stranding rescues. Aug 79 to Now: Independent Research and Volunteer Positions 1. Wild Dolphin Studies since 1985: Participate as an independent researcher on wild dolphin Health Assessment Projects with NOAA Fisheries, Dolphin Biology Research Institute/Sarasota Dolphin Research Project, and Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute. Conduct research using photo-id methods and tagged dolphins to investigate foraging dynamics and habitat utilization. International Marine Animal Trainers Association (MATA): Secretary from 1987-89; Chaired membership committee from 1989-1991; Editor of Conservation Forum column in newsletter from 1989 to 1994; Editor of four conference programs and two Proceedings. Project Wildlife, San Diego, CA: 2001-03. Volunteer rescue and rehabilitation of injured wildlife. Sea Turtle Nesting: conducted sea turtle surveys on Eglin AFB beaches in 1982-83. ES Permit holder. Board of Directors for condominium associations: North Rim HOA, San Diego CA, 2002-03; Pirate’s Bay, Fort Walton Beach, FL, 2006-present. Education: S wi Bw PhD Student at University of Central Florida, Orlando in Conservation Biology, 2004-present Professional Certificate in Natural Resource Management, UC San Diego, CA, 1999-01 BS, Marine Biology, University of West Florida, Pensacola, FL, 1983 (Magna cum Laude) Graduate Studies in Zoology, Ecology, and Physiology, Univ. of Hawaii, Honolulu HI, 1991-92 Graduate Studies in Ecology, San Diego State University, San Diego, CA, 1994-95 Curriculum Vitae Professional Memberships: e Society for Marine Mammalogy, Charter Member in 1984 e International Marine Animal Trainers Association, Professional Member since 1979 e Society for Conservation Biology, Student member since 2004 Research Grant Awards: Florida’s Protect Wild Dolphins Fund, 2003-2005, Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute - No. 2003-11 ($31,570): Monitoring forestomach temperature changes on instrumented, free-swimming dolphins to determine foraging effort and success. Dolphin Quest Foundation, 2006, ($6,025): Determining habitat use, movements, and foraging patterns of instrumented wild dolphins following release from health assessment studies in the southeastern USA. Hubbs Sea World Research Institute, 2007, ($7,000) Subcontract to conduct Fine-Scale tracking and follow-up monitoring of radio tagged dolphins in the Indian River Lagoon in conjunction with the 2007 HERA Study. Mississippi-Alabama Sea Grant Consortium, 2008, Proj. no. R;-MG/BR-01A ($79,992). Assessment of depredation by bottlenose dolphins in the Northwest Florida and Alabama sport fishery. Sea World-Busch Gardens Conservation Fund, 2008, ($12,435 to Univ. Cent. Fla, under G.A.J. Worthy), Changes in habitat use and distribution of bottlenose dolphins in the Choctawhatchee Bay estuary following recent red tide episodes. John H. Prescott Award / NOAA, 2010 ($78,600 to Emerald Coast Wildlife Refuge). Enhancing marine mammal stranding response capability, post-release monitoring, and improving public awareness about marine mammal entanglement along the North Central Gulf Coast. Select Presentations, Technical Reports, and Papers: Evaluation of Harmful Interactions between Bottlenose Dolphins and Sport Fishing in Northwest Florida and Alabama. MASGC Bays and Bayous Symposium, Mobile AL, 1-2 Dec 2010. Effects of environmental change and fishery interaction on the energetics, foraging, and habitat use of bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus). Dissertation proposal, Biology Dept, University of Central Florida, Orlando. Dec 2006. Major Advisor: Graham A.J. Worthy, PhD. High-Flyers and Low-Riders: A performance analysis of radio tag attachments. S.F. Shippee, et al., SEAMAMMS Conference 28-30 Mar, 2008. Charleston, SC. When do wild dolphins sleep? S.F. Shippee, et al. Proceedings of the 16" Biennial Conference on the Biology of Marine Mammals, San Diego, CA, Dec. 12-16, 2005. Monitoring swimming, diving, and forestomach temperature changes on instrumented wild dolphins to determine post-release foraging effort and success. 8. Shippee, F. Townsend, F. Deckert, and K. Knowles. Final Technical Report — Contract No.: PWD2003-11. HBOI, Ft Pierce, FL. 9 Jan 2006. Strangers in the night: