Selected work
Portfolio
A selection of writing, editing, and reporting samples. For a complete list of federal reports, see government reports.
Literature Reviews
The Use of GIS to Map and Assess Ecosystem Services
Biodiversity and Conservation
Peer-reviewed literature review on geospatial methods for ecosystem service assessment.
Literature Reviews
Tallgrass Prairie Ants: Their Species Composition, Ecology, and Response to Management
Journal of Insect Conservation
Synthesis of ant community ecology in tallgrass prairie and management response.
White Papers
Roadside Weeds, Brush, and Erosion: How Your County or City Can Manage Them
Practical white paper for local governments on safe, healthy roadside management.
White Papers
Classroom Air Purifiers: Their Role in Improving Air Quality in K–12 Classrooms
White paper for educators and administrators on indoor air quality in schools.
Magazine and Newspaper Articles
Saving Mowers and Wildlife: More DOTs Embracing Biodegradable Erosion Control
Stormwater magazine
Trade-magazine feature on biodegradable erosion control adoption by state DOTs.
Magazine and Newspaper Articles
On the Ranch with Prairie Dogs
Nebraska Life magazine
Long-form feature on ranchers coexisting with prairie dog colonies.
Magazine and Newspaper Articles
Butterflies Drink More Than Nectar — Here's How to Turn Your Yard into an Oasis
Popular Science
Public-facing science article on backyard pollinator habitat.
Magazine and Newspaper Articles
Rural Iowa Residents Embrace Adopt-a-Prairie Program
Wild Ones Journal, 2025
Feature on community engagement around prairie restoration in rural Iowa.
Magazine and Newspaper Articles
Prepare a Slice of Your Yard for a Pollinator Garden
Modern Farmer, 2024
Practical guide to converting yard space into pollinator habitat.
Magazine and Newspaper Articles
Outdoor Lighting May Affect Tiger Beetle
Lincoln Journal Star
Newspaper science piece on light pollution and tiger beetle behavior.
Magazine and Newspaper Articles
Underground Treasure Trove
Lincoln Journal Star
Newspaper article on soil ecology and the life beneath our feet.
Magazine and Newspaper Articles
Groundwater Groundwork
Lincoln Journal Star
Newspaper article explaining groundwater science for general readers.
Reports
Final Predation Management Plan for Least Tern and Piping Plover Habitat along the Missouri River
Federal habitat management plan for endangered shorebirds.
Reports
Environmental Assessment, Little Bend River Restoration Project, Lower Brule Sioux Tribe Reservation
NEPA environmental assessment for a Missouri River restoration project.
Productivity Resources
How to Create Custom Inbox Sections in Gmail
Step-by-step PDF guide to organizing a Gmail inbox by project.