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s - order Manager fvnmental Analysis and Design ffro Yasui has an impressive project history related to the preparation of environmental documents and supporting analysis for Caltrans, FHWA, and various cities and counties. He has prepared and processed documents that have required various levels of CEQA/NEPA compliance and analysis and worked as an environmental analyst for the following project: the Peyton Drive Widening EA/IS (City of Chino Hills), the Mission Boulevard Corridor Improvements NEPA documentation project (City of Montclair), the Yucaipa Low Water Crossing Bridge Technical Studies Project (City of Yucaipa), and the Highway 111 Widening Technical Studies Project (City of La Quinta). Youji also prepared environmental documents for the SR- 118/Alamos Canyon Road Interchange EA/EIR (City of Simi Valley), the I-710/Firestone Boulevard Environmental Reevaluation (City of South Gate), and the PCH/2nd Street Improvements Technical Studies (City of Long Beach). Patrick Mock, PhD — Biology Task Leader Education: PhD/ 1990/Biology CPh/ 1983/Biology BS/ 1979 /Wildlife Biology Kegi s tra ti o n (s) /Certification (s) Certified Senior Ecologist/Ecological Society of America Certified Wildlife Biologist/The Wildlife Society Q Training in ACOE Wetland Delineation Methods Dr. Patrick Mock has over 26 years of professional experience as a wildlife biologist and environmental consultant. He has served as Principal Investigator for studies of endangered wildlife, directing and participating in field investigations, data analysis, and preparation and review of technical reports and mitigation plans. Patrick has extensive national and international experience in the assessment of impacts on biological resources, especially in relation to wetland ecosystems, coastal sage scrub, and endangered species. Patrick has produced environmental impact assessments for various ' projects throughout southern California in conformance with NEPA, CEQA, and ESA. His specific area of expertise is in the ecology, management, and monitoring of vertebrate populations. He has conducted investigations of several sensitive bird species, including California least tern, brown pelican, least Bell's vireo, California gnatcatcher, coastal cactus wren, and bald eagle. He is currently involved in the current review/update of the county's Wind Implementation Monitoring Program (WIMP). Bill Magdych, PhD — Biology (Wetlands Delineation) Education: PhD/1982/Zoology, Ecology MS/1978/Zoology, Ecology BS/1975/Biology Registration(s)/ Certification (s) Certified Professional Wetland Scientist, No. 195 Dr. Bill Magdych has successfully managed hundreds of projects over the past 25 years that have ranged widely in size and complexity relative to scope, budget, and technical issues. He is a senior regulatory compliance expert for wetland and water quality permitting, ESA, CEQA and NEPA compliance, and other environmental regulations. Bill has a strong technical focus in aquatic, marine, and terrestrial ecology, including restoration and creation of wetland and terrestrial habitats. Bill has worked throughout Orange and Riverside County, including work on the River Road Bridge Project where he managed Section 404 permitting and development of the Section 404(b)(1) alternatives assessment. As part of this project, he performed wedand delineations and served as a senior advisor for general CEQA/NEPA and ESA compliance. He was also responsible for investigations, modeling, and plan development for wetlands, riparian systems, and estuarine/lagoon systems associated with the Santa Margarita River Watershed Management Plan. 4