Scott Stoodley

Dr. Stoodley has over 30 years experience in water quality and other environmentally-related issues. During his career, he has worked for private industry, academia, non-profit organizations, and state government. Dr. Stoodley was previously the Director of Water Quality for the Oklahoma Conservation Commission in Oklahoma, overseeing the state's CWA Section 319 program. His responsibilities included oversight of a state-wide water quality monitoring program, watershed assessment and planning, large and small-scale watershed restoration/implementation projects, environmental education, and working with the legislature. His PhD is from Oklahoma State University where he worked with the Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service and the Natural Resources Conservation Service. Subsequently, Scott worked for AMEC Earth & Environmental as a Senior Program Manager of Water Resources overseeing all water resources-related programs for the Northeast US. He also served on the National Water Resources Steering Committee, shaping policy and business strategy for the company throughout North America. He was Vice President of Water Resources for ENTRIX Inc., overseeing their growth in the New England marketplace, as well as supporting national initiatives. Dr. Stoodley has served as Director of the Environmental Science Graduate Program since 2011. His current research efforts include use of remote sensing in environmental problem solving, watershed management planning, HABs, water quality monitoring, invasive species control, and implementation of aeration/diffuser systems.

Research Interests:

Remote sensing in environmental problem solving
Water Quality
Non-point source pollution
Land-use and water quality
Watershed modeling
Watershed-based Plans
Harmful Algal Blooms
Aeration/diffuser systems
Stream, riparian, and wetland restoration
Water quality monitoring
Pond management
Invasive species management
Land-use and water quality
Non-point source pollution
Environmental Policy
Drinking Water Quality