aruffini@sixriversrlc.org

Amanda is a University of Denver Graduate with a Master's in Natural Resource Management. Prior to joining CISMA, she worked for Oakland County in the Natural Resource Department, working on maintaining high quality natural areas in OC Parks, invasive species management, and restoration projects. She has also previously interned with the South Australian Research and Development Institute to develop a GIS protocol for mapping aquatic vegetation in the coastal zone. She spends her free time foraging in Oakland county and volunteering as a steward for MNA. Now a part of LSC CISMA, she will be spending her time developing and coordinating invasive species management projects. 

eteranes@sixriversrlc.org

Ethan is a Grand Valley State University Graduate with a B.S. in Natural Resource Management. After graduation, he worked on the Ottawa County Parks and Recreation Stewardship Crew, carrying out a variety of invasive species management and habitat restoration projects. He also interned with the Ottawa conservation district, working to help identify issues with trout stream habitats in west Michigan. Since joining CISMA in 2022, Ethan continues his work with invasive species like Red Swamp Crayfish, Phragmites, and European Frogbit. 

agimpel@sixriversrlc.org

Anthony Gimpel has just recently joined the Lake St. Clair CISMA Staff. He loves being outside in nature and is an avid outdoorsman who loves to hunt, fish, camp, and hike. One of his goals in life is to visit all the National Parks. Anthony is dedicated to preserving our great outdoors.