Full Bio
Maddy joined MBI the summer of 2022 working as a Technician with the fish crew. During this role she was able to sample and learn about the species of fish located in Ohio and Illinois watersheds, including the Scioto and Olentangy in Ohio, and the Des Plaines in Illinois. Maddy has returned to MBI as the Crew Leader for the National Rivers and Streams Assessment survey, conducting sampling in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island. In this position she coordinates the NRSA Crew, and samples fish, water chemistry, macroinvertebrates, and physical habitat along with multiple other indicators to assess water quality. Maddy studied at Ashland University where she received her B.S. in Environmental Science and Biology.