Carol A. Johnston
Professor
Department of Biology and Microbiology
Box 2207B, 110 Ag Hall
South Dakota State University
Brookings SD 57007

Phone: 605-688-6464

Email: Carol.Johnston@sdstate.edu

Johnston Receives National Wetlands Award

Carol Johnston received the 2009 National Wetlands Award for Science Research at an evening ceremony on May 12, 2009, at the Cannon House Office Building in Washington, DC. The ceremony marked the 20th anniversary of the Awards program. The winners of the Awards demonstrate how citizens and communities can—and do—make a difference. “Congratulations to these individuals, who exemplify the finest in wetland stewardship across the country‚” said Michael Shapiro, Acting Assistant Administrator, Office of Water, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The Awards are given by the Environmental Law Institute to individuals and families who make significant contributions to protecting and enhancing these essential natural resources. Awardees are selected by a diverse group of wetland professionals from around the country. The award recognizes Johnston's 35 years of research on wetlands, including her recent work on developing ecological indicators for Great Lakes coastal wetlands. Press release

Education

Ph.D., Soil Science, University of Wisconsin.
M.S., Land Resources, University of Wisconsin.
M.S., Soil Science, University of Wisconsin.
B.S., with Honors and Distinction, Natural Resources, Cornell University.

Professional Certifications

Certified Professional Wetland Scientist (Society of Wetland Scientists), since 1995
Certified Professional Soil Scientist (Soil Science Society of America), since 1998

Professional Memberships

Society of Wetland Scientists (life member)
Ecological Society of America (life member)
American Institute of Biological Sciences (life member)
American Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing
Soil Science Society of America
Americal Association for the Advancement of Science
Consortium of Universities for the Advancement of Hydrologic Science, Inc. (CUAHSHI)

Professional Experience

2003-pres. Professor, Biology & Microbiology, South Dakota State University, Brookings, SD

2000-2002 Program Director, Ecosystem Studies, National Science Foundation, Arlington, Virginia

1985-2003 Research Associate and Senior Research Associate, Natural Resources Research Institute, Duluth, Minnesota (on IPA 2000-2002)

1984-1985 Environmental Consultant, Oak Ridge National Lab, Oak Ridge, TN

1978-1983 Natural Resource Supervisor and Planning Analyst, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, Madison

Honors and Awards

  • National Research Council
    • 1994-2000: Water Science and Technology Board (Vice-chair, 1997-2000)
    • 2000-2001: Committee on Mitigating Wetland Losses
    • 1996-1998: Committee on Watershed Management
    • 1993-1995: Committee on Wetland Characterization
  • National Science Foundation
    • 2000-2002: Ecosystem Studies Program Director
    • 1996-1999: Ecosystem Studies Review Panel
    • 1994: Database Activities in the Biological Sciences Review Panel
    • 1994: National Center for Ecological Analysis and Synthesis (NCEAS) Site Visit Team
  • U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

    • 1995-1999: U.S. EPA Science Advisory Board, Ecological Processes and Effects Committee
    • 1991: Five-Year Wetland Research Plan Review Panel

  • Society of Wetland Scientists

    • 1991-1993: National Vice-President, President
    • 1988-1989: President, North Central Chapter

  • 2009: National Wetlands Award for Science Research
  • 2004-present: South Dakota delegate, Consortium of Universities for the Advancement of Hydrologic Science, Inc. (CUAHSHI)
  • 1992-1995: Minnesota Governor's Council on Geographic Information
  • 1992: USDA National Research Initiative Competitive Grants Program, Review Panel

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