Christopher C. Obropta, Ph.D., P.E. - Water Quality

Christopher C. Obropta, Ph.D., P.E. is the Extension Specialist in Water Resources with Rutgers Cooperative Extension and he is an Assistant Professor with the Department of Environmental Sciences at Cook College, Rutgers University. He has a doctorate in Civil Engineering from Stevens Institute of Technology, a M.S. in Civil Engineering from New Jersey Institute of Technology, and a B.S. in Civil Engineering from New Jersey Institute of Technology. Prior to joining Rutgers, Dr. Obropta was an environmental consultant for 12 years at Omni Environmental Corporation. Dr. Obropta has a background in watershed management, water quality modeling, hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, and coastal engineering. His specific experience includes watershed restoration, onsite wastewater treatment system design and management, wasteload allocations and TMDL studies, stormwater management, wetland design, effluent dilution analyses, longshore sediment transport, computer-aided design, and Geographic Information Systems (GIS). He teaches Bioresource Engineering Design I & II, where he directs student design teams to develop solutions to complex real-life engineering problems.

In addition to serving on numerous University, State and National Water Committees, he was awarded the 2003 NJDEP Environmental Excellence Award for Environmental Stewardship. Most recently he received a $900,000 EPA Targeted Watershed grant to focus on a water quality trading program in the Passaic River Watershed Region. With his extensive and impressive background Dr. Obropta leads his highly specialized team of Program Associates who are determined to create innovative solutions to water quality issues in New Jersey.

For more information please visit the "Water Resources Program" website:
http://www.water.rutgers.edu/

Lisa Galloway Evrard M.S. - Water Quality

Lisa Galloway Evrard has an extensive background in aquatic biology, water quality modeling and monitoring, statistical data analysis, and education. After graduating from Lehigh University with a B.A. in Biology and a M.S. in Ecology from Rutgers University, she worked as an environmental consultant for ten years. Her work as an environmental consultant focused on the development, implementation, and analysis of biological and physicochemical stream assessment and modeling studies, the development of site-specific water quality criteria and modification of permit limits, as well as the preparation of environmental assessments and environmental impact statements. Prior to joining the Water Resources Program in 2002, she was the Assistant Director of the Math & Science Learning Center and the Transfer Student Coordinator for the Faculty of Arts and Sciences Transfer Student Office at Rutgers University for four years. She was instrumental in the implementation of science education outreach programs for students and teachers in grades K-12 at the Math & Science Learning Center. She was also instrumental in developing and providing academic support services for new transfer students to the University, especially those enrolled in math and/or science courses. Her role in the Water Resources Program is to develop and implement Extension water quality and outreach programs, among other watershed management programs. Additionally, Ms. Evrard’s background in water quality monitoring and biological assessments proves to be invaluable in our watershed assessment efforts.

For more information please visit the "Water Resources Program" website:
http://www.water.rutgers.edu/