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MICHAEL RAPACZ Mashoee. MA 026,q9 Career Obiective: To utilize my knowledge of governmental, environmental and land-use planning principles in activities which protect and enhance the quality of our environment. Education Boston University B.A. Geology, 1979 Boston University Graduate Work in, Geology, 1980 Honorary Doctoral Degree, 1995, British Royal Academy of Sciences Professional Experience: Mount Mansfield High School,3erlcho, VT 2,012- 2017: Study Hall Teacher, detention room coordinator, substitute teachert Lintilhac Foundation, Shelburne, VT 2010 — 2012: Water Quality Consultant tasked with increasing public a,wa,reniess of Lake Champlain's condition and advancing discussions and activities designed to improve her water quality. Creator, facilitator and coordinator of the production of the movie"BLOOM: the plight of Lake Champlain"which won "Best Documentary"and "Best Environmental Program"at the 20,10-2011 New England Emmy Awards. Conservation Law Foundationl Vermont Advocacy office, Montpelier, VT 2008 — 2010: Lake Champlain Lakekeeper responsible for promoting the welfare of Lake Champlain utilizing science, the law, advocacy and interaction with state regulatory, local and legislative bodies. Expert witness on several, regulatory appeals. Instrumental in winning lawsuit against the EPA leading to the overturning of the 2002 Lake Champlain TMDL. The first time a TMDL has ever been overturned. Lamoille North Supervisory Union, Morrisville, VT 2007- 2008: Water resource consultant contracted to assist district schools meet drinking water quality standards and VT DEC regulatory requirements for public water supplies. South Burlington School District, South Burlington, VT 2004— 2007: Groundskeeper and Facilities Director for the City's five-school, District., Responsible for the preparation, care and maintenance of all school buildings and grounds. Duties included custodial oversight, scheduili'ng, consultant and contractor oversight and supervision of schools maintenance and grounds team. Groundkeeper duties included: delineating and painting athletic fields,,comprehensive turf management for natural and artificial fields, general lawn care, garden, construction and maintenance, designing/building and permit acquisition for drainage systems, stormwater and general construction projects, interior and exterior carpentry and equipment maintenance and seasonal interior maintenance projects. University of Massachusetts Dartmouth, School of Marine Science and Technology (SMAST) 2002 2004: Faculty member at SMAST responsible for management of the Massachusetts Estuaries Project. Liaison with state and federal agencies and municipalities involved in the Project. Massachusetts Department of EnI41'ronmental Protection, Bureau of Resource Protection, 2001 — 2002: Environmental Consultant responsible for implementation and management of the Massachusetts Estuaries Protect and the drafting of policies and guidance concerning water resource, wastewater and nutrient management.