QUALIFICATIONS AND ASSOCIATIONS

 

Bachelor of Science (Aquatic Science) (Hons) PhD (Research), Aquatic Science Member - Australian Society for Limnology, 
Member - Australian Water Association

 

EXPERTISE AND EXPERIENCE

 

• Assessment, management and mitigation of impacts on aquatic ecosystems.

• Assessment and management of fish, macroinvertebrates, aquatic flora, phytoplankton (algae) and aquatic habitat.

• Use of non-standard aquatic ecosystem assessment tools such as ecological indicators, bioaccumulation studies, habitat and substrate mapping.

• Use of statistical techniques for improved understanding and management of aquatic communities in regulated and ephemeral systems.

• Modelling of aquatic ecosystems, communities and processes.

 

Greg has over 17 years experience as an Aquatic Scientist. With tertiary qualifications in water quality and limnology, plus 12 years experience as a consultant, Greg has been instrumental in helping the hydropower, LNG, water infrastructure, transport and mining sectors achieve project approvals, improve sustainability, meet compliance obligations and undertake research and development projects.

 

Over the past few years, Greg has played a key role in managing the impacts of the following development projects on aquatic ecosystems: new dams and dam upgrades, new mines/existing mine expansions, LNG and gas projects, road construction, airport expansion, waste water treatment and property development. Greg has also provided compliance management and delivered a number of conservation ecology projects on both freshwater and estuarine aquatic systems in urban and rural environments.

 

Greg’s remarkable track record in the delivery of complex, multidisciplinary aquatic ecosystem assessment, restoration and conservation projects makes him highly sought after by a broad range of clients across Australia.

 

Dr Greg Vinall CV       [pdf 272KB]