Illinois Natural History Survey - University of Illinois

Julie E. Nieset
1816 S. Oak St.
Champaign, IL 61820
MC–652
Phone: 217-300-2472   Fax: 217-244-0802
Email: jenieset@illinois.edu
Title: Wetland Plant Ecologist

Activities I am primarily working on environmental assessments for Illinois Department of Transportation projects with the INHS wetland science group.

Research
Wetland communities; Sustainable agriculture; Ecological restoration.

Recognition Mortar Board Honorary Society

Professional
affiliations
Society of Wetland Scientists
Cincinnati Wildflower Preservation Society
Ohio Lepidopterists
Grand Prairie Friends
Friends of the Great Miami River
Ohio Ecological Food and Farm Association

Selected
publications
Drinkard, M., Kershner, M., Romito, A., Nieset, J, and De Szalay, F. Responses of Plants and Invertebrate Assemblages to Water Level Fluctuation in Headwater Wetlands. Journal of the North American Benthological Society, 30(4):981-996. 2011.



Professional
society
involvement
and activities
I initiated and coordinated a schoolyard wetland project at Dater Montessori School, completed September 2012.


Education M.S. Biology, University of Akron
Graduate certificates in Environmental Studies and Technical Education

B.G.S., General Studies/Pre-Medicine
Kent State University