
Mr. Austin Pyles is an environmental professional with 7 years of hands-on experience in field-based monitoring, marine science, and regulatory compliance. His work spans a wide range of high-impact environmental projects, including coordinated watershed monitoring programs, offshore sediment sampling for U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) dredging projects, and surface and groundwater sampling for tribal communities. Across these roles, Mr. Pyles has consistently demonstrated reliability, technical competence, and the ability to operate safely in challenging field environments.
Mr. Pyles has played key roles in several large-scale water quality monitoring initiatives across Southern California. He has supported municipal separate storm sewer system (MS4) NPDES permit compliance through wet- and dry-weather stormwater sampling under the Los Cerritos Channel, Los Angeles River, and San Gabriel River coordinated integrated monitoring programs (CIMPs). In partnership with the Rincon Band of Luiseño Indians, he has also conducted routine surface water, drinking water, and groundwater monitoring. He additionally performs per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) sampling in support of the fifth Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5), ensuring proper protocol adherence and high-quality data collection.
In marine environments, Mr. Pyles has logged more than 200 hours of marine mammal observation during construction activities and has supported nearshore reef monitoring through SCUBA-based ecological surveys. His offshore work includes vibracore sediment sampling for the Port of Long Beach deepening and the Newport Harbor maintenance dredging projects as an operator of vessel sampling equipment. He also ensured environmental compliance by monitoring marine life. Through each assignment, Mr. Pyles has demonstrated his ability to work independently or as part of a team, contributing to high-performing field crews that deliver accurate data while upholding rigorous safety and environmental standards.
M.S., Biology, California State University, Pomona, California, 2021
B.S., Environmental Biology, California State University, Pomona, California, 2017
HAZWOPER, 40-Hour, 29 CFR 1910.120
Confined Space Entry Training Program, Cal OSHA Title 8 Article 108
First Aid/CPR, American Red Cross
Motorboat Operation Training Certification
Small Boat Operator
PADI Open Water Diver
NAUI Advanced Open Water
Scientific Diver
Austin Pyles Assistant Scientist
Mr. Austin Pyles is an environmental professional with 7 years of hands-on experience in field-based monitoring, marine science, and regulatory compliance. His work spans a wide range of high-impact environmental projects, including coordinated watershed monitoring programs, offshore sediment sampling for U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) dredging projects, and surface and groundwater sampling for tribal communities. Across these roles, Mr. Pyles has consistently demonstrated reliability, technical competence, and the ability to operate safely in challenging field environments.
Mr. Pyles has played key roles in several large-scale water quality monitoring initiatives across Sout...
Mr. Austin Pyles is an environmental professional with 7 years of hands-on experience in field-based monitoring, marine science, and regulatory compliance. His work spans a wide range of high-impact environmental projects, including coordinated watershed monitoring programs, offshore sediment sampling for U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) dredging projects, and surface and groundwater sampling for tribal communities. Across these roles, Mr. Pyles has consistently demonstrated reliability, technical competence, and the ability to operate safely in challenging field environments.
Mr. Pyles has played key roles in several large-scale water quality monitoring initiatives across Southern California. He has supported municipal separate storm sewer system (MS4) NPDES permit compliance through wet- and dry-weather stormwater sampling under the Los Cerritos Channel, Los Angeles River, and San Gabriel River coordinated integrated monitoring programs (CIMPs). In partnership with the Rincon Band of Luiseño Indians, he has also conducted routine surface water, drinking water, and groundwater monitoring. He additionally performs per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) sampling in support of the fifth Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5), ensuring proper protocol adherence and high-quality data collection.
In marine environments, Mr. Pyles has logged more than 200 hours of marine mammal observation during construction activities and has supported nearshore reef monitoring through SCUBA-based ecological surveys. His offshore work includes vibracore sediment sampling for the Port of Long Beach deepening and the Newport Harbor maintenance dredging projects as an operator of vessel sampling equipment. He also ensured environmental compliance by monitoring marine life. Through each assignment, Mr. Pyles has demonstrated his ability to work independently or as part of a team, contributing to high-performing field crews that deliver accurate data while upholding rigorous safety and environmental standards.
- Environmental Monitoring
- Groundwater Monitoring
- Habitat Assessment
- Marine Science
- PFAS
- R&D
- Sediment Investigation
- Surface Water Monitoring
- Water Quality Monitoring