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Samantha Dietz, CE
Associate Scientist

Samantha Dietz, CE

Associate Scientist (212) 440-6714 New York, NY sdietz@integral-corp.com

Ms. Samantha Dietz has a background in ecological research and conservation, fieldwork, and statistical analyses. Her work is broadly defined by using data to understand ecological patterns and answer complex questions. Ms. Dietz’s deep understanding of a variety of ecological systems, proficiency with the statistical program R, and attention to detail allow her to effectively support a variety of projects including, ecological modeling, risk assessments, and natural resource damage assessments.

Morro Bay Equity Strategy

Case Study

November 01 2024

Ecological Risk Assessment

Ecological Risk Assessment, Southwest United States Performed an ecological risk assessment for PCBs following state technical guidance. Modeled exposure and risk for avian and mammalian receptors from soil.

Ecological Modeling

Analytics for Mesocosm Study, Confidential Location Works with a team using AQUATOX© to model and analyze ecosystem-level effects of a specific herbicide in mesocosms.
Ecological Model of Estuary System, California Assists in the preparation of a technical user guide for a Bayesian network relative risk model that relates pesticide and other chemical inputs to fish mortality in an estuary ecosystem.
Natural Resource Damage Assessment Regarding PCBs, United States Works with a team to model the population-level effects of PCBs on various ecological endpoints in support of the preparation of expert reports.    

Environmental Analytics

Mine Facilities Evaluation, Alaska Conducts statistical analysis to evaluate the spatial and temporal distribution of metals in various media surrounding mine facilities in the Alaskan Arctic.
Centredale Manor Restoration Project Superfund Site, Rhode Island Assisted with preparation of data visualizations and quality assurance of analyses for an ecological baseline predesign investigation to characterize constituents of concern in various media types.

PFAS/Emerging Contaminants

PFAS Fish Consumption Advisory Regulatory Tracking, United States Reviews and compiles state fish consumption advisories (FCAs) as they pertain to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). Ensures Integral’s interactive PFAS map “fish tissue” section reflects current FCAs.
Integral's Monthly PFAS Alerts, United States Assists with the preparation of Integral's monthly PFAS newsletter summarizing current developments in PFAS research, technology, and regulation.
Regulatory Toxicology for PFAS, United States Critically reviews and provides technical comments on government regulations related to PFAS toxicology for various projects and clients. Support includes examining the scientific basis for proposed regulations and evaluating adherence to established guidance.

Litigation Support

Exposure Assessment Regarding PCBs, United States Assists with data management, data exploration, and document review regarding potential exposure to PCBs via inhalation of indoor air in support of the preparation of expert reports.
Multiple Contaminants in the Environment, United States Supported the preparation of a technical review of the literature on contaminants in fish and the derivation of formulas that allow accurate conversion of contaminant concentrations between fish tissue types.
Confidential Site, Ohio Led research task to identify and compile publicly available information related to key focus areas of a natural resource damage claim in northeast Ohio. Information summaries and analyses used to support an expert report.

Planning and Permitting

Effects of Proposed Desalination Plant on Estuarine Fish Populations, Texas Provided analytical support for a desalination plant permit application by tabulating sediment data and calculating hazard quotients protective of the benthic invertebrate community using published state and federal toxicity benchmarks.

Dietz, S.L., E.H. DuVal, and J.A. Cox. 2022. Factors influencing dispersal initiation and timing in a facultative cooperative breeder. Behav. Ecol. 33(4):721–730.

Anderson, C.T.*, S.L. Dietz*, S.M. Pokswinski, A.M. Jenkins, M.J. Kaeser, J.K. Hiers, and B. Pelc. 2021. Traditional and field metrics and terrestrial LiDAR predict plant richness in southern pine forests. For. Ecol. Manage. 491:119118. *Authors contributed equally.

Dietz, S.L., C.T. Anderson, D.R. Sowell, R.L. Gundy, and L.E. King. 2020. The effects of treatment and management history on the control of old world climbing fern (Lygodium microphyllum), Brazilian pepper (Schinus terebinthifolia) and punktree (Melaleuca quinquenervia). Invasive Plant Sci. Manage. 13(4):258–265.

Kimmitt, A.A., S.L. Dietz, D.G. Reichard, and E.D. Ketterson. 2019. Male courtship preference during seasonal sympatry may maintain population divergence. Ecol. Evol. 8:23.

Dietz, S.L., E.H. DuVal, and J.A. Cox. 2018. The effect of natal habitat on settlement decisions in brown-headed nuthatches. Annual meeting of the International Society for Behavioral Ecology, Minneapolis, MN.

Dietz, S.L., E.H. DuVal, and J.A. Cox. 2017. The effect of natal habitat experience on dispersal decisions in brown-headed nuthatches. Annual meeting of the Animal Behavior Society, Toronto, Canada.

Dietz, S.L., A.A. Kimmitt, and E.D. Ketterson. 2015. No conflict between extra-pair courtship and male parental behavior detected in a socially monogamous songbird. Annual meeting of the Society for Integrative and Comparative Biology, West Palm Beach, FL.

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