Presentations & Publications

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2024

  • Promoting Defensible Science in Aquatic Exposure Estimation by Integrating Landscape-Level Data into US Endangered Species Assessments. Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry Europe 2024. Christopher Holmes, Logan Insinga (Applied Analysis Solutions, LLC), Steve Kay (Pyxis Regulatory Consulting, Inc.), Matthew Kern (Balance EcoSolutions, LLC), Jim Cowles, Kevin Henry (Tessenderlo Kerley, Inc.).

2023

  • Prioritization of resources for assessing potential pesticide risk to federally listed threatened and endangered species. Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry North America 2023. Matthew Kern (Balance EcoSolutions, LLC), Steve Kay (Pyxis Regulatory Consulting, Inc.), Christopher Holmes, Logan Insinga, Dana Christian (Applied Analysis Solutions, LLC), Jim Cowles, Kevin Henry (Tessenderlo Kerley, Inc.).
  • Assessing pollinator decline associated risks to endangered plant populations using Bayesian Networks. Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry North America 2023. Nathan Snyder, Paul Glaum (Waterborne Environmental, Inc.), Matthew Kern (Balance EcoSolutions, LLC), Michelle Blickley, Pat Havens (Corteva Agriscience).
  • Orienting PWC+ aquatic exposure estimates to inform assessment and mitigation within pesticide use limitation areas. American Chemical Society 2023. Christopher Holmes, Logan Insinga, Dana Christian (Applied Analysis Solutions, LLC), Steve Kay (Pyxis Regulatory Consulting, Inc.), Matthew Kern (Balance EcoSolutions, LLC), Jim Cowles, Kevin Henry (Tessenderlo Kerley, Inc.).

2022

  • The Application of Landscape Scale Lines of Evidence in Pesticide Endangered Species Assessments to Promote Focused Avoidance and Minimization Measures. Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry North America 2022. Matthew Kern (Balance EcoSolutions, LLC), Steve Kay (Pyxis Regulatory Consulting, Inc.), Christopher Holmes, Logan Insinga, Dana Christian (Applied Analysis Solutions, LLC), Jim Cowles, Kevin Henry (Tessenderlo Kerley, Inc.).
  • Integrating landscape-level information into aquatic exposure estimation and localized mitigation potential for endangered species assessments. EPA Environmental Modeling Public Meeting (EMPM). Christopher Holmes, Logan Insinga, Dana Christian (Applied Analysis Solutions, LLC), Steve Kay (Pyxis Regulatory Consulting, Inc.), Matthew Kern (Balance EcoSolutions, LLC), Jim Cowles, Kevin Henry (Tessenderlo Kerley, Inc.).
  • Integrating landscape-level information into aquatic exposure estimation and localized mitigation potential for endangered species assessments. American Chemical Society 2022. Christopher Holmes, Logan Insinga, Dana Christian (Applied Analysis Solutions, LLC), Steve Kay (Pyxis Regulatory Consulting, Inc.), Matthew Kern (Balance EcoSolutions, LLC), Jim Cowles, Kevin Henry (Tessenderlo Kerley, Inc.).

2021

  • Integration of Landscape Scale Information to Reduce Uncertainty in Endangered Species Assessments and Protection Strategies for Pesticides. Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry North America 2021. Matthew Kern (Balance EcoSolutions, LLC), Steve Kay (Pyxis Regulatory Consulting, Inc.), Christopher Holmes, Logan Insinga, Dana Christian (Applied Analysis Solutions, LLC), Jim Cowles, Kevin Henry (Tessenderlo Kerley, Inc.).
  • A Stepwise Approach to Refining Risk Assessments for Listed Terrestrial. Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry North America 2021. Matthew Kern (Balance EcoSolutions, LLC), Nathan Snyder, Nicholas Guth, Jennifer Jackson (Waterborne Environmental, Inc.), Michelle Blickley, Pat Havens (Corteva Agriscience).
  • The Application of Species Attributes in Listed Terrestrial Refined Risk Assessments. Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry North America 2021. Jennifer Jackson (Waterborne Environmental, Inc.), Matthew Kern (Balance EcoSolutions, LLC), Nathan Snyder, Nicholas Guth (Waterborne Environmental, Inc.), Michelle Blickley, Pat Havens (Corteva Agriscience).
  • Refining Spatial Analysis Using Best Available Species Attributes for Listed Terrestrial Plant Species. Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry North America 2021. Nicholas Guth, Nathan Snyder (Waterborne Environmental, Inc.), Matthew Kern (Balance EcoSolutions, LLC), Jennifer Jackson (Waterborne Environmental, Inc.), Michelle Blickley, Pat Havens (Corteva Agriscience).
  • Species-Specific Avoidance in Endangered Species Act (ESA) Assessments of Pesticides: A Proposed Strategy for Determining Appropriate Measures and How to Implement Them. Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry North America 2021. Steve Kay (Pyxis Regulatory Consulting, Inc.), Matthew Kern (Balance EcoSolutions, LLC), Christopher Holmes, Logan Insinga, Dana Christian (Applied Analysis Solutions, LLC), Jim Cowles, Kevin Henry (Tessenderlo Kerley, Inc.).
  • Integrating landscape-level agronomic information into aquatic exposure estimates: Approaches and Benefits. Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry North America 2021. Christopher Holmes, Logan Insinga, Dana Christian (Applied Analysis Solutions, LLC), Steve Kay (Pyxis Regulatory Consulting, Inc.), Matthew Kern (Balance EcoSolutions, LLC), Dean Desmarteau (Waterborne Environmental, Inc.), Jim Cowles, Kevin Henry (Tessenderlo Kerley, Inc.).
  • Integrating landscape-level agronomic information into aquatic exposure estimates: Efficiency and Reproducibility. Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry North America 2021. Logan Insinga, Christopher Holmes, Dana Christian (Applied Analysis Solutions, LLC), Steve Kay (Pyxis Regulatory Consulting, Inc.), Matthew Kern (Balance EcoSolutions, LLC), Dean Desmarteau (Waterborne Environmental, Inc.), Jim Cowles, Kevin Henry (Tessenderlo Kerley, Inc.).
  • Integrating Landscape-Level Agronomic Information into Aquatic Exposure Estimates: Proximity and Cropping Density. Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry North America 2021. Dana Christian, Christopher Holmes, Logan Insinga (Applied Analysis Solutions, LLC), Steve Kay (Pyxis Regulatory Consulting, Inc.), Matthew Kern (Balance EcoSolutions, LLC), Jim Cowles, Kevin Henry (Tessenderlo Kerley, Inc.).

2020

  • Advancing Beyond the Draft Biological Evaluation of Carbaryl for Federally Listed Species. Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry North America 2020. Matthew Kern (Balance EcoSolutions, LLC), Steve Kay (Pyxis Regulatory Consulting, Inc.), Christopher Holmes, Logan Insinga, Dana Christian (Applied Analysis Solutions, LLC), Jim Cowles, Kevin Henry (Tessenderlo Kerley, Inc.).
  • Assessing the Risks of Pesticides to Terrestrial Threatened and Endangered Species: Opportunities to Refine Risk Assessments for Listed Terrestrial Plants. Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry North America 2020. Matthew Kern (Balance EcoSolutions, LLC), Nathan Snyder, Nicholas Green (Waterborne Environmental, Inc.), Dwayne Moore (Intrinsik Ltd.), Scott Teed (Intrinsik Corp.), Colleen Priest (Intrinsik Ltd), Hendrik Rathjens, Michael Winchell (Stone Environmental),  Michelle Blickley, Pat Havens (Corteva Agriscience).
  • Assessing the Risk of Pesticides to Threatened and Endangered Species: Developments of Process and Tools Assessing the Risk of Pesticides to Threatened and Endangered Species: Developments of Process and Tools. Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry North America 2020. Dwayne Moore (Intrinsik Ltd.), Larry Brewer, Ashlea Frank, Jeffrey Giddings (Compliance Services International), Matthew Kern (Balance EcoSolutions, LLC), Bernalyn McGaughey (Compliance Services International), Colleen Priest (Intrinsik Ltd), Hendrik Rathjens (Stone Environmental), Nathan Snyder (Waterborne Environmental, Inc.), Scott Teed (Intrinsik Corp.), Michael Winchell (Stone Environmental), Michelle Blickley, Pat Havens (Corteva Agriscience).
  • Assessing the Risk of Pesticides to Terrestrial Threatened and Endangered Species: An Overview of the TERESA Modeling Suite Assessing the Risk of Pesticides to Terrestrial Threatened and Endangered Species: An Overview of the TERESA Modeling Suite. Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry North America 2020. Dwayne Moore (Intrinsik Ltd.), Scott Teed (Intrinsik Corp.), Colleen Priest (Intrinsik Ltd), Hendrik Rathjens, Michael Winchell (Stone Environmental), Matthew Kern (Balance EcoSolutions, LLC), Nicholas Green (Waterborne Environmental, Inc.), Michelle Blickley, Pat Havens (Corteva Agriscience).

2019

  • Practical Advancements in Endangered Species Risk Assessment Efficiency. Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry North America 2019. Scott Teed (Intrinsik Corp.), Matthew Kern (Balance EcoSolutions, LLC), Jim Cowles (Tessenderlo Kerley, Inc.).

2018

  • A generalized life-history model for assessing indirect effects of pesticides on fish populations. Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry North America 2018. Nicholas Green, Amelie Schmolke, Brian Kearns, Colleen Roy, Katherine Kapo, Matthew Kern (Waterborne Environmental), Alan Samel (FMC), Valery Forbes (University of Minnesota).
  • Variability in Nontarget Terrestrial Plant Studies Should Inform Endpoint Selection. Integr. Environ Assess Manag. 2018 Sep; 14(5): 639-648. doi: 10.1002/ieam.4055. Epub 2018 Jun 5. Jane P Staveley (Exponent), John W Green (DuPont), Josie Nusz (Exponent), Dan Edwards (BASF), Kevin Henry (Tessenderlo Kerley), Matt Kern (Waterborne), Andrew M Deines (Exponent), Richard Brain (Syngenta), Brad Glenn (Bayer), Nathan Ehresman (NuFarm), Tiffany Kung (FMC), Kimberly Ralston-Hooper (Dow AgroSciences), Faith Kee (FMC), Steve McMaster (Industry Task Force II on 2,4-D Research Data).

2017

  • Using Population Models to Gain Insights into Direct and Indirect Effects of Pesticides on Listed Fish Populations. Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry North America 2017. Amelie Schmolke, Brian Kearns, Colleen Roy, Katherine Kapo, Matthew Kern (Waterborne Environmental), Alan Samel, Aldos Barefoot (DuPont), Valery Forbes (University of Minnesota).

2016

  • A Risk Assessment Process for Establishing Negligible Risk Earlier in National-Scale Endangered Species Assessments. Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry North America 2016. Matthew Kern, Nathan Snyder, Joshua Amos, Katherine Kapo (Waterborne Environmental).
  • A Risk Assessment Process for Establishing Negligible Risk Earlier in National-Scale Endangered Species Assessments. CropLife International RISE Meeting 2016. Matthew Kern, Nathan Snyder, Joshua Amos, Katherine Kapo (Waterborne Environmental).

2015

  • Selection of Effects Data for National Scale Pesticide Endangered Species Assessments. Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry 2015. Matthew Kern, Katherine Kapo (Waterborne Environmental), Alan Samel (DuPont Crop Protection).
  • A National Scale Threatened and Endangered Species Risk Assessment Process to Prioritize Assessment Refinements for Insecticide Use Patterns. Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry 2015. Matthew Kern, Nathan Snyder (Waterborne Environmental), Aldos Barefoot, Mark Holliday (DuPont Crop Protection).
  • Passerine Dietary (LC50) Test: Challenges and Utility in Deriving an Acute Endpoint for Pesticide Registration in the U.S. Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry 2015. Max Feken (Syngenta), Twyla Blickley (Dow Agrosciences / ACES), Kristin Brugger, Tiffany Carro (DuPont Crop Protection), Mark Christ (SynTech Research Laboratory Services), Peter Edwards (Syngenta Crop Protection LLC), Timothy Fredricks (Monsanto Company), Kevin Henry (NovaSource / Tessenderlo Kerley, Inc), Matthew Kern (Waterborne Environmental), Sean McGee (Bayer CropScience), Dwayne R.J. Moore (Intrinsik Environmental Sciences), Spencer Mortensen, Stephanie Plautz (BASF Corporation), Jane Staveley (Exponent), Faith Womack (Cheminova, Inc).
  • Using Generic Population Models to Evaluate the Potential for Adverse Effects in Endangered Species Risk Assessment: A Case Study Approach. Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry 2015. Katherine Kapo, Matthew Kern, Daniel Perkins (Waterborne Environmental), Valery Forbes, Amelie Schmolke (University of Minnesota), Steven Bartell (Cardno Entrix), Robert Pastorok (Integral Consulting, Inc).
  • Bringing Ecological Context to Endangered Species Risk Assessments Using Population Modeling: Challenges, Opportunities, and a Path Forward. Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry 2015. Katherine Kapo, Matthew Kern, Daniel Perkins (Waterborne Environmental), Valery Forbes, Amelie Schmolke (University of Minnesota), Steven Bartell (Cardno Entrix), Robert Pastorok (Integral Consulting, Inc).
  • The Impact of Variability in Non-Target Terrestrial Plant Studies on Endpoint Selection. Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry 2015. Jane Staveley, Josie Nusz (Exponent), Daniel Edwards (BASF Corporation), John Green (DuPont / Applied Statistics Group), Kevin Henry (NovaSource / Tessenderlo Kerley, Inc.), Matthew Kern (Waterborne Environmental).

2014

  • Advancing Effective Screening and Probabilistic Approaches in Endangered Species Risk Assessments. Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry 2014. Matthew E. Kern, Katherine E. Kapo,  Joshua Amos, Megan Sebasky, Christopher M. Holmes, Gregg A. Hancock, Nathan Snyder (Waterborne Environmental).