Israel Merkle earned a bachelor’s degree from Kent State University and has been with ES since 2013. Prior to joining the EnviroScience team full time, Israel interned with ES in the summers of 2010 and 2011 with the Lake Management division. He assists the Environmental Inspection group who follow the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) and implement recommendations found in the ODNR Rainwater and Land Development Manual guiding compliance for construction sites throughout the state. His experience includes the implementation of best management practices for sediment and erosion control devices on pipeline construction sites, flagging, and report writing at EnviroScience.