Michael May

Michael May
IT Manager
Information Technology Program Manager
mikem sfei.org
510-746-7370
Mr. May received his M.A. in Geography and B.A. in Environmental Science from the University of California at Berkeley. Since joining the Institute in 1991, he has analyzed data from a variety of monitoring projects and developed new ways to depict and communicate monitoring results. He served as editor of the first three editions of the annual Pulse of the Estuary report, a readable summary of contaminant monitoring results presented in an environmental management context. Mr. May currently oversees the well-being of the Institute's computer systems and coordinates initiatives to apply computer technology to the compilation and dissemination of environmental information.
Publication List

News and Notables:

2011 Pulse of the Delta: Re-thinking Water Quality Monitoring
Mar-14-11 | Publications and Reports | Featured

Aquatic Science Center and the State and Central Valley Water Boards have released the first edition of the Pulse of the Delta.

Tissue monitoring data available through CEDEN
Feb-17-11 | Technology

The California Environmental Data Exchange Network (CEDEN) is a system designed to facilitate the integration and sharing of data collected by many different participants involved in the water and environmental resources of the State of California.

Public release of California Environmental Data Exchange Network (CEDEN)
Aug-24-10 | Technology

The goal of CEDEN is to simplify and improve access to California's water resource monitoring data by providing services that integrate, standardize and display data from the State's many diverse monitoring and data management efforts.

SFEI Launches New Website
May-18-10 | Technology

A team of SFEI scientists and technology specialists carefully researched and implemented the platform for our new website.

Environmental Data Upload and Visualization Tools presented at the 2010 NWQMC Conference
Apr-25-10 | Events and Appearances

Data visualization tools transform data into information in meaningful ways for different audiences.

Re-branding of the Wetlands Tracker as the "California's Wetlands Portals"
Feb-09-10 | Technology

Michael May presented in Sacramento to the state 401 program coordinating committee (CORCOM) news on the re-branding of the Wetland Tracker as the “California Wetlands Portal”

First draft of the specification for the web-based application for Section 401 water quality certification
Nov-11-09 | Technology

Mike May released to state board staff on November 11th the first draft of the specification for the web-based application for Section 401 water quality certification.

Wetland Tracker pilot well received by Regional Water Quality Control Board
Dec-10-08 | Technology

Staff from the Regional Water Quality Control Board presented to their Board their findings regarding their participation in the Wetland Tracker project. The presentation, meeting brief, and meeting minutes are available.