Matthew Lee
Matthew Lee functions in the capacity of a Senior Environmental Scientist at CLE, equipped with a Master of Science (MSc.) in Aquatic Sciences and a Bachelor of Science (BSc.) in Environmental Biology, both conferred by the University of the West Indies, Mona.
Boasting an extensive tenure of over 15 years in the field, he has honed his expertise in Environmental Construction Monitoring and Environmental Impact Assessments, spanning across aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems. Matthew has been instrumental in facilitating the permitting process for a diverse array of nationally significant projects on behalf of governmental bodies and private enterprises, such as hotels, highways, and power plants. Additionally, he assumes responsibility for post-permitting environmental construction compliance monitoring, overseeing comprehensive assessments that encompass a wide scope, including marine, freshwater, potable, wastewater, and ground water quality monitoring. His monitoring activities also extend to air quality assessments, covering PM10, PM2.5, asbestos, TSP, NOx, and SOx, along with noise and acoustic monitoring, and comprehensive evaluations of coral reef and seagrass conditions, among other construction-related endeavours.
In addition to his environmental proficiency, Matthew holds credentials as a certified British Sub-Aqua Club (BSAC) Sports Diver, Freediver, and Reef Check EcoDiver, complemented by additional training and certifications:
- EbA for Urban and Peri-urban Spaces: Using Nature-Based Solutions as a Key Climate Change Adaptation Strategy for Advancing Sustainable Development in Jamaica (January 2023)
- Certified Remotely Operated Vehicle pilot VideoRay Pro4 Underwater Remote Operated Vehicle (ROV) Basic ROV Operations Training Course (2015), Key Largo, Florida, USA, including the use cameras, lights, robotic arms, sonar and positioning systems.
- Occupation Safety Health & Environmental Consultants Corp. (OSHE) 16-hour Training Course in Fundamentals of Accident Investigation and Report Writing (2011)
- Visible Emissions Evaluator Training Course. Measurement of visible emissions from sources as specified by Federal Reference Methods 9, 22 and 203 A, B and C. Eastern Technical Associates (2011)
- Occupational Safety Health & Environmental Consultants Corp. (OSHE) 30-hour Training Course in OSHA #510 – Occupational Safety and Health Standards for the Construction Industry (2010)
- Trained in operations and analysis of acoustic and particulate matter (PM) equipment and software.
- Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)/Drone Operations (dJi Phantom and Quantum Trinity F90+)