History

The director of the CPCB, Dr. Donald Huggins, created the CPCB in 1998 to assist with the coordination of regional-based nutrient criteria and biocriteria for waterbodies of USEPA Region 7.

Dr. Huggins has been a member of the staff of KBS for over 30 years and has served as a director of the Ecotoxicology Program since its inception 15 years ago. Since inception, CPCB has expanded its work to include assisting the USEPA Region 7 REMAP program and the National Park Service, as well performing studies for the State of Kansas.

Please see our Research and Projects section for details of these studies.

Director Don Huggins and Assistant Director Debbie Baker