Louisiana native Joshua Salley, Ph.D. serves GLIFWC as a scientific and technical expert for ecological issues associated with Gichigami’s watershed and treaty rights. The work includes collaborating on remedial action/binational plans, and with the International Joint Commission to assist tribes in meeting their nutritional and cultural needs.
Dr. Salley is responsi- ble for maintaining the contaminant database, investigating ecosystem and habitat issues, and working to understand the potential effects of PFAS on human health through environmental exposures. Dr. Salley is also researching and developing recommendations for water quality standards.
Joshua Salley earned his B.S. in Toxicology from University of Louisiana at Monroe in 2014 before graduating from his alma mater again with a Ph.D. in Toxicology four years later. Previous work experience centered on general toxicology, human risk assessments, food safety, and product stewardship.
In his off-time he enjoys metal detecting, chemistry, music, woodworking, hiking, and mushroom foraging.