We’re Either In The Field, Or On The Water
Since 1987, AquaBio has specialized in the applied science of bioremediation and biomimicry for industrial and municipal wastewater, landfill, green waste, and urban/stormwater runoff. Our strength lies in broad expertise which has given us proven success on hundreds of sites. We provide integrated and multi-disciplinary products and services for clients nationally and internationally.
Our qualified team of professionals is able to manage complex and demanding problems with innovative and creative approaches, while providing our clients with practical solutions to meet specific needs, priorities and resources.
Carlos Lopez launching small 18 foot floating island turtle habitat. Floating islands aid in the natural bioremediation process to keep this ecosystem balanced.
Meet The AquaBio Team
As CEO of AquaBio Environmental Technologies, Inc. and AquaBio Watershed Remediation and Management Division, Ms. Vitela continues this process in the restoration of freshwater habitats and lake management. DeAna has consulted and provided her expertise for environmental engineering and remediation firms, municipal and industrial facilities, waste treatment facilities, refineries, retention basins, lakes, and aquaculture facilities, both with fresh and marine environments.
With Ken’s emergence as the president, Alken-Murray was reorganized as Earth Doctor in 2010. Ken is currently working as the senior chemist for AquaBio.
Her experience has taken her from working with sea turtles in Crete, to fish and coral monitoring in Fiji, to working with stakeholders through workshops and meetings in Florida. She brings valuable experience in project management and research, water quality analysis for watersheds, and a keen awareness of local stakeholder values and concerns to Aquabio.
Certifications:
• Qualified Applicator Certification (QAC) – California Department of Pesticide Regulation, (DPR) Agriculture Commission
Staff Biologist & Lake Technician Louie Bozanich joined AquaBio in February of 2023. His focus at AquaBio is bioremediation, data analysis, water treatment, lake and watershed maintenance.
Tasked with detailed site reporting and problem solving, he’ll also assist as liaison between lake management staff and the AquaBio team.
Louie graduated in 2023 with a BS in Natural Resources with an emphasis in Fisheries Conservation and Management from the University of Arizona.
Louie also enjoys fishing, boating and just being in the ocean during his free time. Louie brings his love of ecological restoration and fisheries management to the AquaBio team.
In 2007, Henderson began work with AquaBio providing design, web, marketing and technology services, eventually assuming the role of General Operations Manager. As of 2010, with a move to Tennessee, Henderson stepped away from operations at AquaBio to focus on his design business Big Bang Group (BBG Design).
In late 2016 Michael Paul was asked to consult with AquaBio on future strategies & opportunities. As of 2021 Henderson has returned to the AquaBio team to assist with operations, systems administration, web presence, marketing and more.
Michael Paul is Memphis, TN based, with most days spent keeping graphic design, web and technology clients happy from his bluff city studio. On weekends you might find him tending garden or with his wife Margaret enjoying the Memphis area with friends.
The AquaBio Team In Action
AquaBio’s Field Operations Manager, Carlos Lopez prepares mini-floating islands for demonstration.
AquaBio on-site inspection at Alondra Lake, Los Angeles, CA.
DeAna Vitela-Hayashi, Carlos Lopez & Los Angeles County Park & Recreation staff team-up for build-out of floating treatment islands at Magic Johnson Park Lake.
Dennis Hayashi, Carlos Lopez fusing landfill gas pipe Burbank, CA.