10000 Years Institute

Forest and Aquatic Ecosystems - Worked for and with agencies, colleges, tribes, private forest managers, and non-profit organizations and contributed research, crews, and participated in program and project development on forest, aquatic ecosystem, salmon habitat, and climate change response strategies and methods. Partners included the non-profit Olympic Forest Coalition, Olympic National Forest, and the timber industry in a collaborative to improve ecological outcomes during thinning federal forests, and with other non-profit and ecological consulting firms to craft proposals for aquatic and forest restoration. Participated in scientific advisory groups to address multiple research needs for aquatic habitats and forest health on forestlands to better protect and enhance forest health, aquatic habitat health and resiliency, and water quality and quantity. Supported development of research using environmental DNA, continued participation in a regionally- focused working group including tribal, state, federal and non-profit participants. Benefited citizens of the Pacific NW region through advocacy and improvements to environmental regulation, resource management, and land use practices.