Contribute to protection and restoration of vital habitats using methods informed through Adaptive Management and Indigenous Partnerships. (Re)Connect people to the land with an emphasis on decolonization and intersectionality.
Seasonal Land Steward
McKenzie River Trust (MRT) 05/23-11/24
Assist Land Stewards, Volunteer Coordinator, Events & Outreach Manager, and Land Protection Manager in performing their respective duties. Manage GIS data to better inform stewardship action.
Identify and record invasive species using Esri FieldMaps (35 hrs)
Create and curate GIS layers in Esri AGOL to track stewardship activity, volunteer opportunities and activities, and safety hazards (41 hrs)
Improve existing AGOL layers with field automation
Survey failed planting using FieldMaps and analyze data in ArcGIS Pro and Rstudio
Use ArcGIS Pro and Google Earth Engine to identify suitable sites for Beaver Dam Analogs
Track plant phenology in AGOL to improve stewardship work planning regarding seed collection and herbicide application
Prepare stewardship related portions of Baseline Data Report
Use ArcGIS Pro to create pre-visit maps for BDR
Apply herbicide judiciously and within the bounds of the law and MRT policy to invasive species (99 hrs)
Use tractor and skid steer to mow trails on Green Island for Outreach and volunteer events (55 hrs)
Use tractor and skid steer to mow invasive species or reduce fire hazards (96 hrs)
Use polesaw, brushcutter, and string trimmer to maintain trails and reduce fire hazards (70 hrs)
Use chainsaw to cut and remove fallen trees and leaning branches (15 hrs)
Maintain tractor and skid steer and assist in major repairs such as retreading skid steer or reattaching mower to tractor (38 hrs)
Assist Volunteer Coordinator by preparing sites/materials for Watershed Wednesdays, leading volunteers, and identifying volunteer opportunities (35 hrs)
Assist Land Stewards in Easement Monitoring data collection and Salesforce entry (24 hrs)
Assist Events & Outreach Manager by preparing sites, identifying hazards, and reporting interesting wildlife activity
B.S. Fish & Wildlife Science
Sustainability Minor
GIS Certification
2019 - 2023Oregon State University