Eric Stitt Email & Phone Number

Sacramento, Ca, Us

Sacramento, California, United States

Sacramento, California, United States

Northern California

I work as a wildlife ecologist with ECORP throughout California in many different ecosystems. I have projects in the Coachella Valley, where I am the USFWS-approved monitor for Coachella Valley fringe-toed lizards on numerous large infrastructure projects. I am deeply involved in surveys for foothill yellow-legged frogs (Rana boylii) as part of FERC relicensing studies. I have permits for California red-legged frog, giant gartersnake, California tiger salamander, and salt-marsh harvest mouse… Show more I work as a wildlife ecologist with ECORP throughout California in many different ecosystems. I have projects in the Coachella Valley, where I am the USFWS-approved monitor for Coachella Valley fringe-toed lizards on numerous large infrastructure projects. I am deeply involved in surveys for foothill yellow-legged frogs (Rana boylii) as part of FERC relicensing studies. I have permits for California red-legged frog, giant gartersnake, California tiger salamander, and salt-marsh harvest mouse as well as for listed freshwater brachiopods. I am active in The Wildlife Society (Western Section, +working groups), Southwest PARC, and other organizations. Additionally, I am a lead venomous reptiles trainer and board member with Save The Snakes. Show less

With EPG, I served as field lead and coordinator on numerous large-scale linear projects. I developed a sampling design for Arizona State Lands Commission to derive compensation for impacts to native plants on Arizona state lands. I worked extensively with Coachella Valley endemic species, including Coachella Valley milkvetch, Coachella Valley fringe-toed lizards, flat-tailed horned lizards, and Palm Springs round-tailed ground squirrels, and performed numerous surveys for Pima pineapple… Show more With EPG, I served as field lead and coordinator on numerous large-scale linear projects. I developed a sampling design for Arizona State Lands Commission to derive compensation for impacts to native plants on Arizona state lands. I worked extensively with Coachella Valley endemic species, including Coachella Valley milkvetch, Coachella Valley fringe-toed lizards, flat-tailed horned lizards, and Palm Springs round-tailed ground squirrels, and performed numerous surveys for Pima pineapple cactus (Coryphantha scheeri robustispina), desert tortoise, and cactus ferruginous pygmy owls (Glaucidium brasilianum cactorum). Show less

Under contract with the Rincon Institute and the National Park Service, I evaluated the herpetofaunal community at middle Rincon Creek (Saguaro National Park) to determine potential effects of decreased surface- and groundwater availability. Methods included visual encounter surveys, radio-telemetry of Sonoran mud turtles (Kinosternon sonoriense), and several trap techniques. I also surveyed and quantified herpetofauna at Madrona Ranger Station to determine visitor impacts to biota of Chimenea… Show more Under contract with the Rincon Institute and the National Park Service, I evaluated the herpetofaunal community at middle Rincon Creek (Saguaro National Park) to determine potential effects of decreased surface- and groundwater availability. Methods included visual encounter surveys, radio-telemetry of Sonoran mud turtles (Kinosternon sonoriense), and several trap techniques. I also surveyed and quantified herpetofauna at Madrona Ranger Station to determine visitor impacts to biota of Chimenea Creek. Show less

Duties included surveys and monitoring for amphibians, noxious weeds, cactus ferruginous pygmy owls, Pima pineapple cactus, and desert tortoises (Gopherus agassizii). Researched and responded to RFP’s for amphibian and reptile-related work.

M. S., Wildlife Ecology

Activities and Societies: Under Cecil R. Schwalbe, I studied demography, movement ecology, and reproduction of desert tortoises at Saguaro.

B. S., Biology

Activities and Societies: I pursued a general biology B. S. degree, with coursework emphasizing conservation biology. Worked.

--, Biology

Activities and Societies: Pursued prerequisites needed for biology curriculum prior to transferring to Sac State. On Dean's list repeated.