Coordinate citizen action on issues relating to Salmon stewardship, Public Lands Issues, and Climate Policy. Both identify and create opportunities for public outreach and education. Organize events in celebration of our connection between natural resources and our Alaskan ways of life. Connect individuals and organizations to foster momentum for positive change. Make sure local voices are heard by policy makers by actively engaging in grassroots advocacy efforts.

-Monitor bird species in the vicinity of the Sitka airport. -Make recommendations to reduce hazards/attractants.-Write biological assessments and reports. -Mitigate hazards daily.-Hands on work dealing with firearms and pyrotechnics.-Bird and wildlife identification and observation.-Data collection and input for documentation of species and behavior.-Equipment inventory and controlled ammunitions reports.-Operate a boat safely for dealing with wildlife hazard areas on rocks and islands beyond the edge of the runway (runway built out into the ocean)-Utilize radio communications with FSS to navigate controlled areas with aviation traffic and give advisories to aircraft of bird traffic potentially in their path-Use GIS for mapping critical wildlife areas such as nesting sites and mapping bird movement throughout a five mile minimum radius of the airport-Deal daily with Bald Eagle policy and mitigation-Work in direct cooperation with the AK DOT, USCG, Alaska Airlines, Guardian Flight, Harris Air, and the Sitka Community at large.

Temporary Duty StationManaged wildlife hazards to aviation on St. George Airport Worked with endangered Red Legged KittiwakesUtilized propane cannons, pyrotechnics, and firearms dailyMaintained project equipment, propane cannons, and firearmsObserved and collected data on wildlife activity in vicinity of airport Worked in compliance with State and Federal permitsCommunicated wildlife hazards to pilots providing on ground observations

Assisted with History, AK Studies, Gardening, Global Issues, and Government Solo taught Art course focusing on the Elements and Principals of ArtEmphasis on Art History, Appreciation, Critique, Visual Problem SolvingMaterials worked with started with basic drawing and painting- still life, figure, landscape; worked through Mixed Media, concluded with a Collaborative Installation Piece utilizing Marine Debris through a partnership with the Sitka Sound Science Center.

Deadhorse Airport wildlife management. Monitoring and documenting migratory bird and wildlife species and behavior in the vicinity of the airport.Haze birds and wildlife to deterr them from airport surfaces and areas critical to aviation safety. Dealing mostly with caribou, and migratory bird species including endangered Spectacled eiders. Opportunities to observe and suggest potential habitat mitigation to reduce wildlife attractants.Manage and update cooperator agreements with species and management tactics.Work in compliance with state and federal permits

Handle various types of wild raptors during examinations and health checks. Learning to perform health checks and various tasks such as acquiring and reading blood samples. Also aid in captures or transport of birds, and healthy bird releases.

-Offloaded coho and dog salmon from seiners and gill-netters both with and without brailer bags. -Often pitched fish by hand. -Delivered and offloaded fish to the plant. -Learned small crane operation and aspects of boat maintence. -Performed a large amount of grinding, painting, and joint greasing. -Worked lines for tie ups, cast offs, and going through the Ballard locks. Stood wheel watch. -Constantly cooked, cleaned, and always kept a full fresh hot coffee pot ready.

-Guided historical interpretive tours of the Russian Bishop's House, the Totem Trail, and the Battle of 1804 walk. -Weekly maintenance of the historical garden. -Assisted with the historical garden program for elementary students. -Ran the Macroinvertebrate station for the 3rd grade salmon programs. -Contributed illustrations to the junior ranger book. -Conducted historical research and developed additional programs focused on Russian Orthodox iconography, ethnobotany, and bird identification throughout the park.

-Aid in organizing and filing financial documentation-Conduct research for grant applications-Help with event planning-Compilation of contacts for events-Act as a contact and liason to various related and cooperating organizations-Interact with the public and represent the organization during various events -Delivery of letters and supporting documents to capitol building-Development and brainstorming for the children's page on the PPFF website

-Working on the development of a three panel wayside on the history of Gifford Pinchot: Forester, Governor, and Conservationist- Performed exstensive research on local and national history of the environmental movement and relationship to Gifford Pinchot and local sites of significance- Conceptualized panels and researched companies for design and fabrication of panels- Prepared proposal, feasability report, and proper documents for government processing and allocations

-Trail Clearing-Native Plant Garden Development-Tree Planting-Park Beautification

-Collected GIS/GPS data on utility lines, campground data, and various other features including geocaches, and the introduction of weevils to sites within the lake at Pinchot park for invasive eurasian water milfoil control-Tasked out to Pine Grove Furnace, Caledonia, Mt. Alto, Samuel S. Lewis, and Susquehannock state parks- Developed new data dictionary for campground data collection that will become basis for standard campground data dictionary and allow linkage to ground level photos of individual sites for reservation purposes- Responsible for new data layers for underground propane tanks, lysimeters, and grease traps and a reconsideration of the current sewage data dictionary

Received Fish and Boat Commission BWSA trainingAssisted with BWSA Class presentationsAssisted with Smart Angler Program presentationsParticipated in representation of the commission at the Blue Marsh Water Safety Festival by instructing proper PFD use and interacting with the public (Contact Supervisor: Yes, Supervisor's Name: Ryan Walt)

-Led rec and craft activities to entertain guests-Developed program specifically for teens to reduce boredom and vandalism-Lifeguard for Outdoor pool and water park-Face painting, portraits, and tie dyeing expertise-Guide for Canoe trips-Led Interpretive morning hikes for elderly guests