Heather Giger Email & Phone Number

Reno, Nevada, United States

As the Protection and Stewardship Strategy Director for the Nevada Chapter of The Nature Conservancy, I oversee new and ongoing land and water protection efforts, as well as stewardship of a network of preserves and conservation easements around the state. I work with a team of project managers and preserve stewards to ensure conservation lands are managed to support the chapter's broader conservation goals.

Carson City, Nevada, United States

Managed federal grant funding for the Nevada Division of State Parks. My responsibilities included:- Planning, organizing and administering the Recreation Trails Program (RTP) in accordance with Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) guidelines.- Planning, organizing and administering the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) grant program in accordance with program guidelines and directives from the National Park Service (NPS).- Updating the Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (SCORP) and Open Project Selection Process (OPSP) every five years as well as other strategic planning and grant guidance documents for the division.- Overseeing NEPA and NHPA processes on all federally funded projects.- Supervising Grants & Projects Analysts assigned to the grants program.

Carson City, Nv

As a Conservation Staff Specialist for the Nevada Division of Forestry, I oversee all aspects of two statewide Natural Resources programs - the Forest Stewardship Program and the Forest Legacy Program. Program administration includes grant solicitation and management; project coordination with other state, local and federal cooperators; budget reconciliation; and public outreach and education.

Carson City, Nv

In this position, I managed Federal, State, and Private Foundation funding sub granted to local governmental and nonprofit organizations to provide an array of services to current and former foster youth, as well as, victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, elder abuse, and other crimes.

Sparks, Nv

Responsible for securing funding from a variety of environmental and natural resource contracts and grants. Involved with all aspects of the Natural Resource Department, including fisheries, wildlife, range, water quality, and noxious weed management programs.

Salmon, Id

Responsible for logistical support of white water rafting trips based out Salmon, Idaho. Primary duties included trip menu coordination, managing souvenir retail store, expense tracking and reporting, and shuttling staff and equipment.

Reno, Nevada Area

Coordinated rotating crews of International and AmeriCorps volunteers involved with Truckee River watershed management and restoration. Supervised volunteer crews during a variety of projects - e.g. long-term vegetation monitoring, invasive species management, and public outreach events.Guided volunteer groups participating in extended backcountry trail building and off-highway vehicle (OHV) restoration projects.

Assisted customers with purchases and provided advice on preferred plant species and best care practices. Responsible for opening and closing retail store and running daily sales reports.Performed routine flower arrangements and grounds maintenance for commercial and residential clients.

Ketchum, Idaho

Created, marketed, and implemented Children’s Educational Programming which included outreach to local schools and libraries, as well as, on-site presentations, day camps, and other activities.

Fire Ecology

Completion Certificate, Nonprofit Management

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Biology, General

Activities and Societies: Cross Country