Jake Rennert Email & Phone Number

Raleigh, Nc, Us

Sacramento, California, United States

- 20% Detail: Central Valley Reintroduction Team Lead, March 24 - October 24- Collaborate with Federal, State, NGO, Tribes, and local conservation groups to promote salmonid recovery actions- Evaluate and analyze effects of proposed actions, conservation measures, and mitigation activities on ESA listed salmon, steelhead, and green sturgeon. - Prepare original regulatory documents (letters of concurrence and biological opinions) and briefings for Endangered Species Act Section 7 formal and informal consultations- Provide technical assistance to federal government and local agencies for projects in the San Joaquin River Basin. - Project lead Tuolumne/Merced salmonid reintroduction collaborative MOU - Project lead for Sack Dam fish passage project- Review, edit, and provide technical support to supervisor regarding applicable management and policy documents under the ESA, MSA, NEPA, FPA, and FWCA - Implementation of the San Joaquin River Restoration Program- Develop content for outreach events.

Sacramento, California Area

• Development of Endangered Species Action section 7 documents• Review of FEMA disaster related projects• Salmon and sturgeon recovery• Coordinate and attend outreach events• Develop public facing outreach materials• Technical assistance and development of ESA section 7 documents for the National Flood Insurance Program.

Tempe, Az

• Lead author and coauthor of technical reports on the findings of several projects surrounding Arizona native fishes• Backpack shocking and minnow trapping to sample fish abundance and diversity in remote river and creek systems• Fabrication, maintenance, and use of remote sensing PIT antennae array to monitor endangered fish species of the Lower Colorado River• Presenting findings from current and past projects• Compliance with the Endangered Species Act (ESA) • Database management and maintenance• Statistical analysis of large datasets

Melbourne, Florida Area

• Teaching several sections of freshman to senior level biology labs• Maintenance of aquaculture lab room including tanks, pumps, and filters• Daily care of fishes including clownfish, cichlids, gouramis, and angelfish • Grading papers, worksheets, and lab reports• Working as a team with professor of course and other teaching assistants to effectively teach labs • Teaching undergraduates proper field sampling techniques such as seine netting, fish identifications, proper measurement techniques, fish gut content identification, and fish parasite and disease identification• Fish abundance monitoring under a wildlife sanctuary grant

Elizabeth City, Nc

• Trawling for juvenile striped bass• Seine netting for juvenile striped bass and river herring• Gill netting for adult striped bass • Creating and sending monthly CPUE and JAI reports• Maintenance on boat, trailer, and trucks• Fabrication and maintenance of sampling gears • Use of VIMCO receivers • Tagging with anchor and pit tags • Fish house sampling recording data on commercial catch • Extensive experience in regional fish identifications with juvenile and adult fishes• Aging scales and otoliths• Use of a side scan sonar

Wilmington, North Carolina Area

College credited experience working along side North Carolina Division of Marine Fisheries Biologist. Experience includes otolith extractions from local fish species, fish house sampling, boat electro fishing, gill netting, and identifying juvenile fishes.

Uncw Center For Marine Science

Culturing and care of Atlantic silversides and clownfish. Assisting in the research of harmful toxins (bifenthrin) on fish reproductive outputs. Duties include assisting with water changes, upkeep and maintenance of tanks, assisting in spawning trials, and the feeding and raising of new clownfish clutches.

Big Pine Key, Fl

Completed intense training to teach young students between the ages of 12-17. Assisted in teaching students about different marine communities and important topics in today's biological society. These courses included fisheries biology, marine communities, shark biology, human impact on the environment, and animal behavior. Completed and passed a captain's workshop in order to operate Seacamps' research vessels. The vessels were used to take students to local dive sights to have hands on experience with learning about certain fish and coral species. Assisted in long-lining for nurse and bonnethead sharks. Became very familiar with local species of fish and corals for the Florida keys area. Also received certifications in waterfront lifeguard, CPR/AED, first aid, and NAUI skin diving instructor.

Master Of Science (Ms), Marine Biolgoy

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Marine Biology