John Clark Email & Phone Number

Santa Rosa, California, United States

• Leading life-cycle surveys of endangered or threatened salmonid species in tributaries to the Russian River using standardized scientific protocols to estimate population and advise future restoration • Monitoring salmonids using PIT tag antennas, DIDSON sonar, and underwater video footage to estimate populations and migration timing• Conducting research of native fish and invertebrates species in the Russian River estuary to determine effects of manual breaching of the river mouth• Monitoring pinniped species in the Russian River Estuary to observe anthropogenic effects on the colony• Collecting water quality samples from tributaries for post-storm contaminates analysis• Training interns and Americorps members in proper survey protocols

Santa Rosa, California, United States

• Collected life cycle data on endangered or threatened salmonid species in tributaries of the Russian River Watershed through spawning, snorkel, and migrant trap surveys• Collected environmental data, such as flow and dissolved oxygen measurements, in salmonid rearing streams to relate to over-summer survival of juvenile coho salmon• Installed, maintained, and downloaded data from passive integrated transponder (PIT) tag antennas to track tagged fish movement at all life stages• Electrofished regions of broodstock creeks to determine survival and growth rates of pre-smolt salmonids

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Hired as summer intern for an environmental consultant and risk analyst. Tasks included: – Researched and wrote sections of proposals– Hosted and assisted in organization of supervisor workshop– Assisted in risk management design– Collected data regarding government contracts with other consulting agencies

Santa Barbara, California Area

Hired as an intern for projects from the Exxon Valdez Spill and performed tasks which included: – Extracted raw data from field reports on ecological effects of the Exxon Valdez oil spill– Formatted and created metadata using R and excel for the Gulf of Alaska data portal and Arctic Data portal

Santa Barbara, California Area

Habitat Restoration Volunteer Intern on UCSB property including : – Constructed database of density and abundance through quadrat analysis of plant species– Surveyed suitable restoration sites and established new communities of native species– Eliminated invasive species

Santa Barbara, California Area

Community Service Officer (CSO) Employed by UC Police Dept. to maintain and promote safety at UC Santa Barbara. Tasks included: – Promoted campus security and maintained order during university events– Provided student escorts – Compiled work logs, registered bikes, and corresponded with dispatch when working in the CSO office