Scientific Aid
West Sacramento, California, United States
• Conducted on-foot surveys and operated various watercraft, including motor vehicles, jet- and propeller-powered motor boats, and kayaks, to engage anglers across the Sacramento-San Joaquin river system and the upper San Francisco Bay/Delta Estuary.• Implemented established protocols to conduct thorough interviews with anglers, ensuring comprehensive data collection on angling effort, catch, and harvest of anadromous sport fishes.• Identified and cataloged fish species within angler catches, recording vital biological data for subsequent analysis.• Maintained detailed records of vehicle and boat usage, ensuring accurate documentation of survey activities.• Entered survey data into program databases and performed QA/QC on database records, cross-referencing with physical documentation to ensure data accuracy and integrity.