Taylor Spaulding Email & Phone Number

Sacramento, California

Led and contributed to multi-year fisheries monitoring and habitat restoration projects. Skilled in evaluating fish populations, conducting mitigation consultations, and providing biological and environmental monitoring during construction. Key achievements include authoring comprehensive project and technical reports, designing studies, and implementing field protocols. Experienced in data analysis, environmental compliance, and advanced statistical modeling to support ecosystem management.

Santa Rosa, California

Section 10(a)(1)(A) Co-investigator on the Russian River watershed projects, conducting long-term monitoring of fish populations. Led habitat assessments and species monitoring for juvenile salmonids and other freshwater species, utilizing beach seining, snorkel surveying, and electrofishing. Spearheaded habitat suitability evaluations and topographic surveys for conservation planning.

As a Teaching Associate, Taylor was responsible for leading laboratory activities and delivering lectures for three separate classes: Introduction to Zoology for Biology majors, Introduction to Zoology for Animal Science majors, and Introduction to Biology for non-science majors. He was responsible for creating twice-weekly lesson plans, PowerPoint presentations, and laboratory setup. He was responsible for evaluating student performance including lab reports and research papers

Fresno, California

Conducted research on juvenile Chinook salmon bioenergetics and growth patterns during drought conditions. Designed field surveys, collected habitat data, and applied inSTREAM modeling to simulate salmonid life cycle dynamics in response to changing environmental conditions. Findings informed resource management for salmon populations in the San Joaquin River.

Twisp, Wa

PIT tag specialist for salmonid reintroduction and lifecycle monitoring within the Methow River watershed. Designed and managed PIT tag arrays, led spawning surveys, and collaborated with federal agencies on watershed assessments. Contributed to community outreach, developing educational materials for local schools and public events.

Santa Rosa, Ca

Monitored juvenile and adult coho salmon populations using a range of tagging, surveying, and trapping methods. Conducted habitat assessments and contributed to conservation recommendations. Represented the UCCE at the Cal-Neva American Fisheries Society Conference, advocating for sustainable fisheries practices.

As an Interpretive Naturalist, Taylor was responsible for maintaining and delivering up-to-date information regarding the aquarium's inhabitants to visitors from around the globe. He delivered informational presentations and performed inhabitant feeding demonstrations while managing crowds and maintaining a professional atmosphere. His focus was on providing visitors with conservation knowledge linking the aquarium inhabitants to visitor lives, helping to improve their understanding of their connection and impact on the San Francisco Bay ecosystem.

Assisted in teaching ecology concepts through lab exercises, student evaluations, and one-on-one tutoring, fostering foundational skills in biological research and environmental science.

Handled phone, email,and letter correspondanceDealt professionally with concerns and issues which students presentedPerformed clerical duties such as filing, data entry, cleaning, and organizing. Assisted directors with special projects and assignments

Macarthur Burney Falls State Park

Developed and published educational materials detailing the area’s resources for visitorsTaught over 10,000 visitors about park history, ecology, geology and resource managementLead and interpreted guided night and day hikes, campfire programsDeveloped and implemented daily Junior Ranger Program activities and lessons which fit within State Park Junior Ranger curriculum.

Instructor/Assistant Director of Waterfront activities provided 225 first-year scouts with in-water instruction and mentorship in Scout-skills for the Swimming, Canoeing, and Snorkeling Merit Badges over 5 weeks each summerProvided instruction and coaching for non-swimmers - drastically improving all Scouts’ swimming capabilities and helping them to pass the BSA swim test

Master'S Degree, Biology, 3.84

Thesis: How to Survive a Drought: Modeling Shows Evidence of the Importance of Foraging Plasticity to Juvenile Salmon during a Drought.

Bachelors Of Science, Biology W/ Certificate In Conservation And Biodiversity

Activities and Societies: Wilderness Adventure Club, Beta Beta Beta-Biological Honor Society, Micah House Community ServiceUndergraduate.