Veronica Bauer Email & Phone Number

Carver, Minnesota, United States

- Led a crew of five members at the MVNWR in completing natural resource conservation projects and incorporated educational and leadership opportunities into member experience- Completed daily administrative reporting: Survey of Accomplished Work (SAW) Report, Herbicide - Reporting, Collector Map project data recording, merit/incident reports, project progress reporting, crew member performance reviews- Conducted daily briefings and after action reviews, one-on-one’s, and tailgate discussions with the crew- Daily use and maintenance of equipment and power tools (ex: chainsaws, brush saws, hedge trimmers, backpack sprayers)- Conducted prescribed burning with U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) staff on 1,584 acres of grasslands, wetlands, and oak savannas: tasks included ignition, fireline monitoring, mop-up, and UTV water pump operation- Conducted invasive/exotic species management through tree felling, tree girdling, foliar herbicide application (backpack sprayers), cut-stump herbicide application, and mechanical removal and piling of dense invasive shrub thickets (species treated: Buckthorn, Honeysuckle, Cottonwood, Poison Ivy, Pin Oak, Green and Prickly ash, Garlic Mustard, Sweet Clover, Leafy Spurge)- Completed prairie restoration projects at four Waterfowl Production Areas (WPA’s) consisting of 586 acres and oak savanna restoration at six MVNWR units consisting of 411 acres- Collected and processed prairie forb and grass seeds from four MVNWR units- Conducted waterfowl banding and swabbed for avian flu at a MVNWR site- Conducted skid steer mowing for 10 hours- Completed waterfowl, prairie forb, and invasive species identification training

Leland, Michigan, United States

Invasive Plant and Habitat Restoration - Plan, coordinate, an implement invasive species monitoring and control program throughout our 28 properties on over 3,200 acres - Conduct on-the-ground restoration projects - Collect field data including GPS points and detailed records of stewardship activities and reportinto database and create maps using ArcGIS for invasive plant and restoration work.Education and Outreach - Train volunteers and coordinate workbees for our stewardship program - Coordinate, support and report on volunteer activities and events - Lead school groups on hikes and educational workbees to help students learn new skills onnatural areas and preserves - Develop informational and interpretive materials on protected land - Create stewardship materials relating to our natural areas and preserves including developing trailsignage, updating maps and information on our kiosksConducting Monitoring Programs -Conduct water quality monitoring including stream sampling and data entry - Participate in migratory bird survey including mist netting and banding - Survey natural areas and private conservation easements in compliance with Land Trust Alliancestandards - Survey natural areas for vernal pools to enter into Michigan Natural Features Inventory database - Survey areas of hemlock trees in natural areas to assist with statewide initiative for hemlock woolyadelgid rapid monitoring inventory

La Crosse-Onalaska Area

Assists in organizing and publicizing community events, campaigns, lobbying, and local movements, including the La Crosse Climate Action Festival, Earth Day Fair, Grow Solar La Crosse, virtual webinars, and online documentary screenings.

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States

Removed invasive species (i.e. cattail, phragmites, purple loosestrife, Epilobium, and mullein) by means of manual and chemical processes, including herbicide application through hand-wicking and backpack sprayers. | Planted and collected/stored seeds of native sedge and grass species. | Acquired knowledge regarding Indiana invasive and native plant identification and wetland restoration ecology

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States

Supervised by biology professor Eric Strauss, specializing in limnology, ecosystem ecology, and water quality.Conducted quantitative and qualitative laboratory assessment of microplastics in gut contents of fish collected from the Upper Mississippi River.

La Crosse, Wisconsin Area

La Crosse, Wisconsin Area

Maintained a community demonstration garden and implemented a variety of urban gardening and agronomic practices to educate students and community members about sustainable and reliable food sources. Organized a weekly Yoga in the Garden event simultaneously with a children’s garden education class.