Aquatic ecologist who translates scientific monitoring to real world solutions. Excellent leader, communicator, and mentor to early career scientists. Over 20 years of research experience in understanding the stressors to fresh water in the Western United States. Currently working on business development for stream restoration work.
AWARDS
American Fishery Society Climate Ambassador Fellow, 2023 – 2025
2021 Battelle Big Idea Finalist
2023 Top Six Research and Development Ideas
Editorial Board for Case Studies in the Environment
VOLUNTEER
Communication Secretary/Board Member
Boulder Flycasters January 2024 to Present
AWARDS
American Fishery Society Climate Ambassador Fellow, 2023 – 2025
2021 Battelle Big Idea Finalist
2023 Top Six Research and Development Ideas
Editorial Board for Case Studies in the Environment
VOLUNTEER
Communication Secretary/Board Member
Boulder Flycasters January 2024 to Present
OUTREACH
Monahan, D.; Wesner, J.S.; Parker, S.M.; Schartel, H. Spatial Patterns in Fish Assemblages across the National Ecological Observation Network (NEON): The First Six Years. Fishes 2023, 8, 552.
Film developed as outreach material for The Watershed Center, Boulder, CO- “EVEN THE SMALLEST DROP: Working to Help Fish and People Thrive in a Drier Left Hand Creek”
American Fisheries Society 2022 Conference, Spokane, WA. Presentation. "An Example How to Use NEON Fish Data: Assessing Prairie Stream Health."
Society of Conservation Biology 2020 Conference, Virtual. Poster. "NEON Fish Sampling Detects Invasive Fish Species Colonization in High Plains Native Fish Community."
American Fisheries Society
Colorado Trout Unlimited- Boulder Flycasters