In July, I had the opportunity to spend a few days supporting the Watershed and Minerals programs, helping with sediment monitoring, water quality testing, and glacier inventory. Although I spent most of my days assisting the partnerships team, these field days were a highlight of...
it is getting colder and the time for office work is upon us ! Field season has officially ended with the colder weather and now it is time for data entry. I have been currently working on site records, site drawings, and inputting data into ArcGIS...
It's the end of August, and I have now been working in the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area for a little over a year. PCT Days FAQs August means one of our biggest events of the year: our booth at the annual PCT Days festival. What...
July in the gorge has been busy and has flown by! This past month, I learned how to harvest seeds with Natural Resources, escorted Smokey Bear and Woodsy Owl in the local 4th of July parade, hosted my mom for a visit, escorted Smokey to a...
On December 20, I attended the Arte-Suelo-Ser event in Gurabo, Puerto Rico hosting an informational table for the Caribbean Climate Hub. The arte-suelo-ser event is an annual event that explores art and soil conservation. The event had a great audience that were a mix of...
Things are changing at the Pagosa Ranger District. Last month, both employees I was working under, the previous resource assistant and the Outfitter and Guide permit administrator, retired and now it’s my turn to fill some very large shoes. They both have volunteer agreements to...
"Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much." – Helen Keller. The Chicago conference was an experience that will stay with me for a long time. Finally, after months of virtual collaboration, I met the UC team in person, which was both...
“Coming together is a beginning, staying together is progress, and working together is a success.”—Henry Ford. As the Forest Service Conference approaches, I’m fully immersed in finalizing the IRA awardee spreadsheet. This document isn’t just a record of financial details; it’s a testament to the resilience,...
“Data is the new oil.” -Clive Humby. For weeks now, I’ve been diving into spreadsheets with a teammate, and we’re knee-deep in data about the Inflation Reduction Action (IRA) awardees and sub-awardees. This is more than just organizing information—it’s an opportunity to see how funding transforms...
“The true meaning of life is to plant trees under whose shade you do not expect to sit.” – Nelson Henderson. When I started my journey with Environments for the Americas, I never imagined how meaningful and impactful our work planting track trees in disadvantaged communities would...