Getting the PErfect Shot           Camera trapping is the method of using automated motion-triggered cameras to capture a photograph of wildlife, AKA “trap” the animal. Scientists use camera traps to gather data on species composition, distribution, movement, conservation efforts, and related topics....

Building Buck and Rail Fence with a Local Youth Crew Once a year, my unit partners with The Next Door - a local nonprofit that provides social services to the Columbia River Gorge community. While The Next Door has a lot of worthwhile programs, we work...

Well, August is coming to a close and I have learned so much. It has been a great month of learning and growing in the conservation field. I love all of my team members and everyone has been so welcoming and helpful. I am excited...

Hello everyone! Here are a few updates from my time with the Eastern Planning Service Group: I attended an ESRI GIS User conference in West Palm Beach earlier this month, we are continuing to develop new approaches to best choose Species of Conservation Concern, and...