Fish biologist Kathryn Arendt works on assessing temperature effects
on salmonids in the lower Clackamas River and on restoration planning
in the Kenai and Stanislaus Rivers for Cramer Fish Sciences.
Responsibilities: Kathryn is experienced with surveys,
habitat monitoring, and analysis field work for trout and salmon populations
listed under the Endangered Species Act.
Projects/Services: Kathryn has designed new sampling
methods for cutthroat and bull trout population monitoring; assisted in
recovery planning; and conducted biological assessments and wild and scenic
rivers analysis.
She works closely with tribal,
state, and federal entities to solve fish population issues and to ensure
compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act.
Background: Before joining the Cramer team Kathryn worked
six years at the Mt. Hood National Forest, leading population assessment,
habitat monitoring, and stream channel and riparian habitat restoration
projects from concept to completion. She also led field staff in
collection and synthesis of data; developed biological and physical
monitoring strategies to assess trends in stream habitat condition and
effectiveness of restoration efforts; and conducted post-restoration
effectiveness monitoring.
Arendts' graduate work at Evergreen State College focused on wild salmon
recovery issues. Her primary interests are in assessment of wild fish
population status and trends and subsequent development of appropriate
recovery solutions.
Personal: It's no coincidence 'Kat' lives in the Pacific Northwest. Her biggest
passions are backpacking, traveling, and just about anything involving
rivers and mountains. On any given weekend, she is likely to be found
rafting a river or climbing a mountain. "There are never enough remote,
beautiful places to explore and learn from." |
