Mark is a quantitative ecologist specializing in statistical sampling and
analysis, database management, and simulation modeling. He excels in
gathering data and interpreting them to find meaningful patterns and
trends that improve management and decision-making.
Responsibilities: At Cramer Fish Sciences, Mark's focus
is on riparian and freshwater habitat and its influence on salmon and
trout. Mark has 25+ years experience investigating terrestrial ecosystems,
too. Mark's project work addresses a variety of land use practices
including forest management, agriculture, hydroelectric projects,
mining operations, energy development, and linear facilities management.
Projects/Services: Mark seeks to help managers learn about
the potential effects of management activities on terrestrial and aquatic
resources. Mark provides services supporting inventory and monitoring and
statistical analysis and modeling. He is adept at designing investigations
and interpreting results that inform better management. Mark enjoys the
challenge of developing simple, robust solutions to complex problems.
Some of the projects Mark is contributing to at Cramer Fish Sciences include:
- Modeling the exposure of spring Chinook to environmental stressors
- Large woody debris recruitment and effective shade investigations
- Population viability analysis including rainbow-steelhead interactions
- Development of diatom biocriteria for assessing stream impairment
- I-5 Corridor Reinforcement Project Environmental Impact Statement
Background: Mark received his B.S. and M.S. degrees in
natural resource management from the University of Michigan and University
of California at Berkeley. He has dedicated his entire 25+ year career to
improving the management of terrestrial and aquatic resources.
Personal:
Mark loves to ruin a good walk with a round of golf! This is mitigated by
the fact that he gets to play with his two boys. Mark enjoys birding with
his wife and spending time with his family and friends hiking, fishing,
and camping. |
