Here at the Western Ecological Research Center, we strive to provide the most current and exciting science. This is not possible without our dedicated scientists. WERC has a total of 21 research scientists whose study findings inform and support management decisions by other agencies. These decisions can influence how communities protect their coastlines, preserve forests, and monitor sensitive species. Click on each scientist's name or photo to learn more about their research and expertise and see recent publications.
Josh Ackerman, Wildlife Biologist
Josh Adams, Biologist
Kristin Berry, Wildlife Biologist
Lizabeth Bowen, Ecologist
Matt Brooks, Ecologist
Mike Casazza, Wildlife Biologist
Pete Coates, Wildlife Biologist
Adrian Das, Ecologist
Sequoia Kings Canyon Field Station
Susan De La Cruz, Wildlife Biologist
Lesley DeFalco, Plant Ecologist
Todd Esque, Ecologist
Robert Fisher, Biologist
Brian Halstead, Wildlife Biologist
Jon Keeley, Ecologist
Sequoia and Kings Field Station
Barbara Kus, Ecologist
Kevin Lafferty, Ecologist
Kathleen Longshore, Scientist Emeritus
Kathryn McEachern, Ecologist
Nathan Stephenson, Scientist Emeritus
Sequoia Kings Canyon Field Station
Karen Thorne, Ecologist
Phillip van Mantgem, Ecologist
Amy Vandergast, Geneticist
Julie Yee, Statistician
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Here at the Western Ecological Research Center, we strive to provide the most current and exciting science. This is not possible without our dedicated scientists. WERC has a total of 21 research scientists whose study findings inform and support management decisions by other agencies. These decisions can influence how communities protect their coastlines, preserve forests, and monitor sensitive species. Click on each scientist's name or photo to learn more about their research and expertise and see recent publications.
Sources/Usage: Public Domain.Josh Ackerman, Wildlife Biologist
Josh Adams, Biologist
Kristin Berry, Wildlife Biologist
Lizabeth Bowen, Ecologist
Matt Brooks, Ecologist
Mike Casazza, Wildlife Biologist
Pete Coates, Wildlife Biologist
Sources/Usage: Public Domain.Adrian Das, Ecologist
Sequoia Kings Canyon Field Station
Susan De La Cruz, Wildlife Biologist
Lesley DeFalco, Plant Ecologist
Todd Esque, Ecologist
Robert Fisher, Biologist
Brian Halstead, Wildlife Biologist
Jon Keeley, Ecologist
Sequoia and Kings Field Station
Barbara Kus, Ecologist
Kevin Lafferty, Ecologist
Kathleen Longshore, Scientist Emeritus
Kathryn McEachern, Ecologist
Nathan Stephenson, Scientist Emeritus
Sequoia Kings Canyon Field Station
Karen Thorne, Ecologist
Phillip van Mantgem, Ecologist
Amy Vandergast, Geneticist
Sources/Usage: Public Domain.Julie Yee, Statistician