Western Ecological Research Center Research Scientists
Scientists and staff at the 2016 expanded science council meeting
Science Center Objects
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
Matt Brooks, Ecologist
Mike Casazza, Wildlife Biologist
Pete Coates, Wildlife Biologist
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, Wildlife Biologist
Kathryn McEachern, Ecologist
Nathan Stephenson, Ecologist
Sequoia Kings Canyon Field Station
Karen Thorne, Ecologist
Phillip van Mantgem, Ecologist
Amy Vandergast, Geneticist
Julie Yee, Statistician