Director Applegate visited Western Fisheries Research Center Headquarters in Seattle, WA.
Rachel Reagan
Rachel Reagan is the Management and Program Analyst for the USGS Chief Scientist, Office of the Director.
Rachel Reagan is the Management and Program Analyst for the USGS Chief Scientist within the Office of the Director. In this role, Rachel supports the Chief Scientist, who provides strategic scientific vision and guidance to the USGS Director and the Executive Leadership Team. An important role of USGS chief scientist office is to help highlight USGS innovative trans-disciplinary earth and biological systems science, carried out with a wide range of external partners both within the US and internationally. Rachel’s work focuses on advancing inter- and trans-disciplinary USGS science research priorities, opportunities, activities, capabilities, and partnerships, particularly across multiple Mission Areas and Regions.
Rachel has worked for the USGS for over 20 years, primarily at the USGS Western Fisheries Research Center, where she has contributed to the science and tools essential for sustaining and recovering fish and aquatic ecosystems in the Western United States. She has held roles as a researcher, science communicator, and outreach/science coordinator, and has supported muti-disciplinary science initiatives, strategic planning, employee engagement, tribal engagement, and partnership development.
Rachel’s experience includes details with both the Northwest and Northeast Climate Adaptation Science Centers, enriching her expertise in responding to complex science needs. She also completed the Seattle Federal Executive Board’s Associate Program, a two-year leadership development initiative aimed at enhancing leadership and management skills among federal employees. Rachel is passionate about bridging science with management needs, advancing strategic initiatives, streamlining processes, and championing science across the USGS.
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Director Visits Western Fisheries Research Center, 2024
Director Applegate visited Western Fisheries Research Center Headquarters in Seattle, WA.
Director Visits Western Fisheries Research Center Wet Lab, 2024
Director Applegate visited Western Fisheries Research Center Headquarters in Seattle, WA.
Director Applegate visited Western Fisheries Research Center Headquarters in Seattle, WA.
Director Applegate Visits Western Fisheries Research Center Wet Lab, 2024
Director Applegate visited Western Fisheries Research Center Headquarters in Seattle, WA.
Director Applegate visited Western Fisheries Research Center Headquarters in Seattle, WA.
Director Applegate and Staff from Western Fisheries Research Center
Director Applegate and staff from Western Fisheries Research Center pose in front of the newly painted mural at the Western Fisheries Research Center’s headquarters. The mural features three swimming salmon, a DNA helix, a microscope, and the USGS logo.
Director Applegate and staff from Western Fisheries Research Center pose in front of the newly painted mural at the Western Fisheries Research Center’s headquarters. The mural features three swimming salmon, a DNA helix, a microscope, and the USGS logo.
Fish Passage Tour Group Photo
Group photo of USGS staff and partners who participated in the Fish Passage Tour sponsored by the USGS Western Fisheries Research Center. Partners: NOAA Fisheries, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, the California Department of Water Resources, the U.S. Forest Service, the U.S.
Group photo of USGS staff and partners who participated in the Fish Passage Tour sponsored by the USGS Western Fisheries Research Center. Partners: NOAA Fisheries, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, the California Department of Water Resources, the U.S. Forest Service, the U.S.
Fish Passage Tour - North Shore Collector in the forebay of Cowlitz Falls Dam
Toby Kock (right, in plaid shirt) listens to a question during the Fish Passage Tour while standing on the North Shore Collector in the forebay of Cowlitz Falls Dam. The group discussed various ways that migrating juvenile salmon approach and pass the dam.
Toby Kock (right, in plaid shirt) listens to a question during the Fish Passage Tour while standing on the North Shore Collector in the forebay of Cowlitz Falls Dam. The group discussed various ways that migrating juvenile salmon approach and pass the dam.
North Shore Collector separator at Cowlitz Falls Dam, WA
Participants of the Fish Passage Tour view the North Shore Collector separator at Cowlitz Falls Dam, WA. Fish are collected here to allow staff to count, determine species, and sample fish as they migrate downstream.
Participants of the Fish Passage Tour view the North Shore Collector separator at Cowlitz Falls Dam, WA. Fish are collected here to allow staff to count, determine species, and sample fish as they migrate downstream.
View of the forebay of the North Fork Dam of the Clackamas River Dam Complex, OR
View of the forebay of the North Fork Dam of the Clackamas River Dam Complex, OR. An orange buoy system is seen on the right side of the image showing an exclusion net to prevent fish from getting behind the collector.
View of the forebay of the North Fork Dam of the Clackamas River Dam Complex, OR. An orange buoy system is seen on the right side of the image showing an exclusion net to prevent fish from getting behind the collector.
Waiting for multi-tribal ceremonial release of adult Chinook to the Spokane River during 2022 National American Fisheries Society Meeting
linkMulti-tribal ceremonial release of adult Chinook to the Spokane River during 2022 National American Fisheries Society Meeting. Here, people line up to participate in ceremonial multi-tribal fish release in the Spokane River.
Waiting for multi-tribal ceremonial release of adult Chinook to the Spokane River during 2022 National American Fisheries Society Meeting
linkMulti-tribal ceremonial release of adult Chinook to the Spokane River during 2022 National American Fisheries Society Meeting. Here, people line up to participate in ceremonial multi-tribal fish release in the Spokane River.
USGS fish biologist, Ian Jezorek, hands off adult Chinook salmon during ceremonial tribal fish release during 2022 National AFS Meeting
linkMulti-tribal ceremonial release of adult Chinook to the Spokane River during 2022 National American Fisheries Society Meeting. Here, fish biologist Ian Jezorek participates in ceremonial multi-tribal fish release in the Spokane River.
USGS fish biologist, Ian Jezorek, hands off adult Chinook salmon during ceremonial tribal fish release during 2022 National AFS Meeting
linkMulti-tribal ceremonial release of adult Chinook to the Spokane River during 2022 National American Fisheries Society Meeting. Here, fish biologist Ian Jezorek participates in ceremonial multi-tribal fish release in the Spokane River.
Fish biologist, Jill Hardiman, releases adult Chinook salmon into Spokane River
Multi-tribal ceremonial release of adult Chinook to the Spokane River during 2022 National American Fisheries Society meeting. Here, fish biologist, Jill Hardiman, participates in the event by releasing an adult Chinook salmon into the Spokane River.
Multi-tribal ceremonial release of adult Chinook to the Spokane River during 2022 National American Fisheries Society meeting. Here, fish biologist, Jill Hardiman, participates in the event by releasing an adult Chinook salmon into the Spokane River.
Overhead view of the Spokane River, where adult Chinook salmon were released during a multi-tribal ceremonial fish release
linkOverhead view of the Spokane River, where adult Chinook salmon were released during a multi-tribal ceremonial fish release. During 2022 National American Fisheries Society, many scientists and citizens took part in a ceremonial fish release. Adult Chinook salmon are currently blocked by dams and unable travel upstream to their historic range.
Overhead view of the Spokane River, where adult Chinook salmon were released during a multi-tribal ceremonial fish release
linkOverhead view of the Spokane River, where adult Chinook salmon were released during a multi-tribal ceremonial fish release. During 2022 National American Fisheries Society, many scientists and citizens took part in a ceremonial fish release. Adult Chinook salmon are currently blocked by dams and unable travel upstream to their historic range.
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Director Visits Western Fisheries Research Center, 2024
Director Applegate visited Western Fisheries Research Center Headquarters in Seattle, WA.
Director Applegate visited Western Fisheries Research Center Headquarters in Seattle, WA.
Director Visits Western Fisheries Research Center Wet Lab, 2024
Director Applegate visited Western Fisheries Research Center Headquarters in Seattle, WA.
Director Applegate visited Western Fisheries Research Center Headquarters in Seattle, WA.
Director Applegate Visits Western Fisheries Research Center Wet Lab, 2024
Director Applegate visited Western Fisheries Research Center Headquarters in Seattle, WA.
Director Applegate visited Western Fisheries Research Center Headquarters in Seattle, WA.
Director Applegate and Staff from Western Fisheries Research Center
Director Applegate and staff from Western Fisheries Research Center pose in front of the newly painted mural at the Western Fisheries Research Center’s headquarters. The mural features three swimming salmon, a DNA helix, a microscope, and the USGS logo.
Director Applegate and staff from Western Fisheries Research Center pose in front of the newly painted mural at the Western Fisheries Research Center’s headquarters. The mural features three swimming salmon, a DNA helix, a microscope, and the USGS logo.
Fish Passage Tour Group Photo
Group photo of USGS staff and partners who participated in the Fish Passage Tour sponsored by the USGS Western Fisheries Research Center. Partners: NOAA Fisheries, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, the California Department of Water Resources, the U.S. Forest Service, the U.S.
Group photo of USGS staff and partners who participated in the Fish Passage Tour sponsored by the USGS Western Fisheries Research Center. Partners: NOAA Fisheries, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, the California Department of Water Resources, the U.S. Forest Service, the U.S.
Fish Passage Tour - North Shore Collector in the forebay of Cowlitz Falls Dam
Toby Kock (right, in plaid shirt) listens to a question during the Fish Passage Tour while standing on the North Shore Collector in the forebay of Cowlitz Falls Dam. The group discussed various ways that migrating juvenile salmon approach and pass the dam.
Toby Kock (right, in plaid shirt) listens to a question during the Fish Passage Tour while standing on the North Shore Collector in the forebay of Cowlitz Falls Dam. The group discussed various ways that migrating juvenile salmon approach and pass the dam.
North Shore Collector separator at Cowlitz Falls Dam, WA
Participants of the Fish Passage Tour view the North Shore Collector separator at Cowlitz Falls Dam, WA. Fish are collected here to allow staff to count, determine species, and sample fish as they migrate downstream.
Participants of the Fish Passage Tour view the North Shore Collector separator at Cowlitz Falls Dam, WA. Fish are collected here to allow staff to count, determine species, and sample fish as they migrate downstream.
View of the forebay of the North Fork Dam of the Clackamas River Dam Complex, OR
View of the forebay of the North Fork Dam of the Clackamas River Dam Complex, OR. An orange buoy system is seen on the right side of the image showing an exclusion net to prevent fish from getting behind the collector.
View of the forebay of the North Fork Dam of the Clackamas River Dam Complex, OR. An orange buoy system is seen on the right side of the image showing an exclusion net to prevent fish from getting behind the collector.
Waiting for multi-tribal ceremonial release of adult Chinook to the Spokane River during 2022 National American Fisheries Society Meeting
linkMulti-tribal ceremonial release of adult Chinook to the Spokane River during 2022 National American Fisheries Society Meeting. Here, people line up to participate in ceremonial multi-tribal fish release in the Spokane River.
Waiting for multi-tribal ceremonial release of adult Chinook to the Spokane River during 2022 National American Fisheries Society Meeting
linkMulti-tribal ceremonial release of adult Chinook to the Spokane River during 2022 National American Fisheries Society Meeting. Here, people line up to participate in ceremonial multi-tribal fish release in the Spokane River.
USGS fish biologist, Ian Jezorek, hands off adult Chinook salmon during ceremonial tribal fish release during 2022 National AFS Meeting
linkMulti-tribal ceremonial release of adult Chinook to the Spokane River during 2022 National American Fisheries Society Meeting. Here, fish biologist Ian Jezorek participates in ceremonial multi-tribal fish release in the Spokane River.
USGS fish biologist, Ian Jezorek, hands off adult Chinook salmon during ceremonial tribal fish release during 2022 National AFS Meeting
linkMulti-tribal ceremonial release of adult Chinook to the Spokane River during 2022 National American Fisheries Society Meeting. Here, fish biologist Ian Jezorek participates in ceremonial multi-tribal fish release in the Spokane River.
Fish biologist, Jill Hardiman, releases adult Chinook salmon into Spokane River
Multi-tribal ceremonial release of adult Chinook to the Spokane River during 2022 National American Fisheries Society meeting. Here, fish biologist, Jill Hardiman, participates in the event by releasing an adult Chinook salmon into the Spokane River.
Multi-tribal ceremonial release of adult Chinook to the Spokane River during 2022 National American Fisheries Society meeting. Here, fish biologist, Jill Hardiman, participates in the event by releasing an adult Chinook salmon into the Spokane River.
Overhead view of the Spokane River, where adult Chinook salmon were released during a multi-tribal ceremonial fish release
linkOverhead view of the Spokane River, where adult Chinook salmon were released during a multi-tribal ceremonial fish release. During 2022 National American Fisheries Society, many scientists and citizens took part in a ceremonial fish release. Adult Chinook salmon are currently blocked by dams and unable travel upstream to their historic range.
Overhead view of the Spokane River, where adult Chinook salmon were released during a multi-tribal ceremonial fish release
linkOverhead view of the Spokane River, where adult Chinook salmon were released during a multi-tribal ceremonial fish release. During 2022 National American Fisheries Society, many scientists and citizens took part in a ceremonial fish release. Adult Chinook salmon are currently blocked by dams and unable travel upstream to their historic range.
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