David S Pilliod
My research focuses on species conservation, habitat management, and effectiveness of restoration in a variety of terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems. I also co-lead the Pacific Northwest Environmental DNA Laboratory.
Research and Lab Websites
Decision Support Tools
I lead a team of scientists that develop tools and models to improve understanding of ecological systems and solve challenging problems in natural resource management. We primarily address questions related to species conservation, wildlife habitat, and restoration. We combine molecular methods, remote sensing, field studies, and statistical modeling. Our research team also develops data management and decision support systems to facilitate adaptive management, such as the Land Treatment Digital Library and Land Treatment Exploration Tool. We primarily work on issues affecting the Intermountain West and Great Basin regions of the U.S.
Professional Experience
2006 - Present: USGS. Forest and Rangeland Ecosystem Science Center, Supervisory Research Ecologist, Boise, Idaho
Education and Certifications
Ph.D., Ecology, Idaho State University, Pocatello, ID (2001)
B.A., Biology, University of California, Santa Cruz, CA (1991)
Science and Products
If you are unable to access or download a product, email fresc_outreach@usgs.gov a request, including the full citation, or call (541) 750-1030.
Climate futures for lizards and snakes in western North America may result in new species management issues Climate futures for lizards and snakes in western North America may result in new species management issues
Lead exposure of a fossorial rodent varies with the use of ammunition across the landscape Lead exposure of a fossorial rodent varies with the use of ammunition across the landscape
Spatial patterns of seed removal by harvester ants in a seed tray experiment Spatial patterns of seed removal by harvester ants in a seed tray experiment
Structural heterogeneity predicts ecological resistance and resilience to wildfire in arid shrublands Structural heterogeneity predicts ecological resistance and resilience to wildfire in arid shrublands
Population genetics of museum specimens indicate decreasing genetic resiliency: The case of two bumble bees of conservation concern Population genetics of museum specimens indicate decreasing genetic resiliency: The case of two bumble bees of conservation concern
Oil and gas reclamation—Operations, monitoring methods, and standards Oil and gas reclamation—Operations, monitoring methods, and standards
Non-USGS Publications**
**Disclaimer: The views expressed in Non-USGS publications are those of the author and do not represent the views of the USGS, Department of the Interior, or the U.S. Government.
Wildlife Ecology and Habitat Restoration Team
Wildland Fire Trends Tool
READI-Net: Providing Tools for the Early Detection and Management of Aquatic Invasive Species
GIS Clipping and Summarization Tool for Points, Lines, Polygons, and Rasters
The Wildfire Trends Tool: A data visualization and analysis tool to meet land management needs and facilitate scientific inquiry
Contributions to the development of the Western Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies Sagebrush Conservation Strategy
Environmental DNA (eDNA): Combining Technology and Biology to Detect Aquatic Invasive Species and Pathogens
If you are unable to access or download a product, email fresc_outreach@usgs.gov a request, including the full citation, or call (541) 750-1030.
Reestablishing a foundational species: limitations on post-wildfire sagebrush seedling establishment Reestablishing a foundational species: limitations on post-wildfire sagebrush seedling establishment
GIS Clipping and Summarization Toolbox GIS Clipping and Summarization Toolbox
Environmental DNA data, fish abundance data, and stream habitat data from northwest Montana and northeast Washington and southern British Columbia, Canada Environmental DNA data, fish abundance data, and stream habitat data from northwest Montana and northeast Washington and southern British Columbia, Canada
USGS Land Treatment Digital Library Data Release: A centralized archive for land treatment tabular and spatial data (ver. 7.0, September 2024) USGS Land Treatment Digital Library Data Release: A centralized archive for land treatment tabular and spatial data (ver. 7.0, September 2024)
Insect community responses to climate and weather across elevation gradients in the Sagebrush Steppe, eastern Oregon 2012 and 2013 Insect community responses to climate and weather across elevation gradients in the Sagebrush Steppe, eastern Oregon 2012 and 2013
Insect community responses to climate and weather across elevation gradients in the Sagebrush Steppe, eastern Oregon 2012 and 2013 Insect community responses to climate and weather across elevation gradients in the Sagebrush Steppe, eastern Oregon 2012 and 2013
If you are unable to access or download a product, email fresc_outreach@usgs.gov a request, including the full citation, or call (541) 750-1030.
To request an interview, contact fresc_outreach@usgs.gov or call (541) 750-1030.
Science and Products
If you are unable to access or download a product, email fresc_outreach@usgs.gov a request, including the full citation, or call (541) 750-1030.
Climate futures for lizards and snakes in western North America may result in new species management issues Climate futures for lizards and snakes in western North America may result in new species management issues
Lead exposure of a fossorial rodent varies with the use of ammunition across the landscape Lead exposure of a fossorial rodent varies with the use of ammunition across the landscape
Spatial patterns of seed removal by harvester ants in a seed tray experiment Spatial patterns of seed removal by harvester ants in a seed tray experiment
Structural heterogeneity predicts ecological resistance and resilience to wildfire in arid shrublands Structural heterogeneity predicts ecological resistance and resilience to wildfire in arid shrublands
Population genetics of museum specimens indicate decreasing genetic resiliency: The case of two bumble bees of conservation concern Population genetics of museum specimens indicate decreasing genetic resiliency: The case of two bumble bees of conservation concern
Oil and gas reclamation—Operations, monitoring methods, and standards Oil and gas reclamation—Operations, monitoring methods, and standards
Non-USGS Publications**
**Disclaimer: The views expressed in Non-USGS publications are those of the author and do not represent the views of the USGS, Department of the Interior, or the U.S. Government.
Wildlife Ecology and Habitat Restoration Team
Wildland Fire Trends Tool
READI-Net: Providing Tools for the Early Detection and Management of Aquatic Invasive Species
GIS Clipping and Summarization Tool for Points, Lines, Polygons, and Rasters
The Wildfire Trends Tool: A data visualization and analysis tool to meet land management needs and facilitate scientific inquiry
Contributions to the development of the Western Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies Sagebrush Conservation Strategy
Environmental DNA (eDNA): Combining Technology and Biology to Detect Aquatic Invasive Species and Pathogens
If you are unable to access or download a product, email fresc_outreach@usgs.gov a request, including the full citation, or call (541) 750-1030.
Reestablishing a foundational species: limitations on post-wildfire sagebrush seedling establishment Reestablishing a foundational species: limitations on post-wildfire sagebrush seedling establishment
GIS Clipping and Summarization Toolbox GIS Clipping and Summarization Toolbox
Environmental DNA data, fish abundance data, and stream habitat data from northwest Montana and northeast Washington and southern British Columbia, Canada Environmental DNA data, fish abundance data, and stream habitat data from northwest Montana and northeast Washington and southern British Columbia, Canada
USGS Land Treatment Digital Library Data Release: A centralized archive for land treatment tabular and spatial data (ver. 7.0, September 2024) USGS Land Treatment Digital Library Data Release: A centralized archive for land treatment tabular and spatial data (ver. 7.0, September 2024)
Insect community responses to climate and weather across elevation gradients in the Sagebrush Steppe, eastern Oregon 2012 and 2013 Insect community responses to climate and weather across elevation gradients in the Sagebrush Steppe, eastern Oregon 2012 and 2013
Insect community responses to climate and weather across elevation gradients in the Sagebrush Steppe, eastern Oregon 2012 and 2013 Insect community responses to climate and weather across elevation gradients in the Sagebrush Steppe, eastern Oregon 2012 and 2013
If you are unable to access or download a product, email fresc_outreach@usgs.gov a request, including the full citation, or call (541) 750-1030.
To request an interview, contact fresc_outreach@usgs.gov or call (541) 750-1030.