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Richard Berl, PhD

Richard Berl is a Research Social Scientist with the USGS National Wildlife Health Center in Madison, WI, colocated at the Eastern Ecological Science Center at the Patuxent Research Refuge in Laurel, MD.

Richard is a conservation social scientist with a background in evolutionary theory, behavior, and culture change, who uses integrative quantitative and qualitative approaches to address the management challenges that arise from the complex interactions within rapidly changing social-ecological systems, particularly those related to wildlife health and the impacts of chronic wasting disease.

Professional Experience

  • 2024 – Present: Research Social Scientist at the USGS National Wildlife Health Center

  • 2021 – 2024: Research Social Scientist at the USGS Eastern Ecological Science Center at the Patuxent Research Refuge

  • 2019 – 2021: Postdoctoral Fellow and Lecturer in the Department of Human Dimensions of Natural Resources, Colorado State University

Education and Certifications

  • Ph.D. Human Dimensions of Natural Resources, Colorado State University (2019)

  • Graduate Certificate in Applied Statistics, Colorado State University (2017)

  • M.S. Zoology, Washington State University (2015)

  • B.A. Biological Sciences, University of Delaware (2009)

  • B.A. Anthropology, University of Delaware (2009) 

Science and Products

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Evolving wildlife management cultures of governance through Indigenous Knowledges and perspectives Evolving wildlife management cultures of governance through Indigenous Knowledges and perspectives

Within governance agencies, academia, and communities alike, there are increasing calls to recognize the value and importance of culture within social-ecological systems and to better implement Indigenous sciences in research, policy, and management. Efforts thus far have raised questions about the best ethical practices to do so. Engaging with plural worldviews and perspectives on their...
Authors
Jonathan J. Fisk, Kirsten Leong, Richard Eugene Waggaman Berl, Jonathan W. Long, Adam Landon, Melinda Adams, Don L. Hankins, Christopher J. Williams, Frank K. Lake, Jonathan Salerno
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Eastern Ecological Science Center

Non-USGS Publications**

Berl, R.E.W., Manfredo, M.J., Gasta, M., Smith, D., Sullivan, L., Jacobson, C.A., Bishop, C., Camuso, J., Eason, T., Hayes, J.P., Jacobson, R., Melcher, C., Newmark, J., Novotny, P., Pauley, S.P., Smith, C., Sparks, C., Stoner, K., Strong, J.D., Ver Steeg, J. (2022). Building a systems framework to facilitate adaptive organizational change in state fish and wildlife agencies. Conservation Science and Practice, 4(2), e591. https://doi.org/10.1111/csp2.591
Berl, R.E.W., Sekar, S., Markevich, A., Camara, C., & Niemiec, R. (2022). Assessing the impacts of normative and efficacy‐based messaging on the social diffusion of conservation science. Conservation Science and Practice 4(4), e12647. https://doi.org/10.1111/csp2.12647
Niemiec, R.M., Berl, R.E.W., Gonzalez, M., Teel, T., Salerno, J., Breck, S., Camara, C., Collins, M., Schultz, C., Hoag, D., & Crooks, K. (2022). Rapid changes in public perception toward a conservation initiative. Conservation Science and Practice, e12632. https://doi.org/10.1111/csp2.12632

**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.

Science and Products

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Evolving wildlife management cultures of governance through Indigenous Knowledges and perspectives Evolving wildlife management cultures of governance through Indigenous Knowledges and perspectives

Within governance agencies, academia, and communities alike, there are increasing calls to recognize the value and importance of culture within social-ecological systems and to better implement Indigenous sciences in research, policy, and management. Efforts thus far have raised questions about the best ethical practices to do so. Engaging with plural worldviews and perspectives on their...
Authors
Jonathan J. Fisk, Kirsten Leong, Richard Eugene Waggaman Berl, Jonathan W. Long, Adam Landon, Melinda Adams, Don L. Hankins, Christopher J. Williams, Frank K. Lake, Jonathan Salerno
By
Eastern Ecological Science Center

Non-USGS Publications**

Berl, R.E.W., Manfredo, M.J., Gasta, M., Smith, D., Sullivan, L., Jacobson, C.A., Bishop, C., Camuso, J., Eason, T., Hayes, J.P., Jacobson, R., Melcher, C., Newmark, J., Novotny, P., Pauley, S.P., Smith, C., Sparks, C., Stoner, K., Strong, J.D., Ver Steeg, J. (2022). Building a systems framework to facilitate adaptive organizational change in state fish and wildlife agencies. Conservation Science and Practice, 4(2), e591. https://doi.org/10.1111/csp2.591
Berl, R.E.W., Sekar, S., Markevich, A., Camara, C., & Niemiec, R. (2022). Assessing the impacts of normative and efficacy‐based messaging on the social diffusion of conservation science. Conservation Science and Practice 4(4), e12647. https://doi.org/10.1111/csp2.12647
Niemiec, R.M., Berl, R.E.W., Gonzalez, M., Teel, T., Salerno, J., Breck, S., Camara, C., Collins, M., Schultz, C., Hoag, D., & Crooks, K. (2022). Rapid changes in public perception toward a conservation initiative. Conservation Science and Practice, e12632. https://doi.org/10.1111/csp2.12632

**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.

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