Scott Wilson, Ph.D.
Scott Wilson is the Chief of Operations at the USGS Wetland and Aquatic Research Center in Lafayette, LA.
RESEARCH
Scott Wilson is Chief of Operations at the USGS Wetland and Aquatic Research Center (WARC) in Lafayette, Louisiana, where he oversees more than 60 biologists, ecologists, engineers, geographers, oceanographers, and computer scientists. Throughout his career, Wilson has been involved in the direction and implementation of many large spatial analysis, decision support systems, information management, and dissemination projects for the USGS and other partners. His primary focus is to lead high-quality research projects that have direct science impact for environmental management agencies. Major areas of impact include development of high-resolution habitat mapping and classification systems for the Gulf; development of decision support tools (scientific visualization and web-enabled environmental tools); development of innovative geospatial technologies; and implementation of coastal restoration outreach and technology transfer. He serves on many Federal/State task forces, working groups, and committees, including the Barataria-Terrebonne National Estuary Program. Wilson is Chair of the Louisiana Coastal Wetland Planning, Protection and Restoration Act (CWPPRA) Public Outreach Committee.
