Vermont Technical Assistance Activities
As part of our mission, each of the Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit scientists routinely provides technical assistance ranging from data analysis support, GIS mapping, workshops, and consultations on a variety of natural resource issues.
Vermont Unit scientists serve as scientific advisors to the Fisheries Subcommittee of the Lake Champlain Fish and Wildlife Management Cooperative and collaborate with the National Conservation Training Center to offer courses for wildlife and fisheries professionals. The Vermont Unit also offers assistance on ecological data analysis through the Spreadsheet/R Project, which provides tutorials on occupancy modeling, capture-mark-recapture analysis, and introductory modeling in ecology, evolution, and conservation biology.
Our recent efforts are outlined below...
| Description and Agency | Provider(s) | Date |
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Vermont Monitoring Cooperative Data and Web Management Review Team Vermont Monitoring Cooperative |
Donovan | November 2012 |
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Vermont Fish and Wildlife Congress
Participation requested by Commissioner of the agency. Vermont Fish and Wildlife |
Parrish | October 2016 |
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Vermont Comprehensive Wildlife Conservation Strategy - Integration Team Member and Database Design Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department |
Donovan | March 2004 |
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Undergraduate honors thesis committee. Aswini Cherukuri. Developing a Monitoring Protocol for Least Bitterns (Ixobrychus exilis) in Vermont: Detection Probability and Occupancy Modeling. University of Vermont Honors Thesis. Burlington, VT. May 2016. University of Vermont |
Donovan | January 2016 |
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Tenure review. University of Wisconsin, Madison University of Wisconsin |
Donovan | March 2014 |
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Tenure review, Michigan Tech University |
Donovan | March 2004 |
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Supervised undergraduate research assistant to conduct analysis of Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department Sturgeon acoustic telemetry data to assess differences in movement patterns and if there is evidence for multiples stocks within Lake Champlain. Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department |
Henderson | August 2022 |
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Structured Decision Making Workshop, Assistant Coach. Sacramento, CA. USFWS |
Donovan, Cummings | October 2011 |
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Served on search committee for two district fisheries biologists for Vermont Fish and Wildlife |
Parrish | February 2003 |
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Served on district biologist search committee for Vermont Fish and Wildlife |
Parrish | September 2003 |
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Served on Fish Team of Vermont 's Comprehensive Wildlife Conservation Strategy. |
Parrish | June 2004 |
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Search committee, deer biologist position. Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department |
Donovan | March 2011 |
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Reviewed book prospectus on computing for biologists for Sinauer Associates, Inc. |
Donovan | June 2008 |
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Research Grade Evaluation Panel Ecosystems |
Parrish | April 2014 |
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RGE panel review USGS |
Donovan | October 2013 |
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Provided review of Culvert Management Plan for Vermont Fish and Wildlife |
Parrish | July 2007 |
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Provide review of species accounts for the Vermont Breeding Bird Atlas. Vermont Center for Ecostudies |
Donovan | May 2011 |
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Principles of Modeling On-line Teaching Assistant National Conservation Training Center |
Donovan | January 2011 |
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Principles of Modeling On Line Course. This course introduces students to a variety of modeling techniques applicable to resouce management and conservation issues. Modeling topics include population models, decision analysis, and ecosystem models. The instructors are world-renowned modeler and professor emeritus, Dr. Anthony (Tony) M. Starfield, and spreadsheet modeler Dr. Therese (Terri) Donovan. Tony's modules introduce modeling concepts and techniques, while Terri's instruction covers how to build models with spreadsheets. Each modeling topic consists of lectures, spreadsheets exercises using Excel 2007, and a scenario to check modeling skills. This course was developed in collaboration between the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management, National Training Center, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, National Conservation Training Center, and the Vermont Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit. Non-civilian biologists |
Donovan | October 2009 |
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Population modeling of sea lamprey life history |
Donovan | February 2003 |
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Participated on a team to develop automated websites for the Unit national program from data entered in the Digital Measures database. This effort involved designing the website design and content, and working with computer scientists to write java program that automates the creation of new webpages for the entire CRU program on a nightly basis. Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit Program |
Donovan | June 2009 |
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Participated in strategic workshop for increasing NSRC communications to stakeholders. Northeastern States Research Cooperative |
Donovan | June 2012 |
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Participated in a Principles of Modeling course-planning workshop with the National Conservation Training Center. National Conservation Training Center |
Donovan | September 2012 |
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Parrish, D.L., Stritzel, J.L., Rudstam, L.G., Parker, S.L., and P.J. Sullivan. Workshop on rainbow smelt population dynamics for Lake Champlain Fisheries Technical Committee. |
Parrish, Stritzel | March 2003 |
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Organized workshop for UVM and state biologists: Introduction to R. University of Vermont |
Donovan | October 2010 |
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Organized trawling workshop for primarily Vermont Fish and Wildlife. Four biologists came here from Missouri and led us in sampling three Vermont rivers using a min-trawl. A total of 21 people participated over the week long event. Vermont Department of Fish and Wildlife |
Parrish | July 2011 |
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Organized Intro to R Using Fisheries Examples Workshop for Vermont and USFWS fisheries biologists and Rubenstein School faculty and graduate students. The number of participants were 24 and 15 of those were from VTFW and USFWS. Lake Champlain Fish and Wildlife Resources Complex |
Parrish | March 2014 |
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Organized Grant Writing for Conservation workshop. University of Vermont |
Donovan | March 2011 |
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Member of Vermont Fish Scientific Advisory Group (SAG) which advises the Endangered Species Committee on the best available science relating to permit applications that have potential impacts to rare, threatened and endangered species. Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department |
Henderson | November 2022 |
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Member of Lake Champlain Salmonid Assessment Work group with the objective of developing self sustaining populations of Lake Trout and Atlantic Salmon and creating high quality fishing oppotunities for recreational anglers throughout the basin New York Department of Environmental Conservation |
Henderson | August 2022 |
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Lake Champlain Fisheries Strategic Planning Committee Lake Champlain Fisheries Technical Commitee |
Parrish | September 2018 |
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For the Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department, serve as a member of Department's "Deep Thought" Committee. The goal of this committee is to serve as a resource that fosters the use of good science to achieve the Department’s mission, by: (1) Helping with design of new projects; (2) Reviewing data for legacy projects; (3) Providing critical review of existing projects; (4) Providing training and educational opportunities.
Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department |
Donovan | February 2018 |
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For the UVM Rubenstein School of Environment and Natural Resources, designed, developed, and scripted a web-driven database program to track graduate activities within the Rubenstein School of Environment and Natural Resources. Data inputs include graduate student information, program information, dates of enrollment, student participation in the School, and graduate student requirements. Data outputs include automated reports. University Cooperator - UVM Rubenstein School |
Donovan | January 2007 |
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Deer Biologist Search Committee Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department |
Donovan | January 2012 |
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Conducted statistical analysis of gill net survey data and derby recreational catch data based on observation that Lake Trout condition was lower than normal this year. Based on the results I co-authored a report to the Lake Champlain Techincal advisory committee that resulted in a reduction in stocking of Lake Trout into the Lake. Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department |
Henderson | July 2024 |
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Assisted Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department with the analysis of a data set to determine if stocking a new strain of Rainbow Trout into put and take fisheries would result in higher catchability. Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department |
Henderson | February 2023 |
| Role - Description | Provider | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Vermont, Mathematics Faculty Search Committee | Donovan | September 2014 | December 2014 |
| University of Vermont, Forestry Extension Faculty Search Committee - Participate on search committee for recruiting and interviewing candidates for a Forest Extension position. | Donovan | October 2012 | March 2013 |
| University of Vermont, Extension Forest Ecologist Search Committee - Participate on search committee for recruiting and interviewing candidates for a Forest Extension position. | Donovan | November 2011 | February 2012 |
| University of Vermont New Faculty Mentoring Committee - Provide feedback and advice for new faculty members. | Donovan | March 2016 | March 2017 |
| UVM Wildlife Lecturer Search | Donovan | October 2024 | Present |
| UVM Math Search Committee - Member of a search committee for assistant professor of mathematics. | Donovan | January 2015 | February 2015 |
| UVM Graduate Executive Committee - Committee that approves graduate faculty appointments, departmental graduate level curricula, and other graduate issues as identified by the Graduate College Dean. | Donovan | August 2021 | Present |
| UVM Graduate Executive Committee - Committee that approves graduate faculty appointments, departmental graduate level curricula, and other graduate issues as identified by the Graduate College Dean. | Parrish | September 2015 | August 2018 |
| Systems Ecology/Sustainability Science Faculty Seach Committee - Sat on a search committee to select a new tenure track faculty for the Rubenstein School of Environment and Natural Resources in Systems Ecology/Sustainability Science | Henderson | December 2022 | May 2023 |
| Search Committee: Parks, Recreation, and Tourism/Outdoor Education - Search committee member for new Rubenstein School faculty member. | Donovan | November 2022 | October 2023 |
| Search Committee: MMSSC Assistant Director of Operations - Search committee member for the Mount Mansfield Science and Stewardship Center | Donovan | August 2021 | November 2021 |
| Search Committee, Mammologist - Participated in solicitation, recruitment, and interviewing qualified persons for Rubenstein School's mammologist search. | Donovan | January 2009 | June 2009 |
| Search Committee - UVM Graduate College Assoc Dean for Academic and Student Affairs | Donovan | March 2023 | March 2023 |
| Rubenstein School Graduate Student Advisory Board Liaison - Work to link the GSAB to faculty in RSENR | Parrish | August 2014 | May 2018 |
| Rubenstein School Graduate Standards Committee - Review graduate student requirements. | Donovan | September 2014 | June 2016 |
| Representative, UVM Board of Trustees Board of Trustees Budget, Finance, and Investment Committee - As a member of the FPPC, I serve as the second representative for the UVM Board of Trustees Budget, Finance, and Investment committee. | Donovan | September 2018 | May 2021 |
| On-line learning platform task force - Participate in an ad hoc tack force to explore a new or improved pilot project for an on-line learning platform for the MSLS program. | Donovan | September 2015 | December 2015 |
| NSRC Panel Member - Member of a review panel for the Northeastern States Research Cooperative. | Donovan | January 2015 | February 2015 |
| Member, UVM Rubenstein School Search Committee—Assistant Professor for Wildlife Program - Serve on search committee for an Assistant Professor of wildlife biology. | Donovan | October 2018 | May 2019 |
| Member, UVM Research, Scholarship, and Graduate Education | Parrish | September 2007 | August 2010 |
| Member, UVM President's Commission on the Status of Women | Parrish | May 2008 | August 2010 |
| Member, UVM Faculty Senate Committee—Financial and Physical Planning - This committee shall have responsibility for matters relating to planning and use of the institution's physical resources and for matters related to the formulation of the University budget with the exception of items subject to collective bargaining. It shall assist in the formulation of the University budget so that the Bylaws reflect the instructional, intellectual, and service priorities of the institution. The committee shall assume responsibility for informing the administration of educational priorities and needs and see that these are considered in all planning. It shall seek advice from the various academic units relative to planning for physical facilities, environmental resources, and the allocation of space, and make recommendations to assure effective and responsible use of resources. It shall maintain close liaison with all appropriate subcommittees of the Board of Trustees as well as all appropriate administrative offices and committees in its areas of responsibility. | Donovan | September 2017 | May 2021 |
| Member, Search Committee; Associate Dean | Donovan | December 2007 | May 2007 |
| Member, Rubenstein School Graduate Database Committee - Design, develop, and maintain a php/mysql database to track activities of the Rubenstein School graduate program. | Donovan | May 2007 | December 2022 |
| Member, Rubenstein School Business Practices | Parrish | May 2007 | October 2007 |
| Member, RSENR Space Committee | Donovan | April 2002 | May 2005 |
| Member, Oregon State University-Department of Fisheries and Wildlife | Parrish | January 2007 | January 2007 |
| Member, Graduate Standards Committee | Donovan | September 2004 | September 2010 |
| Member, Faculty Retreat Committee | Parrish | August 2005 | October 2005 |
| Marcelle Melosira captain search committee - Search committee to select the next captain of the University of Vermont research vessel Marcelle Melosira | Henderson | October 2023 | Present |
| IBB Advisory Committee - Member of an advisory committee to the Dean on UVM's Incentive Based Budgeting. | Donovan | February 2015 | February 2015 |
| Fisheries Biology Faculty Seach Committee - Sat on a search committee to select a new tenure track faculty member in the Rubenstein School of Environment and Natural Resources with a focus on Fisheries Biology | Henderson | July 2023 | Present |
| Faculty Standards Committee, Rubenstein School, UVM, Member. - Faculty Standards Committee of the Rubenstein School of Environment and Natural Resources is the primary committee reviewing applications for faculty promotion and tenure. | Parrish | January 2021 | June 2021 |
| Faculty Standards Committee, Rubenstein School, UVM | Parrish | August 2012 | August 2015 |
| Faculty Senate Research, Scholarship and Graduate Education Committee | Donovan | September 2010 | May 2013 |
| Conservation Leaders for Tomorrow Faculty Liaison for the University of Vermont. - Conservation Leaders for Tomorrow offers 3-4 day workshops to teach up-and-coming conservation leaders about the North American Conservation Plan the funding model that supports conservation activities in the US. As the UVM liason, I recruit or nominate outstanding students who would benefit from this program, and introduce them to the program. | Donovan | September 2012 | December 2020 |
| Business Advisory Committee, Rubsenstein School - Provide advice to the dean regarding business matters of the School. | Parrish | August 2011 | August 2013 |
| Role and Organization | Individual | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vermont Fish and Wildlife Biometrician Search Committee | Donovan | March 2017 | April 2017 |
| USGS Cooperative Research Units Distance Learning Consortium | Donovan | January 2016 | Present |
| U.S. Geological Survey, Cooperative Research Units, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee, member | Parrish | May 2020 | June 2021 |
| Research Grade Evaluation Panel, U.S. Geological Survey | Parrish | March 2018 | March 2018 |
| Member, Walleye Management Team, Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department | Parrish | January 1999 | January 2010 |
| Member, Search Committee, Wildlife Biologist, Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department | Donovan | December 2002 | December 2002 |
| Member, Search Committee, Director of Widlife, Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department | Donovan | June 2001 | July 2001 |
| Member, Sea Lamprey Chemical Alternatives Group | Donovan | January 2002 | January 2010 |
| Member, Research Grade Evaluation Panel, USGS | Parrish | February 2011 | February 2011 |
| Member, Research Grade Evaluation Panel, U.S. Geological Survey | Parrish | September 2003 | September 2003 |
| Member, Research Grade Evaluation Panel, U.S. Geological Survey | Parrish | September 1999 | September 1999 |
| Member, Research Grade Evaluation Panel, U.S. Geological Survey | Parrish | August 1996 | August 1996 |
| Member, Research Grade Evaluation Panel, U.S. Geological Survey | Parrish | April 2006 | April 2006 |
| Member, Northeast Coordinated Bird Monitoring Partnership Mountain Bird Working Group | Donovan | January 2007 | March 2009 |
| Member, Lake Sturgeon Committee, Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department | Parrish | January 1999 | January 2010 |
| Member, Lake Champlain Federal Partners | Parrish | January 2004 | Present |
| Member, Lake Champlain Ecosystem Team | Parrish | January 1994 | January 2010 |
| Member, Great Lakes Fishery Commission Acoustics Working Group | Parrish | January 2003 | December 2013 |
| Member, Grassland Bird Recovery Team | Donovan | January 2002 | January 2007 |
| Member, Forestry-Wildlife Subcommittee, USDA WHIP | Donovan | June 2002 | January 2008 |
| Member, Fisheries Subcommittee, Lake Champlain Fish and Wildlife Management Cooperative | Parrish | November 1991 | Present |
| Member, CRU Awards Committee | Parrish | January 2003 | February 2003 |
| Member, Alternatives Working Group, Lake Champlain Fish and Wildlife Management Cooperative | Parrish | February 2002 | December 2014 |
| Member, Advisory Committee, Conservation Biology Department, Vermont Institute of Natural Sciences | Donovan | November 2001 | December 2002 |
| Lake Champlain Fisheries Technical Committee, Strategic Plan Revision Subcommittee | Parrish | October 2017 | Present |
| IJC-US/Canadian Lake Champlain Richielieu River (LRCC) Technical Work Group | Parrish | August 2017 | September 2019 |
| AFS Panel Discussion on preparing future scientists in fisheries | Parrish | September 2020 | September 2020 |
| Outreach Activity | Provider(s) | Date |
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| Rubenstein School Board of Advisors Meeting--Presentation on lake sturgeon at the meeting. Discussed sturgeon project at dinner. | Parrish, Izzo | April 2018 |