user:Deschutensis

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I am a semi-retired ecologist, with experience in both plant and animal ecology and conservation. I have a strong interest in natural history of Oregon's arid regions. I also have extensive experience in ecological simulation, statistics, and programming.

=Potential bias and conflicts=

In light of Wikipedia's WP:COI guideline, I disclose the following:

• I fully support Wikipedia's aims of building a neutral, well-sourced free encyclopedia, and strive to avoid any bias in my contributions.
• I do not and will not accept compensation for writing or editing Wikipedia content.
• Potential paid employment conflicts:
• U.S. Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration: I was employed by the National Marine Fisheries Service for over 24 years (retired 2016), where I worked primarily in salmon ecology and conservation, including research, regulatory and policy aspects. I will not contribute directly to articles relating to this work, other than minor factual information in areas of my expertise.
• Columbia River Independent Science Advisory Board ([https://www.nwcouncil.org/fish-and-wildlife/fw-independent-advisory-committees/independent-scientific-advisory-board ISAB]): I am (at this time, 2021) a paid member of the ISAB, and will not contribute directly to any articles related to subjects of this work.
• Other involvements:
• Deschutes Land Trust: I support and do some volunteer work (ca. 50-100 hours per year) for the Deschutes Land Trust, mainly in their educational hikes program and assisting with natural resource surveys. I have contributed articles and edits about the Trust and its preserves and have received assistance from Trust staff in assembling facts for those articles, but I maintain fully independent control of my contributions.

=My Projects=

• I am working on a series of articles about nature reserves in Central Oregon. Published articles:
• Metolius Preserve
• Deschutes Land Trust

=WikiProjects=

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