WEST Celebrates Bat Appreciation Day!
Bats play important, and often underappreciated, roles in our ecosystems. They serve as key pollinators for several plant species and help control insect populations. Bats also play an important role in economic ecosystems by reducing the impact of pest outbreaks on crop production. WEST recognizes these roles, and we have developed tools and approaches our […]
Anna Ciecka – International Women and Girls in Science Day
Anna Ciecka – Consulting Biologist, Detection Dog Program Lead I’m a Biologist and Coordinator for the WEST Detection Dog program. Exposure to natural areas during childhood and hands-on learning through college ecology courses fueled my interest in understanding ecosystems, exploring new areas, and learning new skills. The first half of my career was a wonderful […]
Rosa Palmer – International Women and Girls in Science Day
Rosa Palmer – Senior Biologist and Latin American Lead I have loved science and animals since I was little. I am originally from Peru and although I completed my bachelor’s in a great university in Peru, back then, there weren’t many grad school opportunities related to wildlife conservation or management. I worked hard through school […]
Carla DeMasters – International Women and Girls in Science Day
The first in a series of highlights for International Women and Girls in Science Day: Restoration Ecologist Carla DeMasters, CERP, PWS, MA, MS I am a restoration ecologist at WEST with a background in botany, plant ecology and restoration ecology. I would never have considered myself a “plant person” in the past. In fact, I’m […]
Black History Month
WEST is proud to recognize Black History Month and stands behind the continued fight for racial equality. Each year, the US and Canada select a theme to celebrate the month. This year, the US is highlighting African Americans and the arts. Below, we share works from two artists: Amanda Gorman and Bisa Butler. Amanda Gormon […]
WEST is Hiring
WEST is excited to announce three job openings for passionate individuals committed to wildlife conservation through Endangered Species Act (ESA) compliance. If you’re dedicated to protecting endangered species and their habitats, we want to hear from you! Visit our job board for more information and to apply: https://west-inc.com/careers/
WEST Celebrates National Conservation Dog Day
On #NationalConservationDogDay we celebrate our detection dogs’ energy, drive, and enthusiasm. In 2023 our 47 detection dogs… ➢ Represented 13 breeds and breed mixes➢ Spent >900 hours training➢ Utilized >12 target odors➢ Surveyed for >10,000 hours on 23 projects Their work allowed us to collect data to help conserve wildlife, and they were rewarded with ⚾s,🦴s, and […]
Happy National Fetch Day
Happy National Fetch Day! We’re celebrating by thanking our detection-dog teams for their hard work this season. Fetch is a powerful reward for our detection dogs and is vital in the face of conditions like unforgiving soy, tick-infested grass, and record-breaking temperatures. One trait WEST looks for in our detection-dog teams is a fetch-obsessed dog. […]
National Work and Family Month
This month WEST acknowledges National Work and Family Month. We strive to offer our employees a healthy work-life balance, career growth opportunities, and flexible work environments. #NationalWorkandFamilyMonth
WEST at UW Career Fair
WEST is at the University of Wyoming career fair today! Stop by our booth to learn more about environmental consulting careers! #WESTisHiring #careers #environmentalconsulting