Congratulations Chad LeBeau
We are excited to announce Chad’s promotion to Business Development Manager! Chad started his career at WEST in 2007 where he studied pronghorn and mule deer movements. Since then, his career progressed into various client focused and leadership positions centered around growing WEST’s team and expertise. Drawing from Chad’s expert technical knowledge and extensive experience in […]
WEST is Hiring! Detection-Dog Handler
Does your high-drive dog need a job? Are you interested in strengthening your bond with your dog while you train and work together to help with important wildlife research and conservation? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join WEST’s detection-dog team and get started in conservation detection-dog work! WEST is looking […]
WEST at IPF 2024
Here is WEST’s offshore team lead, Jennifer H. Stucker, in action at #IPF2024 doing what she does best and discussing innovative yet pragmatic approaches to incorporating avian monitoring techniques into #offshorewind energy infrastructure. Jennifer was joined with fellow panelists Daniel Doolittle from Integral Consulting Inc., Scott Eichelberger from TGS and Atma S. Khalsa from Avangrid […]
Happy Earth Day
🌍🌱 At WEST, every day is Earth Day. Today, we reflect on our past achievements solving natural resource challenges and refocus our goals for future conservation efforts. For the past 34 years our team has dedicated countless hours tackling the challenges facing our natural environment. At WEST, we’re committed to protecting and preserving our environment […]
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 […]
WEST Celebrates International Women and Girls in Science Day
Yesterday, February 11th, was International Women and Girls in Science Day. WEST proudly joins the global movement in honoring the remarkable achievements and contributions of women and girls in the field of science. From pioneering research to innovative solutions, their impact on environmental conservation and sustainability is undeniable. International Women and Girls in Science Day […]
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 […]