A series of short interviews with experts in restoration ecology in New England conducted by University of Rhode Island students. Interviews cover ongoing projects in the region and tips for students and emerging professionals looking to begin a career in restoration ecology.
Tom Kutcher of the Rhode Island Natural History Society is interviewed by URI student Marina Capraro.
Dr. Scott Ruhren of Audubon Society of Rhode Island is interviewed by URI student Mariel Sorlien.
Scott Comings Associate State Director of Rhode Island’s Nature Conservancy is interviewed by URI student Brent Ricciarelli.
Mike Kline of Vermont Department of Environmental Resources is interviewed by URI student Joey Loffredo.
Mike Morin, Northeast Regional Director of Access Fund is interviewed by URI student Emma Shoemaker.
Mark Richardson of the New England Wildflower Society is interviewed by URI student Elizabeth Vachon.
Lisa Wahle of the Wildlife Management Institute is interviewed by URI student Gabriella Jeronimo.
Kenny Raposa of the Narragansett Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve is interviewed by URI student Ian Lew.
Jason Tesauro of Tesauro Consulting is interviewed by URI student Laura Vigil.
Ian Ives, Sanctuary Director at Mass Audubon is interviewed by URI student Emma Wilkinson regarding wetland restoration.
Hope Leeson of Rhode Island History Survey is interviewed by URI Student Becky Gumrewicz.
Gary Casabona of the Rhode Island Natural Resources Conservation Service is interviewed by URI student Grace Sanford.
Dennis Webster of the Taylor Point Restoration Association is interviewed by URI student Christina DiCenzo. They discuss the plan to remove non-native and invasive plant species growing on Taylor Point in Jamestown, Rhode Island and replacing them with the native plants to the area. They also discuss the skills and planning necessary to accomplish restoration projects like this one.
Anamarija Frankic of UMass Boston discusses the impacts humans have on natural ecosystems and the role of citizens to restore natural function with URI student Erin Chille.
Amy Singler of American Rivers is interviewed by URI student Kyle Lemoine.
Alex Hackman of Massachusetts Division of Ecological Restoration is interviewed by URI student Liana Dinuzio. They discuss restorations of cranberry bogs and dam removals and advice for students entering the field of ecological restoration.