Ben German

Ben German is a Marine Habitat Resource Specialist at NOAA: National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration since August 2021, focusing on hydropower and fish passage initiatives. Prior experience includes serving as an Environmental Specialist with Integrated Statistics, where Ben contributed to management plans for diadromous fishes and river herring habitat conservation. Additional roles include Fisheries Biologist at SOLitude Lake Management, and various positions at the State University of New York College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill, including Visiting Assistant Professor and Instructional Support Technician in Fisheries. Earlier experience includes a decade in the United States Air Force as a Public Affairs Craftsman. Ben holds a Master of Science in Lake Management from SUNY Oneonta and a Bachelor's degree in Fisheries & Aquaculture from the State University of New York College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill. Technical training in Still Photography was obtained from the Defense Information School.