Point Blue Conservation Science
Erika J Foster, PhD, is the Director of Soils Research & Conservation at Point Blue Conservation Science since May 2021, where responsibilities include developing and leading research projects focused on soil stewardship and health. Previously, as a Soil Ecologist, Erika contributed to carbon monitoring protocols for rangelands in the Western US. Prior experience includes a postdoctoral researcher role at Purdue University, focusing on soil health assessments in Peru, and a PhD candidacy at Colorado State University, where research centered on agricultural soil health and management practices. Erika's early career involved educational roles in natural history and environmental science, contributing to community engagement and outreach initiatives. Erika holds a PhD in Ecology and Soil Science from Colorado State University and dual bachelor's degrees in Natural Resource Conservation and Environmental Studies from the University of Montana.
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Point Blue Conservation Science
Point Blue Conservation Science (Point Blue) is dedicated to conserving birds, other wildlife, and ecosystems through innovative scientific research, restoration, outreach and extensive partnerships. Our highest priority is to reduce the impacts of habitat alteration, climate change and other threats to wildlife and people, while promoting adaptation to the changes ahead.. Point Blue is a non-profit organization founded in 1965 as Point Reyes Bird Observatory. Point Blue is a leader in bird and ecosystem research, conservation management support, habitat restoration, conservation education, and conservation training. Point Blue primarily researches birds due to their role as excellent indicators of environmental health, but we also study other species and all of our work is in an applied ecosystem context. Point Blue is headquartered in Petaluma, California and maintains field research sites throughout California, other parts of Western North America, and Antarctica.