Linsey Blake

Linsey Blake has a diverse and extensive work experience in the field of environmental research and wildlife biology. Linsey has held various roles in different organizations over the years.

From 2022 to the present, Linsey has been employed as a Senior Project Manager at SummitWest Environmental, Inc. Their responsibilities in this role include managing natural resource inventory, assessment, monitoring, permitting, and research projects for clients such as municipalities, federal and state natural resource agencies, utilities, and utility subcontractors.

Prior to that, from 2019 to 2022, Linsey worked as a Research Wildlife Biologist at the Arizona Game and Fish Department. In this position, they designed and implemented wildlife research projects, collaborating with stakeholders, landowners, and other agencies. Linsey ensured compliance with environmental laws, permits, and reporting requirements.

From 2015 to 2019, Linsey served as a Wildlife Biologist at the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission. Their primary responsibilities included coordinating and implementing a cougar research program, supervising technicians and contractors, and representing the Commission at professional meetings.

Before that, Linsey worked as a Capture Specialist at the South Dakota Game, Fish, and Parks from 2013 to 2016. Their role involved assisting with the capture and biopsy darting of cougars to acquire DNA samples for population estimation.

In 2010, Linsey was a Graduate Research Assistant at Utah State University, where they focused on examining the foraging ecology of cougars in the Pryor Mountains. Linsey utilized radio-telemetry and GPS/GIS technology for tracking collared cougars, investigating kill sites, and analyzing prey composition.

From 2007 to 2010, Linsey worked as a Project Manager at EarthCorps. Their responsibilities included designing and implementing habitat maintenance and enhancement projects, managing budgets and resources, and collaborating with various agencies and stakeholders in the Puget Sound region.

Linsey also has experience with the US Forest Service, where they held roles as a Biological Science Technician/Crew Leader in 2005 and 2002. In these positions, they conducted wildlife field inventories and monitoring studies, trained and supervised field technicians, managed projects related to sensitive and federally listed wildlife populations, and coordinated with agency personnel and outside contacts.

Additionally, in 2001, Linsey worked as a Wildlife Research Technician at Utah State University, although specific details about the role are not provided.

In summary, Linsey Blake has a strong background in wildlife research and environmental management, with experience in project management, research design, fieldwork, and collaboration with various stakeholders.

Linsey Blake holds a Master's Degree in Wildlife Biology from Utah State University, which they obtained in 2014. Prior to that, they completed their Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Studies/Conservation Biology at Middlebury College in 1999. In addition to their formal education, they also hold certifications in Chemical Immobilization of Animals from Safe-Capture International, Inc., obtained in 2010, and Avalanche Level 2 and Avalanche Level 1 from the American Institute for Avalanche Research and Education, obtained in 2007 and 2005 respectively.