Beebe Lake in the Fall

Current Staff

WRI Staff

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WRI Director

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Great Lakes Water Resource Scientist
DEC Great Lakes Watershed Program

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Research Support Specialist, Aquatic Invasive Species

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Aquatic Invasive Species Coordinator, DEC Region 3

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Water Infrastructure and Engagement Specialist

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Communications Coordinator

Beth Roessler kneels in a field.

Tributary Conservation Specialist
Hudson River Estuary Program, Trees for Tribs Program

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Aquatic Invasive Species Technician, DEC Region 5

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Administrative Assistant

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Education and Citizen Science Lead
Hudson River Estuary Program

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Restoration Ecologist

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Streamside Restoration Technician
Hudson River Estuary Program, Trees for Tribs Program

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Eastern Great Lakes Watershed Coordinator
DEC Great Lakes Watershed Program

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Aquatic Invasive Species Coordinator, DEC Region 7

Evie Brahmstedt portrait

Postdoctoral Researcher

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Community Resilience Specialist

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Aquatic Invasive Species Coordinator, DEC Region 5

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Restoration Hydrologist

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Aquatic Invasive Species Coordinator, DEC Region 6, New York State Water Resources Institute

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Research Ecologist

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Principal Aquatic Ecologist

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Spatial Analysis & Planning Associate

Kenji Doering stands in front of a waterfall.

Postdoctoral Researcher

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Data Analysis Ecologist

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Research and Outreach Specialist

Lindsay Yoder sits in front of a lake.

Aquatic Invasive Species Coordinator, DEC Region 9

Maija Liisa Niemisto wearing a lifejacket stands on a lake bank, next to two kayaks holding a paddle.

Education and Community Science
Hudson River Estuary Program

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Aquatic Invasive Species Strike Team Technician, DEC Region 3

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Climate Program Manager

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Research and Support Specialist

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Research and Outreach Specialist

Ryan Elliott takes readings on a boat.

Western Great Lakes Watershed Coordinator
DEC Great Lakes Watershed Program

Scott Cuppett wearing a helmet in a raft.

Watershed Management Team Lead
Hudson River Estuary Program

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Programming Coordinator

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Climate Adaptation Specialist

Administrative Staff
Hudson River Estuary Program

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Stream Restoration & Education Coordinator