October 8 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Nature Night: Klamath Basin Wetlands – Long-term Issues and Possible Solutions
Virtual
The Klamath Basin is a vast wetland landscape. The abundance of water in an otherwise arid land forged cultures, and an abundance of wildlife and fish communities, through the ebb and flow of water from the mountains to the ocean. Although the modern landscape bears little resemblance to its past, the same ecological processes that supported this unique ecosystem are still in play. However, long term drought, water management policies with the subsequent decline in fish and wildlife populations, and increased ground water extraction have placed the Klamath Basin at the greatest risk of being lost forever unless stakeholders come together with a collective vision for its restoration.
About John
John Vradenburg joined the Klamath Basin National Wildlife Refuges team in July 2015 as a supervisory wildlife biologist. He previously served in the same position at Bosque Del Apache National Wildlife Refuge in New Mexico for 9 years. He is a graduate of the University of Missouri. Always eager to accomplish more for wildlife, John was recognized as Employee of the Year in 2015 for his management plan for the New Mexico Meadow Jumping Mouse before it was listed in 2014, and for providing opportunities for youth to learn on the refuge. He and his wife Leigh Ann enjoy bird watching and fishing with their 3 children.
