Katherine Stonecypher
Senior Fisheries Research Assistant at Cal Poly Humboldt- Claim this Profile
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ATV Safety
ATV Safety InstNov, 2019- Nov, 2024 -
Standard – CPR / AED / First-Aid Certification Course
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Experience
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Cal Poly Humboldt
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United States
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Higher Education
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300 - 400 Employee
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Senior Fisheries Research Assistant
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Dec 2022 - Present
Monitoring Coho Salmon populations and restoration efficacy in Prairie Creek using a Life Cycle Monitoring framework. Assessing trends in abundance, spawning, growth, survival, habitat use, and migration timing using mark-recapture analysis and applied field-based methods. These data contribute to long term records of population abundance and trajectory for anadromous salmonids. Monitoring Coho Salmon populations and restoration efficacy in Prairie Creek using a Life Cycle Monitoring framework. Assessing trends in abundance, spawning, growth, survival, habitat use, and migration timing using mark-recapture analysis and applied field-based methods. These data contribute to long term records of population abundance and trajectory for anadromous salmonids.
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Humboldt State University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Graduate Student
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Aug 2021 - Present
I am currently a graduate student at Humboldt State University working in the O'Dowd and Ward labs. My research focuses on invertebrate communities and growth of juvenile Coho salmon (Oncorhynchus kisutch) in restored off-channel ponds in tributaries to Humboldt Bay. I am currently a graduate student at Humboldt State University working in the O'Dowd and Ward labs. My research focuses on invertebrate communities and growth of juvenile Coho salmon (Oncorhynchus kisutch) in restored off-channel ponds in tributaries to Humboldt Bay.
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California Department of Fish and Wildlife
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United States
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Government Administration
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700 & Above Employee
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Scientific Aide
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Oct 2021 - Nov 2022
Population monitoring of anadromous salmonids in Northern California watersheds. Applied field based methods in mark-recapture and occupancy analysis. PIT tagging, operation of downstream and upstream migrant traps, spawning ground surveys, and snorkel surveys. Population monitoring of anadromous salmonids in Northern California watersheds. Applied field based methods in mark-recapture and occupancy analysis. PIT tagging, operation of downstream and upstream migrant traps, spawning ground surveys, and snorkel surveys.
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Watershed Stewards Program
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United States
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Environmental Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Fisheries and Restoration Technican
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Oct 2020 - Aug 2021
Monitoring salmonid populations in coastal waters of Humboldt County through the collection of information on the status, trends, life history patterns, and habitat requirements of salmon and steelhead. Spawning ground surveys, snorkel surveys, habitat assessments, and operation of adult and juvenile migrant traps at the Freshwater Creek weir. Data collected in the field used to compile a long-term record of salmonid abundance, habitat, and life history information critical to informing recovery actions. Show less
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Watershed Stewards Program
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United States
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Environmental Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Fisheries and Restoration Technician
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Oct 2019 - Aug 2020
Fishery-based watershed assessments and salmonid population monitoring in northern California watersheds as part of the California Coastal Monitoring Plan (CMP). Habitat assessments, snorkel surveys, and spawning ground surveys of streams in the Eel River watershed. Data collected in the field used to assess population size and trajectory as a measure of progress towards species recovery plans. Fishery-based watershed assessments and salmonid population monitoring in northern California watersheds as part of the California Coastal Monitoring Plan (CMP). Habitat assessments, snorkel surveys, and spawning ground surveys of streams in the Eel River watershed. Data collected in the field used to assess population size and trajectory as a measure of progress towards species recovery plans.
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California Department of Fish and Wildlife
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United States
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Government Administration
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700 & Above Employee
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Scientific Aid
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Aug 2019 - Oct 2019
Creel surveys in the lower Klamath River. Observing and interviewing anglers to collect data on catch per unit effort and collection of biological samples of Chinook Salmon and steelhead. Interpreting fishing regulations and disseminating information on salmonid population monitoring to anglers and the public. Creel surveys in the lower Klamath River. Observing and interviewing anglers to collect data on catch per unit effort and collection of biological samples of Chinook Salmon and steelhead. Interpreting fishing regulations and disseminating information on salmonid population monitoring to anglers and the public.
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Humboldt State University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Research Assistant
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May 2019 - Aug 2019
Geomorphic classification of stream habitats in the Klamath-Trinity and Eel River watersheds. Measuring and calculating physical habitat characteristics such as sediment supply and valley confinement. Data collected used to characterize the diversity of California stream habitats using the California State Water Resources Control Board’s protocol for regional classification. Geomorphic classification of stream habitats in the Klamath-Trinity and Eel River watersheds. Measuring and calculating physical habitat characteristics such as sediment supply and valley confinement. Data collected used to characterize the diversity of California stream habitats using the California State Water Resources Control Board’s protocol for regional classification.
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USGS California Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit
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Arcata, California, United States
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Research Assistant
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Feb 2019 - May 2019
Research assistant on a graduate student’s project using environmental DNA (eDNA) to estimate Coho Salmon population abundance in Freshwater Creek. Collection and processing of water samples to extract eDNA. Data collected was used to compare estimates of Coho Salmon using eDNA with data collected through migrant trapping on the Freshwater Creek weir. Research assistant on a graduate student’s project using environmental DNA (eDNA) to estimate Coho Salmon population abundance in Freshwater Creek. Collection and processing of water samples to extract eDNA. Data collected was used to compare estimates of Coho Salmon using eDNA with data collected through migrant trapping on the Freshwater Creek weir.
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Auburn University Aquatic Ecology REU Program
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Auburn, Alabama, United States
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Undergraduate Student Researcher
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Jun 2018 - Aug 2018
Worked as an undergraduate researcher as part of the National Science Foundation’s Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) program. Conducted a research project assessing socio- environmental factors contributing to a childhood Leukemia cluster in a rural Alabama community. Used quantitative hydrologic methods, geospatial and statistical analysis, and community-based research to analyze risk of cancer diagnosis. Worked as an undergraduate researcher as part of the National Science Foundation’s Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) program. Conducted a research project assessing socio- environmental factors contributing to a childhood Leukemia cluster in a rural Alabama community. Used quantitative hydrologic methods, geospatial and statistical analysis, and community-based research to analyze risk of cancer diagnosis.
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Education
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2021 - 2024
Humboldt State University
Master of Science - MS, Environmental Science & Management -
Humboldt State University
Bachelor of Science - BS, Environmental Science and Management
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