Re: [ECOLOG-L] Feedback on SPOT devices and suggestions for requesting emergency aid outside of cell service

[Bly, Kristy]

The U.S Forest Service - Flathead National Forest uses SPOT Trackers and also 
the Delorme InReach device. The SPOT Tracker are great for emergency help and 
check ins, but just for one way communications. They do have a device that 
connects to a smart phone and have more functionality with two way 
communications (text messages) but I haven't used one. They are fairly cheap to 
get and run from $100 or $150 a year for service. It sounds like the SPOT Gen3s 
would meet your needs pretty well. The InReach devices are a little more 
expensive up front but have different plan options and they have better options 
for two way text type messaging.

From: Ecological Society of America: grants, jobs, news 
[mailto:ECOLOG-L@LISTSERV.UMD.EDU] On Behalf Of Reichenborn, Molly
Sent: Tuesday, March 28, 2017 3:01 PM
To: ECOLOG-L@LISTSERV.UMD.EDU
Subject: [ECOLOG-L] Feedback on SPOT devices and suggestions for requesting 
emergency aid outside of cell service


I have technicians working in isolated areas without cell phone service in 
Kansas, USA. I want the technicians to be able to request emergency (EMS) and 
non-emergency aid (e.g. need assistance with stranded vehicle) in these areas 
if needed. I've been looking into SPOT gen3 units 
(http://www.findmespot.com/en/index.php?cid=100)
 and would appreciate feedback from anyone who has used these for terrestrial 
fieldwork. I'd like to know how well these devices stands up to rough handling 
and weather conditions in the field, if it can send messages in varied weather 
conditions (e.g. cloudy days), any issues with the service plan required for 
the unit/customer service, and any comments on emergency or non-emergency 
personnel response to aid requests from these devices.



I'd also appreciate suggestions for alternative devices that can provide these 
services. The SPOT unit can provide "I'm OK" alerts to check-in with preset 
contacts and track movement - these features are preferred, but not required, 
for alternative devices.





Molly M. Reichenborn
Research Project Manager
Wichita State University
Department of Biological Sciences
molly.reichenb...@wichita.edu

Re: [ECOLOG-L] Camera trap recommendations?

[Bly, Kristy]

A trusted colleague of mine camera trapping wolverines in the Wind River Range 
of Wyoming uses the Stealth Cam Model G42NG. Here's what he says: "We purchased 
ours on Amazon for ~$113 last fall. Like we talked, it isn't quite as sensitive 
as the 4-year old highest quality Reconyx that we use too, but it compared well 
in performance, plus has higher quality images and the video/sound option. I 
really like them, and for 1/5 to 1/6th the cost, 
they're worth having. We had zero problems after having 3 deployed at 10,500 
feet from Nov to April. Lithium batteries are the way to go too. We took 
thousands of images and video and did not have to change batteries the entire 
period afield."


Sent from my iPad

On Apr 29, 2016, at 7:41 PM, Kaitlyn Gaynor 
> wrote:

Does anybody have any recommendations for reliable but affordable (<$200) 
camera traps for large mammal research? I'm monitoring wildlife in a 
sub-Saharan Africa savanna system.

I have used Bushnell TrophyCam HD 8MP with success, but these are no longer 
available and I have read that the newest version (the TrophyCam HD 12MP) is 
inferior. I'm looking for an equivalent to the older TrophyCam in price and 
performance.

I'm a big Reconyx fan but don't have the money to shell out for them!

Thanks,

Kaitlyn Gaynor

Ph.D. candidate
University of California, Berkeley
Department of Environmental Science, Policy, and Management
Brashares Group (Wildlife Ecology and Conservation)
kgay...@berkeley.edu

[ECOLOG-L] Position announcement: WWF Public Lands Energy Fellow

[Bly, Kristy]

World Wildlife Fund's Northern Great Plains Program is seeking to hire a Public 
Lands Energy Fellow.  Please share the following information with anyone who 
may be qualified and interested in this position.  Thanks!

Program Associate - Public Lands Energy Fellow
World Wildlife Fund
Northern Great Plains Program

World Wildlife Fund (WWF), the world's leading conservation organization, seeks 
a two-year Wyss Fellow to engage with the Northern Great Plains team and 
regional players on responsible development of renewable energy that minimizes 
impacts to sensitive species and habitats. Where possible, the fellow will also 
integrate this work with global experts and leaders as part of WWF's push for 
greater adoption of renewable energy. Ideal candidates will have recently 
completed their education or are new to the conservation field with the 
potential to become leaders.

For full position description and to apply:
-Please visit our careers page and submit an on-line application.
-The most compatible browser that supports the application process is 
Internet  Explorer 7, or version 8 and 9 in compatibility mode.
-Submit cover letter and resume to http://www.worldwildlife.org/careers  
job #14031
-AA/EOE Women and minorities are encouraged to apply

Re: [ECOLOG-L] satellite phones for Alaska

[Bly, Kristy]

David,

I've had really great luck with Iridium phones and SPOT trackers (although SPOT 
is no substitute for a phone) in the middle of nowhere Montana. On the 
contrary, I've had terrible luck with Global Star and don't recommend you go 
that route, particularly when Iridium phones are light years better.

Best of luck,

Kristy

Kristy Bly
Species Restoration Specialist
World Wildlife Fund 
Northern Great Plains Program
320 Meadow Lake Drive
Columbia Falls, MT 59912
Phone: 406.600.6728
kristy@wwfus.org
www.worldwildlife.org/ngp



-Original Message-
From: Ecological Society of America: grants, jobs, news 
[mailto:ECOLOG-L@LISTSERV.UMD.EDU] On Behalf Of David Anderson
Sent: Thursday, August 01, 2013 1:10 PM
To: ECOLOG-L@LISTSERV.UMD.EDU
Subject: [ECOLOG-L] satellite phones for Alaska

Does anyone have experience with satellite phones, preferably in Alaska (Seward 
Peninsula).  There are different companies (e.g., Iridium, Global Star, SPOT) 
that differ in pricing for phones and service.  I need to know if one brand 
provides a more reliable service than another *in Alaska*, if there is some 
tradeoff for price, or if there are differences in customer service.  Also, 
phones can be bought off the Internet or from a dealer, and not sure if this 
makes a difference.  I have heard that sat phones are reliable, and that they 
are totally unreliable, and that this depends in part on where the company has 
their portal/gateway, but I need more input.
If you have had particularly good or bad experiences with a particular brand or 
retailer/service provider, that would be extremely helpful
(lawyers: I didn't say that!).

Not sure - email off-list or there may be others interested.

Thank you.

David

--
David L. Anderson, Ph.D. | Research Biologist The Peregrine Fund 
http://www.peregrinefund.org/index.php
5668 West Flying Hawk Lane, Boise, ID 83709 USA
208-362-8266 office
*Conserving birds of prey worldwide*

[ECOLOG-L] WWF Deputy Director Position

[Bly, Kristy]

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Deputy Director, Northern Great Plains Program

World Wildlife Fund's Northern Great Plains program began in 2000. Since then, 
WWF has played an integral role in charting a sustainable future for the 
region. By bringing together local communities, landowners, governments, 
scientists, conservation experts and industry, we are achieving lasting results 
in the conservation and restoration of the region's natural heritage.

The Deputy Director is a key member of the Northern Great Plains leadership 
team and partners with the Managing Director in planning, developing, 
implementing, managing, monitoring and reporting of WWF's NGP conservation work 
in this priority ecoregion, which serves to support and realize WWF-US' overall 
strategic long-range goal of results in places. The Deputy Director develops 
and recommends short-and long-range conservation goals, works with the MD and 
development staff to raise crucial operating funds and provides leadership and 
management to field staff working to accomplish these objectives. The Deputy 
Director maintains relationships with a wide variety of stakeholders and 
partners from different cultures and backgrounds, often without any direct 
authority over those whose contributions are required for success.  This 
position is based in Bozeman, Montana.

A Masters Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 8 years experience in a 
related field is required. Candidates must have excellent knowledge of national 
and regional conservation arena, key players and policy, including a deep 
understanding of western tribal and public lands policy. Direct experience 
developing and implementing strategic plans, large budgets, and program teams 
is needed.  Candidates must have demonstrated success synthesizing and 
packaging big ideas and raising money for those ideas through individual 
donors, government grants, foundation and corporate support.  Experience 
forging partnerships with a wide variety of players, including local 
communities, government, tribes and NGO's and using strategic communications is 
necessary.   Ability to enter into complex negotiations on policy programs and 
with funding partnerships with a range of stakeholders and actors is preferred.

Must also have: ability to quickly master a deep understanding of all aspects 
of the NGP Program, with particularly strong emphasis on ecoregional scale 
conservation, policy, trends and science ; ability to synthesize and 
communicate that understanding, along with WWF's long-term vision effectively 
with staff, donors, agencies, communities in which we work and other public 
forums; enthusiasm for WWF and specifically WWF NGP's mission and goals; 
excellent written and oral communication skills, including demonstrated skills 
in grant writing, technical writing and public speaking; advanced leadership 
skills; ability to supervise, inspire, foster creativity and professional 
growth and collaborate with employees at all levels of organization;  
demonstrated ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines;  capacity for 
self-motivated and self-directed work, with strong ability and interest in 
working collaboratively; ability to travel extensively.

AA/EOE Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.  To submit cover letter 
and resume please visit http://www.worldwildlife.org/careers, job # 12030


For additional information, please contact: Kayla Gerrity 
[kaylamat...@gmail.com].

[ECOLOG-L] WWF Deputy Director, Northern Great Plains job opening

[Bly, Kristy]

Please note the change in position title.

World Wildlife Fund seeks a Deputy Director to join the leadership team of our 
Northern Great Plains Program based in Bozeman, MT.  For more information and 
to apply visit: http://www.worldwildlife.org/careers, job # 12030.  We are only 
accepting applications through the WWF website, so no calls please. The 
position is open until filled. 

Please feel free to forward this on to your colleagues and friends.

[ECOLOG-L] WWF Deputy Director Position

[Bly, Kristy]

World Wildlife Fund seeks a Deputy Director of Landscape Conservation to join 
the leadership team of our Northern Great Plains Program based in Bozeman, MT.  
For more information and to apply visit: http://www.worldwildlife.org/careers, 
job # 12030.  We are only accepting applications through the WWF website, so no 
calls please.  

Please feel free to forward this on to your colleagues and friends.


Kristy Bly
Wildlife Ecologist
World Wildlife Fund - U.S.
Northern Great Plains Program
320 Meadow Lake Drive
Columbia Falls, MT 59912
Phone: (406) 600-6728
Fax: (406) 582-7640
Email: kristy@wwfus.org 
www.worldwildlife.org/ngp

[ECOLOG-L] Grassland Bird Webinar Invitation

[Bly, Kristy]

Please find the invitation below to participate in the Crossing the Medicine 
Line Spring Forum on April 12th   19th, 2011.  This year's forum is in webinar 
form and focuses on grassland bird conservation.  Feel free to forward the 
invitation to any colleague's you feel might be interested in participating.

Border Grasslands  
 Spring Forum 2011 
 
 

Grassland Bird Conservation in the Northern Mixedgrass 
 
 
 
 
We invite you to participate in our Spring Forum on the afternoons of April 12 
 
19, 2011 to share information and discuss opportunities focusing on border 
grassland conservation issues. 
 
This year we have elected to use a webinar format for the spring forum due to 
Inter-jurisdictional travel restrictions that would prevent many potential 
participants from travelling to attend a workshop.  The purpose of these 
webinars 
is to share research and planning innovation in grassland bird conservation, 
and 
to further coordination and cooperation between political jurisdictions.  
 
The April 12th  webinar will focus on what we have learned about grazing 
management and grassland birds in the northern mixed-grass in recent years.  
The April 19 th  webinar will focus on Sprague's Pipit conservation planning in 
both 
the US and Canada including a discussion on how we can coordinate cross-
border conservation for this species. 
 
To register for one or both of the webinars, simply email 
suemichal...@sasktel.net.  Details on how to access the webinar will be sent 
out 
by email prior to the forums. 
 
The Crossing the Medicine Line Network is a network of organizations working to 
share information, promote partnerships and coordinate efforts on 
transboundary grassland conservation  issues. 
 
 
For more information on the CML Network, visit  
www.crossingthemedicineline.net Crossing the Medicine Line Network: Spring 
Forum 
Dates: April 12  19, 2011 
 
 
Grassland Bird Conservation in the Northern Mixed-grass 
 
Forum Purpose:  First Nations used the Medicine Line to evade the armies and 
police of 
the United States and Canada.  Today international and inter-provincial 
boundaries still 
influence the flow of information and management of ecosystems.  The Crossing 
the 
Medicine Line Network is interested in improving the flow of information and 
facilitating 
cooperation in the management of the mixed grass prairie ecosystems that 
straddle the 
borders of Saskatchewan, Alberta, and Montana.  The annual forum is designed to 
focus 
attention selected conservation topics. 
 
Agenda 
 
 
WEBINAR I - Tuesday, April 12, 2011 13:00 to 16:00 hrs 
Grassland Birds and Grazing Management 
 
13:00 - 13:30   Grazing Management and Grassland Birds -Dr. Kevin Ellison, 
Wildlife 
Conservation Society 
13:30 - 14:00   Winter grazing and Grassland Birds at OneFour - Brenda Dale, 
Canadian 
Wildlife Service 
14:00 - 15:00   Grazing and Grassland Bird Research at Grasslands National Park 
- Maggi 
Sliwinski, Alexis Richardson and Emily Pipher, University of  Manitoba 
15:00 - 15:30   Vegetation Heterogeneity Goals for Grazing Management - Marisa 
Lipsey, 
University of Montana   Shawn Cleveland, The Nature Conservancy 
15:30 - 16:00   Questions and Discussion 
 
 
WEBINAR II - Tuesday, April 19, 2011 13:00 to 16:00 hrs 
Sprague's Pipit Conservation 
 
13:00 - 13:30   Critical habitat modelling for Sprague's Pipit in Canada - Dr. 
Stephen 
Davis, Canadian Wildlife Service 
13:30 - 14:00
Sprague's Pipit Data and predictive distribution model summary for Montana - 
Dr. Bryce 
Maxell, Montana Natural Heritage Program 
14:00 - 14:30   Recovery planning for Sprague's Pipit in Canada - Dr. Stephen 
Davis, 
Canadian Wildlife Service 
14:30 - 15:00   Proposed Northern Plains Migratory Bird Habitat Initiative - 
Pete Husby, 
Natural Resources Conservation Service 
15:00 - 16:00   Directed discussion - joint planning 

[ECOLOG-L] USDA Forest Service Wildlife Biologist seasonal job opening

[Bly, Kristy]

USDA Forest Service

Wildlife Biologist, GS-0486-07/09
ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER:

11-02060009-1764D-MAS

APPLICATION DEADLINE:

03/01/2011

JOB LOCATION:

DOUGLAS, WY

WORK SCHEDULE:

Seasonal

SALARY RANGE:

$38,790.00-$61,678.00

OPEN DATE:

02/16/2011

TIME LIMIT:

Term, not to exceed 24 Months

WHO MAY APPLY:

US citizens

NUMBER OF VACANCIES:

1

PROMOTION POTENTIAL:

09



NOTES:
This term position is located in Region 2 on the Medicine Bow-Routt National 
Forest and Thunder Basin National Grassland, as part of the Douglas Ranger 
District in Douglas, Wyoming.
For additional information about the duties of the position, please contact 
Misty Hays at 307-358-4690 or e-mail at mah...@fs.fed.us.
This is a full-time Seasonal, TERM appointment. The incumbent will be 
guaranteed up to 36 pay periods of full-time work within the first two-year 
initial TERM appointment. You may be placed in an intermittent non-pay / 
non-duty status during the remaining 16 pay periods within the initial TERM 
appointment. However, there may be a possibility to work more. Individuals 
hired under a Term appointment are eligible to elect health and life insurance 
benefits, and to receive within-grade increases (periodic pay raises). Term 
employees must satisfactorily complete a one-year trial period. Term employment 
does not confer competitive (permanent) status, nor entitle the term employee 
to noncompetitive appointment to permanent jobs. The duration of a term 
appointment will be determined by the length of the project, work load, and 
available funding. The initial TERM appointment is for 24 months. Extensions 
beyond this period may be authorized in one year increments, but not to exceed 
four years.
This position has a positive education requirement; therefore, a legible copy 
of your college transcripts is required. Transcripts must be attached to your 
Avue application or faxed to 253-573-9869 prior to the closing date of the 
announcement; please include your name and the announcement number on all 
documents. Applicants who fail to submit their transcripts with their 
application will not be given credit for their education.
If you are claiming 10-point preference as a widow/widower of a certain 
deceased veteran, spouse of a veteran unable to work because of a service 
connected disability, or the mother of a deceased or disabled veteran, you must 
submit an SF-15 (Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference) and all 
supporting documentation listed on the second page of the SF-15. If you fail to 
submit the supporting documentation with your application, you will not be 
granted veterans preference. If you are not able to attach the forms to your 
application, you may fax to 253-573-9869, please include your name and the 
announcement number on all documents.
We expect to make a final job offer within 30-60 days after the deadline for 
applications.
Please read the vacancy announcement thoroughly and follow all instructions to 
ensure proper consideration. If you are unable to apply on-line or have 
questions about the meaning of items in the vacancy announcement, please 
contact Human Resources Management at 1-877-372-7248.
Applications may be reviewed to verify qualifications and eligibility prior to 
issuing lists to a selecting official.
The USDA Forest Service has legislative authority to recruit and fill Permanent 
(Career/Career-Conditional), Temporary, and Term Appointments under the USDA 
Demonstration Project. Under this authority, any U.S. citizen may apply.
DUTIES:(The duties described reflect the full performance level of this 
position)
Manages, coordinates, or provides technical support to wildlife, vegetation and 
biological resource programs and projects.
Develops or participates in the development of policy and planning for the 
organization.
Directs or participates in the inspection and evaluation of wildlife programs 
and projects. Administers or supports the ongoing monitoring of wildlife 
studies, surveys, and activities to ensure program quality, effectiveness, 
technical adequacy, and compliance. Prepares reports of findings or contributes 
information to reporting documents.
Provides technical advice and assistance in the implementation and evaluation 
of wildlife resource management programs and projects. Consultations involve 
assessment of wildlife resources, species, habitats, environmental impacts, 
biological evaluations, and related regulatory requirements and compliance 
guidelines.
Participates in the conduct of scientific studies and projects, in management 
investigations, and/or in wildlife resource surveys.
MINIMUM FEDERAL QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Grade 07: BASIC REQUIREMENTS FOR NON-RESEARCH POSITIONS



A. Applicants must show successful completion of a full four-year course of 
study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher 
degree in biological science that included at least 9 semester/13 quarter hours 
in 

[ECOLOG-L] FW: APF Seeks Managing Director

[Bly, Kristy]

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Dear Friends of American Prairie Foundation,

APF is seeking a dynamic and dedicated Managing Director to join our Executive 
team.  This full time position, which reports to the president, is based in 
Bozeman, Montana.  We offer competitive salary and benefits.

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American Prairie Foundation
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