Ethan Debrucque
Canastota
Summary
Wildlife Science graduate with 3+ years hands-on experience in wildlife monitoring, ecological field research, invasive species management, ecological assessment and conservation. Skilled in wildlife handling, biodiversity surveys, GIS, radio telemetry, statistical analysis, and environmental data collection. Experienced working independently and collaboratively in remote field environments, conducting scientific research, preparing proposals, engaging in public outreach, and conducting ecological monitoring. Seeking opportunities in wildlife biology, environmental consulting, natural resource management, aquatic/ marine science, environmental science, and conservation.
Overview
1
1
Certification
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Boat Steward / Invasive Species Technician
Finger Lakes Institute (FLI) PRISM
Otisco
05.2026 - Current
- Conducted watercraft inspections to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species.
- Educated recreational boaters on invasive species prevention and Clean, Drain, Dry best practices.
- Recognized and documented presence of invasive species for management efforts.
- Collected and maintained inspection and outreach data.
- Assisted with invasive species prevention and management efforts throughout the Finger Lakes region.
Wildlife Techniques Field Program
Cranberry Lake Biological Station
Cranberry Lake
06.2025 - 07.2025
- Conducted radio telemetry to track wildlife movements and behaviors.
- Installed and monitored trail cameras to gather data on wildlife populations and activities.
- Captured, handled, measured, and released birds, mammals, reptiles, and amphibians.
- Installed amphibian traps and monitored captures to assess species distribution and health.
- Conducted bat emergence counts and analyzed acoustic monitoring data.
- Installed and retrieved Autonomous Recording Units (ARUs).
- Mist-netted and banded songbirds.
- Designed and presented an independent research proposal examining genetics and behavior of eastern coyotes in the Adirondacks.
Ecological Monitoring & Biodiversity Assessment
Cranberry Lake Biological Station
Cranberry Lake
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Conducted comprehensive biodiversity surveys assessing birds, fish, amphibians, reptiles, insects, fungi, plants, and soils to inform conservation strategies.
- Sampled and identified aquatic macroinvertebrates.
- Assisted in electrofishing surveys and collected biological data to support aquatic ecosystem health assessments.
- Analyzed ecological data using statistical software.
- Presented collaborative research findings.
- Maintained detailed scientific field journals documenting observations and environmental conditions.
Conservation Intern
Great Swamp Conservancy
09.2020 - 06.2021
- Participated in bird and fish conservation projects.
- Conducted habitat observations and ecological monitoring.
- Assisted with Great Blue Heron nesting studies.
- Assisted in raising pheasants at a conservation facility.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Wildlife Science
State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry (SUNY ESF)
Syracuse, NY05-2026
Skills
- Wildlife Field Techniques
- Radio telemetry
- Wildlife handling
- Bird banding
- Mist netting
- Turtle trapping
- Camera trapping
- Bat acoustic monitoring
- Autonomous Recording Units (ARUs)
- Electrofishing
- Aquatic macroinvertebrate sampling
- Wildlife identification
- Ecological monitoring
- Biodiversity surveys
- Data collection
- ArcGIS Pro
- R
- Microsoft Excel
- Minitab
- Statistical analysis
- GPS field navigation
- Wildlife tracking
- Environmental education
- Habitat assessment
Certification
- Water Safety Instructor (WSI)
- CPR Certified
- Open Water SCUBA Diver
Timeline
Boat Steward / Invasive Species Technician
Finger Lakes Institute (FLI) PRISM
05.2026 - Current
Wildlife Techniques Field Program
Cranberry Lake Biological Station
06.2025 - 07.2025
Ecological Monitoring & Biodiversity Assessment
Cranberry Lake Biological Station
06.2024 - 08.2024
Conservation Intern
Great Swamp Conservancy
09.2020 - 06.2021
Bachelor of Science - Wildlife Science
State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry (SUNY ESF)