Stacy Preusser
Craryville,NY
Summary
I am currently seeking a position that contributes in a significant way to the management of wildlife, their habitats, and the wise use of natural resources. Throughout a 20-year career as a wildlife biologist, I have worked on all aspects of wildlife issues and assisted the public in developing a deeper understanding of managing wildlife and wildlife habitats. I have years of experience presenting and educating the public contentious environmental and wildlife issues. I started with NYS DEC mapping, delineating, protecting, and surveying wetlands for Bog turtles, and now today participate in conducting several surveys for a variety of wildlife, managing wildlife populations, and am the land manager for over 15,000 acres of land. I am committed to implementing conservation practices and adhering to regulations to protect endangered areas and species.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Biologist 1/Hunter Education Coordinator/Wildlife Health Team
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
12.2016 - Current
- Familiar with Macroinvertebrates.org and PocketMacros app to key aquatic insect and macroinvertebrate identification
- Attended the Freshwater Mussel Conservation Webinar Series, which includes over 20 hours of mussel research, including propagation, monitoring, restoration, ecology, and reproduction of mussels
- Attended the online mussel basics webinar series via the Minnesota Zoo
- Breeder and keeper of Nesodillo archangeli isopods
- Keeper of Neocaridana shrimp
- Currently working through the Society of Freshwater Science Taxonomic Certification Program through the Stroud Water Research Center
- Familiar with dichotomous keys for mussels and invertebrates.
- Hired, managed, developed and trained staff, established and monitored goals, conducted performance reviews and administered salaries for staff.
- Coordinated individual duties after careful evaluation of each employee's skill level and knowledge.
- Assisted in recruitment efforts, coordinating interviews and managing onboarding activities for new hires effectively.
- Participated in workshops and in-service meetings to enhance personal growth and professional development.
- Entered data, generated reports, and produced tracking documents.
- Provided recommendations on application of environmental laws to stakeholders.
- Presented research results to interested parties via workshops, written reports, and publications in peer-reviewed journals.
- Led efforts in habitat restoration projects, promoting biodiversity conservation in local ecosystems.
- Applied GIS tools for spatial analysis of ecological data which informed decision-making on land management strategies.
- Conducted fieldwork for data collection, contributing to groundbreaking discoveries in ecosystem studies.
- Developed comprehensive reports on research outcomes that influenced policy development in natural resource management.
- Monitored environmental conditions during field studies to ensure adherence to regulatory requirements and best practices.
Staff Biologist
United States Department of Agriculture – Wildlife Services
01.2003 - 12.2016
- Worked with the USFWS, NYSDEC, Vermont Fish and Wildlife, Trout Unlimited, Vermont Audubon, the Nature Conservancy, and the Lake Champlain Basin Program to develop a management plan for colonial waterbirds on Lake Champlain with a focus on double-crested cormorants
- Conducted Section 7 consultations for migratory bird management activities at airports and industrial sites
- Presented talks to public and school groups to encourage interest in STEM topics.
- Monitored environmental conditions during field studies to ensure adherence to regulatory requirements and best practices.
- Conducted sharpshooting of deer and coyotes at Stewart Airport
- Wrote environmental assessments, categorical exclusions, and mitigation plans
- Wrote the environmental assessment Feral Swine Damage Management in New York as part of the federal government National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) requirement to eradicate feral swine in New York
- A program that succeeded in eliminating feral swine from New York in conjunction with DEC
- Satellite and radio collared double-crested cormorants on Oneida Lake and Lake Champlain to track population migrations and daily movement patterns
- Participated in culling (egg oiling and lethal removal) of cormorants on both lakes
- Managed gulls at landfills using nonlethal pyrotechnics as well as conducted lethal removal with firearms at landfills across the state
- Used cable restraints to capture coyote, fox and bobcats from airports
- Worked at JFK Airport as a sharpshooter to remove gulls and waterfowl to protect human health and safety
- Applied DRC-1339 at dairy farms to eliminate European starlings that spread disease and impact the protein availability of feed at dairy farms
- Issued USFWS permits for Canada goose management and Form 37 reviews for a variety of USFWS federal licenses
- Reviewed USFWS permit requirements for bird damage management with applicants to ensure compliance with regulations and permit requirements
- Attended a two-day workshop focused on interview and messaging skills during difficult on-camera interviews by media and news organizations in 2008
- Participated in the Oral Rabies Vaccination program, flying in piper cubs, helicopters and using hand baiting in NYC to control and contain the spread of rabies
- Represented USDA at agency information, conferences, and trade shows, including the New York State Federation of Lakes Associations annual conferences, and the New York Conference of Mayors
- Presented findings at conferences and seminars, effectively communicating results to peers and stakeholders.
- Was also a keynote speaker at the National Humane Society of the United States Conference in Rye, NY after conducting large scale Canada Goose roundups following the 2009 Flight 1549 crash into the Hudson River
- Conducted three years of research solutions and management strategies to alleviate problems associated with nuisance, urban, residential Canada geese
- Wrote and presented a paper at the 23rd Annual Pest Conference in San Diego, CA in 2008.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Wildlife Management
State University of New York College of Agriculture And Technology At Cobleskill
Cobleskill, NY05.2003
Skills
- Wildlife Damage Management
- Wildlife Trapping
- Satellite Telemetry
- NYS Hunter/Bow Hunter Instructor
- Firearms Instructor
- USFWS Permitting
- Mist Netting
- Rocket Net Trapping
- Trailering
- Specimen Collection
- Wildlife research
- Resource Management
- Technical reporting
- Public Communications and Presentations
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of [Number] staff members.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
Certification
- Waterfowl Bander Certification, North American Banding Council, 2019-09-01
- Certified Tree Stand Safety Instructor, Tree Stand Safety Awareness Foundation, 2021-09-01
- Hunter Education Instructor, NYS Dept of Environmental Conservation, 2012-09-01
- Bowhunter Education Instructor, NYS Dept of Environmental Conservation, 2013-08-01
- Basic Archery Instructor Trainer, National Archery in the Schools Program, 2022-05-01
- Chemical Immobilization of Animals Certification, Safe Capture International, 2017-04-01
- Certified Wildlife Biologist, The Wildlife Society, 2014-06-01
- Game of Logging Level 1, 2024-04-01
Awards
- Town of Edmeston Award, Award presented for services provided for hunters and hunter education during Covid, 2021-01-01
- Rensselaer County Conservation Association Award, Award presented for Dedicated Service to Conservation in Rensselaer County, 2022-01-01
References
- Melissa Neely, Regional Ecosystem Health Manager R5, Division of Fish and Wildlife Resources, NYSDEC, 232 Golf Course Rd, Warrensburg, NY, 12885, (518) 623-1273
- Ian Rasweiler, Utility Analyst 2, NYS Department of Public Service, Empire state Plaza 3, Albany, NY, 12223, (518) 755-4334
- Kelly Stang, Wildlife Biologist/ Hunter Education Program Administrator, NYSDEC, 625 Broadway, Albany, NY, 12233, (518) 402-8862, Kelly.stang@dec.ny.gov
Hobbies and Interests
- Bowhunting
- Hunting
- Ice fishing
- Boating
- Hiking
- Shelling
- Bird watching
- Gardening
Affiliations
- The Wildlife Society
Additional Information
Game of logging
Timeline
Biologist 1/Hunter Education Coordinator/Wildlife Health Team
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
12.2016 - Current
Staff Biologist
United States Department of Agriculture – Wildlife Services
01.2003 - 12.2016
Bachelor of Science - Wildlife Management
State University of New York College of Agriculture And Technology At Cobleskill
- Waterfowl Bander Certification, North American Banding Council, 2019-09-01
- Certified Tree Stand Safety Instructor, Tree Stand Safety Awareness Foundation, 2021-09-01
- Hunter Education Instructor, NYS Dept of Environmental Conservation, 2012-09-01
- Bowhunter Education Instructor, NYS Dept of Environmental Conservation, 2013-08-01
- Basic Archery Instructor Trainer, National Archery in the Schools Program, 2022-05-01
- Chemical Immobilization of Animals Certification, Safe Capture International, 2017-04-01
- Certified Wildlife Biologist, The Wildlife Society, 2014-06-01
- Game of Logging Level 1, 2024-04-01
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