After 8 years, Rose Garacci, MFS executive director, is retiring. In her dedicated time at the field station, Rose has re-established lodging to significantly improved and useable levels. Rose came in at a time where she had to tackle major infrastructure problems with septic, potable water, and infestations. Her hard work and commitment have put MFS back on its feet, and onto a path for continued growth into the future.
The new director, Elizabeth Basa, a transplant from Chicago, brings her science education and business background, wrapped in a lifelong love of nature and conservation, to grab the MFS torch. Her vision involves more building elevations, expanding programming, re-establishment of educational collaborations with both K-12 and university level students, as well as with other local organizations.
To start, she has decided to keep some lodging open year-round at the field station, so if you’re looking for a cozy place to stay this fall/winter at Malheur, give her a call.
Malheur Field Station
541-493-2629
