Technician Ian’s Field Notes – Pt 2
Overall, May was a month of getting oriented, building systems, and helping several stewardship projects move from planning into action.
June 18, 2026
Spring Migration and Stewardship at Malheur NWR
I’m looking forward to helping inventory and assess our hiking trails and then identifying areas that need maintenance while thinking through ways to improve visitor access and protect sensitive habitat.
May 1, 2026
Introducing FOMR’s 2026 Stewardship Technician: Ian Snyder
Beyond my technical skills, I am passionate about storytelling through photography, particularly focused on wildlife and natural landscapes. This perspective has deepened my appreciation for the places I work in and reinforces my commitment to protecting them.
March 27, 2026
Introducing FOMR’s 2026 Biological Technician: Luke Duvall
I am excited for this position for multiple reasons. Professionally, this work will allow me to hone in on my key interests while also exposing me to a diversity of work. I see this as the perfect position to work right after graduating college and can’t wait to get to know all the amazing people on the FOMR team.
March 27, 2026
Lisa’s Farewell
Our most abundant species was the native redside shiner, with over 1600 making it upstream. The least common species was the invasive common carp, which we only caught 2 in the trap early in the summer.
August 27, 2025
