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RESEARCH STAFF |
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Our biologists are currently involved in projects collaborating with numerous universities (Florida Gulf Coast University, University of Florida, Florida International University, Florida Atlantic University, University of Georgia), the National Park Service, and the U.S. Geological Survey, among others. We continue to produce peer-reviewed publications and are active at local, regional, and international meetings. |
Shawn Liston, Ph.D. |
Shawn received
her B.S. from Eckerd College (St. Petersburg, FL), majoring in Marine
Science (Biology) and Mathematics and minoring in Chemistry. She
completed her Ph.D. in Biology at Florida International University
(Miami, FL), receiving a STAR Fellowship from the U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency.
Prior to graduate school, Shawn completed an internship with the Student Conservation Association where she assisted with various fisheries projects at Yellowstone National Park. Her post-doctoral research with the U.S. Geological Survey (Everglades National Park) focused on the impact of non-indigenous fishes on native Everglades fish communities. Shawn's primary research interest is in the structure and function of aquatic communities, taking a special interest in national parks and other protected areas. She also reviews applications for conducting research within the Sanctuary, evaluating their scientific merit and any potential negative impact on our natural resources. [View CV] |
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Jason Lauritsen Assistant Sanctuary Director |
Jason received his B.S. in Animal Ecology from Iowa State University (Ames, IA) and his M.A.T. in Science Education from the University of Iowa (Iowa City, IA). He has been the Natural Resource Manager at National Audubon Society's Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary since August, 2001. Jason conducts routine aerial surveys to assess Wood Stork nesting productivity over the course of the nesting season. His participation on the Wood Stork Recovery Team involves him with current efforts to develop strategies aimed at driving restoration efforts in South Florida. While participating on numerous policy teams in Southwest Florida, Jason identifies science needs and restoration priorities for the region. As part of the Regional Restoration Coordination Team (RRCT), he is connected to a network of individuals throughout Southwest Florida who represent a broad knowledge base working towards restoration and protection of the Greater Everglades and Big Cypress systems. |
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Michael Bush Field Technician |
Mike comes to Corkscrew after having obtained a B.S. from the University of Minnesota (Twin Cities) with a major in Fisheries and Wildlife and minor in Biology. Throughout his stint as an undergrad, he has held several jobs in many different places, including being a U of MN research assistant collecting fish in Appalachia, a volunteer aboard a NOAA research trawler in the Aleutian Islands, an intern at the American Museum of Natural History (New York, NY) and a teaching assistant for two University biology courses. His most recent job was as a Wildlife Aide for a park district in the Twin Cities metro area, where he assisted with Trumpeter Swan and Osprey reintroduction/monitoring programs and helped with prescribed burns and chainsaw work for buckthorn removal. RECENT PRESENTATIONS:
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Contact us: Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary 375 Sanctuary Road West Naples, FL 34120 (239)354-4469
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