For our February meeting scheduled for Wednesday, February 12, we will be hearing from Dr. Jack McLaren of the Henry’s Fork Foundation (HFF). Jack will be speaking on “The Henry’s Fork Experience.” This presentation will cover how the HFF goes about conservation, and the tools and resources available to the public.
Jack began working with the HFF while an employee with the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality in June 2015. A year later, he formally joined the Foundation’s team as a graduate student intern while a Master’s student at Indiana University, and later as a doctoral researcher at Utah State University. After six years of Masters and Ph.D. research on the Henry’s Fork River, Jack received his degrees and transitioned into his current role as the Aquatic Ecology Program Manager. Jack grew up in Denver, Colorado, and there developed his love of trout and fly-fishing. Jack holds a B.S. in Environmental Science from the University of Notre Dame, a Masters of Environmental Science and a Masters of Public Affairs from Indiana University-Bloomington, and a Ph.D. in Ecology from Utah State University. The Aquatic Ecology program at the Henry’s Fork Foundation uses data and scientific inquiry to identify strategies to conserve the unique aquatic and fisheries resources of the Henry’s Fork watershed. Jack also maintains partnerships with government agencies and non-governmental organizations to achieve conservation action.
The meeting will be held at the Fairbridge Inn and Suites (850 Lindsay Blvd., Idaho Falls) starting at 6:30PM with a meet and greet and socializing. Jack’s presentation will be starting at 7PM. As always, our meetings are open to the public.
We will have great raffle prizes available, and look forward to seeing you on Wednesday!
