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Meet Jeramie: A Wildlife Biologist

Jeramie Strickland is a Wildlife Biologist with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge, which is one of the most visited refuges in the nation. Jeramie is passionate about developing more programs and partnering with existing programs to increase diversity in STEM fields through mentoring and professional development opportunities. Jeramie was selected as the 2014 recipient of the prestigious Wildlife Society Diversity Award. [ Editor's Note : We are bringing back this excellent series of articles by Jeramie from a few years ago]

What Is Wildlife Biology?

The mission of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is to conserve, protect, and enhance fish, wildlife, plants, and their habitats for the continuing benefit of the American people. Our agency’s programs are among the oldest in the world. A wildlife biologist is someone who studies and/or manages wild animals and their habitats. They observe and document how wildlife interacts with their environment. Wildlife biologists also study the physical characteristics of animals and their behaviors. They look at the impact (both positive and negative) that humans have on wildlife and natural habitats...

My Work As A Wildlife Biologist

As a wildlife biologist at the Savanna refuge, I have a job with many duties. I work on a turtle headstart program, help manage fish and ducks, and increase public awareness of wildlife. One major project I’ve been involved in is overseeing the conservation and restoration of the ornate box turtle population in Illinois state. These turtles, which live in sand prairies, are facing a huge threat. Their habitats have declined significantly primarily due to development, agriculture, and farming. Habitat loss is a huge factor threatening the survival of these turtles. Then there are predators...

What Happens To Plastic Waste?

Have you ever wondered what happens to plastic after you put it in the recycling bin? The world produces nearly 300 million tons of plastic every year, with only 9% of the plastic produced from 1950-2015 having been recycled. So, what happens to all of this plastic waste? The majority of wealthy countries export their recyclables to developing countries to be processed as it is cheaper, and it reduces local landfills. This system also gives developing countries a reliable source of income. The United States is actually the largest single exporter of plastic in the world. However, the country...

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