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Division:
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EC
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Status:
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Federal, NOAA Fisheries
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Job Title:
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Ecologist (Quantitative)
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Phone:
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206-860-3406
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Email:
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send e-mail
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NWFSC Publications
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Background
Ashley is a quantitative ecologist with applied research interests in riverine ecology. She has been in the Watershed Program since 1999. Ashley holds a B.S. from Duke University, a M.S. in River Ecology (University of Washington 1993), a M.S. in Statistics (University of Washington 1997), and a Ph.D. in Quantitative Ecology (University of Washington 1999).
Current Research
Ashley currently investigates the impact of landscape condition on in-stream processes including salmon population performance and in-stream conditions through the Salmonid Watershed Analysis Model (SWAM) and related projects. She is also interested in the assessment of natural spatial and temporal variability in ecosystem processes at multiple scales and the impact of these patterns on biota. Through the Lewis River Case study and sensitivity analyses of models used in recovery planning, she works on the quantification and incorporation of certainty estimates for empirical and modeled data in decision-making.
Primary statistical interests include analysis of ratio data, repeated measures data, and wavelet analysis. Her previous research experience includes studies on the effects of in-stream conditions on juvenile salmonid migration patterns, methods for measuring water visibility, and the role of river-deposited wood in providing habitat for birds and small mammals in riparian areas. Ashley is committed to communicating the importance of scientific thinking and quantitative skills through her involvement with The Truth About Science curriculum and other K-12 science programs.
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