Benjamin Meyer

Kenai Watershed Forum

Hello!

I’m an environmental scientist in Kenai, Alaska. Be in touch and let’s make things happen!

Interests

Freshwater ecology
Water quality
Salmon habitat

Education

MS in Fisheries, 2020
University of Alaska Fairbanks
BS in Biology, 2009
University of Alaska Fairbanks
BS in Biochemistry, 2009
University of Alaska Fairbanks

Skills

R Programming

Reproducible Analysis and Online Publishing Tools

Research

Freshwater Ecology and Water Quality

Remote logistics

Safe Working Environments for Science Off The Beaten Path

Experience

Water Quality Coordinator

Kenai Watershed Forum

Dec 2020 – Present Soldotna, Alaska

Responsibilities include:

Oversee ongoing programs in water quality monitoring, fish habitat research, and conservation planning
Develop reproducible workflows for data management, analysis, and visualization
Project development and grant writing

Graduate Student and Research Manager

University of Alaska Fairbanks

May 2014 – Sep 2020 Fairbanks, Alaska

M.S. thesis on potential effects of climate change on juvenile salmon habitat in the Kenai River, Alaska.
Research manager and technician for additional projects on juvenile salmon ecology, diet, and predation
Teaching assistant for Introduction to Biology (111) and Animal Physiology (310).

Recent Posts

A visit to Skilak Glacier

In late September 2022, a friend from my UAF undergraduate years Justin and I embarked on a three-night sea kayak trip out of Whittier. Unfortunately we didn’t get farther than the Lazy Otter, a cozy coffee shop by the city boat harbor.

Last updated on Nov 12, 2022 5 min read Salmon Habitat

A visit to Skilak Glacier

Thanks for checking out my new website!

Welcome to my new website! I hope to make this a regular forum for “learning by sharing,” whether it be the more photogenic parts of my job in conservation and ecology, analyzing messy datasets, or retrofitting the old bus in my driveway into a liveable space.

Benjamin Meyer

Last updated on Mar 6, 2022 1 min read

Thanks for checking out my new website!

As local streams warm, cold water inputs could be crucial for salmon

In August 2021 my collaborators and I were interviewed about a project… https://www.kdll.org/post/local-streams-warm-cold-water-inputs-could-be-crucial-salmon#stream/0

Last updated on Feb 21, 2022 1 min read Salmon Habitat

As local streams warm, cold water inputs could be crucial for salmon

Projects

Research News with Kenai Watershed Forum

For my work with Kenai Watershed Forum I started keeping a blog to share a little bit about various projects I’m involved with. From water quality, to fish habitat, to education, it’s a fun mix.

Climate Change and Juvenile Salmon Habitat in the Kenai River Watershed

As the climate warms in Alaska, water temperatures will also warm. Warmer waters affect how juvenile salmon grow and live, but not all changes are made equal. Will wild salmon be able to handle the kinds of sweeping environmental changes that are coming in the next century?

Climate Change and Juvenile Salmon Habitat in the Kenai River Watershed

How do wildfires affect juvenile salmon growth and diet?

Long after the smoke and flames are gone, wildfires continue to transform their ecosystems. I say wildfires have “their ecosystems,” because they are truly the most prominent force shaping the boreal landscape.

How do wildfires affect juvenile salmon growth and diet?

Recent Talks

How can people and salmon coexist?

Answer: recognize, restore, and conserve their habitat.

Nov 17, 2021 7:00 PM Soldotna, AK

How can people and salmon coexist?

The Salmon Lifecycle

Presentation at the Kenai River Guide Academy in Spring 2021

Mar 25, 2021 1:00 PM

The Salmon Lifecycle

How's the water?

A quick look at current water quality research with Kenai Watershed Forum

Mar 15, 2021 12:00 AM

How's the water?

Publications

Check out the publications list.

Contact Me