Jason Smith, Habitat Restoration Program Manager
Jason grew up in Seaside, Oregon, just south of Astoria. Being involved in research and habitat restoration that impacts his local community was a galvanizing factor in his decision to join the CREST team in 2009. He is passionate about supporting CREST’s crucial role in helping to keep the Columbia River estuary’s vital habitats and the unique species utilizing them from being lost forever.
Jason leads the Habitat Restoration team as Program Manager. His expertise is centered around bringing projects to the table and shaping their evolution from conceptual through final design, permitting, and implementation. Jason also performs grant writing, outreach and assistance to various landowners, as well as routinely building and maintaining relationships with a variety of partners.
Jason obtained his bachelor’s degree from Oregon State University in Fisheries & Wildlife with a specialization in Habitat Restoration. The combination of his upbringing in Clatsop County, education, and early career experience working for the National Park Service provided him with opportunities to interact with the community on a personal and professional level. As many of CREST’s projects occur in areas visible to the local communities - whether adjacent to a property owner or directly in the public eye- community interaction is an essential tool to CREST’s success. He envisions CREST continuing to develop its role as a pivotal player in all restoration work within the lower Columbia River estuary.
Jason leads the Habitat Restoration team as Program Manager. His expertise is centered around bringing projects to the table and shaping their evolution from conceptual through final design, permitting, and implementation. Jason also performs grant writing, outreach and assistance to various landowners, as well as routinely building and maintaining relationships with a variety of partners.
Jason obtained his bachelor’s degree from Oregon State University in Fisheries & Wildlife with a specialization in Habitat Restoration. The combination of his upbringing in Clatsop County, education, and early career experience working for the National Park Service provided him with opportunities to interact with the community on a personal and professional level. As many of CREST’s projects occur in areas visible to the local communities - whether adjacent to a property owner or directly in the public eye- community interaction is an essential tool to CREST’s success. He envisions CREST continuing to develop its role as a pivotal player in all restoration work within the lower Columbia River estuary.
I have always wanted to work in a field where I feel like I am making a difference. Working at CREST provides a unique opportunity to be hands on in restoration activities from the beginning of a project to several years after completion.
Personal ProfileJason appreciates everything about living in the Pacific Northwest, from its surreal flora and fauna, the scenery that sprawls from Pacific Ocean to the Rocky Mountains, to the abundance of rain.
A perfect weekend for Jason would include any outdoor activity including hiking, snowboarding, camping or traveling, preferably in the company of friends and family. |
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