Join MidCoast Watersheds Council for an informative presentation by Shawn Stephensen, Wildlife Biologist of the Oregon Islands National Wildlife Refuge Complex! Explore the captivating realm of seabirds as Shawn provides insights into the diverse species found in the Pacific Northwest, along with ongoing projects focused on seabird conservation at the Oregon Islands National Wildlife Refuge. With approximately 1.2 million breeding seabirds across 400 colonies in Oregon, understanding their populations and the factors affecting their decline is crucial. Don't miss this opportunity to learn and engage. Save the date and register now for an evening of discovery!

About the speaker: Shawn W. Stephensen has a Bachelor of Science in Fisheries and Wildlife from Utah State University and a Master of Science in Biological Sciences from University of Alaska Anchorage. He has worked for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for over 34 years as a Wildlife Biologist. He spent four years with Fish and Wildlife Enhancement in Salt Lake City, Utah conducting contaminant studies, 14 years with Migratory Bird Management in Anchorage, Alaska conducting seabird studies and database management, and 16 years with the Oregon Coast National Wildlife Refuge Complex in Newport, Oregon conducting seabird studies and refuge management.