This is a great visual. A colleague and I have been thinking about this concept of "ghost habitats" in cities. And maybe we could get someone to do art installations at these ghost habitats to show the species that would have been there (e.g., wood turtles and salamanders).

For those also over at bsky, why are y’all still here? Was going to deactivate, but wondering if I am missing some reason to stick around here…

Every year I invite people who are celebrating the colonial holiday to do something in support of Native people. Amid an overdose crisis and high rates of poverty, illness, & unemployment, our organizers are doing amazing work to reduce harm and help our peoples thrive. (THREAD)

CEASEFIRE NOW! CEASEFIRE NOW! CEASEFIRE NOW! CEASEFIRE NOW! In the face of unfettered devastation and suffering, humanity must prevail. Demand a ceasefire by all parties to end civilian suffering. Act now. amn.st/6018RJAIq

Grad student extraordinaire, Merri Collins, did an amazing job with their exit seminar today!

So proud of Merri and feel so lucky that I got to be her advisor!

Congrats to Cecilia Barriga Bahamonde for passing her Ph.D defense!!

Cograts to Alexia for passing her M.S. defense! Another grad student in the lab finishes their grad school journey - persisting through the COVID era of grad school!

Proud of these students who went through a pandemic and are coming out on the other side and graduating!

Really proud of Dan Herrera and this new paper publisher today!

The eastern red-backed salamander could become DC’s official amphibian, thanks to some very dedicated elementary students. 🦎 washingtonian.com/2024/06/04/kid…

Proud to be part of this proposal led by the amazing students at Powell ES-DCPS! Stay tuned for more! 🦎

So proud of the @powellelem students, families Travis Gallo Matthew Dull and EP behind this amazing story - learning, interests, advocacy and movements all in one! washingtonian.com/2024/06/04/kid…

For months I’ve been hard at work planning my very first conference with the help of Travis Gallo and Reservoir Center for Water Solutions. I can proudly say that it was a huge success with 17 amazing talks about the #DC area and fishing with Department of Energy & Environment. Many thanks to our speakers and attendees!