Appendix I

Contributors to

the Comprehensive 

Conservation Plan

USFWS

Appendix A

Appropriate Use Findings 

Appendix B

Compatibility Determinations

Appendix C

Implementation

Appendix D

Wilderness Review

Appendix E

Biological Resources of Concern

Appendix F

Statement of Compliance

Appendix G

Integrated Pest Management

Appendix H

Glossary

Appendix I

Contributors

Appendix J

Acquisition History

Appendix K

Public Involvement

Appendix L

Hydrological Modeling

Appendix M

References

Appendix N

List of Refuge Species

Appendix O

Wildland Fire Management Plan

Appendix P

Maps
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Appendix I. Contributors to the Comprehensive 

Conservation Plan

I.1 Core Planning Team

Name Title Organization

Erin Holmes Project Leader, Tualatin River National Wildlife 

Refuge (TRNWR)

U.S. Fish and Wildlife 

Service (USFWS)

John Gahr Deputy Refuge Manager, TRNWR USFWS

Pete Schmidt Wildlife Biologist, TRNWR USFWS

Kim 

Strassburg

Visitor Services Manager, TRNWR USFWS

Valerie 

Morgan

Biological Technician, TRNWR USFWS

Tom Miewald Geographer, Division of Refuge Information, Region 1 USFWS

Scott 

McCarthy

Planner, Division of Planning and Visitor Services, 

Region 1

USFWS

Chris Lapp Former Deputy Refuge Manager, TRNWR (transferred) USFWS

Ralph Webber Former Project Leader, TRNWR (retired) USFWS

I.2 Extended Planning Team, Reviewers, and Subject Matter 

Experts

Name Area of Assistance Organization

Anderson, Eric Visitor services USFWS

Austin, Heather City planning City of Sherwood, Oregon

Bales, Brad Migratory game birds Oregon Department of Fish and 

Wildlife (ODFW)

Ball, Gary Hydrology USFWS

Barnes, Susan Nongame wildlife ODFW

Beall, Jock Wildlife biology, habitat restoration USFWS

Buerger, Ted Wildlife biology, contaminants USFWS

Carver, Erin Economic analysis USFWS

Carver, Kenny Mosquito control Washington County, Oregon

Christy, John Wetlands ecology Oregon Biodiversity 

Information Center
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Name Area of Assistance Organization

Engler, Joe Biological goals and objectives USFWS

Flores, Bob General review USFWS

Gonzales-Rogers, 

Patrick

Tribal coordination USFWS

Grafe, Dawn Visitor services USFWS

Green, Mike Migratory birds USFWS

Hagedorn, Greg Fire management plan USFWS

Harrison, Ben General review USFWS

Hasti, Matt Visitor services USFWS

Heimowitz, Paul Climate change USFWS

Houghten, Chuck CCP quality and consistency USFWS

Humphreys, 

Brandy

Tribal interests Confederated Tribes of Grand 

Ronde

Irvine, Kolleen Law enforcement USFWS

Kier-Haggenjos, 

Kay

Writing, editing USFWS

Kilbride, Kevin Biological goals and objectives, integrated 

pest management

USFWS

Lohr, Sam Fisheries biology USFWS

MacCorkle, Staci Consultant SWCA Environmental 

Consultants

Mares, Carmella Realty USFWS

Marxen, Mike Visitor services USFWS

Mayer, Tim Climate change USFWS

McCarthy, 

Nicole

Writing, editing USFWS

Moore, Steve Consultant Bigfoot Consulting

Moss, Berk Environmental education Friends of Tualatin River 

National Wildlife Refuge

Murphy, Maren Visitor services USFWS

Murtagh, Tom Fisheries biology ODFW

Nebeker, Mark Wildlife biology ODFW

Newell, Avis Water quality Oregon Department of 

Environmental Quality

O’Hara, Kevin National Environmental Policy Act USFWS
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Name Area of Assistance Organization

Parks, Virginia Cultural resources USFWS

Patte, David Climate change—Senior Advisor USFWS

Pearl, Chris Wildlife biology U.S. Geological Survey

Pendergrass, 

Kathy

Botany Natural Resources 

Conservation Service

Porter, Laura Water quality Clean Water Services

Raymond, Anan Cultural resources USFWS

Rounds, Stuart Hydrology U.S. Geological Survey

Rutledge, Joe Water management (agricultural) Tualatin Valley Irrigation 

District

Saul, Susan Consultant Cusy Coyllur Communications

Schweizter, John Maintenance, facilities USFWS, TRNWR

Seal, Chris Wildlife biology, habitat restoration USFWS

Smith, Steve Wildlife biology, habitat restoration USFWS

Turner, Jim Fisheries biology National Marine Fisheries 

Service

Valentine, Nick Cultural resources USFWS

Vandebergh, Don Wildlife biology ODFW

Wall, Lacey CCP quality and consistency USFWS

West, Robin General review USFWS

Zonick, Curt Natural resources Metro 
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