Watershed Restoration Graduate Intern
Watershed Restoration Group
Contact
Email
tel. 610-268-2153, ext. 1258
970 Spencer Road, Avondale, PA 19311
Interests and Expertise
Mark Whelan contributes to the Robin L. Vannote Watershed Restoration Program, liaising with landowners and conducting site visits to agricultural and residential properties in southeastern Pennsylvania to assist in the design and implementation of riparian forested buffers. Whelan also assists the research groups, using his background in fisheries and freshwater ecology to contribute to the important surveying work carried out by Stroud Water Research Center scientists.
Education
- M.Sc., applied environmental science, University College Dublin, Ireland.
- B.S., geography/sociology, University College Dublin, Ireland.
Professional Experience
- Watershed restoration graduate intern, Stroud Water Research Center, September 2026–present.
- Marine technologist, University of Washington Alaska Salmon Program, June–September 2026.
- Aquatic ecologist, MKO Planning and Environmental Consultants, Galway, Ireland, September 2025–May 2026.
- Salmon and eel stock assessment bursar, Marine Institute, Furnace, Co. Mayo, Ireland, June–September 2023.
- Freshwater guide/dockhand, Yes Bay Lodge, Ketchikan, Alaska, July–September 2022.
- Biological technician, Scottish Centre for Ecology and the Natural Environment, Rowardennan, Scotland, February–May 2022.
