Bridget is a Habitat Ecologist with the Skagit River System Cooperative's Habitat Protection Program. Bridget's work protects fish and shellfish habitat in the Skagit River watershed and nearshore environments through review of proposed federal, state, and local activities. She prioritizes climate adaptation considerations, visionary solutions, and long-term thinking to protect critical habitats. Bridget has a suite of professional experience in fisheries biology, riverine ecology, and environmental policy. She has an Associate's degree in Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences from Bellingham Technical College and a BA from Western Washington University.