CNDDB iNat project curators – update 2023
In the past few years, the California Natural Diversity Database (CNDDB) has experienced some unfortunate staffing reductions. However, we are bouncing back and in the past few months we’ve been able to welcome back to our biologist team some former employees, and bring onboard some new faces. Don’t be surprised if one of our team members reach out to you about your cool observation of a special status species:
Rachel F. (@rafreund), Zoology, started working with CNDDB in 2012 and is now back better than ever.
Rachel P. (@repowell), Botany, started working with CNDDB in 2013 and has rejoined us in our endeavors. More flower power!
Tammy D. (@tamarackpine), Zoology, started working with CNDDB in 2015; great to have back on the team.
Shelby T. (@shelbynicole), Zoology, started working with CNDDB in 2020 and keeps us moving in a positive direction.
Angela P. (@shorebird365), Zoology, started working with CNDDB in Feb 2023 and is stooping on data like a peregrine hunting Calidris.
Jessica Y. (@wild4earth), Data Acquisition for both Botany & Zoology, is new and a welcome addition to our team, starting in September 2023.
Kathleen "Kat" C. (@kcolimaa), Data Acquisition for Zoology, is also a new and a welcome addition to our team, starting in January 2024.
The permanent CNDDB biologists and iNaturalist project curators are:
Ryan E. (@ryan_elliott), formerly Botany & now Zoology, since 2004.
Brian A. (@cnddb_brian), Zoology, since 2008.
Katie F. (@kgferg), Botany, since 2009.
Annie C. (@anniexchang), Zoology, since 2009.
Kate K. (@kkeiser), Spotted Owl Database, since 2013.
Jennifer P. (@jpoore), Botany, since 2022.
More about the California Natural Diversity Database https://wildlife.ca.gov/Data/CNDDB
What species do we track?
Special Animals List https://nrm.dfg.ca.gov/FileHandler.ashx?DocumentID=109406&inline
Special Plants List https://nrm.dfg.ca.gov/FileHandler.ashx?DocumentID=109383&inline
https://wildlife.ca.gov/Data/CNDDB/Plants-and-Animals
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