Presentation: Alaska, a decade in the Last Frontier

Craig Ziolkowski is a fisheries and wildlife biologist who has been able to blend his personal interests with career opportunities. As a result, he has traveled to work in several states ranging from North Carolina to Alaska. He considers himself to be an amateur birder as well as amateur mycologist and spends his free time outside engaged in those pursuits. In Alaska, Craig worked as a fisheries and marine mammal biologist, primarily on very large-scale mining and infrastructure development projects occurring throughout the state. After about 8 years in the field, he transitioned to a science advisory position with the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation, Division of Spill Prevention and Response. In this capacity, Craig helped prepare for and respond to wildlife, fish, critical habitats, historical and culturally significant properties along with critical infrastructure impacted by oil spills and hazardous substance releases. One of his proudest accomplishments was serving aboard…