Jason Yakich
Wildlife Biologist
Overview
Jason Yakich received an MS in Biology (marine biology focus) from San Francisco State University, and a BA in Biology from UC Santa Cruz. He has over twelve years of experience as a wildlife biologist with a particular focus in avian biology.
At WRA, Jason is responsible for participating in and managing diverse field activities including site assessments, surveys for special-status species, breeding bird surveys, and biological monitoring. Additionally, he prepares and oversees a variety of biological assessments and technical reports, and assures permit compliance for a wide array of public and private projects. Jason has respective permit authorizations from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and California Department of Fish and Game to conduct active (call-playback) surveys for California clapper rail and California black rail.
Projects
Central Marin Ferry Connection Multi-use Pathway Phase 1, Larkspur, California
La Pasada Storm Drain Outfall Extension Project,San Rafael, California
Marin County Open Space District, Road and Trail Management Plan, Marin County, California
Redwood City Saltworks Biological Baseline Study,Redwood City, California
Refinery Biological Permitting, Martinez, California
Soquel Canyon Stream Mitigation and Wildlife Conservation Bank, Chino Hills, California
Exploratorium Relocation Project, San Francisco, California
Allied Defense Recycling Mare Island Dry Dock Fish Salvage, Vallejo, California
Education
MS, Biology (Marine Biology),
San Francisco State University
BA, Biology,
University of California, Santa Cruz
Other
Federal Recovery Permit for California Ridgway’s (clapper) rail (active surveys)
California Department of Fish and Game Scientific Collecting Permit, with MOU for California black rail (active surveys)
Western Field Ornithologists
Western Chapter of the Wildlife Society
Airport Wildlife Hazard Management Workshop, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (2011)
Fairy Shrimp of California Identification Course (2010)
California Tiger Salamander Workshop, Alameda County Resource Conservation District (2008)
PADI Open Water Certified SCUBA Diver (1995)
