Sarah Armstrong
Field Ecologist
Originally from Westerville, OH I am joining WLS in October 2023 as a Field Ecologist. I am a graduate of Ohio Northern University with a degree in Environmental and Field Biology, and minor in Environmental Studies. I have many unique experiences in the field, lab, and technical realm of the environmental field. During my time in undergrad, I participated in a field semester where I gained hands on experience from a variety of outdoor, biological related courses. These courses included wetland delineation, botany, entomology, marine biology, herpetology, animal behavior, and ichthyology.
In addition to my experiences in the field, I was fortunate enough to spend three years involved in an independent research project investigating the genetic diversity of a state endangered minnow. My experiences in the lab and field opened my eyes to see how important it is to keep our freshwater ecosystems clean and healthy.
Building on my love for the fisheries realm, I was able to secure an internship with the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources at the Walhalla State Fish Hatchery, where I learned to care for three different species of trout. I fell in love with living in the mountains and cherished this experience greatly. Aside from my experiences outdoors, I have experience in AutoCAD preparing Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) maps as well as associative technical documentation.
From a young age, I have always had a passion for the outdoors. I was always told that you must do something you truly love, and I can say without hesitation that I love being the voice for the wildlife that surrounds us. It is very rewarding to have the opportunity to leave a positive impact on the world, even if it is just one stream or wetland at a time.
In my spare time I enjoy many different outdoor activities including fishing, hunting, horseback riding, archery, and going to festivals/concerts. When I canโt be outside, I enjoy drawing, painting, playing guitar, and hanging out with my dog and lizard.