Personal and professional demands have made it necessary that Gregg Doney (left in photo) step down as Earthspan Director and Program Director of our autumn Padre Island Peregrine Falcon Survey. A long-time collaborator, Gregg has done a tremendous job since 2006 of maintaining the Survey’s scientific integrity, improving data collection methods and digitally archiving decades of field notes and band records. He leaves the Survey in good order, and we will continue to rely on his advice regarding the direction of all Earthspan initiatives. We sincerely thank Gregg for his innumerable contributions to the preservation of our natural world.
On a brighter note, Tom Maechtle (right in photo) has agreed to return as our autumn Padre Survey Program Director and assume Gregg’s spot on our BOD. A talented biologist and founding member of Earthspan, Tom directed our Padre Island surveys for many years before the demands of his growing business led him to cede that responsibility to Gregg. Despite the continued expansion and success of that business, Big Horn Environmental Consultants, Tom’s commitment to Earthspan’s programs has never wavered and he is pleased to help assure their continuation. Welcome back, Tom…and thanks!
Plans for the fall peregrine surveys at Padre (38th annual) and Assateague (45th annual) Islands are progressing.