Jacob Levitus
Habitat Biologist @Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife
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WORK HISTORY
Habitat Biologist @Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife
Spokane County, WA, US
Issues Hydraulic Project Approvals (HPAs) for projects in accordance the Washington Hydraulic Code, ensuring protection of fish life and compliance with agency policies.Conducts field reviews and site inspections to assess habitat conditions, identify potential impacts, and ensure permit compliance during and after construction.Recommends best management practices (BMPs) and mitigation measures to avoid, minimize, or eliminate impacts to fish habitat.Assists landowners with beaver-related conflicts by providing technical guidance and collaborative approaches that balanced property use with ecological considerations.Contributs to State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) review by preparing comments and guidance to local land use planners.Interprets Priority Habitats and Species mapping and reviewed Habitat Management Plans in accordance with local Critical Areas Ordinances.Participats in Department of Natural Resources Forest Practices reviews, including Concurrence Reviewed and Water Type Modification interdisciplinary teams.Led a native planting project on the WDFW office campus, from design through implementation.Completed training in Wilderness First Aid, CPR, Swift Water Safety, and Flow Diversion.
ABOUT JACOB LEVITUS
I\'m all about bringing native and drought tolerant landscapes back into our urban spaces here in Spokane, Washington. As the field operations director of Dryland Revival, I\'m on a mission to implement projects that do good for our city and our planet. From bringing back our pollinators to strengthening our community, I’m working to making Spokane greener and healthier while connecting folks to nature, one yard at a time.
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