John M Davis, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department |
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| Title: | Conservation Outreach Coordinator |
| Education: | BS in Biology with behavioral ecology emphasis from Sam Houston State University, 1991, Huntsville, TX MS in Biology with behavioral ecology emphasis from The University of Texas at Arlington, 1993, Arlington, TX MCRP in Environmental Planning from The University of Texas at Arlington, 2006, Arlington, TX |
| Experience: | 1990-1994: As a field researcher for the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, John studied the nesting
success of endangered songbirds such as Black-capped Vireos and Golden Cheeked Warblers. 1990-1994: John managed his own business designing and presenting ecological seminars to local schools and clubs. 1994-2008: John worked for the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department as an Urban Biologist in the Dallas / Ft. Worth area. During this time, John provided educational programs and technical assistance about wildlife habitat to city officials, parks departments, regional planners, local schools, homeowner associations, corporations, etc. 2008 – present: John is in charge of conservation outreach programs for the Wildlife Division of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. |
| Responsibilities: | John coordinates 5 programs all designed to connect people to positive wildlife experiences. These programs include: the Texas Master Naturalist Program, Texas Nature Trackers, the Urban Wildlife Program, Texas Wildlscapes, and the Wildlife Interpretive Program. |
