Mary E. Pendergast, Ph.D.

Ecologist and Conservation Biologist

(she/her)

Mary Pendergast is a Ph.D. Ecologist who began working at Sageland Collaborative in early 2014. She has over 20 years of experience in ecological and biological studies, research project development/management and strategic planning in support of wildlife conservation, habitat restoration, and collaborative landscape-scale planning processes.

In her role at Sageland Collaborative, Dr. Pendergast designs, manages, and acquires funding for multiple grant supported conservation programs with government, academic, and community partners. She presents research, develops manuscripts for publication, and produces and/or reviews conservation analyses in preparation for species status reviews, listing petitions, and land management plans. Dr. Pendergast also engages in and oversees data collection efforts such as graduate student internships and community science programs.

Additionally, she is currently engaged in native plant and insect habitat restoration efforts with government and private landowners looking to support agricultural lands and pollinator communities.

Mary has served on the board of the Utah Chapter of The Wildlife Society as well as on the Tracy Aviary Conservation Science Committee and Board of Trustees.

Contact: mary@sagelandcollaborative.org