Rose Smith, Ph.D.

Stream Ecologist

(she/her)

Rose has led Sageland Collaborative's Riverscape Restoration Program since 2021. She and colleagues work with landowners, partners, students, volunteers, and beavers to carry out riverscape restoration projects, and conduct research studies on low-tech, process-based restoration methods.

Rose holds a Ph.D. in Geology and B.A. in Biology and Environmental Studies. She brings over 15 years of professional natural resources experience to this role. Rose is passionate about taking a collaborative approach to conservation, and scaling up restoration practices to meet the needs of aquatic ecosystems in our region and beyond. 

Contact: rose@sagelandcollaborative.org