John Rothlisberger

John is an aquatic ecologist with the United States Forest Service. His expertise is in aquatic invasive species. Recently, he completed a project estimating the potential impacts to Lake Erie if it is invaded by Asian carp. He is also interested in aquatic habitat restoration for native species. He has helped to coordinate habitat restoration projects and training workshops throughout the northeastern U.S. John is originally from Baltimore, Maryland, where his favorite childhood activities included collecting crayfish and minnows from local streams and searching for salamanders in the surrounding woodlands. He enjoys hiking, reading, and spending time with his wife and four children. He has a Ph.D. in Biological Sciences.