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Robert T. LackeySenior Fisheries Biologist Voice: 541-754-4607 |
Education:
- B.S., Humboldt State University, Arcata, CA; Fisheries Science (with high honor), 1967
- M.S., University of Maine, Orono, ME; Zoology (Statistics Minor), 1968
- Ph.D., Colorado State University, Ft. Collins, CO; Fisheries and Wildlife Science (Statistics Minor), 1971
Previous Positions:
- 1995-2000: Associate Director for Science, USEPA, WED, Corvallis
- 1989-1995: Deputy Director, USEPA, ERL, Corvallis
- 1987-1989: Chief, Terrestrial Branch, USEPA, ERL, Corvallis
- 1984-1987: Associate Chief, Air Branch, USEPA, ERL, Corvallis
- 1981-1984: Senior Ecologist, USEPA, ERL, Corvallis
- 1979-1981: Leader, National Water Resources Analysis Group, US Fish and Wildlife Service, Leetown, WV
- 1971-1979: Assistant/Associate Professor, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, VA (promoted and tenured 1974)
Research Interests and Skills:
- Ecological Policy
- Salmon Restoration
- Natural Resource Ecology
- Ecosystem Management
Keywords:
- Fisheries Biology, Aquatic Biology, Ecosystem Ecology, Fisheries Ecology, Population Dynamics/Modeling, Natural Resource Ecology, Science and Policy
Professional Societies:
- American Fisheries Society (Certified Fisheries Scientist)
- American Institute of Fishery Research Biologists (Fellow)
- International Association for Ecology
- Pacific Fishery Biologists
Appointments / Honors:
- EPA Gold Medal for Exceptional Service, 2008
- Professor (courtesy), Fisheries, Oregon State University, 1982-present
- Professor (adjunct), Political Science, Oregon State University, 1995-present
- Faculty, Environmental Sciences Program, Oregon State University, 2000-present
- Graduate Faculty, Oregon Water Resources Faculty, Oregon State University, 1983-present
- Member, Editorial Board, Renewable Resources Journal, Renewable Natural Resources Foundation, 2002-present
- Associate Science Editor, Fisheries, American Fisheries Society, 2000-present
- Consulting Editor, Journal of Aquatic Ecosystem Stress and Recovery, 1997-2003
- Editorial Board, Human and Ecological Risk Assessment, 1995-2004
- Science Communication Award, Office of Research and Development, EPA, 2004
- Future Issues Award, National Health and Environmental Effects Research Laboratory, EPA, 2004
- Science Achievement Award for Biology/Ecology, Environmental Protection Agency, 2003
- Honor Alumnus, College of Natural Resources, Colorado State University, 2001
- Fulbright Scholar, University of Northern British Columbia, 1999-2000
- Senior Advisor, National Biological Service, USDI, Washington, D.C., Oct. 1993-Jan. 1994
- Coordinator, Environmental Protection Program, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Washington, D.C., 1976-77 (sabbatical year)
- Visiting Professor, George Mason University, Fairfax, VA, Spring Semester, 1977
- Visiting Distinguished Professor, School of Natural Resources, University of Michigan, Winter, 1977
- Distinguished Alumnus, Department of Fisheries Science, Humboldt State University, 1986
- Lackey, Robert T. [2008]. Challenges to sustaining diadromous fishes through 2100: lessons learned from western North America. pp. XXX-XXX. In: Haro, A., K. L. Smith, R. A. Rulifson, C. M. Moffitt, R. J. Klauda, M. J. Dadswell, R. A. Cunjak, J. E. Cooper, K. L. Beal, and T. S. Avery, editors. Challenges for Diadromous Fishes in a Dynamic Global Environment. American Fisheries Society, Symposium XX. Bethesda, MD. (In Press)
- Scott, J. Michael, Janet L. Rachlow, and Robert T. Lackey. [2008]. Science-policy interface: what is an appropriate role for professional societies. Bioscience. (in press).
- Scott, J. Michael, Janet L. Rachlow, Robert T. Lackey, Anna B. Pidgorna, Jocelyn L. Aycrigg, Gabrielle R. Feldman, Leona K. Svancara, David A. Rupp, David I. Stanish, and R. Kirk Steinhorst. 2007. Policy advocacy in science: prevalence, perspectives, and implications for conservation biologists. Conservation Biology. 21(1): 29-35.
- Lackey, Robert T. 2007. Science, scientists, and policy advocacy. Conservation Biology. 21(1): 12-17.
- Lackey, Robert T., Denise H. Lach, and Sally L. Duncan. Editors. 2006. Salmon 2100: The Future of Wild Pacific Salmon. American Fisheries Society, Bethesda, Maryland, 629 pp.
- Lackey, Robert T. 2006. Axioms of ecological policy. Fisheries. 31(6): 286-290. [Reprinted: Renewable Resources Journal. 24(3): 13-16].
- Lackey, Robert T., Denise H. Lach, and Sally L. Duncan. 2006. Policy options to reverse the decline of wild Pacific salmon. Fisheries. 31(7): 344-351.
- Meengs, C.C., and R.T. Lackey. 2005. Estimating the size of historical Oregon salmon runs. Reviews in Fisheries Science 13:51-66.
- Lackey, R.T. 2005. Economic growth and salmon recovery: an irreconcilable conflict? Fisheries 30(3)30-32.
- Lackey, R.T. 2005. Fisheries: history, science, and management. Pages 121-129 in Jay H. Lehr and Jack Keeley, editors. Water Encyclopedia: Surface and Agricultural Water, John Wiley & Sons, Publishers, New York, 781 pp.
- Lackey, R.T., 2004. Normative science. Fisheries 29(7)38-39.
- Lackey, R.T. 2004. Societal values and the proper role of restoration ecologists. Frontiers in Ecology and the Environment 2(2):45-46.
- Lackey, R.T. 2003. Adding nutrients to enhance salmon runs: developing a coherent public policy. Fisheries 28(8):34-45.
- Lackey, R.T. 2003. A salmon-centric view of the 21st century in the Western United States. Renewable Resources Journal 21(3):11-15.
- Lackey, R.T. 2003. Pacific Northwest salmon: forecasting their status in 2100. Reviews in Fisheries Science 11(1):35-88.
- Lackey, R.T. 2003. Nutrient addition to restore salmon runs: considerations for developing environmental protection policies and regulations. Pages 283-285 in J.G. Stockner, editor. Nutrients in Salmonid Ecosystems: Sustaining Production and Biodiversity, American Fisheries Society, Symposium 34. Bethesda, MD. 285 pages.
- Lackey, R.T. 2003. Appropriate use of ecosystem health and normative science in ecological policy. Pages 175-186 in, D.J. Rapport, B.L. Lasley, D.E. Rolston, N.O. Nielsen, C.O. Qualset, and A.B. Damania, editors. Managing for Healthy Ecosystems. Lewis Publishers, Boca Raton. 1510 pages.
- Anderson, J.L., R.W. Hilborn, R.T. Lackey, and D. Ludwig. 2003. Watershed restoration – adaptive decision making in the face of uncertainty. Chapter 9 (pages 203-232) in R.C. Wissmar and P.A. Bisson, editors. Strategies for Restoring River Ecosystems: Sources of Variability and Uncertainty in Natural and Managed Systems. American Fisheries Society. Bethesda, MD. 276 pages.
- Lackey, R.T. 2002. Restoring wild salmon to the Pacific Northwest: framing the risk question. Hum. & Ecol. Risk Assess. 8(2):223-232.
- Lackey, R.T. 2002. Salmon recovery: learning from successes and failures. Northwest Science. 76(4):356-360.
- Lackey, R.T. 2001. Defending reality. Fisheries. 26(6):26-27.
- Lackey, R.T. 2001. Values, policy, and ecosystem health. BioScience. 51(6):437-443.
- Lackey, R.T. 2001. Pacific salmon and the Endangered Species Act: troublesome questions. Renewable Resources Journal. 19(2):6-9.
- Lackey, R.T. 2001. Policy conundrum: restoring wild salmon to the Pacific Northwest. In Proceedings of the Biennial Conference of the International Institute of Fisheries Economics and Trade, July 2001, Corvallis, Oregon.
- Lackey, R.T. 2001. Values, policy and ecosystem health. BioScience 51(6):437-443.
- Lackey, R.T. 2000. Restoring wild salmon to the Pacific Northwest: chasing an illusion? Pages 91-143 in P. Koss and M. Katz, editors. What We Don't Know about Pacific Northwest Fish Runs -- An Inquiry into Decision-Making. Portland State University, Portland.
- Lackey, R.T. 2000. Managing place scale problems: ecosystem management. Pages 16.11-16.20 in J.H. Lehr, editor. The Standard Handbook of Environmental Science, Health, and Technology McGraw-Hill, New York.
- Lackey, R.T. 1999. Radically contested assertions in ecosystem management. J. Sustainable Forestry. 9(1-2):21- 34.
- Lackey, R.T. 1999. The savvy salmon technocrat: life’s little rules. Environmental Practice. 1(3):156-161.
- Lackey, R.T. 1999. Salmon policy: science, society, restoration, and reality. Renewable Resources Journal. 17(2):6-16. [reprinted: Environmental Science and Policy. 2(4-5):369-379].
- Lackey, R.T. 1998. Seven pillars of ecosystem management. Landscape and Urban Planning. 40(1-3):21-30. [reprinted: River Almanac, U.S. Dept. of Interior, National Biological Survey, Long Term Resource Monitoring Program; Restoration, Oregon State University Sea Grant Program.].
- Lackey, R.T. 1998. Fisheries management: integrating societal preference, decision analysis, and ecological risk assessment. Environmental Science and Policy 1(4):329-335.