Clinton County Conservation District Introduces New Staff

Clinton County Conservation District recently announced the hiring of Karlie Thompson as their new
Watershed Specialist and Logan Dawes as their staff assistant.

Karlie replaces Toby Boyer who recently accepted a position with the Pennsylvania Department of
Environmental Protection after serving Clinton County for 5 years. Karlie is a recent graduate of Indiana
University of Pennsylvania where she obtained a degree in Ecology, Conservation, and Evolutionary
Biology. While in school, Karlie carried out an internship at the Pitsburgh Zoo where she delivered
public education programs about important conservation efforts for endangered species. In her free
time, Karlie enjoys reading, trivia, and crocheting.

“I love educating people about the environment,” said Ms. Thompson. “I am so looking forward to
working with our partners like the Fish and Boat Commission as well as the community.”

As the Watershed Specialist, Karlie will be responsible for conducting water quality assessments,
conducting water quality monitoring, and assisting with fish habitat enhancement and stream-bank
stabilization projects. The position also serves as the Conservation District’s education coordinator and,
as such, develops, coordinates, and conducts conservation education programs for youth and adults. To
reach Karlie at the District, call (570)-726-3798, ext. 3809, or email KThompson@ClintonCountyPA.gov
According to Conservation District Manager, Wade Jodun, “The Watershed Specialist position is tasked
with a wide variety of responsibilities, but the essence of the job is to affect positive change on water
quality here in Clinton County.”

Logan Dawes is currently a senior at Central Mountain High School from which he will graduate in June
of 2024. Logan joins the Conservation District through Keystone Central’s Career Technical Education
program at Central Mountain High School. He participates in track and field, as well as extracurriculars
such as Rotary Interact Club and his school’s chapter of The National Honor Society. Logan has been
accepted at Penn State Main Campus and will start his studies this summer in the business management
curriculum and hopes to one day run his own business.

“Logan has been a solid addition to our staff,” said Jodun. “Partnering with Keystone Central to add
Logan not only gets the District help but it allows students like Logan an opportunity to earn money for
college and participate in an educational opportunity that is relevant for career and post-secondary
success.”