Event Details
February 26, 2026
This event will be held from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. Central Time.
1 Credit Hours
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Description
This webinar covers the “Dos and Don’ts” of protected species reviews to help local public agencies submit accurate information quickly. Topics include filling out the bridge assessment form, using IPaC for federally listed species identification, and assessing habitat types within the project area.
About the presenters
This webinar will be led by four Protected Species Biologists from the Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT). Together, they bring a diverse range of experience in conducting threatened and endangered species reviews for transportation projects across Iowa. Each presenter offers a unique perspective on navigating regulatory requirements and supporting conservation efforts, while advancing project goals.
Beth Stott has been with the Iowa DOT for three years, conducting species and habitat reviews for local projects throughout the state. She holds degrees in Biology and Environmental Studies and has over eight years of experience working with threatened and endangered species throughout the Midwest.
Brock Struecker has served as a Protected Species Biologist with the Iowa DOT for four years, currently overseeing projects in Districts 2 and 6. With over a decade of experience as a biologist, he has worked extensively across the Midwest, collaborating with various organizations and navigating complex environmental regulations related to protected species and their habitats.
Chelsea Duncan has been with the Iowa DOT for the past year following the completion of her degree in Environmental Science. She is responsible for reviewing projects in Districts 3 and 4 to evaluate impacts to protected species and ensure compliance with state and federal regulations.
Jill Garton has been with the Iowa DOT for 17 years, managing transportation projects through Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act to minimize impacts to both state and federally listed species. She has a bachelor of science degree in Animal Ecology from Iowa State University and over 23 years of experience working throughout the Midwest and southwest in road ecology and habitat research.