The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has named Claire Caldes as the new Refuge Operations Specialist for Kenai National Wildlife Refuge. Caldes, with a background in Wildlife Science from New Mexico State University, brings skills honed over the course of a 23-year career in the Service to her new post.
In her most recent position as Refuge Operations Specialist for Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge in Homer, Ms. Caldes was in charge of reviewing and issuing special use permits for commercial activities on refuge lands. She was also in charge of day-to-day refuge operations following the retirement of Deputy Refuge Manager Dan Boone last October. Her new position will involve, among other duties, overseeing oil and gas development activities on the Kenai Refuge.
"Claire is a seasoned professional who will bring valuable perspective to this critical position at Alaska
