About
I hold degrees in Mathematics and Economics from Linfield University (formerly Linfield College) and earned my Master’s and Doctorate in Economics from Colorado State University. I have extensive research experience across a wide range of fields that has fostered strong skills in quantitative research, data science and analysis, project management, and communication. Currently, I apply my skills and expertise as an Economist at the USDA’s National Wildlife Research Center, informing human-wildlife conflict management.
Personal Projects
ODFW Salmon and Steelhead Catch Statistics
As an avid fly fisherman with Pacific Northwest roots, I found the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) sport catch statistics, stored in cumbersome PDFs and CSVs, difficult to navigate. To address this, I’ve developed a simple Shiny application (link below) that allows users to easily explore trends and seasonal patterns in reported salmon and steelhead catch statistics by waterbody. While this harvest data is unverified by ODFW, it offers a heuristic for new anglers seeking information on when and where to target Coho salmon, Chinook salmon, or Steelhead.
Levi Altringer 