Biography
Trish spent nearly 37 years in Federal Service, working in the field of water resources, before retiring October, 2014. She worked for the US Geological Survey and the US Forest Service specializing in water quality, water rights and uses, groundwater, and lake management. A native to California, Trish worked in Utah, Idaho, California, Montana, Oregon and Washington. Much of her career was spent in the field. The last 13 years of her career were spent as the USDA Forest Service Pacific Northwest Regional Water Rights/Uses,Groundwater and Lakes Program Manager. Other interests include tennis, hiking, dog mushing, guitar, watercolor, gardening, and writing. Trish is currently a member of the Lake Abert Conservation Committee and an avid supporter of the collaborative work being done on behalf of Lake Abert.