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Anne Gallagher Ernst serves as Senior Lecturer and Program Coordinator for the Environmental Studies and Sciences department at Skidmore College, with office location CIS 210H and contact email agallagh@skidmore.edu.
Her academic background includes an M.S. in Natural Resources from Cornell University (2001; thesis: Disturbance effects on small headwater streams in upstate NY) and a B.S. in Biology from Duke University (1993).
Dr. Ernst's research centers on stream restoration ecology in the Catskill Mountains, examining geomorphological impacts on aquatic ecosystems. Her work investigates fish population dynamics, macroinvertebrate communities, and habitat quality following natural-channel-design interventions. She teaches foundational courses including ES 100 (Environmental Concerns in Perspective), ES 105 (Field Studies in Environmental Science), and ES 227 (Plastic Planet: The Promise and Perils of Polymers), connecting classroom theory to real-world environmental challenges.
Analysis of her 2008-2012 publications reveals consistent focus on Catskill Mountain stream restoration projects, demonstrating how engineered interventions affect ecological indicators. Her work shows complex responses where geomorphological changes don't always translate to expected biological improvements, particularly in macroinvertebrate communities and fish assemblages.
