Ron Reuter

Ron Reuter is an Associate Professor and Program Director of Natural Resources in the Department of Forest Ecosystems & Society at Oregon State University’s College of Forestry. He advises graduate students in the Natural Resources Program and teaches courses such as Ecological Principles of Sustainability and Ecological Restoration. His research focuses on the Soil-Plant-Atmosphere Continuum, Landscape Ecology, and Restoration Ecology, emphasizing interactions between critical zone processes and human impacts. Reuter holds a PhD from the University of Minnesota, an MS from the University of Idaho, and a BS from Penn State.

His research explores how water, soil, and geological dynamics influence ecosystem services, with particular attention to restoration strategies in semi-arid environments. Notable projects include studying beaver dam analogs’ effects on riparian systems and traditional resource management practices for camas abundance. He also investigates online education effectiveness in STEM fields, comparing lab course outcomes between online and in-person formats.

Reuter has advised students like Bryan Kevin and Stuart Olshevski. His work integrates field-based studies with remote sensing and digital tools for ecological monitoring. While no scientific awards are explicitly listed, his contributions span over two decades at OSU, including leadership in transitioning the Natural Resources Program to the Corvallis campus.

Publications highlight restoration hydrology, soil science education, and plant phenology. His courses and research aim to bridge ecological understanding with applied management solutions for sustainable natural resource use.