Lee Simard
Organization: Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department
Contact Information
E-mail: lee.simard@vermont.gov
Work phone: 802-622-4017
Biography
Lee grew up in Swanton, Vermont and attended the University of Vermont where he earned a B.S. in Environmental Sciences with a minor in Wildlife Biology in 2012. He completed his Master’s degree in Natural Resources from UVM in December, 2016 after studying the spawning behavior of invasive lake trout in Yellowstone Lake, Yellowstone National Park. As a fisheries biologist, Lee assesses, manages and protects fish populations and their habitats in lakes and streams throughout southern Vermont. He works on coldwater and warmwater sportfish populations as well as rare, endangered and threatened fish species. Lee is also in charge of the management and enhancement of the Batten Kill, which supports one of Vermont’s longstanding premier wild trout fisheries. Outside of work, Lee enjoys hiking, fishing, and cross-country skiing and is excited to explore the new opportunities in southern Vermont.
List of Projects
| Project | Role | Start | End |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Brook Trout Monitoring in the West Branch of the Little River and Ranch Brook | Project Lead/Principal Investigator | 1997-07-24 | Ongoing |