Monique Wynecoop, Area Fire Ecologist, NE WA/Northern Rockies Fire Science Network

I am Pit River/Maidu and my children are Spokane Tribal members. Since 2008, I have been working as a Region 6 Fire Ecologist for the US Forest Service (USFS) as part of a two-person NE Washington Area Ecology team, within the ancestral homeland of the Spokane, Kalispel, and Confederated Colville Tribes in Northeastern Washington. In addition, I’m a Fire Ecologist/Tribal Liaison for the Northern Rockies Fire Science Network, as well as a board member for Northwest Scientific Association and Diversity & Inclusivity committee member for the Association of Fire Ecology. It’s my goal that my children and all future generations of tribal people feel that their best interests are addressed in the management of natural resources, on and off the reservation. My work has emphasized promoting tribal sovereignty on and off the reservation by sharing our stories and history and promoting cross-boundary collaboration with tribal and non-tribal agencies. My research has focused on building transparency and trust between agencies and incorporating tribal and community feedback into forest management practices.

Title: Incorporating TK into Fuels Treatments