Richard is the Mitigation Program Manager for The Nature Conservancys Kentucky Chapter. A seasoned ecologist, his career includes roles at Resource Environmental Solutions and Redwing Ecological Services, focusing on ecological resource assessment, stream design, and wetland mitigation. He holds a Master of Science from Indiana University.
He has led significant restoration efforts, including a project that restored over 15, 000 linear feet of stream to re-establish natural meanders and improve aquatic habitats.
Richard Clausen
Mitigation Program Manager at The Nature Conservancy
Lexington, Kentucky, United States
Overview
Topics They Care About
Stream Restoration
His current role and past projects focus on restoring streams by re-creating natural curves to reduce erosion, improve water quality, and benefit aquatic life.
Ecological Assessment
His background as a Senior Ecologist includes expertise in wetland delineation, ecological community evaluation, and protected species surveys.
Aquatic Habitats
He has noted that healthy mussel populations are a key indicator of clean water, showing a focus on the entire ecosystem's health.
Media Appearances
Richard has no verified media appearances
Work History
1-2025
Mitigation Program Manager at The Nature Conservancy
1-2023 - 12-2024
Client Solutions Manager at Resource Environmental Solutions LLC
12-2020 - 12-2022
Senior Project Manager at Resource Environmental Solutions LLC
9-1999 - 12-2020
Senior Ecologist at Redwing Ecological Services, Inc.
Education
8-1996 - 5-1998
Master of Science - MS from Indiana University Bloomington
8-1991 - 5-1995
Bachelor of Science - BS from Kentucky Wesleyan College
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Location : Lexington, Kentucky, United States
Job Level : Middle
Designation : Mitigation Program Manager at The Nature Conservancy
