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Dr. Katie Smith
@katiesmith.bsky.social
Salt marsh harvest mouse researcher.
Wildlife biologist at WRA, Inc.
Research affiliate at UC Davis.
The most interesting thing about writing an article for The Wildlife Society’s Wildlife Professional magazine is learning who actually reads those things right away because those folks keep texting to congratulate me. 🤣

#WomenInWildlife
#UrbanWildlife
#SeaLevelRise
@thesaltymouse.bsky.social
September 4, 2025 at 8:41 PM
Unfortunately we didn’t get a good video but you can see the shape of the raccoon standing there waiting for the fox.
April 19, 2025 at 6:38 PM
Last night we saw a #GrayFox and #Raccoon walking across the road, seemingly #foraging together. We passed in the car and the fox came back to look at something in the road and the raccoon waited for him. Has anyone document these species foraging together in California yet? Video👇
April 19, 2025 at 6:38 PM
Hello all. The TWS Bay Area Chapter Diversity Committee will be hosting a casual hang out for anyone who is interested March 23 at 1:00 PM at Faction Brewery. We are hoping for a sunny day so we can have a picnic outside. Its free and open to everyone. Please feel free to pass on details. 🔗👇
March 11, 2025 at 9:55 PM
This is how you support your members in terrifying times. Nicely done @mammalogists.bsky.social. Thank you for being a strong voice for science and scientists.
February 18, 2025 at 11:00 PM
What a privilege to play an in-person game of #FindThatLizard with @afroherper.bsky.social during her capstone plenary at the Western Section of @thewildlifesociety.bsky.social 2025 Annual Meeting!

Her insights into the wildlife field are so powerful. Thank you for joining us this week Dr. McGee!
February 7, 2025 at 8:54 PM
Sometimes when I am going through old #research talks about @thesaltymouse.bsky.social to poach slides I am surprised at how nice some of my old presentations are, back when I had a lot of time to work on them. Maybe this is the year I start presentations early enough to make them badass again. 🤞
January 22, 2025 at 11:40 PM
Hey #hydrology folks! Seeking recommendations for in situ saline water flow/velocity monitoring equipment. Right now looks like Badger Meter is most common for research. I would appreciate any insights folks have about brands to favor or avoid.

Including a SMHM doing hydro stuff for visibility.
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January 7, 2025 at 12:08 AM
Sometimes I look at historic aerials and see all of the Bay Area cities build on fill, on top of marshes, and I cannot comprehend that they could source, transport, grade, and compact that much fill in the short time that those communities were built. Why can't we fill tidal restorations that fast?
December 30, 2024 at 1:21 AM
King tides coupled with tornado-warning-strength west winds means our East Bay marshes are getting hammered with extraordinarily high tides, some of which are extremely vulnerable already (esp those on the Richmond Shoreline). Think good thoughts for our salty little endangered friends out there. 🧂🐁
December 14, 2024 at 7:18 PM
#BayArea friends! Please join us tonight for this #WesternTWS diversity+ community hang at 6 PM, Almanac Beer Co in Alameda! Snacks and some drinks will be provided! I made fried green tomatoes! Spread the word!
December 12, 2024 at 2:57 PM
Hello friends! Please consider joining us for the Western Section of The Wildlife Society Diversity Committee Community Hang Out! The event will be Thurs Dec 12 at 6PM at Almanac Beer Co in Alameda.
All are welcome and some drinks and food will be provided!
#TWSWest
#Diversity
#TheWildlifeSociety
December 2, 2024 at 9:07 PM
Hello world! I am Katie Smith and I love the salt marsh harvest mouse. 🧂🌊🐁

#SFEstuary
#SMHM
#WomenInWildlife
#EndangeredSpecies
#Research
#WildlifeConservation
#ConservationManagement
November 29, 2024 at 11:43 PM