Riley Gallagher

Riley Gallagher is a fisheries biologist with extensive experience in restoration, conservation, and fisheries management. Currently serving as the Southeast Alaska Restoration Biologist for Trout Unlimited, Riley collaborates with the US Forest Service to enhance restoration efforts in the Tongass National Forest. Previous roles include Assistant Fisheries Biologist at the Monterey Peninsula Water Management District, where responsibilities involved overseeing various fisheries operations and analyzing populations of ESA-listed species. Additional experience encompasses research positions at the Center for Marine Sciences and Technology, Montana Cooperative Fishery Research Unit, Idaho Fish and Game, and Wyoming Game & Fish Department, focusing on data collection, population dynamics, and tagging techniques. Educational background includes a Master’s in Fisheries, Wildlife, and Conservation Biology from North Carolina State University and a Bachelor of Science in Wildlife Biology from the University of Montana.