Fairbanks Office
Research Biologist
Lauren B. Attanas, B.S.
Avian ecology
Radar ornithology
Threatened and Endangered species
Permitting support
Environmental impact analysis
Database management and design
Lauren has nearly 20 years of experience studying wildlife in Alaska. She has contributed to many field studies including breeding ecology of tundra-nesting waterfowl and shorebirds, point-count surveys of breeding songbirds, radar migration studies, and at-sea surveys of seabird abundance and distribution. Lauren has extensive experience conducting literature reviews and gap analyses and preparing various impact assessment documents. In her role as ABR’s Permit Specialist, she is responsible for obtaining research permits and helps to ensure that ABR’s research complies with applicable environmental laws.