Fritz Funk

biologist, mariner, emergency medicine provider, conservationist

• Marine and Freshwater Biologist and Biometrician (link to publications)
  • North Pacific marine fisheries stock assessment and harvest policy
  • Pacific NW and Alaska coastal marine ecology
  • Alaska Department of Fish and Game (retired)
  • Upper Mississippi River ecosystem research and habitat restoration
  • Education:
    • University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, 1976-1982, M.S. Fisheries (1982)
    • University of Wisconsin, Madison, Wisconsin, 1972-1975, B.S. Zoology (1975)
• Mariner
  • US Coast Guard-Licensed Captain, Master 100 tons, Near Coastal, Inland, Great Lakes
  • Over 50 years experience on Inland waters, Great Lakes, coastal Washington, British Columbia and Alaska
  • Boatbuilder (published articles about my boatbuilding projects)
  • Water Rescuer
  • Sailor
    • One-design racing: Snipe, M-20 scow, Hobie 14, 420, Laser classes
    • former U.S. Sailing Instructor and board member Juneau Youth Sailing
• Emergency Medicine & Rescue: EMS Responder and President Brice Prairie EMS & Rescue
• Historian
  • History of herring fishery in Alaska (see publications)
  • History of logging and log rafting on the Black River
• Youth Mentor
  • Mentor, Kids and Mentors Outdoors
  • Scouting Adult Leader
  • Former school bus driver (part-time), 1st Student, Juneau, Alaska, 2007-2010

Boards and Commissions

• Commissioner Lake Onalaska Protection and Rehabilitation District
• Shoreline Committee, Town of Onalaska
• Member, policy committee, Mississippi River Network
• President, Upper Mississippi River Chapter Izaak Walton League of America

Other Interests:

• Music
  • Gypsy Jazz
  • Kitchen Dwellers (newgrass/bluegrass jam band)
• Amateur Radio Operator, General Class, Call Sign KL2KP
• Class A-Licensed Commercial Vehicle Operator