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ELIZA MAHER HASSELQUIST
Department of Ecology and Environmental Science ▪ Umeå University
901 87 ▪ Umeå, Sweden ▪ eliza.hasselquist@gmail.com ▪ +46-70-376-9515
EDUCATION
Ph.D., Ecology, 2010 - 2015 (09/2015)
Umeå University, Umeå, Sweden
Preliminary thesis title: “Gradients of time and complexity: understanding how riparian and instream
ecosystems recover after stream restoration””
Advisor: Christer Nilsson
M.S., Biology, 2002 - 2004
Idaho State University, Pocatello, ID
Thesis title: “Effects of surrounding vegetation on establishment of conifer seedlings in alpine-treeline
ecotones of the Rocky Mountains”
Advisor: Matthew J. Germino
B.S., Biology, 1999
Keene State College, Keene, NH
Graduated cum laude
PUBLICATIONS
2015 Hasselquist E. M., C. Nilsson, J. Hjältén, D. Jørgensen, L. Lind, L.E. Polvi. In press.
Time for recovery of riparian plants in restored northern Swedish streams: a
chronosequence study. Ecological Applications. http://dx.doi.org/10.1890/14-1102.1
2014 Jørgensen, D., C. Nilsson, A.R. Hof, E.M. Hasselquist, S. Baker, F.S. Chapin, K.
Eckerberg, J. Hjältén, L.E. Polvi, L.A. Meyerson. 2014. Policy Language in
Restoration Ecology. Restoration Ecology. 22: 1-4.
 Polvi, L.E., C. Nilsson, E.M. Hasselquist. 2014. Potential and actual geomorphic
complexity of restored headwater streams in northern Sweden. Geomorphology. 210:
99-118
 Nilsson, C., L.E. Polvi, J. Gardeström, E.M. Hasselquist, L. Lind and J.M. Sarneel
2014. Riparian and in-stream restoration of boreal streams and rivers: success or
failure? Ecohydrology. doi: 10.1002/eco.1480
2013 Hasselquist, E.M., N.J. Hasselquist, and D.L. Rogers. 2013. Management of nonnative annual plants to support recovery of an endangered perennial forb, Ambrosia
pumila. Restoration Ecology. 21: 224-231.
2006 Maher, E.L., and M.J. Germino. 2006. Microsite differentiation among conifer
species during seedling establishment at alpine treeline. Ecoscience. 13: 334-341.
2005 Maher, E.L., M.J. Germino, and N.J. Hasselquist. 2005. Interactive effects of tree and
herb cover on survivorship, physiology, and microclimate of conifer seedlings in an
alpine-treeline ecotone. Canadian Journal of Forest Research. 35: 567-574.
GRANTS
2014 Using a gradient of time after river restoration to understand the time frame of
recovery for riparian plants in northern Swedish streams. Funded by Gunnar and Ruth
Björkmans fund for botanical research in Norrland. 13,000 sek (about $1,950).
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Travel grants to attend the Society for Restoration Ecology’s 9th European Conference
on Ecological Restoration 3-8 August, 2014, Oulu, Finland. Funded by the Wallenberg
and Kempe Foundations. 9,000 sek (about $1,300).
2012 Using stable isotopes to measure changes in nitrogen cycling of riparian areas after
stream restoration. University of Utah’s Research-in-Residence program to visit the
lab of Jed Sparks at Cornell University. Part of NSF award #1137336, Inter-university
Training in Continental-scale Ecology. $6,873 (about 45,000 sek).
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Using stable isotopes to measure the state of recovery in riparian areas after stream
restoration. Travel grant for attending Stable Isotopes in Ecology and Biogeochemistry
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course in Utah. Funded by Gunnar and Ruth Björkmans fund for botanical research in
Norrland. 23,000 sek (about $3,470).
2011 Evaluation of additional ecosystem services derived from restoration. Funded by
Göran Gustafsson’s Grant for Nature and the Environment in Lappland. 100,000 sek
(about $15,000).
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Panning a chronosequence of stream restoration to discover changes in riparian plant
diversity and productivity over time. Funded by the Gunnar and Ruth Björkmans fund
for botanical research in Norrland. 14,000 sek (about $2,100).
2008 Burrowing Owl Habitat Enhancement on Johnson Ranch Preserve. 2008-2010. Funded
by the California Department of Fish and Game’s Natural Community Conservation
Plan Local Assistance Grant Program. $21,235.
2007 Habitat description and management to support recovery of the federally endangered
Ambrosia pumila. 2007-2009. Funded by United States Fish and Wildlife Service’s
Endangered Species Recovery Program. $42,976.
PRESENTATIONS AT PROFESSIONAL MEETINGS
2015 Organizer of Special Session entitled, “Accelerating the pace of knowledge gain in
restoration ecology: perspectives from ecological and social scientists, consultants,
and practitioners” Annual Swedish Oikos Meeting, Umeå, Sweden.
2014 Hasselquist E. M., C. Nilsson, J. Hjältén, D. Jørgensen, L. Lind, L.E. Polvi. Species
richness of riparian plants increases with time after restoration of northern Swedish
streams. Society for Ecological Restoration 9th European Conference. Oulu, Finland.
 Hasselquist, E.M. Good controls, time, adaptive management, and scale: factors
affecting the scope and interpretation of stream restoration research in northern
Sweden. Oral Presentation. Vindel River LIFE Conference “Reviving waters: a
conference on stream restoration.” Lycksele, Sweden
2011 Hasselquist, E.M., C. Nilsson, and D. Jørgensen. Evaluating processes in older stream
restoration sites to measure restoration outcomes. Poster Presentation. Restoring the
North (ReNo) - International conference on restoration of damaged ecosystems in
northern regions. Selfoss, Iceland.
2009 Maher, E.L., S.A. Auer, and D.L. Rogers. Conservation Easements on Natural Areas:
The Role of Non-Profit Organizations. Poster Presentation. California Native Plant
Society Conservation Conference, Sacramento, CA.
2006 Maher, E.L. and E.J. Stanton. Response of the endangered San Diego ambrosia
(Ambrosia pumila) to removal of competition from non-native plants. Oral
presentation. California Invasive Plant Council Symposium. Rohnert Park, CA.
2005 Maher, E.L. and E.J. Stanton. Blurring edges: A test of weed control methods used
along edges of sage scrub patches to encourage shrub colonization into abandoned
agricultural fields. Poster presentation. California Invasive Plant Council Symposium.
Chico, CA.
2004 Maher, E.L. and M.J. Germino. Stress level and species identity influence effects of
surrounding vegetation on conifer seedling establishment in an alpine-treeline ecotone.
Oral presentation. Ecological Society of America Meeting. Portland, OR.
2003 Maher, E.L. and M.J. Germino. Variation in sky exposure and establishment of
conifer seedlings at the alpine-treeline ecotone across three ranges in the Rocky
Mountains. Poster presentation. Ecological Society of America Meeting. Savannah,
GA.
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SELECTED PHD COURSES
2013 Watershed Ecology and Biogeochemistry, Swedish University of Agricultural
Sciences (SLU), October 3-9
2012 Stable Isotopes in Ecology and Biogeochemistry, University of Utah, June 10-22
2011 Fundamentals of Ecosystem Ecology, Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies, Winter
2011 Intersession Course
TEACHING
Teaching Assistant (2010 - Present)
Dept of Ecology and Environmental Science, Umeå University, Sweden
Assists with teaching of plant inventory techniques in Ecological Field Methods (Ekologisk
Fältmetodik), mushroom keying in Mushroom Identification (Svampkunskap), and plant
anatomy and keying in first-year basic courses (Naturens mångfald och Basåret). Supervised
small research projects in Forest Ecology and Management as well as Ecology; from project
development to field work, statistics and report writing.
Teaching Assistant (2004)
Dept of Biological Sciences, Idaho State University, Pocatello, ID
Prepared short lectures and oversaw experiments for introductory biology lab.
RESEARCH AND EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE
PhD Teaching Allocation Administrator (2010 - 2014)
Dept of Ecology and Environmental Science, Umeå University, Sweden
Is one of two PhD students who allocate teaching hours to PhD students at the Department to
ensure that teaching is distributed fairly among all PhD students.
Nature Preserve Manager (2004 – 2009)
Center for Natural Lands Management, Riverside, CA
Involved with all aspects of nature preserve management on eleven preserves designated as
mitigation for federally or state protected plant and animal species. Managed an annual
budget of $300,000 and supervised up to three Assistant Preserve Managers and five
contractors. Preserve management included biological monitoring, control of non-native
plants and animals, design and supervision of restoration projects, property management,
public interaction and education, and writing annual work plans and reports. Held Qualified
Applicator License and oversaw company’s compliance with state pesticide laws.
Forestry Technician (2001 – 2002)
Los Alamos National Laboratory, Los Alamos, NM
Conducted vegetation surveys as part of a field crew that assessed the 1-year post-Cerro
Grande Fire conditions in piñon-juniper woodlands, ponderosa pine stands, and mixed conifer
forests. Characterized and calculated the densities of the overstory within plots and identified
understory vegetation to species and inventoried dead and downed fuel along line transects.
Data entered and managed in Microsoft Access. Performed data analyses and report writing.
Ecological Field Technician (2000 – 2001)
Bandelier National Monument, Los Alamos, NM
Maintained a long-term erosion study within a rapidly degrading piñon-juniper woodland.
Identified vegetation to species on Long Term Ecological Research (LTER) permanent line
transects. Maintained LTER arthropod pitfall traps. Participated in a study of the effects of the
Cerro Grande Fire on the state threatened Jemez Mountains Salamander and its food prey.
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