Marianne Kelso

Biologist, Bitter Lake National Wildlife Refuge
mkelso@refugeassociation.org

Originally from North Carolina, Marianne began her career in veterinary medicine. However, after serving in an AmeriCorps position with the Utah Conservation Corps, she witnessed firsthand the critical need for conservation stewards and advocates for our natural spaces. This experience inspired Marianne to shift her focus toward conservation ecology and led her to pursue a career in wildlife biology. Marianne earned an M.S. in Biology from Grand Valley State University in Michigan and has worked with a variety of federally threatened and endangered species, including the Mojave Desert tortoise, Mariana crow, Wyoming toad, Utah prairie dog, Woundfin, and Virgin River Chub. Now, she brings her expertise to her new role as a biologist at Bitter Lake National Wildlife Refuge.

In her free time, Marianne enjoys hiking with her dog, camping, kayaking, mountain biking, and international travel.

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Marianne Kelso, Bitter Lake National Wildlife Refuge, New Mexico, Roswell, Pronghorn, Pecos Watershed, Pecos

Marianne Kelso Lands in Roswell To Lead Conservation Work At Bitter Lake National Wildlife Refuge

Marianne Kelso, Bitter Lake National Wildlife Refuge, New Mexico, Roswell, Pronghorn, Pecos Watershed, Pecos

Something exciting has touched down in Roswell— and this time, it’s not from another planet. The National Wildlife Refuge Association is thrilled to welcome Marianne Kelso as our new biologist at Bitter Lake National Wildlife Refuge (NWR), where she’s bringing her skills, smarts, and species-saving know-how to southeastern New Mexico’s Pecos River watershed.

Marianne Kelso, Bitter Lake National Wildlife Refuge, New Mexico, Roswell, Pronghorn, Pecos Watershed, Pecos