Charlie Corrarino

Charlie Corrarino is currently the Conservation and Recovery Program Manager for the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) based in Salem , Oregon . As such, he is responsible for oversight of native fish conservation issues and implementation of Oregon 's Native Fish Conservation Policy. Originally starting his career with ODFW in the mid-1980's as a fishery database manager and experimental biological aide, Mr. Corrarino has steadily progressed through management-level positions, which included conservation biology program leader, Research & Enhancement (R&E) Program and Salmon Trout Enhancement Program (STEP) coordinator, and fish passage program coordinator. One of his current responsibilities is to collaborate with the OSU Department of Fisheries and Wildlife on the operation of the Oregon Hatchery Research Center . He earned his B.S. in Fishery biology with a minor in Zoology (Colorado State University 1978), and his M.S. in Entomology (University of Idaho 1983) studying the effects of reduced stream flows on aquatic insects.