Meeet Our Contributors

Aug. 2003 - Vol. 64, No. 8


contributor Chris Barnhart is Professor of Biology at Southwest Missouri State University. He studies ecology and physiology and has collaborated in research with the Conservation Department for more than 10 years. His interest in freshwater mussels dates back to childhood experiences along the Little Blue River in Kansas City.
contributor Bill Campbell's career as a conservation agent began in 1978. He was first assigned to St. Clair County, then in 1985 he was transferred to Barton County. He was selected as Missouri Waterfowl Enforcement Officer for the 2001-2002 season. He says one of the best parts of his job of protecting our state's natural resources is the opportunity to work with Missouri's youth.
contributor Bob DeWitt has worked for the Conservation Department for 19 years as a field forester and more recently as a regional supervisor with the Private Land Services Division. Bob and his wife, Susan, who is also a forester with the Department, live on a farm in Cooper County. They keep busy with a grain farm operation, large garden, egg-production chicken flock and assorted on farm conservation projects.
contributor John Lewis worked for the Conservation Department from 1952 to 1989 as a wildlife research biologist and a wildlife research supervisor. He spent 31 years as project leader for the Department's wild turkey and grouse programs. Now retired, he lives in Columbia.
contributor Kevin Richards, the Conservation Department's fisheries field operations chief, describes himself as an avid angler and enthusiastic collector of antique fishing tackle. He and his wife, Donna, have worked for the Conservation Department for over 20 years. He says their three kids didn't realize until they were teenagers that some families go on vacations that don't include fishing.