Don, Andressa, Cydney and Scott Pippin in partnership with WWF, published a Topic Brief "The Impacts of Infrastructure Sector Corruption on Conservation" that contributes to the knowledge base of the Targeting Natural Resource Corruption (TNRC) Consortium, funded by USAID. The introductory brief helps conservation practitioners understand corruption risks throughout the infrastructure lifecycle, how the risks influence conservation outcomes, and how organizations may respond. The TNRC works to "improve biodiversity outcomes by equipping practitioners to address the threats posed by corruption to wildlife, fisheries, and forests". The brief is available here and a recording of the presentation of the brief along with a panel discussion is available here. 

Jon Hallemeier PhD, successfully defended his dissertation "Conflict, Uncertainty, and Collaboration in Multiple Use Land Management Planning for a Southern Appalachian National Forest" and is now Dr. J. Hallemeier! 

He has already started working in his new position as an ORISE Research Fellow at the Environmental Lab of the US Army Corp of Engineer's Engineering Research and Development Center. We are grateful for Jon as a friend and HECLab member and wish him the best of success as he moves on!