Qwalen Bernsten - Fire Operations Specialist
Qwalen has lived in the lower Klamath Watershed for 15 years, spending much of that time facilitating extended wilderness immersion and survival trips. He is an active member of the Hyampom Volunteer Fire Department. His work with the Watershed Center centers on organizing and implementing prescribed fire with the intention to reduce wildfire risk and create fire resilient communities through the management of local ecosystems. His passion for understanding the interrelationships within ecosystems brings valuable perspective on the interaction of fire with our local environment. In every free moment you can find him backpacking, split-boarding, homesteading, leather crafting, or sailing across an open ocean.
Email Qwalen: fireoperations@thewatershedcenter.com