DYLAN SHAW

DYLAN SHAW grew up in Florence, Alabama, along the banks of the Tennessee River.  It was here that he developed a deep appreciation for wild native fish and where they live.  Dylan earned a B.S. in Biology from University of North Alabama where he surveyed rare eastern hellbenders.  This led Dylan to direct his focus toward rare and understudied species in Alabama.  After graduating, Dylan took a position as an Environmental Specialist with Weston Solutions, Inc.  While at Weston, he served as a HAZMAT specialist in the Virgin Islands in the wake of Hurricane Maria.  Dylan now serves as a Biologist for Alabama Power Company where he manages several threatened and endangered species including trispot darter and red-cockaded woodpecker.  He also works with biologists on Bankhead National Forest through an in-kind service agreement to help conduct surveys for flattened musk turtle, black warrior waterdog, and rush darter, all of which are listed under the Endangered Species Act.  In addition, Dylan participates in conservation initiatives with Alabama Rivers and Streams Network, centered around gaining a better understanding of the biological quality of Alabama’s waterways.  Dylan enjoys fly fishing, hunting, and backpacking.  He can be reached at dcshaw@southernco.com.