Lyell Buttermore
Wildlife Biologist and Senior Project Manager
Costa Mesa United States (California)
Professional Status
Employed
Available
About Me
A resident of Costa Mesa, California, Lyell Buttermore began his wildlife biology career in 2015 as a research assistant at Syracuse University in Syracuse, New York. Lyell Buttermore has held a wide variety of environmental research positions in various organizations throughout his career. Mr. Buttermore holds a BS in Environmental Biology from McGill University and an MS in Conservation and Restoration Science from the University of California (UCI).
At the Comparative Medicine and Animal Resource Center in Montreal, Lyell Buttermore worked as an animal care technician where he gained experience with animal husbandry and handling. His primary responsibilities included biological and anatomical studies and animal care for a diverse array of species. Additionally, he worked for three years as a researcher at McGill University, where he studied zebrafish, measuring the influence of common environmental pollutants on zebrafish fecundity, morphology, and genetics. As a wildlife biologist, he has worked with respected companies such as Bargas Environmental Consulting in Orange, California.
In 2019, he joined Endemic Environmental in Costa Mesa, California, as a project manager, water pollution control manager, and wildlife biologist. In this role he conducts environmental research, performs nesting bird and sensitive-species surveys, manages ecological restoration projects, and writes environmental compliance and survey reports.
Beyond his work as a wildlife biologist, Mr. Buttermore is the Student Affairs Co-Chair for the Southern California Chapter of The Wildlife Society (TWS) where he is currently developing a Mentorship Program for interested students and young professionals. Mr. Buttermore also co-teaches a course in Project Management in the context of Conservation and Restoration at the University of California Irvine. Additionally, Lyell is a member of organizations such as the Golden Key Honors Society, International Society of Arboriculture, and the Desert Tortoise Council.
At the Comparative Medicine and Animal Resource Center in Montreal, Lyell Buttermore worked as an animal care technician where he gained experience with animal husbandry and handling. His primary responsibilities included biological and anatomical studies and animal care for a diverse array of species. Additionally, he worked for three years as a researcher at McGill University, where he studied zebrafish, measuring the influence of common environmental pollutants on zebrafish fecundity, morphology, and genetics. As a wildlife biologist, he has worked with respected companies such as Bargas Environmental Consulting in Orange, California.
In 2019, he joined Endemic Environmental in Costa Mesa, California, as a project manager, water pollution control manager, and wildlife biologist. In this role he conducts environmental research, performs nesting bird and sensitive-species surveys, manages ecological restoration projects, and writes environmental compliance and survey reports.
Beyond his work as a wildlife biologist, Mr. Buttermore is the Student Affairs Co-Chair for the Southern California Chapter of The Wildlife Society (TWS) where he is currently developing a Mentorship Program for interested students and young professionals. Mr. Buttermore also co-teaches a course in Project Management in the context of Conservation and Restoration at the University of California Irvine. Additionally, Lyell is a member of organizations such as the Golden Key Honors Society, International Society of Arboriculture, and the Desert Tortoise Council.
