Background
Christenson, Daniel Paul was born on April 30, 1933 in Montrose, California, United States. Son of Clarence and Cecil Edna (Wells) Christenson.
biologist conservationist educator
Christenson, Daniel Paul was born on April 30, 1933 in Montrose, California, United States. Son of Clarence and Cecil Edna (Wells) Christenson.
Associate of Arts, Glendale College, 1953; Bachelor of Science, Humboldt State College, 1956.
Fish hatchery assistant, California Department Fish and Game, Bishop, 1956-1957;
from fisheries biologist to associate fisheries biologist, California Department Fish and Game, Fresno, 1957-1984;
biologist, California Department Fish and Game, Kernville, 1984-1996;
endangered species coordinator Region 4, California Department Fish and Game, Fresno, 1978-1981. Charter member Threatened Salmonids Committee, Sacramento, 1972-1996. Manager Allen South Fork Preserve, Onyx, California, since 1993.
Principal manager Little Kern Golden Trout Recovery Program, 1965-1996. Subordinate teacher science and mathematics KernH.S. District, since 1997.
Founder, board directors, president Golden Valley Ecological Society, Fresno, 1978-1982. Community theater director, president Kern Valley Players, Kernville, 1988-1998. Conservation advisor Forest Alliance, Kernville, since 1986.
Director music Kernville United Methodist Church, since 1997. Member Kern Valley Wildlife Association (conservation advisor since 1983), Sequoia Organization Llama Owners (founder, board directors since 1988).
Married Maxine LaVon Parrish, February 1, 1954 (divorced August 1980). Children: Paul Daniel, Kenneth James, Glen Roger, Carl Edward, Julie Ann. Married Jennifer Lee Babcock, January 10, 1981.