Background
Eicher, George John was born on August 27, 1916 in Bremerton, Washington, District of Columbia, United States. Son of George John and Caroline Agnes (Wolfer) Eicher.
Eicher, George John was born on August 27, 1916 in Bremerton, Washington, District of Columbia, United States. Son of George John and Caroline Agnes (Wolfer) Eicher.
Student, Washington State University, 1938. Bachelor of Science, Oregon State University, 1941.
Research party leader in Alaska, United States Bureau Fisheries, 1939-1941;
fish biologist, Arizona Game and Fish Commission, 1943-1947;
charge salmon research in Western Alaska, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, 1947-1956;
chief aquatic biologist, General Electric Company, Portland, Oregon, 1956-1972;
manager department environmental services, General Electric Company, 1972-1978;
president, Eicher Associates, Inc., Portland, since 1978. Consultant in field, since 1958. Member Governor Oregon Outdoor Recreation Council,1960—.
Science board consultant demonstration grants water quality and pollution control Department of Health, Education and Welfare, since 1963. Adviser fisheries National Izaak Walton League American, 1960-1965. Member United States Committee on Large Dams.
Fellow American Institute Fishery Research Biologists, International Academy Fishery Science. Member American Fisheries Society (president 1965), Association Power Biologists (president 1958-1960), Wildlife Society, Explorers Club, American Society Limnology and Oceanography, American Institute Biological Sciences, Pacific Fishery Biologists (secretary 1950), United States Chamber of Commerce (national resources committee), Portland Chamber of Commerce (chairman recreational and natural resources committee 1962, chairman water standards committee 1966-1970), Sigma Chi.
Married Patricia Jane Davies, February 17, 1951. Children: George C., Kenneth.