About Us
Our Mission
Wildland Recreation Analytics is dedicated to providing high-quality, scientifically sound data analysis and monitoring solutions for public lands and recreation areas.
Our goal is to help land managers balance the growing demand for outdoor recreation with the critical need to protect natural resources. By applying advanced analytical techniques to complex datasets, we provide the clarity needed to make informed, defensible management decisions.
About
Noah Creany, Ph.D., has extensive experience in visitor use management, spatial analysis, and statistical modeling, bringing a rigorous, objective approach to understanding recreation dynamics. He works closely with clients to tailor an approach to the unique challenges of each setting.
Academic website: noahcreany.github.io
Experience
- Research Scientist, Wildland Recreation Analytics, 2026-present
- Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Oak Ridge Institute for Science & Education (ORISE) through appointment with the U.S. Forest Service, 2024-2026
- Researcher I, Utah State University, 2022-2024
- Graduate Research Assistant, Utah State University, 2017-2022
Education
- Ph.D. in Recreation Ecology, Utah State University
- M.S. in Recreation Resource Management, Utah State University
- B.S. in Rural Sociology, Pennsylvania State University