Clearwater Region Has New Supervisor

David Cadwallader, 52, of Lewiston, has been named as regional supervisor for the Idaho Department of Fish and Game's Clearwater Region. Cadwallader replaces Cal Groen, the former Clearwater supervisor who was appointed Fish and Game director in January. "I am really fortunate to be named regional supervisor for the Clearwater," Cadwallader said. "The resources here-the fish and wildlife, the employees, the public-are really special." Born in Ellensburg, Wash., Cadwallader lived most of his life in Idaho, with a couple of short stints in Alaska. He grew up in Boise, graduated from Borah High School in 1972, and married his high school sweetheart, Marilyn, 30 years ago. He started off at the College of Idaho, now known as Albertson's College, and graduated from Boise State University in December 1976 with a degree in biology. Cadwallader's first job with Fish and Game was in April 1977 as a fisheries aide. He worked in that position until 1978 when he went to work for U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in Boise. Next he took off to Alaska for a couple years as a fishing guide. Then in 1982 he was hired as a conservation officer for Fish and Game. His first patrol area was Garden Valley. "I think it's pretty neat my oldest son, Ben, is a conservation officer for Fish and Game as well," Cadwallader said. "And as fate will have it, his first patrol area is also Garden Valley." Cadwallader worked in the Southwest Region for about 10 years and was named officer of the year in 1990. The following year, he transferred to Lewiston and the Clearwater Region as district conservation officer. He was named Clearwater Region officer of the year in 1996, and promoted to regional conservation officer in 1997. "Dave Cadwallader did great things leading the wildlife enforcement efforts in the Clearwater Region," Fish and Game Director Cal Groen said. "As the region's new supervisor, he'll continue working to get kids involved in hunting and fishing, he'll continue to develop local partnerships, and he will have a leading role in tackling the big issues we face as an agency." Cadwallader hopes to continue the efforts the Clearwater officers have established in areas such as mentored youth hunting and fishing, he said. He graduated from the Idaho Certified Public Manager Program in 2003. "I am impressed with the dedication and passion these folks demonstrate every day in their collective pursuit to see that future generations of Idahoans can continue to enjoy the special things Idaho offers," he said. "I am truly humbled to be the regional supervisor." Cadwallader is married and has two sons.