Robert D. Ohmart, “Dr O”, 80, passed away on January 14, 2018. He received his B.S. (1961) and M.S. (1963) degrees in wildlife management and biology from the University of New Mexico, and Ph.D. in vertebrate zoology from the University of Arizona (1968). In 1970, as Assistant Professor, School of Life Sciences, he initiated a Wildlife Biology program at ASU. He was very much involved in the development of the Center for Environmental Studies, which has become the current Julie Ann Wrigley Global Institute of Sustainability at ASU. After retiring in 2006 he focused on his love of farming. With guidance from Dan James, one of his graduate students, he created a company called Double "O" Enterprises. The mission was to provide a diverse blend of native Sonoran plant seed to revegetate disturbed landscapes. He was a pioneer in this field, and his success is evident as you drive along any Arizona highway or byway. Dr. O's team of field researchers and students conducted the seminal work that established the blueprint for habitat and wildlife needs in the Southwest. His longterm, collaborative research along the lower Colorado River laid the foundation for understanding habitat requirements for wildlife and creating that habitat where it had been lost. His work in the conservation arena was tireless, as was his role in influencing conservation efforts for the southwestern bald eagle and the southwestern willow flycatcher. In 2009 he was inducted into Arizona Game and Fish Department's Outdoor Hall of Fame and, prior to that, was awarded the Arizona Wildlife Federation's Thomas E. McCullough Memorial Award. Dr. O is survived by his wife, Teresa, two brothers, four children, 14 grandchildren and extended family. A celebration of his life will be held on January 27, 11:00 a.m. at the Sun Valley Community Church (Tempe Campus) in the chapel with a reception to follow in the social hall. In lieu of flowers please make donations to the Liberty Wildlife Rehabilitation Foundation (2600 E Elwood St, Phoenix, AZ 85040) or Hospice of the Valley (1510 E Flower Street, Phoenix, AZ 85014). (Source: Arizona Republic)