Here are just a few of so many people dedicating their time, energy and expertise to saving wildlife and biodiversity at Point Reyes National Seashore - from conservationists, biologists, filmmakers, local leaders and volunteers to those willing to speak out or sign a petition. Every voice counts! Please get in touch for more information, share these resources and get involved!
CHANCE CUTRANO –Resource Renewal Institute / Restore Pt. Reyes Seashore
rri.org / restoreptreyesseashore.org / ccutrano@rri.org
Chance Cutrano, MPA, Director of Programs, directs Fish in the Fields and Restore Point Reyes and oversees the development of other programs at Resource Renewal Institute. An award-winning environmentalist, he holds a Masters of Public Administration in Sustainable Management from Presidio Graduate School.
LAURA CUNNINGHAM - Point Reyes Rewilding Network / Western Watersheds Project
pointreyesrewild.org / https://www.westernwatersheds.org/
lcunningham@westernwatersheds.org
Laura is a scientist, artist, ecologist and the California Director for the Western Watersheds Project. She is the author of “State of Change: Forgotten Landscapes of California,” a Gold Medal Winner of the 2011 California Book Award about the native California ecosystems that are disappearing as a result of agricultural conversion and development.
JULIE PHILLIPS - Nature Based Teaching
naturebasedteaching.com / tuleelk@comcast.net
Julie has a M.A. in the Biological Sciences with a focus on wildlife management. She’s been a College Instructor & Nature Based Teacher for 27 years, a Tule Elk Biologist and Researcher for over 35 years and an Environmental Educator and Education Advocate for over 40 years. She has published: A Citizen’s Guide to Tule Elk, A Teacher’s Guide to Tule Elk Curriculum and The Tule Elk Guide and several related podcasts.
SKYLER THOMAS– Filmmaker
The Shame of Pt. Reyes / Skyler@whitesharkvideo.com
Skyler Thomas is an independent filmmaker focusing on issues of coexistence and an overall goal of slowing down the growing disconnection of humans from the natural world. Starting with perhaps the most polarized animal on the planet Skyler spent 20 years filming various species of sharks. During post production of the sequel to his award-winning film “Great White Lies” an unexpected discovery of threats facing a national park near his home inspired the production of “The Shame of Point Reyes.”
DIANA OPPENHEIM – Organizer / Activist
forelk.org / action@forelk.org
Diana holds a B.S. of Environmental Studies and Economic Development and a Master Degree in Urban Planning and Policy. Diana fell in love with Point Reyes National Seashore where she spent three years working to restore a rare coastal dune ecosystem. After learning the tragic fate of the Tule elk, Diana founded the grassroots campaign FOR ELK.ORG to increase public participation and save the species.
DIANE ELISE GENTILE - Organizer / Activist
diane@savepointreyesnationalseashore.com
Diane is a citizen activist and community organizer who became interested in helping raise awareness of the threats facing Pt. Reyes National Seashore.
