Land Acquisition Program Manager
Sonoma, California
Responsible for conceptualizing and implementing a land and water protection program for the Russian River watershed. Created an advisory group to assist staff and board in cultivating relationships with landowners, academia, government officials, community organizations, businesses and funders. Served as liaison to community organizations to ensure conservation planning supported an ecosystem-based approach to sustaining natural resources while meeting the social and economic needs of businesses, recreationists and agricultural producers.Responsible for researching and analyzing regional, state and federal environmental reports, policies and legislation. Research, write and manage state, federal and private foundation grants.