As our public lands face rapidly increasing pressures from climate change, rising demand for energy, surging outdoor recreation, and widespread cuts in federal funding, an expert panel will lead a discussion focused on identifying the challenges and opportunities in reimagining public lands management and building a new era of American conservation.
Join Ground Shift and a panel of conservation leaders and innovators on Thursday, April 2 from 3:00-4:00pm ET for a lively virtual discussion about how we best manage our public lands and waters, both now and for future generations.
Speakers
Lynn Scarlett
Moderator
Lynn Scarlett served from 2001-2009 at the U.S. Department of the Interior, including as Deputy Secretary and Acting Secretary. She currently chairs the National Wildlife Refuge Association Board.
Justin Pidot is Lohse Chair in Water & Natural Resources and co-directs the environmental law program at the University of Arizona James E. Rogers College of Law. He was previously General Counsel for the White House Council on Environmental Quality.
Luis Villa spent over a decade working in conservation in Costa Rica following several years doing community and economic development work in California. Today, he is the executive director of Latino Outdoors and loves seeing people thrive outside.
Brian Yablonski is Chief Executive Officer of the Property and Environment Research Center. He is a board member of the Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership and a professional member of the Boone and Crockett Club.