The best ways that we can protect the environment in 2023
Our wildlife and wild places still face threats for the coming year — but we have big plans to protect our planet.
Director, Public Lands Campaign, Environment America
Started on staff: 2001
B.A., Oberlin College
Ellen runs campaigns to protect America’s beautiful places, from local beachfronts to remote mountain peaks. Prior to her current role, Ellen worked as the organizing director for Environment America’s Climate Defenders campaign. Ellen lives in Denver, where she likes to hike in Colorado’s mountains.
Our wildlife and wild places still face threats for the coming year — but we have big plans to protect our planet.
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