Meet Defenders: Keeping the Northwest wild with Colin Reynolds

Meet Defenders is our monthly series that brings you closer to the experts! Meet Defenders is our monthly series that brings you closer to the experts! ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ [logo header with donate button]( Defender, The Pacific Northwest is famous for its untamed landscapes: rich old-growth forests, towering mountains, teeming rivers and vast open seas. These lands are home to iconic species like grizzly bears, gray wolves, Chinook salmon and even endangered Southern Resident orcas. Defenders’ Northwest team carries out vital work protecting these wildernesses and the animals that call them home. We asked Colin Reynolds, a leader in our Northwest program, for his perspective on conserving wildlife and wild places in Washington, Oregon and beyond. --------------------------------------------------------------- [Colin Reynolds - DOW]( Introduction: “My name is Colin Reynolds, and I’m the Senior Advisor to the Northwest Program. I joined Defenders in January, and I live in Portland, Oregon. As Senior Advisor, I lead our Northwest Program and have the pleasure of working alongside our wonderful colleagues who do such amazing work every day. I also work on various issues, including advocating for policies and funding to improve statewide habitat connectivity and advocating for pro-wildlife state management in Oregon and Washington.” What would you say to someone looking to volunteer or pursue a conservation career? “My advice is pretty simple: I would recommend finding an issue you are passionate about and pursuing it with enthusiasm. There is no shortage of important issues needing the time and attention of advocates – and we need passionate people like you working alongside us – so find the one that speaks to you and don’t look back…” [Click here to read more of our profile of Colin Reynolds!]( We hope you enjoyed this preview of Colin’s important work as a leader in our Northwest Program! [Read the rest of his profile and send a note to Colin and the Defenders team!]( Join us again soon for more in-depth profiles of the people working tirelessly behind the scenes to save our wild world! Sincerely, Defenders of Wildlife Defenders of Wildlife 1130 17th Street NW • Washington, DC 20036 defenders.org --------------------------------------------------------------- Photo Credit: Sea Otter © John R. Gentile This email was sent to {EMAIL} [Update]( your email preferences or [unsubscribe]( [supporter]