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David Conrad, sr. resource specialist, National Wildlife Federation, conrad@nwf.org
Andrew Fahlund, vice president of conservation, American Rivers, afahlund@americanrivers.org
American Rivers is the only national organization standing up for healthy rivers so our communities can thrive. Through national advocacy, innovative solutions and our growing network of strategic partners, we protect and promote our rivers as valuable assets that are vital to our health, safety and quality of life. Founded in 1973, American Rivers has more than 65,000 members and supporters nationwide, with offices in Washington, DC and the Mid-Atlantic, Northeast, Midwest, Southeast, California and Northwest regions.