I am an environmental journalist telling stories of hardship and hope, uncovering the issues that impact our communities and wildlife populations. My work explores topics from forest policy and habitat restoration to the everyday challenges of caring for vulnerable animals.
Current Projects
Snagtown: Portland finds life in dead trees
Intense storms, pests and climate change have devastated tree populations in recent years, but instead of tearing these trees down, the City of Portland is keeping some of them in place.
Gertrude
For a reactive rescue pup like Gertrude, a walk in the park is filled with sights, smells and scooters that require careful inspection.
Trump Administration declares emergency to fast-track logging in national forests
The secretary of agriculture issued an emergency determination that will increase logging and timber production on nearly 60 percent of national forest lands. This allows expedited permitting and exemptions from the Endangered Species, National Historic Preservation and Clean Water acts. Environmental experts responded with skepticism and concern.
