Speaker: Austin Parker

Synopsis: Have you ever noticed that most of the news reflects on the bad? Especially when it comes to our environment. That’s where we come in. Pelecanus: Conservation Conversationsis a podcast and website focused on sharing the stories of the people and organizations, many within the National Park Service, that are making it their purpose to show people how they have and still are making a positive difference in our world through research and action. Join us as we share these stories and show that we can find optimism through science, action and perseverance. www.pelecanus.org

About the Author: Austin Parker is a biologist that has studied the biodiversity of southern California for over a decade. He has worked for government agencies, environmental consulting companies, on wildland fires, and non-profit organizations all focused on the conservation of critical habitat and species. He has a bachelor’s degree in Environmental Studies from the University of San Diego and a Master’s degree in Biology from San Diego Zoo Global. He started Pelecanus: Conservation Conversationsin 2015 to share the positive conservation stories of people and organizations he’s met along the way.

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