Director of Habitat Restoration – Hudson Riverkeeper
Hudson Riverkeeper is looking for a Director of Habitat Restoration to lead its Habitat Restoration team to plan and implement habitat restoration activities in the Hudson River watershed, including dam removal and stream restoration.
ABOUT HUDSON RIVERKEEPER
Riverkeeper is New York’s premier water quality advocate. Our mission is to protect and restore the Hudson River from source to sea and safeguards drinking water supplies, through advocacy rooted in community partnerships, science and law. With an annual operating budget of $5 million, Riverkeeper is a mid-sized not-for-profit operating in the Hudson Valley. This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic, mission-oriented organization. For more information, visit www.riverkeeper.org.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Director of Habitat Restoration will lead the Habitat Restoration team to plan and implement habitat restoration activities in the Hudson River watershed, including dam removal and stream restoration. They will provide expertise on issues relating to habitat quality, restoration, conservation and adaptation in support of Riverkeeper priorities including improved state and federal policy, better fisheries management and mitigating impacts to development in the watershed. Reporting to the Director of Science, this role will utilize the best available science to guide habitat restoration activities and provide expert guidance on all of Riverkeeper’s positions and priorities related to habitat and fisheries.
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