Thomas Hynes

Thomas Hynes is the staff writer for Waterkeeper Alliance. Through storytelling, he aims to share and amplify the work of Waterkeepers around the world. Prior to joining Waterkeeper Alliance, he wrote a book on New York City's unique history of animals and wildlife. Wild City includes several chapters on marine animals, including humpback whales, oysters, and striped bass, as well as the importance of keeping ecosystems clean and polluters at bay. Prior to writing the book, he spent a dozen years working in corporate communications.

Thomas grew up in Connecticut and attended the University of Vermont. Before moving to New York City, he lived in San Francisco and Washington, DC. He currently lives in Brooklyn with his wife and their dog. They are expecting new family members soon.