Mark Silberstein Reflects on Decades as Steward of Elkhorn Slough

About this episode

Mark Silberstein reflects on his 43 years of leadership at the Elkhorn Slough Foundation and the importance of wetland conservation.

Mark Silberstein is retiring after 43 years as the leader of the Elkhorn Slough Foundation, the organization that is a land steward and advocate for scientific research and education about our precious wetlands. He talks about the importance of protecting these special places in California as fish nurseries, places to enjoy sea otters and birds, […]

People in this episode

Guest: Mark Silberstein

Topics covered

• environment
• wetlands
• conservation
• retirement
• scientific research

Keywords

• Elkhorn Slough
• Mark Silberstein
• wetlands
• California
• conservation
• sea otters
• birds

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Elkhorn Slough Foundation

Places: California

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