Dear friends,
I have some exciting news to share. After thirty-plus years with
Western Rivers Conservancy, including co-founding the organization and serving
as president for over a decade, the time has come for me to step aside and give
someone else the opportunity to lead the most amazing river conservation organization
around.
Leaving WRC is difficult beyond words, but the moment is
perfect. WRC is stronger and more capable today than at any time in its history.
Our staff is outstanding down to the individual, and our board is engaged, passionate and committed. And we have an incredible suite of foundation, agency,
corporate and Tribal Nation partners across the West that believe in and
support our work.
In other words, WRC’s next leader
will take the reins of a thriving organization. This is an exciting place to
be. Right now, we have nearly 30 projects underway in seven states, protecting
thousands of acres on rivers like the Big Hole, Clark Fork, John Day, Yakima,
Trinity, Klamath and Salmon.
WRC’s board of directors is now launching a national search
with the support of an executive search firm. Our own network of people
who know and care about our work will also be pivotal to this endeavor. So, if
you know someone who might make a great fit for this position, please send them here. This is an extraordinary opportunity to lead a one-of-a-kind
organization that is delivering meaningful, lasting outcomes for the great
rivers of the West.
I feel grateful every day that I get to work with such
talented people, who care deeply about rivers. And I am grateful to know that
with these people, including you, I am leaving a legacy of healthy,
free-flowing rivers for generations to come—generations of fish, wildlife and
people alike.
Meanwhile,
I remain at the oars to continue our work. Stay tuned for news about our search,
and watch out for our next Riverlands Express to learn about some of our
latest projects. Together, we will continue to make a lasting difference for
the great rivers of the West.
For the love of rivers,
Sue Doroff
President
