Wildlife For All

To kick off #wolfawarenessweek To kick off #wolfawarenessweek, we’re sharing a clip from the webinar last week hosted by the Wolf Conservation Center. In case you missed it, Dr. Michelle Lute, PhD—wolf researcher and Wildlife for All executive director—gave an amazing presentation on why state agencies and state governments matter more than ever in the fight to save wolves. Watch the full webinar here: https://lnkd.in/g68bumfu

Join us at 11 a.m. MT Wednesday, Oct. 30 in a webinar that breaks down State Wildlife Action Plans (SWAPs) and how you can use them to support wildlife reforms in your state. Every 10 years, SWAPs offer a rare opportunity to shape proactive conservation strategies for species in decline. You can make a difference in shaping your state’s wildlife priorities. Diverse voices matter in this process, and we need everyone to join in your state's process. Sign up today to save your spot! https://lnkd.in/gVNkQt4Q P.S. It's #BatAppreciationMonth so make sure you include our often-maligned, winged neighbors in your advocacy! Spotted Bat image courtesy of the U.S. Bureau of Land Management.

As our Membership Coordinator, Delani Delgado engages with supporters and stakeholders to drive our mission forward, ensuring our work is grounded in democracy, justice, compassion, and environmental stewardship. With a background in communication and a love for nature, Delani focuses on building connections and partnerships that help advance our mission to improve wildlife management and safeguard wild species and ecosystems. Delani earned her B.A. in Communication from the University of South Florida in 2019 and later pursued a Master’s Degree in Public Administration at the University of Central Florida. Now living in Los Angeles, CA, she enjoys exploring the state’s natural beauty through hiking and camping with her dog.

Michelle Lute is our Executive Director. She is a conservation scientist and advocate with nearly twenty years of experience in biodiversity conservation across public and private lands worldwide. Michelle earned her PhD in Wildlife Management from Michigan State University, her MS in Animal Behavior and Ecology from the University of Notre Dame, and her BS in Geography and Environmental Science from Valparaiso University. Her career began with the National Park Service and includes roles at various nonprofits, state agencies, and universities across the US. Michelle has written over 30 publications in ecology and social sciences, focusing on evidence-based strategies for improving human-wildlife coexistence.

Hi everyone! You met Mandy in our last post, so we’d like to introduce the rest of our team. Let’s start with our Senior Advisor, Kevin Bixby. Kevin holds a BS in Biology from Dartmouth College and an MS in Natural Resources Policy from the University of Michigan. After years of working for wildlife, he saw that as long as decisions about wildlife were made by those who saw animals as mere resources, conservation efforts would only ever be about damage control. To address this, he started Wildlife for All to push for a more ecologically-driven, democratic, and compassionate approach to state wildlife management.

Wildlife for All is excited to welcome Mandy Culbertson as our new Communications Director! ?? Mandy comes to us with extensive experience in strategic communications, marketing, and public relations, developed throughout her career. She excels in creating compelling narratives and leading impactful campaigns. Mandy is ready to help us with our campaigns focused on improving wildlife governance. Her dedication to wildlife conservation and her exceptional communication abilities makes her a fantastic addition to our team. Please join us in extending a warm welcome to Mandy!?

Earlier this month our Executive Director, Michelle Lute, gave a presentation on wildlife management in New Mexico. Did you know only a few species receive federal protection in New Mexico? State attention is largely focused on game species. With a global crisis seeing a dramatic decline of two-thirds in vertebrate species since 1970, it's clear that traditional wildlife management approaches are outdated. These agencies, funded by hunting and fishing fees often overlook the broader needs of wildlife conservation. Michelle engaged with her audience by exploring new strategies and solutions to ensure all wildlife in New Mexico get the protection they deserve.?

Episode 11 of The Missing Stone Podcast is out now! This week I was excited to speak with Dr. Michelle Lute, Vice President of the Board of the Rewilding Institute and Co-Executive Director of Wildlife For All. I was fascinated to talk with Michelle, discussing how growing up on a farm led her into a career advocating for wildlife, and the many research projects and advocacy campaigns that helped shape her work today. Michelle discusses the goals of Wildlife for All and the work they are doing to change wildlife management at the state level. We then dive into current events, primarily the reintroduction of wolves in Colorado. If you are interested in learning more about Wildlife for All, please visit: wildlifeforall.us To find the episode, visit themissingstonepodcast.com or: Spotify: https://lnkd.in/gZKmqc7B Apple: https://lnkd.in/gKyMsq8s Google: https://lnkd.in/gYGR4ura