GERSHON COHEN, PH.D., PROJECT DIRECTOR
Since 1990, Gershon Cohen has been protecting public waters from the discharge of toxic pollutants. He received River Network’s “River Hero” award in 2006, and a lifetime achievement award from the Clean Water Network in 2013. An Earth Island Project Director since 1998, he co-founded the Great Whale Conservancy and Ultimate Civics projects. Gershon has a master’s degree in Molecular Biology, and a doctorate in Environmental Policy.
Barry sulkin, M.s.
Barry Sulkin has been a professional environmental consultant since 1990. He has a Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science and Masters degree in Environmental Engineering, and has won numerous awards for his technical expertise and commitment to protecting waters from toxic discharges. He has worked as an investigator, consultant and scientist for attorneys, environmental/citizens organizations, municipalities, individuals, businesses, and the press.
Joe Geldhof, Esq.
Joe Geldhof has lived in Juneau Alaska since 1979. In addition to being fond of floating rivers, ice hockey and walking on Alaska's superlative trails and beaches, Joe has worked for the Alaska Attorney General and in private practice for municipalities, unions, and many non-profit groups.
deborah vogt, ESQ.
The Brooks Range brought Deborah to Alaska in 1971, where she hiked and guided for a dozen years. Law school put an end to that nonsense; she joined the attorney general’s office in Juneau, and spent much of her career, both as an Assistant A.G. and later as Deputy Commissioner of Revenue “encouraging” the oil industry to pay their taxes. She now lives in Haines, on the banks of the Chilkat River.
Albert Ettinger, Esq.
Albert has over thirty-five years of litigation experience on NEPA, CWA, and TOSCA issues and has been the litigation coordinator for the Illinois Chapter of the Sierra Club since 1983. Aside from being an expert on water pollution law, he knows a good scotch when he sniffs one.
Jim Stratton
Jim “Stratto” Stratton has spent 35 years working with Alaska State Parks and various public land NGOs to protect the wild lands and waters of Alaska. He was the Executive Director of SEACC when the Alaska Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve legislation was signed by Governor Jay Hammond and has a long-standing, keen interest in the Chilkat Valley.
scott ramsey, PH.D.
Scott has been working as a guide, naturalist and environmental educator in Alaska for over 20 years. He has a master's in Environmental Science and is working on his doctorate in Sustainability Education. He and his family live off the grid in Haines, Alaska, where he helps people appreciate the importance of the human-nature connection.
Mario Benassi
Mario Benassi is a producer, director, cinematographer and avid Falconer dedicated to the preservation of biodiversity. He has worked with National Geographic, PBS, Discovery Channel among others, is a founder of Twin Lions Productions, and is acclaimed for filming in rugged and remote locations, capturing intimate moments with truly amazing wildlife. He now resides in Haines, Alaska where he continues to document the wonders of nature.