Science Advisor

Chuck Greene

April 12, 2024

Chuck Greene Science Advisor Charles Greene (Chuck) is a Professor Emeritus in Earth and Ocean Sciences at Cornell University and is currently the Associate Director for Research and Strategic Planning at the University of Washington Friday Harbor Labs. He received his Ph.D. in Oceanography from the University of Washington in 1985. Chuck’s research and teaching ... read more

Gary Greene

April 12, 2024

Gary Greene Science Advisor Gary is a marine geologist who currently leads the Center for Habitat Studies at Moss Landing Laboratories, a renowned marine science lab serving seven California State Universities. Previously, Gary had a long career with the United States Geological Survey and also served as Director of the Moss Landing Labs. Gary earned ... read more

Val Veirs

April 12, 2024

Val Veirs Science Advisor Val studied physics through his PhD (Illinois Institute of Technology) and then taught undergraduate physics and environmental science at Colorado College (Colorado Springs) for 30 years. At Colorado College he served as chair of the Physics Department and then, later, as founding chair of the Environmental Science Department. In 2023 the ... read more

Drew Harvell

April 3, 2024

Drew Harvell Science Advisor Drew earned her Ph.D. from the University of Washington in 1985 and is a researcher, professor, and author. Drew teaches at Cornell University where she is a Professor in the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology. She also researches and teaches out of the University of Washington Friday Harbor Marine Labs. ... read more

From the first time we visited the islands, we were awe-struck by the natural beauty of this majestic setting: towering conifers, green meadows, beautiful lakes, forested mountains, all surrounded by the sound! Like any beautiful location, this magical environment could be “loved to death”, which is why it is so important that Friends of the San Juans is there to help us protect what we all love.

David and Geri Turnoy

members, Orcas Island