Drew Harvell

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. Her current research is focused on marine diseases and sustainable marine biodiversity. Drew has authored two books: Sea of Glass and Ocean Outbreak. Drew leads research into eelgrass wasting disease in San Juan County and across the west coast of the U.S. Drew lives with her husband, oceanographer Chuck Greene, near False Bay on San Juan Island. For more information visit drewharvell.com

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We chose to live on the westside of San Juan Island because of its natural beauty, and we want to preserve it for future generations. That’s where the Friends of the San Juans come in. Since their inception, they have been the guardians of the Salish Sea and this place we call home.

Glen and Deb Bruels

members, San Juan Island