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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The Friends of the San Juans do such a wonderful job of keeping on top of things like the transit of freighters through the Straits and their impact on whales as well as protecting our environment. Jim and I fell in love with the islands, the wildlife, and fishing. We hope to preserve it, not only for our family but for other families, well into the future.

Glen and Deb Bruels

members, San Juan Island