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	Madrone branch in the Goose Creek watershed. by Rick Hiser

Grant D. Werschkull, Executive Director
Grant began working on Smith River watershed issues in 1977 as a consultant to the California Department of Fish and Game’s Wild and Scenic Rivers Program. Since then, Grant has worked as staff and consultant for a wide range public and private sector clients throughout California including the Nature Conservancy, Redwood National Park, the interest-based Water Forum negotiations in the Sacramento region, and Lopez Agricultural Services. Grant received his M.S. in Ecosystems Management from Antioch University West and his B.S. in Resource Recreation Management from Oregon State University's School of Forestry.

Patty McCleary, Deputy Director
Patty McCleary works on the Pacific Shores Conservation Project -- an effort to acquire lots from willing sellers for inclusion in the Lake Earl Wildlife Area -- which includes the largest coastal lagoon in the lower 48 states. In addition, she shares the responsibility of managing the Smith River Alliance with Mr. Werschkull. Patty has over 20 years of experience working on conservation issues for non-profit organizations. She was a Project Manager for the Trust for Public Land; served as Executive Director for the Washington Water Trust; and as National Conservation Representative for the Sierra Club. Patty received her B.A. from the U.C. California at Santa Barbara.

Clarke Moore, Rock Creek Ranch Site Manager
Clarke works on special projects designed to improve the function and sustainability of Rock Creek Ranch. A resident of the South Fork Smith River Canyon for over twenty five years, Clarke has worked in the healthcare industry over the same time period. Active in community matters, Clarke is a former County Supervisor for Del Norte County.


	White water on the South Fork Smith. by Jeff Bright

Darell Warnock, Rock Creek Ranch Caretaker
Darell has served as the caretaker of Rock Creek Ranch since 2001. In this role he has overseen a series of capital improvements designed to prepare Rock Creek Ranch for public use. An accomplished painter, Darell works in oils and specializes in paintings of rivers and landscapes. Darell is also a competent field biologist and for the last several years has conducted at-sea surveys for marbled murrelets for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Darell studied Fine Arts at the University of New Mexico in Alburqerque.

Ron M. Cole, Site Coordinator
Ron is the site coordinator for Rock Creek Ranch and in this capacity oversees all events scheduling on the property. In addition, Ron serves as the Summer Camp Coordinator and has been responsible for designing and staging Rock Creek Ranch Day Camp activities. Ron has been the Coordinator for the Gateway Partnership and successfully launched the new Gateway Education Community Development Program. His past experience includes the coordination of many local environmental and cultural events, two years working with AmeriCorps, Reggae on the River, and as Assistant to the Economic Advisor to Del Norte County and North Coast Small Business Development Center. He graduated from Humboldt State in 2000 with a B.A. in Recreation Administration specializing in Special Events and Business.

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