Darcy Nonemacher
Associate Director, Washington Water Policy

Department: Conservation

Area of Focus: Darcy works on a wide range of issues from instream flows to water supply to salmon recovery. She also works on protecting high quality rivers through an "Outstanding Resource Water" designation under the Clean Water Act.

Background: Darcy joined American Rivers in 2007. Prior to American Rivers, Darcy worked on a wide range of environmental and public health campaigns including air pollution, renewable energy, climate change, and conservation of family farms. In addition, Darcy managed election campaigns in several states; worked with the AFL-CIO to create an affiliate organization for non-union households; and researched important issues like environmental justice, land use law, and just transition programs for displaced workers.  

As a former whitewater guide, Darcy enjoys not only working to protect rivers put participating in the "mandatory" office river trip each year.

Education: B.A. in International Environmental Policy from the University of Connecticut, and J.D. from Seattle University School of Law

Favorite River: Flathead River