John Seebach
Director, Hydropower Reform Initiative

Department: Conservation

Area of Focus: John works to reduce the harm that hydropower dams cause to fish, wildlife, recreation, and the local communities that depend on these resources to survive and thrive. He serves as the Chair of the Hydropower Reform Coalition.

Background: John came back to American Rivers in June 2007 from the Hydropower Reform Coalition, where he had served as National Coordinator since January 2005. Previously, John worked as a grantwriter for American Rivers, an English teacher, an interpreter, a policy analyst, and a raft guide. 

A Kentucky native, John has been an avid hiker, canoeist and kayaker for as long as he can remember.

Education: B.A. in English Literature from Davidson College, M.A in International Relations with a concentration in Environmental Dispute Resolution from the University of Kentucky

Favorite River: Chattooga River