Jessie Thomas-Blate
Coordinator, Most Endangered Rivers
Department: Conservation
Area of Focus: Jessie works with our staff and partners to develop our Most Endangered Rivers Program and annual report.
Background: Jessie joined American Rivers in 2010. Prior to that she worked for the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission as their Habitat Coordinator. There she played a fundamental role in the establishment of the Atlantic Coastal Fish Habitat Partnership. Jessie also did an internship at the Natural Resources Defense Council where she focused on the reauthorization of the Endangered Species Act.
Education: B.S. in Biology from Mary Washington College, and M.S. in Natural Resources from Delaware State University
Favorite River: Rappahannock River
Blog Posts By This Author
Protect the Colorado River
May 31, 2011
The Colorado Wildlife Commission is accepting comments on water diversion projects, and they need to hear that people care about the health of their rivers.
Read more »Susquehanna Listing Sparks Oversight Controversy
May 19, 2011 | Fracking, Most Endangered Rivers
America’s Most Endangered River of 2011, the Susquehanna, is threatened by natural gas development. The Susquehanna River Basin Commission disputes their authority to regulate water quality, but American Rivers sites the obligations in their Compact.
Read more »Most Endangered Rivers Launch Takes Off
May 18, 2011 | Most Endangered Rivers, Floods & Floodplains, Fracking, Dams & Dam Removal, Water Supply, Wild and Scenic Rivers
Launch of America’s Most Endangered Rivers of 2011 is a success.
Read more »Most Endangered Rivers of 2011 Announced Today!
May 17, 2011 | Most Endangered Rivers, Floods & Floodplains, Water Pollution, Water Supply
American Rivers announces its 2011 list of America’s Most Endangered Rivers.
Read more »Department of Environmental Protection Fines Chesapeake Energy More Than $1 Million
May 17, 2011 | Fracking, Most Endangered Rivers, Water Supply
The PA Department of Environmental Protection today fined Chesapeake Energy $1,088,000 for violations related to natural gas drilling activities.
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