Wade Crowfoot, Secretary for Natural Resources
wade.crowfoot@resources.ca.gov
Wade Crowfoot became California’s Natural Resources Secretary in January 2019, appointed by Governor Gavin Newsom. Secretary Crowfoot oversees an agency of 21,000 employees who protect and manage California’s natural environment. This includes stewarding the state’s forests and natural lands, rivers and waterways, and coast and ocean, protecting fish and wildlife, and overseeing energy development. As a member of the Governor’s cabinet, he advises Governor Newsom on natural resources and environmental issues.
Dr. Jennifer Norris, Deputy Secretary for Biodiversity and Habitat
jennifer.norris@resources.ca.gov
Jennifer serves as Deputy Secretary for Biodiversity and Habitat at the California Natural Resources Agency. She leads the state’s 30x30 initiative to conserve 30% of California’s lands and coastal waters by 2030, and oversees “Cutting Green Tape” in support of landscape scale habitat restoration.
Jenn Eckerle, Acting Deputy Secretary for Oceans and Coastal Policy and Acting Executive Director of the Ocean Protection Council
Jenn Eckerle is the Acting Deputy Secretary for Oceans and Coastal Policy at the California Natural Resources Agency and Acting Executive Director of the Ocean Protection Council (OPC). Jenn serves as a key advisor to the Governor and the Secretary for Natural Resources and directs policy, scientific research, and critical partnerships to increase protection of California’s coast and ocean.
Michael Esgro, Ocean Protection Council Senior Biodiversity Program Manager & Tribal Liaison
michael.esgro@resources.ca.gov
Mike Esgro joined OPC in March 2018. As Senior Biodiversity Program Manager and Tribal Liaison, he leads efforts to advance OPC’s strategic priorities related to enhancing coastal and marine biodiversity, including implementing California’s 30×30 goal in coastal waters, protecting and restoring threatened ecosystems including kelp forests, adaptively managing California’s statewide network of marine protected areas (MPAs), and enhancing engagement with California Native American tribes.
