LODI, CA

At its annual benefit, “Where the Future Flows,” the Restore the Delta organization honored Defenders of Wildlife Water Policy Advisor Ashley Overhouse with the Next Generation Leadership Award on June 22.  

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Ashley Overhouse and Pamela Flick

 

“Stepping into the daunting world of California water is both exhilarating and challenging,” Overhouse said. “I’m honored by this recognition and feel like I stand on the shoulders of so many incredible Delta leaders. There is a lot of work still to be done, and I’m grateful to be a part of this strong, dedicated environmental community.”   

For the past year, Overhouse has been Defenders’ strongarm in water policy advocating for wildlife and healthy waterways in California. Defenders is proud to work with grassroots campaigns like Restore the Delta in the ongoing effort to achieve a healthy, flourishing Sacramento-San Joaquin Bay Delta.  

For nearly 80 years, Defenders of Wildlife has worked to protect and restore America’s wildlife at risk of extinction, advancing a vision of a future in which wildlife thrives, sustained by broad public support and a resilient network of healthy lands and waters. With a network of more than 2 million supporters, Defenders is an advocate for innovative solutions to safeguard wildlife for generations to come. To learn more, please visit https://defenders.org/newsroom or follow us on Instagram @defendersofwildlife.  

 

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