Brenda Johnson is the Jefferson MRC representative to the Commission. Brenda returned to the Pacific Northwest in 2015 after a 45-year career in wildlife conservation, ecosystem research, and habitat planning. Her work has ranged from studying benthic fauna and raptors to leading multi-agency efforts that advance large-scale ecological restoration. She previously served as Program Manager for Landscape Conservation Planning at the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, the California Interagency Ecological Program, and as Regional Coordinator for the EPA Center for Ecological Health Research.
Living along the Salish Sea keeps him closely connected to the region’s beauty and vulnerability. Through kayaking, hiking, shellfish harvesting, and stewardship, he remains committed to its health. Participating in the NW Straits Initiative through the MRC is one way she contributes to restoring the NW Straits ecosystem.