David Mears

David Mears

Executive Director of Audubon Vermont and Vice President of the National Audubon Society

David (he/him) joined Audubon in the fall of 2018. He directs Audubon Vermont  and in this role, supports the educational and outreach programs based out of the Green Mountain Audubon Center in Huntington. David also coordinates policy work for Audubon Vermont focused on bird species protection in the areas of climate, working lands, water, and bird-friendly communities. Prior to joining Audubon Vermont, he served as the Associate Dean of Environmental Programs at Vermont Law School. In addition to serving as a professor and administrator at Vermont Law School, David has held a number of positions in state and federal government including serving as Commissioner of the Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation from 2011 to 2015.  He has also served in Texas state government, the U.S. Department of Justice’s Environment and Natural Resources Division, and the Washington Office of the Attorney General in the Ecology Division.  David has a degree in environmental engineering technology from Cornell University, and a Juris Doctor and Masters of Environmental Law and Policy degrees from Vermont Law School. He lives in Montpelier with his wife Nancy and spends his free time in the garden or roaming the hills, rivers and lakes in the region.

Articles by David Mears

Support for Vermont’s New Fish and Wildlife Commissioner Chris Herrick
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Support for Vermont’s New Fish and Wildlife Commissioner Chris Herrick

— A joint press release from Audubon Vermont and the Vermont Natural Resources Council.
Forests Belong in Reconciliation Bill
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Forests Belong in Reconciliation Bill

— A joint editorial from Vermont's environmental organizations
A Note of Gratitude
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A Note of Gratitude

— Thank you to Isham Family Farm!
Climate Action - Your Perspective Matters!
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Climate Action - Your Perspective Matters!

— Vermont Agency of Natural Resources launches series of public events to gather feedback and ideas for statewide Climate Action Plan.
Leahy Co-Sponsors Legislation to Build Climate Resilience in Communities
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Leahy Co-Sponsors Legislation to Build Climate Resilience in Communities

— Bipartisan Legislation Would Improve Long-Term Housing For Disaster-Struck Areas
Steve Hagenbuch Manages the Forests for the Birds
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Steve Hagenbuch Manages the Forests for the Birds

— A feature article by Northern Woodlands Magazine.
Vermont Bird Conservation Priorities Supported by Federal Report
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Vermont Bird Conservation Priorities Supported by Federal Report

— US Fish and Wildlife Highlights Bird Species in Trouble
Audubon's Natural Climate Solutions Report
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Audubon's Natural Climate Solutions Report

— The bottom line: what’s good for birds is also good for climate change mitigation.
Warren King honored for his long-time advocacy for wildlife
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Warren King honored for his long-time advocacy for wildlife

— The Vermont Agency of Natural Resources awards Warren King the Sally Laughlin Endangered Species Award.