Private citizen
Jul 21, 2009
1. What interaction with an animal and/or nature in your life has had the biggest impact on you?
Growing up on a small family farm I witnessed the life cycles of many animals and the important balance between man, development, and nature.
2. Did you have a favorite place in the great outdoors during your childhood? How about now??
Childhood: anywhere outdoors where I could explore Now: I feel most centered when I am on the water (kayaking)
3. As a former zookeeper, I would love to know what your favorite animal is, and why?
As a child it was whales- by age 5 I was sure I would be a marine biologist, or sail with Sea Sheppard.
4. What do you think is the greatest environmental challenge facing us now, and what do you think will be the greatest challenge in the future?
Today we have manipulated the world so nature no longer has a place- moose, bears, deer in the suburbs being treated as invasive species. Man living in artificial ecosystems in the desert- Las Vegas (really the entire SW) that will not be able to support continued development without further decimating the surrounding area. The Colorado River has been reduced to a muddy tickle due to siphoning of water for wanton development.
5. If you could give everyone one piece of advice regarding the environment and our natural resources, what would it be?
It is ok to hunt and eat animals- man is the alpha predator on the food chain. When you have dozens of deer eating your suburban landscaping, and see deer carcasses strewn alongside the highways how can you castigate those of us who cull the herds for consumption?
Thanks to my sister Michelle McIlroy for designing the logo!
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