About Wild & Scenic Rivers
The Wild & Scenic Rivers Act was enacted by the U.S. Congress on Oct. 2, 1968. In 2018, four federal agencies and four nonprofit groups coordinated nationwide events and outreach for the 50th anniversary of the Act. Managing agencies are the Bureau of Land Management, Fish and Wildlife Service, Forest Service, and National Park Service, along with American Rivers, American Whitewater, River Network and River Management Society.Lisa Ronald
Byline BIO: As Wild & Scenic Rivers 50th Anniversary Coordinator, Lisa Ronald lead a diverse team of river organizations in developing partnerships, planning events and conducting outreach to better connect the public to wild and urban rivers for the 50th anniversary of the Wild & Scenic Rivers Act. Lisa remains involved as coordinator for the Wild and Scenic Rivers Coalition that formed in mid-2018. For more information, visit wildandscenicrivers50.us. Contact Lisa at lisa.a.k.ronald@gmail.com or at (406) 396-3607.
Broadcast BIO: Almost a half century has passed since Congress created the Wild & Scenic Rivers System to protect some of America’s most important free-flowing rivers and the landscapes around them. With us today is Lisa Ronald, who coordinated plans to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Wild & Scenic Rivers Act in 2018. It’s nice to have you with us, Lisa. What are Wild & Scenic Rivers and why are they important?
Full BIO: As Wild & Scenic Rivers 50th Anniversary Coordinator, Lisa Ronald lead a diverse team of river organizations in developing partnerships, planning events and conducting outreach to better connect the public to wild and urban rivers for the 50th anniversary of the Wild & Scenic Rivers Act in 2018. Coordinating organizations were American Rivers, American Whitewater, River Network and River Management Society, in cooperation with the Bureau of Land Management, Fish and Wildlife Service, Forest Service, and National Park Service. In addition to her work on the rivers anniversary, Lisa serves as Wildlands Communications Coordintor with the Wilderness Institute at the University of Montana. She has spent nearly 15 years working in wilderness communications and coordinated the 50th anniversary of the Wilderness Act in 2014. She holds a master’s degree in forestry and bachelor’s degrees in chemistry and journalism from the University of Montana. Contact her at lisa.a.k.ronald@gmail.com or via phone at (406) 396-3607.