Jim Labbe

Urban Conservationist since 2003, grew up enjoying nature-rich West Portland neighborhood. He has over 20 years of experience in natural resource planning, research, and advocacy as a student, watershed council coordinator, consultant, citizen advocate and general Oregon enthusiast.  He holds a BA in history from Reed College and an MS in Physical Geography from Portland State University (PSU). He recently authored a chapter in the Coalition for a Livable Future's Regional Equity Atlas that assessed access to greenspace in the Portland-Metro region. Jim represents Audubon in advocating for local and regional natural resource policies throughout the Portland-Metro region. In addition, Jim chairs the Coalition for a Livable Future's Natural Resource Working Group. In March 2005 Jim received the Coalition for a Livable Future's Robert L. Liberty Regional Leadership Award. He's  regularly serves on non-profit and government committees related to natural resource management in the Portland-Metro region. Recently he participated in the Forest Park Conservancy's White Paper Committee on off-road cycling. When he is not doing all that Jim enjoys biking, tango dancing, playing music, and lollygagging in his garden.