Posts Tagged ‘Maia Bellon’
Laura Watson Named Director of Ecology
From the Office of Gov. Jay Inslee: OLYMPIA–Gov. Jay Inslee named Laura Watson director of the Washington State Department of Ecology today. She replaces Maia Bellon, who Inslee appointed in 2013. “Laura is a proven leader who is deeply committed to protecting our state’s air, water and land,” Inslee said. “She has a deep understanding…
WA's Ecology Director on Native Knowledge and Fighting for Forgotten Communities
Washington State Department of Ecology Director Maia Bellon was recently interviewed on being Native American and how growing up in the Pacific Northwest shaped her worldview and ignited a passion for working with communities to solve environmental problems. Editor’s Note: This Article Originally Appeared on CrossCut. By Hannah Weinberger, CrossCut Maia Bellon grew up exploring…