An Evening with Norah Eddy
You're invited to an evening with Norah Eddy. Norah is an Associate Director in The Nature Conservancy’s California Oceans program where she leads the Ocean Recovery Initiative focusing on kelp, native seagrass, and native oyster recovery.
Join us at 5:30 p.m. for a light dinner provided by the NatureBridge kitchen. Our program will begin at 6:45 p.m. and will include an opportunity to connect with Norah and fellow guests.
Following the program, there will be an optional guided hike to the Point Bonita Lighthouse.
Hosted by the NatureBridge Golden Gate Board.
About Norah Eddy
"You may not be aware, but the kelp forests of California’s northern coast have suffered a 96% decline over the decade. Their restoration is critical to the west coast marine ecosystems health and for an abundant and climate resilient future for California." –Norah Eddy
Norah leads The Nature Conservancy’s Ocean Recovery initiative and has dedicated her life to protecting wild places, natural resources, and the communities that depend on them. She has spent her career applying an entrepreneurial and innovative lens in a relentless pursuit of impact in ocean conservation. In 2014, she founded a mission-based seafood company with the aim of creating positive change in the seafood industry.
At TNC, Norah leads an interdisciplinary team to deliver cutting-edge science, tools, and policies to recover kelp, native oyster, and seagrass ecosystems across California and around the world. With over a decade in the marine conservation space, she has experience working closely with a diverse suite of ocean stakeholders to develop creative solutions and work towards shared objectives.
Norah’s work has been featured in The New York Times, Forbes, NPR, National Geographic, LA Times, The Today Show, and The Huffington Post, and she was a TEDx presenter in 2017. She holds a BS in Marine Biology from the College of Charleston and a Master of Environmental Science & Management from UCSB’s Bren School.
On September 26, Norah will share her deep experience of habitat health, impacts on communities, the opportunities for scaling marine restoration in California and reflect on the future of our state’s coastal resources.