Could the return of an apex predator mean a healthier future for northeastern forests? Join Renee Seacor from the environmental advocacy organization Mighty Earth for a free virtual event on January 14 from 7 to 8 p.m. EST to explore what the restoration of catamounts could mean for forests, wildlife, and communities across the northeastern United States.
Renee will share the regional history of catamounts—also known as mountain lions, cougars, or pumas—and their integral role in enhancing biodiversity and influencing culture for thousands of years before they were extirpated from the northeast more than 100 years ago. Through discussion of the science, ecological, and social factors involved in restoration efforts, Renee will present Mighty Earth’s (mightyearth.org) vision of how humans and catamounts can successfully coexist to create more resilient forest ecosystems.
Renee Seacor is the Rewilding Director for Mighty Earth, an environmental advocacy organization, where she oversees the Bring Catamounts Home campaign to restore catamounts to the forests of the northeastern United States. She previously served as the carnivore conservation director at Project Coyote, advocating for peaceful coexistence with North America’s wild carnivore species. Renee Seacor is also a member of the Adirondack Land Trust’s Next Generation Council, a volunteer advisory board of professionals in their 20s and 30s committed to conservation.
Renee holds a bachelor’s degree in environmental science from Rocky Mountain College and a juris doctor with a concentration in environmental law from the University of Oregon. Her career spans litigation, policy advocacy, and scientific research focused on protecting wildlife and wild landscapes.
The Adirondack Land Trust invites speakers to share their knowledge for educational purposes. The views and opinions expressed in this program do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of the Adirondack Land Trust. For more information on this event, please contact Philanthropy & Outreach Coordinator Kathy Woughter at or (518) 576-2400.