Peninsula Open Space Trust (POST)
Marian Vernon is an experienced conservation professional with a focus on wildlife management and habitat connectivity. As the Wildlife Linkages Program Manager at Peninsula Open Space Trust since December 2021, Marian oversees the Wildlife Linkages program, enhancing habitat connectivity through various initiatives. Prior experience includes serving as the Sierra Meadow Adaptation Leader at Point Blue Conservation Science, where climate change adaptation was integrated into meadow restoration efforts. A Strategic Initiatives Analyst at Sonoma Land Trust, Marian contributed to strategic planning and implementation. Earlier roles include conducting research on elk and grizzly bear management at the Northern Rockies Conservation Cooperative and urban wildlife research at Lincoln Park Zoo. Marian holds a Master of Environmental Science from Yale School of the Environment and a Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Studies from DePaul University.
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Peninsula Open Space Trust (POST)
Our Mission: POST protects open space on the Peninsula and in the South Bay for the benefit of all. Our Vision: POST is creating a network of protected lands where people and nature connect and thrive. These lands are preserved forever so present and future generations benefit from the careful balance of rural and urban landscapes that makes our region extraordinary. Our Impact: Since our founding in 1977, POST has protected more than 79,000 acres of permanent open space, farms and parkland in San Mateo, Santa Clara and Santa Cruz counties. These lands are now part of the National Park system, National Wildlife Refuge system, California State Parks, county and city parks, regional preserves and private farmland. POST takes a science-driven approach in our decisions about land acquisition and stewardship so that every property is appropriately cared for.