About Environmental Defense Fund

We're dedicated scientists, economists, attorneys and other professionals

Diane Regas, David Festa, Steve Cochrane

Our executive team is a big reason we were called one of "the most successful nonprofits in recent U.S. history" by the book Forces for Good.

What sets us apart?

We believe economic prosperity and environmental stewardship go hand in hand. See our mission statement »

We focus on results.

We set ambitious goals and hold ourselves and our partners to high standards for accomplishments.

Who is EDF?

How we operate

Financial management
82% of our spending is on program services.

Corporate donation policy
We take no money from corporate partners.

2012 annual report
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We're staffed by respected experts

Climate

Tim O'Connor
Timothy O'Connor
Tim used to be an air quality inspector, and now works to implement California's global warming law. All climate experts »

Oceans

Laura Rodriquez
Laura Rod­riguez, Ph.D.
Laura is a marine ecologist who helps design better fishing management techniques in La Paz, Mexico. All oceans experts »

Ecosystems

Elgie Holstein
Elgie Holstein
Elgie brings his long experience in both government and the private sector to our ecosystems strategies. All ecosystems experts »

Health

Elena Craft
Elena Craft, Ph.D.
Elena puts her experience in human health risk assessment to work on air quality challenges in Texas. All health experts »

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