Work
As the
Director for Environmental Defense Fund’s Mississippi River Delta Restoration
project, Steve Cochran works to restore the natural functioning of the river
while addressing the needs and health of
southern Louisiana’s diverse communities and economic infrastructure.
With local, state and federal attention turning towards this delta, executing a
strategy for its timely and responsible large scale restoration is crucial. In
addition, Steve works within Louisiana and nationally to encourage communities,
economic interests and political leaders to see delta restoration as a
fundamental priority to the nation.
Steve spent two years
as Executive Director of the Lake Pontchartrain Basin Foundation in New
Orleans, Louisiana, and seven years with Louisiana Congressman and then
Governor Buddy Roemer. He served as Legislative Director in D.C., then Field
Director, and ultimately Chief of Staff to the Governor.
In his
prior role as Vice President of Climate and Air at Environmental Defense
Fund, Steve Cochran managed EDF's domestic and international efforts to reduce
greenhouse gases and air pollution. Steve served as the Executive Vice
President of our 501 c(4) organization, the Environmental Defense Action Fund (EDAF), and was the Political Director of EDAF's Political Action Committee. He formerly
served as the director of the National Climate Campaign. Prior to that, Steve
managed EDF's media, legislative and Internet advocacy work and served as
Environmental Defense's legislative director.
Background
- Senior Policy Analyst for the Office of Air and Radiation at the U.S. EPA (1992-1997)
- Executive Director at the Lake Pontchartrain Basin Foundation (1990-1992)
- Chief of Staff for Governor Buddy Roemer of Louisiana (1988-1990)
- Field Director for Roemer for Governor Campaign (1987-1988)
- Legislative Director for Congressman Roemer (1984-1987)
Steve has also served since 1997 on the Campaigns and Elections Committee of the League of Conservation Voters.
Degrees
B.S., Louisiana State University
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