Our Team

Sean Bothwell, Executive Director

Sean Bothwell directs California Coastkeeper Alliance (CCKA) initiatives to protect and enhance healthy inland and marine waters throughout the state for the benefit of Californians and California ecosystems. Sean is a national leader on critical environmental issues, including ocean desalination, California’s trash policy, stormwater permitting and funding, and potable recycled water. He leads CCKA’s legislative program by developing and introducing legislation and representing the Waterkeepers in Sacramento at legislative hearings and special committee panels. Prior to joining CCKA, Sean provided legal expertise to the San Francisco Bay Conservation and Development Commission (BCDC) in the development of the state’s first sea level rise regulations. Sean holds a J.D. from Vermont Law School.

Natalie Caulk, Associate Director

Natalie Caulk provides operational leadership and manages the ongoing implementation of programs and partnerships of CCKA. She comes to CCKA with a passion for science advocacy and a background in marine and freshwater research, project management, and philanthropy. Prior to joining CCKA, Natalie was a Program Associate at the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation, where she supported the programmatic activities of the Data-Driven Discovery Initiative and helped to launch the Moore Inventor Fellows Program. During graduate school, Natalie studied the effects of climate warming on food availability within planktonic freshwater systems, and previously researched community composition of seagrass meadows in British Columbia and Bodega Bay, California. Natalie holds a B.S. in biological sciences with an emphasis on marine biology from the University of California, Davis and an M.S. in zoology from the University of British Columbia.

Drevet Hunt, Legal Director

Drevet Hunt directs CCKA’s litigation and enforcement actions to protect, restore, and enhance healthy freshwater and marine ecosystems – and the communities that depend on them – throughout the state. With over 15 years of experience in the field, Drev is an expert in legal and scientific principles regarding water quality and ecosystem health. Drev leads CCKA’s ongoing litigation, prepares and reviews anticipated litigation, oversees the California Waterkeepers’ Legal Committee, and provides legal support and assistance to CCKA’s member organizations. In addition Drev contributes to CCKA’s legislative program by providing legal analysis and strategic advice on legislation relevant to CCKA’s programs and initiatives. Prior to joining CCKA, Drev was Senior Attorney with Natural Resources Defense Council and, prior to that, a partner at the public interest law firm Lawyers for Clean Water. Drev holds a Bachelor of Science from the University of California at Berkeley and a J.D. from University of California Hastings College of the Law.

Cody Phillips, Staff Attorney

Cody Phillips advocates for statewide policies that protect water quality and access to clean water throughout California. Cody is passionate about using science-based advocacy to protect California’s ecosystems. Prior to law school, Cody worked as an ecological researcher studying bumble bee behaviors in the Rocky Mountains, and as a Naturalist Guide where he shared his passion for the natural world with his guests. Cody comes to CCKA from the University of Colorado law where he graduated top of his class with a Certificate in Natural Resources, Energy, and Environmental law. Cody holds a B.A. in biology-geology from Whitman College and a J.D. from the University of Colorado Law.

LAUREN MARSHALL, SENIOR STAFF ATTORNEY

Lauren Marshall (Chase) (she/her) advances CCKA’s water quality initiatives via administrative, litigation, and legislative tools. After graduating with honors from The University of Texas School of Law, Lauren spent a few years honing her skills at a large law firm before joining the Waterkeeper community. Before CCKA, Lauren worked as Orange County Coastkeeper’s Senior Staff Attorney where she played a key role in enforcing pollution prevention laws in the Santa Ana River watershed. Lauren comes to CCKA with environmental litigation experience including federal jury trial and appellate proceedings. Lauren is passionate about creatively and strategically navigating complex regulatory frameworks in furtherance of swimmable, drinkable, fishable water for all Californians. When not practicing law, Lauren can be found hiking, surfing, marveling at California native plants, or overproofing sourdough.

Our Board

Don McEnhill, President

Executive Director and Riverkeeper, Russian Riverkeeper

Don McEnhill helped to create and launch the Russian Riverkeeper program, and has served as Riverkeeper and Executive Director since 2001 when the organization was officially launched as a member of the Waterkeeper Alliance. Russian Riverkeeper carries out its work through their Advocate, Educate and Celebrate programs. Riverkeeper’s advocacy work includes ending excessive gravel mining of the river, calling attention to mercury pollution issues, and conducting numerous water quality studies such as Russian River First Flush and the current evaluation of water quality from vineyard operations. The Educate program focuses on building a more resilient watershed in the face of climate change, engaging local high school students in curriculum-based projects to turn polluted water into a usable resource and working with community volunteers on watershed restoration. The Celebrate program centers on fun events to build a community around the Russian River such as the Great Russian River Race, River Awards Gala, and watershed cleanups. Mr. McEnhill grew up on the Russian River as his father did before him and his main goal is to pass along a better river to his two children and the community. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from California State University Sacramento, is a state certified water quality-monitoring trainer, and sits on the Sonoma County Fish and Wildlife Commission and County Open Space Advisory Committee.

Garry Brown, Vice President

Founding Director, Orange County Coastkeeper, Inland Empire Waterkeeper, and Coachella Valley Waterkeeper

Garry Brown is the Founder, Executive Director, and Chief Executive Officer of Orange County Coastkeeper (OCCK), an organization dedicated to protecting and preserving marine habitats and watersheds through education, advocacy, restoration, and enforcement. Undertaking numerous restoration and marine research projects, OCCK has built a reputation for generating good science and delivering projects on time with credible measurable results. As a native of Orange County, Mr. Brown has in-depth knowledge of marine and water runoff issues, as well as water supply issues. During his time at OCCK, he has published Coastkeeper Magazine and established the first Coastkeeper Garden, a 2 ½ acre water conservation/education facility. Prior to opening OCCK in March 1999, Mr. Brown served as an Assistant City Manager, an advocate and executive director of trade associations in the real estate and building industries, and twice as president of a chamber of commerce. In 2001 he founded the Orange County League of Conservation Voters. Mr. Brown graduated with a degree in Government from the University of Redlands and sits on the Board of Directors of eight state and local environmental organizations.

Ted Morton, Treasurer

Executive Director, Santa Barbara Channelkeeper

Ted joined Santa Barbara Channelkeeper as its Executive Director in 2021. Ted has more than 25 years of experience in ocean conservation policy and leadership. Ted previously directed The Pew Charitable Trusts marine and coastal federal program work and directed a campaign at the Environmental Defense Fund to improve standards for the international trade of coral reef wildlife. He has held senior positions at SeaWeb, the Pew Institute for Ocean Science, Oceana, and American Oceans Campaign. He has been a leader in several successful advocacy campaigns to protect deep sea corals, prevent overfishing, rebuild depleted fish populations, conserve estuaries, and other environmental issues. As policy director at American Oceans Campaign, Ted was instrumental in the 2000 passage of the BEACH Act that strengthened water testing and public notification programs nationwide and  served as Co-Chair of the Clean Water Network between 2000 and 2002. He holds a bachelor’s degree in political science from Furman University and a Juris Doctor from the University of Georgia School of Law.

Chelsea Hsin-Feng Tu, Secretary

Executive Director, Monterey Waterkeeper

Chelsea is the Executive Director of Monterey Waterkeeper working to ensure safe drinking water and coastal access for all communities. Previously, Chelsea worked as a senior attorney at the Center on Race, Poverty & the Environment, where she advocated for sustainable land use and infrastructure investments in low-income communities of color in the San Joaquin Valley. Chelsea also led climate justice advocacy at Public Advocates, and worked to protect freshwater resources, curb sprawl, and reduce toxins and pesticides at the Center for Biological Diversity. Chelsea received her law degree from the American University of California, Berkeley. She currently lives in Seaside, California, and enjoys kayaking, camping, and gardening.

Konrad Fisher

Director, Water Climate Trust and Shasta Waterkeeper

As Director of Water Climate Trust, Konrad manages campaigns that protect ecosystems and river-dependent communities from excessive water diversions, dams, and pollution. Previously, as Director of Klamath Riverkeeper, Konrad advanced multi-stakeholder campaigns that led to instream flow requirements and Klamath River dam removal. Before that, he coordinated a campaign that achieved representation for Native American Tribes within California’s Integrated Regional Water Management planning process. He has also researched U.N. carbon offset projects in India for Focus on the Global South, written for publications in Central America, and conducted research for an economic policy think tank in Washington D.C. Konrad has four generations of complicated family history in the Klamath Basin and upper-Sacramento River watershed. He graduated from the University of Oregon with a degree in International Relations & Economics.

Jennifer Kalt

Director, Humboldt Baykeeper

Jennifer Kalt is the Director of Humboldt Baykeeper. She is a botanist with over 15 years of conservation advocacy experience on the North Coast. She launched Humboldt Baykeeper’s Citizen Water Monitoring Program in 2005, became the Policy Director in 2011, and has been the Director since January 2014. She has become a local leader in environmental advocacy through watchdogging, water quality research, and grassroots organizing for coastal development and other projects with potential impacts to the Bay, its tributaries, and adjacent coastal waters.

Phillip Musegaas

Executive Director and Waterkeeper, San Diego Coastkeeper

Phillip serves as the executive director and Waterkeeper for San Diego Coastkeeper, where he leads the organization and directs Coastkeeper’s legal, policy, and advocacy work. Prior to joining Coastkeeper in October 2022, Phillip worked with a team of Riverkeepers to protect the public’s right to clean water on the Potomac and Shenandoah Rivers at Potomac Riverkeeper Network. Successful legal and legislative campaigns led to big reductions in urban sewage pollution, agricultural runoff and the Potomac’s first community led water quality monitoring program. Phillip came to the Potomac after ten years as the Legal Director at Hudson Riverkeeper in New York. As the incoming executive director, Phillip leads the organization in its mission to protect and restore San Diego County’s waterways and move towards safe, clean water for our region. Phillip has a degree in geography from the University of Washington, and a Juris Doctor degree from Pace University Law School.

Bruce Reznik

Waterkeeper, Los Angeles Waterkeeper

Bruce Reznik took the helm of Los Angeles Waterkeeper (LAW) in September 2015, where he directs the organization’s advocacy and programmatic work. Reznik previously spent eleven years running San Diego Coastkeeper, where the organization grew into the region’s most effective voice for clean water.  Immediately prior to joining LAW, Bruce served as Executive Director for San Diego Housing Federation, where he promoted affordable housing and sustainable community development. He also previously led the Planning Conservation League, where he directed the organization’s efforts to promote sustainable water, land-use, and transportation policies for California. A California-licensed attorney, Reznik holds an undergraduate degree from UC Berkeley and his law degree from the University of San Diego. Reznik has served as an Alternate on the California Coastal Commission and has sat on numerous local, state, and national boards and commissions, including the international Waterkeeper Alliance for six years. After too many years away from Los Angeles, Bruce is thrilled to be back home with his rescue dogs, Sasha and Bandit.

Aaron Zettler-Mann

Executive Director, South Yuba River Citizens League

Aaron is the Interim Executive Director and Watershed Science Director for the Yuba River Waterkeeper, a program of the South Yuba River Citizens League (SYRCL – pronounced “circle”). Aaron is a Geographer at heart. He has completed three degrees in Geography; a BA at the University of Colorado at Boulder, a MA at the University of Denver, and a PhD at the University of Oregon. His academic training and research are in fluvial geomorphology and remote sensing, with a focus on restoration project effectiveness monitoring. Aaron’s work has taken him on research projects across the western US, and internationally. Aaron’s drive to protect and improve the health of the West’s watersheds led him to SYRCL. As Watershed Science Director, he works closely with the community, government, and private entities to develop, implement, and monitor restoration efforts across the Yuba River watershed. He resides in Grass Valley, CA and enjoys whitewater kayaking, mountain biking, skiing as ways to better explore and appreciate watersheds.

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