Watson, Matthew
Since childhood, I’ve been passionate about nature, design, and earth science. It was these interests that led me to a…
Since childhood, I’ve been passionate about nature, design, and earth science. It was these interests that led me to a…
I originally come from Wales in the United Kingdom and grew up on a strict diet of David Attenborough’s Life…
Growing up on a small beef cattle farm (very small—only two Angus steers at any given time) north of Baltimore,…
My background is in wildlife ecology research and conservation (birds and mammals), and while the focused research is fun, I…
My passion for nature, design, and outdoor recreation began at a young age and led me to my current field…
I’m passionate about community mobility, including parking and public transit, and creating equitable, climate-resilient communities where all people can thrive…
If someone told me in college that my least favorite course, Introduction to CEQA, would end up being my career,…
Having grown up in a rural area, I developed an appreciation for the natural beauty and simplicity that it embodies…
CEQA is my jam! As a person who is easily bored, I love that CEQA presents me with a smorgasbord…
I discovered my interest in historic buildings during a history class at CSU Chico while pursuing my undergraduate degree. This…
In my career in environmental planning, I’ve mostly been a CEQA practitioner—working on projects large and small, from high-speed rail…
I can trace my career in planning back to my obsession with maps, international traveling, and being outdoors often as…