Conservation

Protecting Natural Systems for Future Generations

Conservation focuses on rebuilding degraded landscapes, supporting biodiversity in land and wildlife, and protecting vital water systems animals and humans depend on. By combining
research, accountability, and hands-on restoration projects, Econautics empowers communities to take meaningful action in preserving our environment for future generations.

Healthy ecosystems provide clean air, safe water, fertile soil, and climate stability. Without conservation efforts, these natural systems decline, affecting both people and wildlife longterm. Over time, as the population has grown in our urban metro area, these ecosystems have been strained, ultimately harming humans and habitat.

As Econautics seeks to rescue abandoned and unused urban land, we intend to address the environmental challenges, the relationship of the community around the land and the intricate coexistence of humans and wildlife where both thrive together.

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Dean Waterman, MBA

Executive Director

Dean earned his Masters in Business Administration from Trinity Theological where he emphasized nonprofit management. He has a Certificate in Strategic Leadership from the Jack Welch Management Institute. Dean brings his networking insight, management education and skill for strategic development to the role of Executive Director. He leads our fundraising initiatives and implements programs on-site at the Woodhaven urban agriculture hub. Dean grew up on a small farm and has a deep appreciation for the natural world and creating positive impacts on youth and students of all ages. Dean and his wife have a love of the outdoors, and believe in being stewards of the land others graciously protected in generations past.