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DISPATCHES
These are field reports from the fault lines of conservation.
Written by a scientist-turned-whistleblower, these dispatches expose the systems eroding our environment—from wildlife crime and climate collapse to resource corruption and regulatory decay.
These dispatches come from a scientist who stopped playing the game. What you're reading is what the reports left out—and what the system counts on you never asking.
This is what real conservation looks like—unfiltered, unafraid,and on record.
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The Tiger in the Freezer
A tiger found in a freezer in Oregon. A cub in my lap in Thailand. This isn’t conservation—it’s captivity disguised as wonder.
Jun 25
Snakes on a Plane
A venomous field tale from Kruger to the classroom. A puff adder, a cooler, and a friend’s betrayal that shattered trust in conservation for
Jun 14
Some Things Don’t Decompose
A visceral look inside an autopsy room and a hidden animal lab. From brain surgery to CO₂ kill chambers, this story explores the violence th
Jun 7
Dust, Ticks, and a Rhino Named Consequence
How not to die in the bush: warthogs, buffalo, and bad ideas.
May 22
The Man With Gangrene: A True Story of Blood, Stones, and Survival
A Miami encounter exposed the violence behind diamonds—and who pays the price.
May 19
Carfentanil and the Extraction Empire: How the World’s Most Lethal Street Drug Is Tied to Global Resource Corruption
Carfentanil, a tranquilizer made for elephants, is now flooding U.S. streets. This investigative piece exposes its origins in conservation, its hijacking by global trafficking networks, and what its rise reveals about the collapse if environmental and regulatory systems.
May 9
Wildlife Trafficking and Organized Crime: How a Hidden Global Web Touches American Lives
Wildlife trafficking fuels global crime, moving alongside heroin and weapons—right through U.S. ports. It’s not just conservation. It’s organized crime.
Apr 30
What We Miss When We Brace for the End: Reclaiming Presence in a World Worth Saving
As conservationists, we brace for loss—but what if presence is the answer? A reflection on grief, nature, and reclaiming what’s still here.
Apr 24
Part 3: When Trees Fall Quietly—The Ecological Cost of Co-Stewardship Logging
Part 3 exposes how co-stewardship logging impacts ecosystems and wildlife—calling for ecological accountability and real Tribal leadership.
Apr 19
Part 2: Fast-Tracked for “Restoration”—When Co-Stewardship Skips Environmental Review
Part 2 reveals how Tribal co-stewardship is being used to fast-track logging by skipping environmental review.
Apr 19
Part 1: When Equity Masks Extraction—Is Tribal Co-Stewardship Fueling Logging in Disguise?
Tribal co-stewardship is hailed as a breakthrough for equity and ecological restoration—but is it also becoming a smokescreen for logging.
Apr 18
Stranded and Suffering: California’s Sea Lions Face a Growing Threat from Toxic Algal Blooms
Sea lions and dolphins are washing ashore along California’s coast—victims of toxic algal blooms fueled by climate change and pollution.
Apr 18
When Your Conservation Views Don’t Align: Why It’s OK to Speak Up—and How to Do It Thoughtfully
It’s natural to want to represent your organization with integrity. But what happens when your personal views on conservation don’t fully al
Apr 16
How Power Silences Emerging Voices in Conservation Science: A Call for Change
Emerging scientists in conservation are often ignored or redirected by senior leaders—even when their data is stronger. Here’s why it’s time
Apr 16
Why People Choose Conservation: Behavioral Science Insights for Saving Nature
Why do people protect nature? Behavioral science reveals how values, identity, and emotion drive conservation choices.
Apr 16
Part 3: Project 2025 and the Politics of Selective Compassion
Project 2025 is reshaping environmental policy under the guise of animal welfare. This final installment exposes how selective compassion masks a deeper political agenda.
Apr 15
Part 2: While Lab Doors Close, Wildlands Burn
Animal testing reform is making headlines—but behind the scenes, the Trump administration is gutting endangered species protections, public lands, and climate science.
Apr 15
Part 1: Lab Animals Saved—But At What Cost?
In 2025, Trump revived the EPA's mammal testing phaseout. Is it ethical progress—or a smokescreen for deregulation?
Apr 15
Vanishing Giants, Vanishing Support: How U.S. Cuts Are Fueling a Conservation Crisis
In 2025, the U.S. cut vital funding for elephant and rhino conservation. The cost? Lives, ecosystems, and trust.
Apr 11
Braiding Indigenous Knowledge and Science Isn’t Threatening—It’s Transformative
Science isn't weakened by Indigenous knowledge—it’s strengthened by it. A conservation scientist shares firsthand insights from Alaska and Africa.
Apr 10
Why Harriet Tubman’s Story Matters in Conservation
The quiet removal of Harriet Tubman and key facts from National Park Service materials reveals what’s at stake when we distort history.
Apr 10
Resurrecting the Dire Wolf: A Conservationist’s Perspective on De-Extinction
A conservationist explores the science, ethics, and risks behind bringing back the dire wolf—and what de-extinction means for our future.
Apr 9
Fuel Breaks and Broken Promises: Misreading Fire in the Sagebrush West
What happens when fuel breaks fail? This article dives into the failures of wildfire policy in sagebrush ecosystems.
Apr 8
Horns, Lies, and Laundering: Corruption Behind Rhinoceros Poaching in Africa
Rhino poaching isn’t just about poachers. It’s about corruption—and the quiet systems profiting from destruction.
Apr 7
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