Renee M Hadley is a licensed geologist with a background in aquifer mapping, agricultural extension, tree seed collection, invasive species surveys, and geotechnical engineering for landslides, erosion hazards, and stormwater management. She is currently the district manager of the Walla Walla County Conservation District. Her experience shifted her perspective from a naïve tree hugger to realizing community needs supersede utopian ideals. She enjoys teaching about rocks and plants to K-12 and tolerates bureaucracy.