Communications Manager
Washington D.C.
Office: 202-429-3941
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Neil Shader is the primary lead for Climate Change communications, He also works on communications for Alaska-related issues from our Washington, D.C. office.
Prior to joining The Wilderness Society in 2010, Neil served as the Communications Specialist for the Ducks Unlimited Governmental Affairs Office in Washington D.C. There he increased awareness of the need for public policy solutions for waterfowl habitat within the organization’s membership.
Neil attended Ohio University for his undergraduate degree in Politics and Media, and received a Master’s degree from American University in Washington, D.C. During his studies, he spent several months interning in the Welsh National Assembly in Cardiff Wales.
Outside the office walls, Neil likes to hike and fly-fish, and is currently working his way through visiting all of the National Parks, one exquisite public land at a time.
Recently Published on Wilderness.org:
The off-shore drilling debate: Bill Meadows weighs in on National Journal
Now more than ever, Massachusetts needs jobs
Climate Activists Unite: The need to press the Senate continues
No more oil disasters: Prevent Alaska from being next in line
Letter to the U.S. Senate regarding dangers of exploratory offshore drilling
Amount of spilling oil could escalate, company admits
Concerns up and down the food chain
Green Jobs to save the planet: American jobs on American lands
Lessons from the Gulf Oil Spill: Don’t let sensitive Arctic waters be next
What the Kerry-Lieberman Climate Bill means for Wild Places
New climate bill at last: Legislation offers a good start to build upon
Why should a climate bill fund natural resources projects in your community?
Should the U.S. curb offshore drilling? National Journal asks, we answer
Group letter to Senate regarding drilling
Victory in the Arctic! Oil drilling in Alaska’s Beaufort and Chukchi Seas postponed
Obama Administration Halts Arctic Ocean Drilling
Murkowski "Dirty Air Act" goes down, 53-47
Momentum building for Climate Legislation: Bill Meadows on the National Journal
Are we closer to a climate bill? Building on President Obama’s momentum
Maple syrup: Climate change takes another victim
Listen to TWS's JP Leous on the Gulf oil disaster, climate change, and more on Progressive Radio
A CLEAR solution to reforming oil & gas drilling
The heat is on — Why a climate and energy bill can’t wait
Our forests as fuel? The devil is in the details
The Senate needs to act on a climate bill: Bill Meadows in the National Journal
Wilderness Dogs: Read how a dog named Woodie inspired our staff, then share your own story
Climate change and ecosystem services: Billions of dollars at stake
Night of the living dead – Bad zombie policies that continue to walk the earth
Youth to Wilderness
Defending the Clean Air Act - Bill Meadows in the National Journal
Keeping the Clean Air Act from having a mid-life crisis
When a car company helps fight climate change
The land of the kings: Alaska’s Western Arctic Reserve needs protections
Protecting the Arctic Refuge: See what 50,000 voices have accomplished
A Day With Bill McKibben: Join the Global Work Party for Climate Action
Deepwater drilling moratorium lifted; why we’re concerned
Hot news from a cold ocean: an update on drilling in the Arctic Ocean
Why rushing to drill is a bad idea: Help us protect fragile Arctic waters
Happy 50th Birthday, Arctic Refuge! Help us give the gift of greater protections
New protections for polar bear habitat
Talking Climate Change with Bill McKibben
New book by Douglas Brinkley chronicles the fight for Alaska's wilderness
Balancing Act: Energy Development and Wild Land Conservation
Arctic Waters Safe for Now! Shell ditches plans to drill this year
Needed: Bi-partisan support for rational energy policies - Bill Meadows in the National Journal
Clean Energy and Dirty Jobs: Smart investments for local communities everywhere
Love isn't dead...neither is cholera
Buzz-Kill: Climate change threatening coffee growers
The Clean Air Act should beware the Ides of March
The Wilderness Society releases public lands briefing book
A Sweetheart of a Hike
Clean Air is not a luxury - Bill Meadows in the National Journal
Americans want action on climate change and clean energy
One year after the BP tragedy, Arctic Ocean still at risk to offshore drilling
Natural Gas needs to be Done Right - Bill Meadows in the National Journal
JP Leous talks climate change with the University of Alaska Anchorage
A new future for the National Wildlife Refuge System
Conference prepares Alaska communities to deal with climate change
Directional drilling not a solution for Arctic National Wildlife Refuge
The Arctic National Wildlife Refuge - A Place Too Special to Drill
Obama proposing new leasing in the Western Arctic Reserve
Western Governors agree: climate change is real, and we need info
Western Governors agree: climate change is real, and we need info
2012 Budget: Déjà vu all over again for proven conservation programs
Climate Change for Kids
A bright idea - how Saving Energy Saves Lands
Drilling in the Arctic Ocean still a bad idea
Climate change action - uncertainty is not an excuse
Fracking report calls for more transparency, better environmental protections
Clean Energy Jobs actually leading the way
Energy Efficiency Gains Mean More Jobs - Bill Meadows in the National Journal
Youth to Wilderness – the adventures of ant-eaters and stone-skippers
Climate change is here, now. Let’s adapt to it now
Saving Energy Saves Lands
A tale of two hearings for the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge
America Still Not Ready to Drill Arctic - Bill Meadows in the National Journal
Celebrate National Wildlife Refuge Week!
Your Favorite Refuges - Happy National Wildlife Refuge Week
Exporting America's Heritage
Report: ‘Energy Independence’ thwarted as U.S. oil and gas heads overseas
Climate Change sets its sights on Thanksgiving
2011 Charitable Giving Letter
The 12 days of Fossil Fuel giveaways: What will you give oil, gas and coal for the holidays?
12 days of giveaways - Day 1
12 days of giveaways - Day 2
12 days of giveaways - Day 3
12 days of giveaways - Day 4
12 days of giveaways - Day 5
12 days of giveaways - Day 6
12 days of giveaways - Day 7
12 days of giveaways - Day 8
12 days of giveaways - Day 9
12 days of giveaways - Day 10
12 days of giveaways - Day 11
12 days of giveaways - Day 12
The Numbers Don’t Lie – BLM lease sales undercut industry claims
Wilderness Under Siege - Full Report
Oil and Gas Leasing Program - Acreage Sought by Industry CY 2006 – 2011
National Parks Dive Into Five Year Action Plan
2013 Budget shows some green for conservation
BLM Unused Drilling Permits on Federal Lands September 2011
