Michael Lynes

Audubon California, Director of Public Policy

Michael Lynes has a background in conservation science and policy, with experience as a conservation biologist, planner, and advocate. He started his career as a wildlife biologist with Point Blue Conservation Science and then attended law school. He practiced law on behalf of environmental nonprofit organizations from 2004-2008. He was the Conservation Director for the Golden Gate Audubon Society until 2012, then served as its Executive Director in 2013. In 2014, he joined Audubon California as its Director of Public Policy in 2014 where he focuses on conservation and water policy and improved outdoor opportunities for Californians.