About NEDC

Organizational Structure

NEDC is a non-profit, tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization. In addition to their dedication to the protection of the environment and natural resources of the Pacific Northwest, the seventeen members of NEDC’s Board of Directors bring a wide-range of experience and knowledge to the organization. While many members of the Board of Directors, including the President, are practicing attorneys, there are always several student board members who bring unique perspectives to the Board.

The NEDC staff is comprised of an Executive Director, four Student Directors and a Law Clerk who manage the daily obligations of the organization. However, the strength of the organization is the student volunteers. NEDC students currently work as members of one or more of our project groups, including: Lands and Wildlife, Water, and Air. The groups are coordinated by Project Group Coordinators who are responsible for evaluating notices of proposed agency actions and requests for assistance from other environmental groups to determine whether NEDC should be involved in a given project. Project Group Coordinators then discuss potential projects with student volunteers, allocate project assignments based on student interest as well as board member priorities, and continue to work with students on projects.

NEDC Staff:

Mark Riskedahl, Executive Director
Mark has been NEDC’s full-time Executive Director since 2001.

Andrew Hawley, Staff Attorney
Andrew is a Lewis and Clark Law School alum, and joined the NEDC staff in October, 2008.