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​This page will provide links to RISE Declarations as they are published in our journal, Parks Stewardship Forum. To view the Declaration here, click the title. 

Introduction to RISE Declarations (read me first)

David W. Reynolds and Lauren Wenzel

“I feel that I could have done so much more”

Marine Conservationist (Anonymous RISE Declaration)

“Look at conservation through a long-term lens”

Brady Phillips, Program Analyst – Senior Protected Area Policy Coordinator, NOAA's Office of Marine Sanctuaries

“There were so many obstacles placed in my path each time I tried to make headway”

Rebecca Trinh, Research Scientist, NOAA

“I think we took for granted the value of our service”

Marine Conservationist (Anonymous RISE Declaration)

“The greatest challenge for me was always questioning if we were doing enough”

Policy and Program Analyst, NOAA Greater Farallones and Cordell Bank National Marine Sanctuaries

“I could not be more proud of my work and the ongoing service of the men and women at NOAA’s Sanctuary System”

Matt Stout, Chief of Staff, NOAA's Office of Marine Sanctuaries

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