Reflections on Some Good Friends: the Pioneers of the Desert Fishes Council

Authors: Phil Pister

Year: 2018

Abstract

The battle to save desert fishes has been fortunate to have some of the most dedicated and thoughtful advocates for conservation. Today, I will reflect on the pioneers of the Desert Fishes Council: Carl Hubbs, Bob Miller, Salvador Contreras-Balderas, W.L. Minckley, Jim Deacon, Clark Hubbs, and Bob Behnke. Biographies of these seven, as well as one for myself, are included in the upcoming book Standing Between Life and Extinction. Join me for some great times with these giants of desert fish conservation.