Santa Clara Valley Open Space Authority
Megan Dreger is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in conservation and strategic partnerships, currently serving as the Conservation & Strategic Partnerships Manager and Grants Program Manager at the Santa Clara Valley Open Space Authority since January 2016. Previous roles include Deputy Director at Our City Forest, where community engagement in urban ecosystem maintenance was emphasized, and Associate Director at GreenInfo Network, providing technical support for non-profits and government agencies. Earlier career positions included Landscape Architecture Assistant at the City of Los Angeles and leadership roles at various university libraries focused on GIS and government information. Megan Dreger holds a Master's degree in Landscape Architecture from California State Polytechnic University-Pomona, a Master's in Information and Library Science from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and a Bachelor's degree in Art History from the University of Oregon.
Santa Clara Valley Open Space Authority
For 25 years, the Santa Valley Open Space Authority – in partnership with community members, nonprofits, and other agencies – has contributed to the quality of life in our community by efficiently protecting our land and water. The Authority’s legacy includes: • Safeguarding water resources • Preserving iconic landscapes and views, which help attract a highly qualified workforce to support our local economy and protect our high quality of life • Outdoor and science education opportunities for children and other local residents • Providing urban open space and outdoor recreational areas, improving public access to open lands and protecting natural wildlife and habitat • Preserving working lands and ranches, which limit urban sprawl and traffic, protect the Valley’s history, and provide locally-grown food for a healthy food supply and to boost the local economy • We’re proud that our “common sense” approach to urban growth, in partnership with all manner of civic leaders and organizations, has led to permanent protection of 20,000 acres of open space lands