Center for Biological Diversity

Center for Biological Diversity
Formation1989; 35 years ago (1989)
TypeNGO
27-3943866
Legal status501(c)(3)
PurposeProtection of endangered species
HeadquartersTucson, Arizona
Board Chair
Marcey Olajos
Executive Director
Kierán Suckling
Marcey Olajos; Robin Silver; Sarain Fox; Matt Frankel; Peter Galvin; Regina Romero; Todd Schulke; Mati Waiya; Terry Tempest Williams
Websitebiologicaldiversity.org

The Center for Biological Diversity is a nonprofit membership organization known for its work protecting endangered species through legal action, scientific petitions, creative media and grassroots activism. It was founded in 1989 by Kieran Suckling, Peter Galvin, Todd Schulke and Robin Silver.[1] The center is based in Tucson, Arizona, with its headquarters in the historic Owls club building,[2] and has offices and staff in New Mexico, Nevada, California, Oregon, Illinois, Minnesota, Alaska, Vermont, Florida and Washington, D.C.

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  2. ^ Davis, Tony (April 13, 2014). "Owl-saving group buys historic Owls Club mansion". Arizona Daily Star. Tucson, Arizona.