Preston Harris

The Scott River Water Trust is the first active water trust in California and is a community-supported organization that operates with the cooperation of local farmers, ranchers, agencies, and businesses. Our purpose is to improve stream flow in priority fish habitat reaches of the Scott River and its tributaries through the development of voluntary long-term and permanent water dedications with agricultural producers. For the past six years, Preston has worked to advance the mission of the Scott River Water Trust to include the development and implementation of long-term and permanent water dedications. With a thorough understanding of the watershed, Preston has been fundamental in building new programs aimed at addressing the Scott River Basin's most difficult issues, such as permanent flow improvements and groundwater advancements. Preston also works as a contracted natural resource specialist and offers over 12 years of experience in Scott River restoration and project coordination, focusing on in-stream habitat enhancement, riparian enhancement, TMDL restoration and groundwater studies. He is the former chair of the Scott Valley Groundwater Advisory Committee and a past owner of Scarface Cattle Company. When he is not working, Preston is furthering his education in Natural Resources and enjoying time with his wife and three daughters. He received a bachelor's degree in biocultural anthropology from Oregon State University in 2004.