Sara Brodnax

Policy Director, Public Lands
About

Sara Brodnax is the Director of Public Lands Policy at the Ô¼ÅÚÊÓÆµ. Her work is focused on public lands management including the conservation of greater sage-grouse and important habitat for birds.

Sara worked previously as an independent consultant offering perspective and expertise on conservation and policy issues including ecosystem services and market-based solutions. Prior to consulting, she was the Senior Manager for State Policy and Partnerships, Ecosystems at the Environmental Defense Fund. At EDF, Sara worked with experts and on-the-ground partners to develop and implement mechanisms and policies to advance conservation and stewardship of working lands.

Sara graduated from the University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill and received a Master's of Environmental Management from the Duke University Nicholas School of the Environment.

Articles by Sara Brodnax

Sandhill Cranes flock in shallow water in front of a mountainous landscape and autumnal trees in golden light.
Take a Week to Celebrate America's Most Outstanding Landscapes
October 14, 2025 — It's National Wildlife Refuge Week
A Dusky Grouse stands on a wooden fence in front of a landscape of snow-capped mountains and a purple sky.
A Day to Honor Our Most Cherished Landscapes
September 26, 2025 — America's public lands protect wildlife, fuel rural economies and help our country thrive
A Cerulean Warbler perches on a lichen-covered tree.
Protecting the Roadless Rule Safeguards More Than Just Forests
September 10, 2025 — Why preserving more than two decades of conservation is sound policy
Westerners Agree: Save the Greater Sage-Grouse
June 20, 2024 — Public comment period closes on proposed grouse country conservation plans
Choosing a Plan to Save the Greater Sage-Grouse
April 09, 2024 — Tell the Bureau of Land Management to preserve Greater Sage-Grouse habitat
Two small owls stand next to each other on the ground, one preening the other, against an orange sky.
Ô¼ÅÚÊÓÆµ Supports New Public Lands Rule
July 12, 2023 — The draft rule from the Bureau of Land Management will balance development with conservation.
Bureau of Land Management Brings Back Policies that Help Birds and Businesses
November 05, 2021 — A recently restored federal policy will help ensure birds and other wildlife don’t lose even more habitat.