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Alison Holloran

Executive Director, ÃÛèÖAPP Rockies

Alison Holloran is the executive director of ÃÛèÖAPP Rockies and a vice president of ÃÛèÖAPP. She was hired in 2001 as the Important Bird Area coordinator and has since played many roles in implementing ÃÛèÖAPP’s conservation strategies. Before ÃÛèÖAPP Alison was a research scientist for the Wyoming Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit at the University of Wyoming. She received her master's degree in zoology and physiology from the University of Wyoming and her B.S. in wildlife management from University of West Virginia. Alison enjoys any activity that takes her outdoors, including hiking, birdwatching, hunting, skiing, and running.

Articles by Alison Holloran

Ella Sorenson stands outdoors with binoculars. She is smiling.
A Tribute to Ella Sorensen, Champion for Shorebirds
December 21, 2023 — Ella’s tireless work spanning nearly three decades has forever shaped the face of Great Salt Lake.
A Green-tailed Towhee sings from a branch.
What ÃÛèÖAPP Rockies Accomplished in 2023
December 20, 2023 — See what you helped us do for birds in 2023.
Spotted Towhee sings from a shrub.
ÃÛèÖAPP Rockies' 2022 Year-end Video
November 29, 2022 — See what you helped us accomplish for birds in 2022.
An American Avocet wades in shallow water.
ÃÛèÖAPP Rockies 2021 Year-end Video
December 03, 2021 — Watch some of our most exciting accomplishments for bird conservation in Colorado, Wyoming, and Utah in 2021.
Three Double-crested Cormorants fly across a sky at sunset.
Happy New Year
January 01, 2021 — A note of reflection and optimism from our executive director.
A Ferruginous Hawk lands at its nest with a chick in it.
Converse County Energy Project Will Hurt Wyoming, Not Help It
September 16, 2020 — Flaunting the Migratory Bird Treaty Act, a massive oil and gas project threatens wildlife and Wyoming’s economy.
A Western Meadowlark sings.
Birds Are What Hope Looks Like to Us
April 07, 2020 — A coronavirus update from our executive director.
Burrowing Owl.
Introducing Our 2020-2022 Strategic Plan
January 11, 2020 — Our goals and actions for the next three years.