Zander Albertson

Zander Albertson is a Senior Lecturer at Western Washington University, specializing in the sociocultural dimensions of environmental problems and the politics of environmental knowledge. His work emphasizes how nature acquires meaning in social and technical contexts, with a focus on paradoxes in environmental politics and public lands policy.

Education:

• Bachelor of Science in Geography, Western Oregon University
• Master of Arts in Environmental Studies, Western Washington University

His teaching focuses on environmental politics, physical geography, and the American West. He actively explores water politics, the American West's environmental controversies, and the sociology of science. His research often examines the intersection of environmental management and cultural narratives, as seen in his work on the Klamath River and Site C Dam controversies.

Teaching responsibilities include courses such as ENVS 203 (Physical Geography), ENVS 303 (Human Ecology & Ethics), and ENVS 426 (Water Resources). Office hours are held in AH 452, with Spring 2025 availability on Mondays and Tuesdays.

Key themes in his publications include bridging democratic divides through education, the socio-political construction of natural resources, and the ethical dimensions of environmental decision-making.