Karrigan Börk

Professor Karrigan Börk is a Professor of Law at the UC Davis School of Law and Director of the UC Davis Center for Watershed Sciences. He holds a PhD in Ecology (UC Davis, 2011) and JD from Stanford Law School. His expertise spans environmental law, natural resources law, administrative law, and ecological restoration ethics. He previously clerked for federal judges including Tenth Circuit Chief Judge Mary Briscoe.

Education:

• PhD in Ecology (Conservation Biology), UC Davis (2011)
• JD, Stanford Law School (2009)
• BA in Environmental Policy & BS in Biology, University of Kansas (2002)

His research explores legal frameworks for biodiversity management, invasive species governance, and water law. Notable work includes defining California's Fish & Game Code §5937 and developing salmon hatchery management plans. Current projects focus on local governance in ecosystem management and legal-ethical dimensions of ecological restoration.

Awards:

• Shapiro Family Award (2011)
• Truman Scholar (2001)
• Switzer Fellow (2010)

He leads the UC Davis Center for Watershed Sciences, a multidisciplinary research hub addressing complex water and ecosystem challenges. His field courses integrate law and environmental science through hands-on learning. Recent publications analyze biodiversity policies across nations and examine constitutional rights to fish in California.